Lens barrel assembly for a camera
US8090252B1 · kind B1 · utility
33Cited by
7References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lens barrel assembly for a camera is disclosed. The lens barrel assembly comprises a lens barrel, at least one optical element disposed within the lens barrel, and an actuator configured to move the optical element. The actuator can be disposed entirely or partially within the lens barrel. The actuator can be a MEMS actuator, such as a MEMS actuator that is formed at least partially of silicon. The optical element can be a lens.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.