Patent ID: 7697179

Claim:
A method of making a light deflecting apparatus deflecting input light in directions for at least one deflection-axis, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a plurality of sections arranged in directions for at least one-dimension and closely contacting each other; and conducting a one-time procedure relative to said plurality of sections, wherein each of said plurality of sections is subjected to said one-time processes which comprise the steps of: forming a supporting member; patterning a plurality of electrodes and a conductive member for said supporting member; forming and flattening a first sacrifice layer; patterning a plate-shaped member including at least one layer; forming a light reflecting region on an upper surface of the patterned plate-shaped member; forming a second sacrifice layer; patterning said first and second sacrifice layers; patterning a plurality of space regulating members at a plurality of arbitrary positions of said first and second sacrifice layers; and removing said patterned first and second sacrifice layers through an etching.