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Gimbaled scanning micro-mirror actuation scheme and architecture

US8508098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2007
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/101
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) device for actuating a gimbaled element, the device comprising a symmetric electromagnetic actuator for actuating one degree of freedom (DOF) and a symmetric electrostatic actuator for actuating the second DOF.

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