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Liquid lens and camera module and optical apparatus comprising same

US11409182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2018
Grant dateAug 9, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/294
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a liquid lens comprising a first plate having a cavity for receiving conductive liquid and nonconductive liquid formed thereon, a first electrode disposed on an upper portion of the first plate, a second electrode disposed on a lower portion of the first plate, a second plate disposed on an upper portion of the first electrode, and a third plate disposed on a lower portion of the second electrode, wherein at least one of the first plate and the second plate comprises a structure through which at least one of the conductive liquid and the nonconductive liquid can flow.

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