Systems and methods for effecting zoom and focus using fluidic adaptive lenses
US7986465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B3/14
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fluidic lens devices, and systems employing such lens devices, along with methods of fabricating and operating such lens devices, are disclosed. Certain of the disclosed structures permit fluidic lens devices to operate without valves that control fluid exchange between fluidic lenses and reservoirs. Also disclosed are fluidic lens devices that comprise a fluidic lens but no reservoir. Additional disclosed structures and methods permit fluidic lens devices to perform zoom and focus functions.
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