18647361. MEMS DEVICE WITH ELLIPTICAL MIRROR simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
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MEMS DEVICE WITH ELLIPTICAL MIRROR
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MEMS DEVICE WITH ELLIPTICAL MIRROR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18647361 titled 'MEMS DEVICE WITH ELLIPTICAL MIRROR
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes optical systems that utilize MEMS mirrors with elliptical mirror plates to scan light beams along a single axis.
- The MEMS mirror has an elliptical mirror plate with a semi-major axis aligned parallel or perpendicular to the rotational axis.
- The incident light beam has an elliptical cross-section, overlapping the mirror plate's reflecting surface.
- Shaping lenses circularize the reflected light beam before projection.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilization of MEMS mirrors with elliptical mirror plates for scanning light beams.
- Alignment of the semi-major axis of the mirror plate with the rotational axis.
- Circularization of the light beam using shaping lenses.
Potential Applications:
- Laser scanning systems
- Microscopy
- Projection systems
Problems Solved:
- Efficient scanning of light beams along a single axis
- Improved control and manipulation of light beams
Benefits:
- Enhanced precision in scanning light beams
- Compact and versatile optical systems
Commercial Applications: Optical systems utilizing MEMS mirrors with elliptical mirror plates can be applied in various industries such as laser technology, medical imaging, and display systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on MEMS mirrors, laser scanning systems, and optical components used in projection systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in MEMS mirror technology, optical system design, and applications of elliptical mirror plates in various industries.
Questions about Optical Systems with MEMS Mirrors and Elliptical Mirror Plates: 1. How do MEMS mirrors with elliptical mirror plates improve the efficiency of light beam scanning? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating shaping lenses to circularize reflected light beams in optical systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Optical systems may include MEMS mirrors having elliptical mirror plates. A laser scanning system may include a MEMS mirror that scans an incident light beam along a single scanning axis. The MEMS mirror may include an elliptical mirror plate having a semi-major axis that is aligned parallel or perpendicular to the rotational axis of the elliptical mirror plate. The incident light beam may have an elliptical cross-section, such that the incident light beam completely or substantially overlaps the reflecting surface of the elliptical mirror plate. After being reflected by the elliptical mirror plate, the light beam may be circularized via one or more shaping lenses disposed in the optical path of the reflected light beam, prior to projection of the light beam.
