Liquid lens
US12124103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/021
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid lens system includes a liquid lens and a heating device disposed in, on, or near the liquid lens. The liquid lens system can include a temperature sensor. The heating device can be responsive to a temperature signal generated by the temperature sensor. A camera module can include the liquid lens system. A method of operating a liquid lens includes detecting a temperature of the liquid lens and heating the liquid lens in response to the detected temperature. Various embodiments disclosed herein can reduce, impede, or prevent crosstalk between components of the liquid lens, or the effects thereof.
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