Organic electric camera
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1. A device, comprising:
- a lens having a curved focal plane;
a curved surface in the shape of the focal plane; and
a detector disposed on the curved surface, wherein the detector is in the shape of the focal plane.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a an organic imaging device having organic detectors on a curved surface. The device may be used for imaging applications such as photography, lightweight camera systems, very high-resolution imaging, lightweight “night vision”, robotic vision, and others. A concave housing with a deformable lens is provided. The deformable lens allows for a range of fields of view and focal lengths. The invention may be configured to detect a range of electromagnetic radiation. It may then provide input to a computer, display, or other device for processing or display of the detected radiation as an image.
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1. A device, comprising:
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a lens having a curved focal plane;
a curved surface in the shape of the focal plane; and
a detector disposed on the curved surface, wherein the detector is in the shape of the focal plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of fabricating a device, comprising:
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obtaining a housing having an opening therein and a non-developable concave interior surface;
depositing a plurality of organic photosensitive devices through the opening and onto the non-developable concave interior surface; and
inserting a deformable lens into the opening. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of fabricating a device, comprising:
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depositing a plurality of photosensitive devices onto a surface;
deforming the surface into a curved surface having an opening therein, such that the plurality of photosensitive devices is disposed on the concave surface of the curved surface; and
inserting a deformable lens into the opening. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A device, comprising:
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a housing having an opening therein and a concave interior surface;
a deformable lens having an adjustable focal length disposed in the opening;
an organic detector disposed on the concave interior surface, the organic detector being in a position to detect optical signals transmitted through the deformable lens; and
a polymer muscle attached to the deformable lens. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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