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Light source module allowing differential control according to distance to subject and method for controlling the same

US11888289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2020
Grant dateJan 30, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/423
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment may provide a light source module including: a light source part including at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser, which is configured to transfer light through N (N being a natural number equal to or greater than 1) apertures; at least one collimator lens through which light emitted from the light source part passes; and a driving device configured to make the collimator lens move, wherein the at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser comprises divided regions, and an intensity of a beam is controlled according to a predetermined far-distance mode or near-distance mode.

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