Apparatuses and methods for actuation of optical elements
US11693262B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0187
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus having an asymmetric adjustable lens with a deformable optical element. The apparatus may also include one or more actuators coupled to a deformable element of the asymmetric adjustable lens in a direct-drive configuration such that (1) mechanical action of the one or more actuators applies force to the deformable optical element and (2) the force applied by the mechanical action of the one or more actuators changes an optical property of the asymmetric adjustable lens by deforming the deformable optical element. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
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