Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240264413). WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Optical Lens Assembly
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS
Organization Name
meta platforms technologies, llc
Inventor(s)
Dongmin Yang of San Jose CA (US)
Romeo Iguico Mercado of Fremont CA (US)
Yizhi Xiong of Foster City CA (US)
WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240264413 titled 'WIDE FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY WITH TUNABLE OPTICAL LENS
Simplified Explanation
An optical lens assembly includes an electrically controlled, tunable optical lens with an attached aperture stop for autofocus in a camera with a wide field of view.
- The assembly consists of a tunable optical lens positioned between two other optical lenses.
- The optical profile of the tunable lens is modified using a voltage-controlled thin film piezo actuator based on the desired focus distance.
Key Features and Innovation
- Electrically controlled, tunable optical lens for autofocus.
- Wide field of view camera with a diagonal view larger than 100 degrees.
- Voltage-controlled thin film piezo actuator for modifying the optical profile.
Potential Applications
- Photography and videography equipment.
- Surveillance cameras with wide-angle capabilities.
- Medical imaging devices.
Problems Solved
- Providing autofocus functionality in cameras with wide fields of view.
- Enhancing the versatility of optical lens assemblies.
Benefits
- Improved focus accuracy.
- Increased flexibility in capturing images.
- Enhanced performance in various optical applications.
Commercial Applications
Optical lens assemblies with electrically controlled, tunable lenses can be used in professional cameras, security systems, and medical imaging devices to improve focus accuracy and image quality.
Prior Art
Research on electrically controlled tunable lenses in optical systems can provide insights into similar technologies and advancements in the field.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in electrically controlled tunable lenses and their applications in various optical devices for the latest innovations in the industry.
Questions about Optical Lens Assembly
How does the electrically controlled tunable lens improve autofocus functionality?
The electrically controlled tunable lens allows for precise adjustments to the optical profile, enabling accurate autofocus in cameras with wide fields of view.
What are the potential applications of optical lens assemblies with tunable lenses?
Optical lens assemblies with tunable lenses can be used in photography, surveillance, and medical imaging for enhanced focus accuracy and image quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
an optical lens assembly with an electrically controlled, tunable optical lens with an attached aperture stop provides autofocus or similar functionalities in a camera with a wide field of view (fov) (that is larger than 100 degrees in diagonal direction). the tunable optical lens is positioned between a first optical lens and a second optical lens in the optical lens assembly with the assembly including any number of negative or positive optical power lenses and/or other optical elements such as polarizers, quarter wave plates, optical filters, and similar ones. an optical profile of the tunable optical lens is modified through a voltage-controlled thin film piezo actuator based on a determined focus distance.
