METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATION
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1. A display apparatus comprising:
- a layer of reflective material;
an array of MEMS-based light modulators supported proximate the layer of reflective material, wherein each of the MEMS-based light modulators includes a modulation element and an actuator for moving the modulation element relative to the layer of reflective material.
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Abstract
Improved apparatus and methods for spatial light modulation are disclosed which utilize optical cavities having both front and rear reflective surfaces. Light-transmissive regions are formed in the front reflective surface for spatially modulating light.
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1. A display apparatus comprising:
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a layer of reflective material; an array of MEMS-based light modulators supported proximate the layer of reflective material, wherein each of the MEMS-based light modulators includes a modulation element and an actuator for moving the modulation element relative to the layer of reflective material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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