17994786. MULTIPLE FIELDS-OF-VIEW LENS simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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MULTIPLE FIELDS-OF-VIEW LENS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stepan Evgenievich Ivanov of Saint-Petersburg (RU)
Vladislav Vladimirovich Druzhin of Moscow (RU)
Andrey Alexandrovich Manko of Moscow (RU)
MULTIPLE FIELDS-OF-VIEW LENS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17994786 titled 'MULTIPLE FIELDS-OF-VIEW LENS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a multi-field of view optical assembly for a lens, which includes various optical elements and switching optical elements (SOEs) to control the transmission and reflection of light. The assembly also includes an image plane curvature correction element.
- The optical assembly includes a solid main optical element with an integrated focal system and at least one integrated afocal system.
- The focal system consists of two mirrors that help focus the light onto the image plane.
- The afocal system also consists of two mirrors and is designed to maintain the same magnification of the image regardless of the distance between the lens and the object.
- The assembly includes switching optical elements (SOEs) that can be switched between an open state (transmitting light) and a closed state (reflecting or inhibiting light).
- These SOEs are arranged on the front face of the optical element and can be controlled to selectively allow or block light transmission.
- The assembly also includes an image plane curvature correction element, which helps correct any curvature in the image plane.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Camera lenses: The multi-field of view optical assembly can be used in camera lenses to provide zooming capabilities and improve image quality.
- Microscopes: The assembly can be used in microscopes to provide different magnification levels and enhance the clarity of the observed samples.
- Telescopes: The technology can be applied in telescopes to enable variable magnification and improve the resolution of distant objects.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited field of view: The multi-field of view optical assembly allows for different levels of zooming, providing a wider field of view and enabling the capture of more details.
- Image distortion: The image plane curvature correction element helps correct any curvature in the image plane, resulting in more accurate and distortion-free images.
- Light control: The switching optical elements (SOEs) allow for precise control over the transmission and reflection of light, improving the overall image quality.
Benefits of this technology:
- Versatility: The multi-field of view optical assembly provides the ability to switch between different magnification levels, allowing for greater flexibility in capturing images or observing objects.
- Improved image quality: The integration of focal and afocal systems, along with the image plane curvature correction element, helps enhance the sharpness, clarity, and accuracy of the captured images.
- Precise light control: The switching optical elements (SOEs) enable precise control over the transmission and reflection of light, resulting in improved contrast, reduced glare, and better overall image quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to an optical field and more particularly, to a multi-field of view (FOV) (zooming) optical assembly for a lens and may include an optical element provided in a form of a solid main optical element and including an integrated focal system with two mirrors and at least one integrated afocal system with two mirrors, a plurality of switching optical elements (SOEs) arranged on a front face of the optical element and configured to be switched between an open state in which light is transmitted and a closed state in which light is reflected and/or inhibited, and an image plane curvature correction element.
