Patent ID: 6480646
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A micro-mechanism apparatus for transmitting at least a portion of a beam of light from one light source to a receiving source in response to an electrical signal, said micro-mechanism comprising:an ultra-thin member having a given configuration; a substrate defining a cavity having a configuration slightly larger than said ultra-thin member to receive said ultra-thin member; resilient means secured to said ultra-thin member and to said substrate to bias said ultra-thin member to a given position relative to said substrate for movement of said ultra-thin member away from said given position toward and away from said cavity in said substrate; electrical insulation disposed between said ultra-thin member and said substrate within said cavity; a reflective surface on said ultra-thin member distal from said cavity; and actuation means to move said ultra-thin member toward said cavity.