Electronic Device With A Tunable Lens: abstract simplified (18155372)

• This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18155372 Titled 'Electronic Device With A Tunable Lens'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a lens module that includes a transparent lens element and a lens shaping structure. The lens shaping structure is connected to the lens element and can be adjusted using a set of actuators. The lens shaping structure consists of multiple extensions, each connected to an actuator. To ensure the desired curvature of the lens shaping structure between the extensions, certain segments of the structure have different properties than the rest. These segments can have increased or decreased rigidity compared to the other parts of the structure. The segments can also have different dimensions or material properties, such as width, thickness, or Young's modulus.

Original Abstract Submitted

A lens module may include a transparent lens element, a lens shaping structure that is coupled to the transparent lens element, and a plurality of actuators that are configured to adjust a position of the lens shaping structure to adjust the transparent lens element. The lens shaping structure may include a plurality of extensions that are each coupled to a respective actuator. To ensure the lens shaping structure has desired curvature between the extensions, the lens shaping structure may have a portion in one or more segments between adjacent extensions that has a property with a different magnitude than an additional portion of the lens shaping structure. The portion between the adjacent extensions may have an increased or decreased rigidity relative to the additional portions. The portion between the adjacent extensions may have a different width, thickness, or Young's modulus compared to the additional portions.