Multiple beam-directing micromirror device

A micromirror device comprising:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, and wherein the micromirror is a multi-axis micromirror with positions adjustable along different axes.

A micromirror device comprising:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, and wherein the micromirror comprises a cross-shaped hinge that allows torsional rotation of a mirror around two axes of the cross-shaped hinge.

A method of displaying an image, the method comprising:

• simultaneously directing a plurality of light beams on an array of micromirrors;
• individually controlling a position of each of the micromirrors such that each of the micromirrors selectively reflects one of the light beams toward an imaging lens assembly, wherein controlling the position of each of the micromirrors comprises rotating the micromirrors around one of multiple axes of rotation.

A display device comprising a micromirror device, wherein the micromirror device includes:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, and wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, wherein the plurality of light beams comprise a red light beam, a green light beam, and a blue light beam.

A display device comprising a micromirror device, wherein the micromirror device includes:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, and wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, wherein the micromirror has two or more possible positions to select from, and wherein each of the possible positions is configured to direct a unique one of the plurality of light beams toward the imaging lens assembly.

A display device comprising a micromirror device, wherein the micromirror device includes:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, and wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, wherein the micromirror is a multi-axis micromirror with positions adjustable along different axes.

A display device comprising a micromirror device, wherein the micromirror device includes:

• an imaging lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, and wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly, wherein the micromirror comprises a cross-shaped hinge that allows torsional rotation of a mirror around two axes of the cross-shaped hinge.

A display device comprising a micromirror device, wherein the micromirror device includes:

• an imaging lens assembly, wherein the imaging lens assembly is a projection lens assembly;
• and
• an array of micromirrors, wherein each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams, and wherein a position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the imaging lens assembly.