Optical lens assemblies with adaptive elements and related systems and methods
US11614570B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0185
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed optical lens assemblies may include a deformable optical element and at least one adaptive element positioned at a peripheral region of the deformable optical element. The deformable optical element may include a substantially transparent electroactive element positioned at least partially within an optical aperture of the deformable optical element. An electrical driving circuit may be configured to apply a voltage to the electroactive element to deform the electroactive element and thus change at least one optical property of the deformable optical element. The at least one adaptive element may be positioned outside of the optical aperture and may be configured to alter a physical boundary condition of the deformable optical element. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.
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