Apparatus and methods relating to color imaging endoscope systems

NB MacKinnon, U Stange - US Patent App. 12/072,493, 2009 - Google Patents
Color endoscopes, light sources and endoscopy systems, etc., that have good dynamic
range and/or resolution while reducing the size and cost of the endoscopes. The …

Apparatus and methods relating to expanded dynamic range imaging endoscope systems

NB MacKinnon, U Stange - US Patent 8,100,826, 2012 - Google Patents
The apparatus and methods herein provide quantitatively controllable light sources and
expanded dynamic range endoscopy systems that can improve the quality of images and …

Memory cell dual protection

JD Kelly, S Zhang - US Patent 7,206,110, 2007 - Google Patents
A spatial light modulator for use in projection display applications is provided. The spatial
light modulator includes a substrate including a plurality of electrically active circuits and an …

Micromirror array assembly with in-array pillars

S Patel, AG Huibers, P Richards, T Tarn… - US Patent …, 2010 - Google Patents
The present invention provides a microstructure device comprising multiple substrates with
the components of the device formed on the substrates. In order to maintain uniformity of the …

Multiple stage modulation projector display systems having efficient light utilization

MJ Richards - US Patent 9,049,413, 2015 - Google Patents
Dual or multi-modulation display systems comprising a first modulator and a second
modulator are disclosed. The first modulator may comprise a plurality of analog mirrors (eg …

Micromirror systems with concealed multi-piece hinge structures

CM Aubuchon - US Patent 6,906,848, 2005 - Google Patents
Micromirror systems with concealed multi-piece hinge structures are provided for reflective
applications. Generally, light is reflected by these structures adapted for three-dimensional …

Methods for forming an array of MEMS optical elements

VJ Novotny, P Dhillon - US Patent 7,190,854, 2007 - Google Patents
An embodiment of the invention comprises an optical ele ment capable of motion in at least
one degree of freedom wherein the motion in at least one degree of freedom is enabled by …

High fill ratio reflective spatial light modulator with hidden hinge

SX Pan, X Yang - US Patent 6,992,810, 2006 - Google Patents
US6992810B2 - High fill ratio reflective spatial light modulator with hidden hinge - Google
Patents US6992810B2 - High fill ratio reflective spatial light modulator with hidden hinge …

Apparatus and methods relating to enhanced spectral measurement systems

NB MacKinnon, U Stange - US Patent 7,692,784, 2010 - Google Patents
The apparatus and methods herein provide light sources and spectral measurement
systems that can improve the quality of images and the ability of users to distinguish desired …

Method and structure reducing parasitic influences of deflection devices in an integrated spatial light modulator

X Yang - US Patent 7,184,195, 2007 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method of fabricating an integrated spatial light modulator with contact
structures. The method includes providing a first Substrate having a bonding Surface …