Patent ID: 6114075
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: G02B,G03B,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of producing a color filter array using a flash device for transferring dye from a radiation-absorbing dye carrier to a receiver element, said flash device comprising:(i) a flash lamp providing a high energy flash of light;(ii) a reflector directing the light from said flash towards the receiver element;(iii) support means for supporting the dye carrier between said reflector and the receiver element; and(iv) a micro-optics array located between said reflector and the radiation-absorbing dye carrier, said micro-optics array concentrating the light directed by said reflector on the dye carrier, said method comprising the steps:(i) positioning said micro-optic array, said radiation-absorbing dye carrier and said receiver element with respect to one another; and(ii) changing the physical state of dye carried by said carrier; and(iii) transferring said dye to the receiver element.