Arrayed MEMS mirrors for large aperture applications
US11480660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/101
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light detection and ranging system includes multiple scanning mirror assemblies to increase a receive aperture. The multiple scanning mirror assemblies are controlled to mimic the operation of one large scanning mirror. The multiple scanning mirror assemblies may be arranged in one-dimensional arrays or two-dimensional arrays. Two arrays of scanning mirror assemblies provide for scanning in two dimensions.
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