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Optical modulation element array

  • US 20060285193A1
  • Filed: 06/05/2006
  • Published: 12/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An optical modulation element array comprising:

  • a substrate and a plurality of optical modulation elements two-dimensionally arranged in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction, wherein (1) the plurality of the optical modulation elements in the first direction are linearly arranged side by side, and the plurality of the optical modulation elements in the second direction are arranged so that optical modulation elements next to each other are shifted in the first direction, (2) each of the plurality of the optical modulation elements comprises;

    an optical function film provided above the substrate;

    a hinge that supports the optical function film, the optical function film being capable of being tilted, wherein the hinge extends in parallel with the second direction; and

    a first support that connects an end of the hinge with the substrate; and

    (3) at least a portion of the end of the hinge is disposed in a gap between the optical modulation elements next to each other in the first direction, each of the plurality of the optical modulation elements next to each other in the first direction are located next to the optical modulation elements having the end of the hinge, in the second direction.

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