MEMS-based zoom lens system

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PATENT NO 9274320
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14246571

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The present application provides a micromechanical (MEMS) based zoom lens system, for use in miniature device applications, such as miniature electronic imaging devices. The MEMS-based zoom lens system comprises at least four optical elements, or two Alvarez or Lohmann lenses, that are configured for passage of optical signals therethrough along an optical signal path. Each optical element is MEMS-driven and displaceable in a direction substantially transverse to the optical signal path. In use, the transverse displacement of the optical elements vary an overall focal length of the MEMS zoom lens system such as to provide an optical zoom function. A method of manufacturing a MEMS zoom lens system is also provided in a further aspect.

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  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chau, Fook Siong Singapore, SG 7 81
Yu, Hongbin Singapore, SG 29 185
Zhou, Guangya Singapore, SG 9 82

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