Systems and methods for moving a lens using shape memory materials
US7773322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/40
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging apparatus comprises an image pickup and a lens. A shape memory actuator is coupled to the lens and configured to move the lens relative to the image pickup.
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