Optical devices, in particular computational cameras, and methods for manufacturing the same
US9634051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24331
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Then optical device comprises a first member (P) and a second member (O) and, arranged between said first and second members, a third member (S) referred to as spacer. The spacer (S) comprises —one or more portions referred to as distancing portions (Sd) in which the spacer has a vertical extension referred to as maximum vertical extension; —at least two separate portions referred to as open portions (4) in which no material of the spacer is present; and —one or more portions referred to as structured portions (Sb) in which material of the spacer is present and in which the spacer has a vertical extension smaller than said maximum vertical extension. Such optical devices can be used in or as multi-aperture cameras.
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