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INTERFEROMETRIC MODULATOR IN TRANSMISSION MODE

  • US 20110194169A1
  • Filed: 04/14/2011
  • Published: 08/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a movable membrane including a partially reflective mirror;

    a substrate positioned on a first side of the movable membrane; and

    a light source positioned on a second side of the movable membrane and configured to emit light incident on the second side of the movable membrane,wherein the movable membrane is configured to move from a first position to a second position,wherein with the movable membrane in the first position visible light of a desired wavelength range passes through the movable membrane and through the substrate, andwherein with the movable membrane in the second position substantially all of the visible light of the desired wavelength range is blocked.

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