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Integrated lens system for image sensor and method for manufacturing the same

US7215479B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B13/005
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lens system including a first substantially hemispherical lens, a second spherical lens and a third substantially hemispherical lens. The lenses are held together by a bonding material such as epoxy, which may also include a light absorbing dye. The invention also relates to a low-cost method of manufacturing the lens system out of glass, using low cost glass ball lenses to create the hemispherical lenses.

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