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System and method for tilt mirror calibration due to capacitive sensor drift

US6538802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2001
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0841
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A movable MEMS mirror system with a mirror position detection system, such as a capacitive sensor, is calibrated using a physical stop with a range of movement of the mirror structure. Thus, drift in the position detection system can be compensated without the need for a separate reference signal source as used in conventional systems.

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