Patent ID: 6934063
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B81B,B81C,G02B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A micro-electrical mechanical system mirror comprising: a first structure configured to operatively rotate about a first axis, the first structure comprising a reflective layer; a second structure coupled to the first structure and configured to operatively rotate about a second axis; a support structure coupled to the second structure and substantially surrounding the first and second structures; and a plurality of electrodes, each electrode extending under a portion of the first and second structures and embedded in a recess etched from the top of the support structure so as to prevent physical contact between the electrodes and the first structure; wherein the plurality of electrodes further comprises: a first electrode extending under the first and second structure on a first side of the first and second structures; a second electrode extending under the first and second structure on a second side of the first and second structures, the second side being an opposing side of the first side; and a third electrode extending under the first and second structure on a third side of the first and second structures, the third side being substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides.