Focus module and components with actuator
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1. An optical system comprising:
- a focus module, comprising;
a boundary element;
a focus membrane; and
a focus fluid entrapped between the boundary element and the focus membrane;
a deforming element in communication with the focus module for applying a force to the focus membrane, the deforming element comprisinga plurality of inner arc segments arranged to form an inner, segmented ring anda plurality of outer arc segments arranged to form an outer, segmented ring positioned around the inner, segmented ring; and
a lens controller coupled to the deforming element for providing a control signal to the deforming element to vary the force applied to the focus membrane, the lens controller is configured for providing a control signal to the deforming element to adjust the optical axis of the focus module.
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Abstract
A focus module contains a boundary element and a focus element. The focus element includes a fluid and a deformable membrane, with the fluid being entrapped between the boundary element and the deformable membrane. The focus module also includes a pressure element, which is capable of deforming the focus element by pressing on the deformable membrane in the direction of the boundary element.
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17 Claims
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1. An optical system comprising:
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a focus module, comprising; a boundary element; a focus membrane; and a focus fluid entrapped between the boundary element and the focus membrane; a deforming element in communication with the focus module for applying a force to the focus membrane, the deforming element comprising a plurality of inner arc segments arranged to form an inner, segmented ring and a plurality of outer arc segments arranged to form an outer, segmented ring positioned around the inner, segmented ring; and a lens controller coupled to the deforming element for providing a control signal to the deforming element to vary the force applied to the focus membrane, the lens controller is configured for providing a control signal to the deforming element to adjust the optical axis of the focus module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A device comprising:
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an image sensor for converting light into electrical signals; a focus module, comprising; a boundary element; a focus membrane; and a focus fluid entrapped between the boundary element and the focus membrane; a deforming element in communication with the focus module for applying a force to the focus membrane, the deforming element comprising a plurality of inner arc segments arranged to form an inner, segmented ring, and a plurality of outer arc segments arranged to form an outer, segmented ring positioned around the inner, segmented ring; and a lens controller coupled to the deforming element for providing a control signal to the deforming element to vary the force applied to the focus membrane the lens controller being configured for providing a control signal to the deforming element to adjust the optical axis of the focus module. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A data collection device comprising:
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a focus module capturing light reflecting from a target, the focus module comprising; a boundary element; a focus membrane; and a focus fluid entrapped between the boundary element and the focus membrane; a deforming element in communication with the focus module for applying a force to the focus membrane, the deforming element comprising a plurality of inner arc segments arranged to form an inner, segmented ring, and a plurality of outer arc segments arranged to form an outer, segmented ring positioned around the inner, segmented ring; and a lens controller coupled to the deforming element for providing a control signal to the deforming element to vary the force applied to the focus membrane, the lens controller being configured for providing a control signal to the deforming element to adjust the optical axis of the focus module. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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