Patent ID: 7529015

Claim:
A light processing system comprising: a light source operable to generate light; a digital micromirror device comprising a plurality of pixel elements each comprising a micromirror operable to selectively reflect light from the light source in response to receiving a signal; for each micromirror, at least one micromirror support structure and a substantially flat outer surface disposed outwardly from the at least one support structure, the at least one support structure operable to at least partially support the micromirror and comprising: at least one layer overlying at least two discrete planes that are both substantially parallel to the outer surface of the micromirror; and annular-shaped sidewalls; a plurality of optical elements operable to direct the selectively reflected light from the digital micromirror device along an optical path; and a signal processor capable of providing the signal to the digital micromirror device.