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Method for controlling position of a linear MEMS mirror with variable resolution and/or light intensity

US10642025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2016
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/008
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The method for controlling an angular position of a MEMS mirror, includes: applying a first driving moment to the MEMS mirror to generate a rotational scanning movement of the mirror; and, at a zooming instant, applying a second driving moment to the MEMS mirror, wherein the second driving moment is equal to the first driving moment plus an extra moment. The extra moment may be a DC offset. After a transient period of time from zooming instant, a third driving moment M2=k{dot over (θ)}2t is applied. The first and third driving moment are variable linearly with time. The driving moments are applied to torsional springs of the mirror.

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