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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2011
Peter Alan Levine, West Windsor, NJ (US);
Rui Zhu, Skillman, NJ (US);
John Robertson Tower, Yardley, PA (US);
Peter Alan Levine, West Windsor, NJ (US);
Rui Zhu, Skillman, NJ (US);
John Robertson Tower, Yardley, PA (US);
SRI International, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
A pixel design is disclosed. The pixel includes a photo-sensitive element. A first reflective layer substantially overlies the photo-sensitive element. A second reflective layer substantially underlies the photo-sensitive element and forms a cavity with the first reflective layer that is non-resonant with respect to photon absorption. An aperture is formed in either the first reflective layer or the second reflective layer. When electromagnetic radiation enters the aperture, the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer are configured to reflect the electromagnetic radiation substantially toward each other until substantially absorbed in the cavity.