Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240302578). APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE PROFILE LENSES simplified abstract

APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE PROFILE LENSES

Organization Name

meta platforms technologies, llc

Inventor(s)

Dongmin Yang of San Jose CA (US)

Yi Zhou of San Jose CA (US)

Yizhi Xiong of Foster City CA (US)

Fei Liu of Los Altos CA (US)

Abhishek Dhanda of San Ramon CA (US)

Michael Okincha of San Jose CA (US)

Linsen Bie of San Francisco CA (US)

Honghong Peng of Los Altos CA (US)

Zhaochun Yu of Wilmette IL (US)

Lidu Huang of Danville CA (US)

Shaomin Xiong of Newark CA (US)

Gabriel Molina of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Pablo Castillo Canales of San Ramon CA (US)

Peng Chen of Fremont CA (US)

Danni Luo of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Eddie Alex Azuma of Pleasanton CA (US)

APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE PROFILE LENSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302578 titled 'APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE PROFILE LENSES

The abstract describes a patent application for a lens with an adjustable surface profile, consisting of an actuatable layer, an optical layer with a deformable polymer, and at least one actuator to adjust the surface profile.

• The lens includes an actuatable layer, an optical layer with a deformable polymer, and at least one actuator.
• The surface profile of the lens is adjustable using the actuator in the actuatable layer.
• When the actuator is activated, the optical layer deforms to adjust the lens's properties.

Potential Applications: - Camera lenses - Microscopes - Telescopes

Problems Solved: - Allows for dynamic adjustment of the lens properties - Enhances optical performance in various applications

Benefits: - Improved image quality - Increased flexibility in optical systems - Enhanced precision in focusing

Commercial Applications: Title: Dynamic Lens Technology for Enhanced Imaging Systems This technology can be used in various imaging systems to improve image quality and precision, making it valuable in industries such as photography, microscopy, and astronomy.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the adjustable surface profile of the lens impact image quality?

  - The adjustable surface profile allows for precise control over the lens properties, resulting in improved image quality.

2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in commercial products?

  - The cost implications would depend on the scale of production and the specific requirements of the application.

Original Abstract Submitted

a lens with an adjustable surface profile can include an actuatable layer, an optical layer, and at least one actuator. the optical layer can include a deformable polymer, and the actuatable layer can have a surface profile that is configured to be adjustable using the at least one actuator. the optical layer, meanwhile, can be configured to deform when the at least one actuator actuates the actuatable layer.