18483273. SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Matthieu Jean Olivier Dupre of La Jolla CA (US)
Biay-Cheng Hseih of Irvine CA (US)
Sergiu Radu Goma of Sedona AZ (US)
SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18483273 titled 'SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application related to imaging with a meta-lens. The process involves receiving light at a first substrate with a meta-lens, then receiving a portion of the light at a second substrate with an optical sensor covered by a solid covering. The first substrate is mechanically coupled to the second substrate, with the solid covering in between, allowing the optical sensor to receive light focused by the meta-lens.
- Meta-lens imaging process:
- Light received at first substrate with meta-lens - Portion of light received at second substrate with optical sensor covered by solid covering - First substrate mechanically coupled to second substrate with solid covering in between - Optical sensor receives light focused by meta-lens through solid covering
Potential Applications
- Medical imaging - Surveillance systems - Autonomous vehicles
Problems Solved
- Improved imaging resolution - Compact imaging systems - Enhanced sensor protection
Benefits
- Higher quality imaging - Reduced size and weight of imaging systems - Increased durability and reliability
Potential Commercial Applications
Advanced Imaging Systems for Medical Applications
Possible Prior Art
- Prior art related to meta-lenses in imaging systems - Previous patents on optical sensor protection techniques
Unanswered Questions
How does the coupling between the first and second substrates affect the overall performance of the imaging system?
The abstract mentions the mechanical coupling between the substrates, but it does not delve into how this coupling impacts the functionality or efficiency of the imaging system. Further details on this aspect would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the technology.
What materials are used for the solid covering of the optical sensor, and how does this material choice affect the performance of the sensor?
The abstract mentions a solid covering for the optical sensor, but it does not specify the materials used for this covering or how different materials may influence the sensor's performance. Exploring this aspect would shed light on the design considerations of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are provided for imaging with a meta-lens. For instance, a process can include receiving light at a first substrate, the first substrate comprising a first meta-lens; receiving a first portion of the light at a second substrate, the second substrate including an optical sensor, wherein: the optical sensor is directly covered by a solid covering, and the first substrate is mechanically coupled to the second substrate such that the solid covering is between the first substrate and the second substrate; and receiving, by the optical sensor and through the solid covering, at least a second portion of the light focused by the first meta-lens.
