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18-04-2013 дата публикации

LENTICULAR LENS SHEET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND OPTICAL ELEMENT

Номер: US20130094080A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are a lenticular lens sheet which can be used in a stereoscopic display, a rear projection display, a projection screen, and the like, and means for manufacturing the lenticular lens sheet at low cost without using any mold. The lenticular lens sheet includes at least a transparent support substrate; a plurality of lenticular lenses; and a partition between adjacent ones of the plurality of lenticular lenses, and the lenticular lens sheet is obtained by applying a transparent resin composition ink by an inkjet method to an area partitioned by the partition and subsequently curing the transparent resin composition ink with ultraviolet rays. 1. A lenticular lens sheet , comprising:a support substrate;a plurality of lenticular lenses on the support substrate; anda partition between adjacent ones of the plurality of lenticular lenses,wherein the lenticular lens sheet is obtained by supplying a transparent resin composition ink by an inkjet method to an area partitioned by the partition and subsequently curing the transparent resin composition ink with ultraviolet rays.2. A lenticular lens sheet according to claim 1 , wherein:a cross section of the partition cut in a direction perpendicular to the plurality of lenticular lenses has a taper angle of 90° or smaller with respect to the support substrate; and [{'br': None, 'i': 'A≦B', '(i)'}, {'br': None, 'i': 'A≦w', 'sub': '0', '/8\u2003\u2003(ii)'}, {'br': None, 'i': 'C Подробнее

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Optical Device, Wafer-Scale Package for One Such Optical Device and Corresponding Method

Номер: US20130249034A1
Автор: Luc Andre

The invention relates to an optical device produced by cutting a wafer-scale package comprising at least one optical module formed from a substrate ( 1 ) pierced with a plurality of through-holes ( 2 ) and optical elements disposed in the holes. According to the invention, at least one of the holes receives two lenses ( 3, 4 ) made from at least one polymer material transparent in the 400 nm-700 nm range, each of the lenses being defined by an external diopter and an internal diopter. The invention is characterised in that a space is formed between the internal diopters of two lenses and in that the substrate contains no polymer material between two adjacent through-holes.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Lens Plate For Wafer-Level Camera And Method Of Manufacturing Same

Номер: US20130271826A1
Автор: Leah Widmer
Принадлежит: Omnivision Technologies Inc

A lens plate includes a transparent substrate wafer, and a plurality of lenses and spacers that are formed of a single portion of material on the transparent substrate wafer. An assembly includes a first lens plate that includes a first transparent substrate wafer, a plurality of first lenses and a plurality of spacers, the first lenses and spacers being formed of a single portion of material on said first transparent substrate wafer. The assembly also includes a second lens plate that includes a second transparent substrate wafer and a plurality of second lenses formed thereon, each of the plurality of second lenses corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of first lenses. The lens plates are aligned such that each of the plurality of first lenses aligns with the respective one of the plurality of second lenses, and the lens plates are bonded to one another.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Method of molding, process for producing lens, molding apparatus, process for producing stamper, master production apparatus, stamper production system, and stamper production apparatus

Номер: US20130295214A1
Автор: Kunio Yoshida
Принадлежит: AJI Co Ltd

Molded articles, such as a lens, are produced by multiple repetitions of a transfer process composed of the transformation step of bringing a transfer member ( 62 ) provided with a transfer configuration area consisting of the same configuration as that of a lens part with aspherical configuration or the configuration opposed to the lens part with aspherical configuration into contact with a photohardening resin to thereby transform the photohardening resin in conformity with the transfer configuration of the transfer member ( 62 ); the hardening step of irradiating at least a transformed area of the transformed photohardening resin with light by the use of a light irradiation unit ( 60 ) to thereby attain hardening; and the departing step of letting the photohardened resin and the transfer member depart from each other.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

LENS SUBSTRATE AND ELECTROOPTIC DEVICE INCLUDING LENS SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20140036373A1
Автор: Sunagawa Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A lens substrate which includes: a plurality of concave portions which define each of curved surfaces of a plurality of lenses; a non-silicon-based resin which is formed between neighboring lenses among the plurality of lenses; and a silicon-based resin which is formed so as to cover the non-silicon-based resin, and the plurality of lenses. 1. A lens substrate comprising:a plurality of concave portions or convex portions which define each of curved surfaces of a plurality of lenses;a non-silicon-based resin which is formed between concave portions or convex portions which are neighboring among the plurality of concave portions and convex portions; anda silicon-based resin which is formed so as to cover the non-silicon-based resin, and the plurality of concave portions or convex portions.2. The lens substrate according to claim 1 ,wherein a pair of substrates is provided so as to interpose the plurality of lenses, andwherein the plurality of lenses are integrally formed on one of the pair of substrates.3. A lens substrate comprising:a plurality of concave portions which define each of curved surfaces of a plurality of lenses;a non-silicon-based resin which is formed in the plurality of concave portions; anda silicon-based resin which is formed so as to cover the non-silicon-based resin.4. The lens substrate according to claim 3 ,wherein a pair of substrates is provided so as to interpose the plurality of lenses therebetween, andwherein the plurality of lenses are integrally formed on one of the pair of substrates.5. An electrooptic device comprising the lens substrate according to . 1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to a lens substrate and an electrooptic device including the lens substrate.2. Related ArtAs one of electrooptic devices, for example, there is a liquid crystal device of a thin film transistor (TFT) active matrix drive type which is used as a light bulb in a liquid crystal projector. As such a liquid crystal device, there is known a liquid ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY SHEET

Номер: US20140043681A1
Принадлежит: MATSUNAMI GLASS IND., LTD.

A lens array sheet has a glass base and a resin lens array layer formed on the glass base, wherein the resin lens array layer includes a plurality of resin lenses and preferably includes a composite material having nanoparticles added to a matrix of the resin and the plurality of resin lenses are formed on the glass base substantially independently from each other. 1. (canceled)2. A lens array sheet , comprising:a glass base; anda resin lens array layer formed on the glass base, whereinthe resin lens array layer includes a plurality of resin lenses, andthe plurality of resin lenses are formed on the glass base substantially independently from each other.3. The lens array sheet as claimed in claim 2 , further comprisinga planar base layer interposed between the plurality of resin lenses and the glass base, whereinthe planar base layer has a thickness equal to or smaller than 4/10 of a thickness of the glass base or a thickness equal to or smaller than 4/10 of a thickness of the resin lens array layer.4. The lens array sheet as claimed in claim 2 , whereinthe resin lens array layer includes a composite material having nanoparticles added to a matrix of the resin.5. (canceled)6. The lens array sheet as claimed in claim 4 , whereinthe nanoparticles are added to the matrix resin to a density of 5 to 60 vol %.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The lens array sheet as claimed in claim 4 , whereinparticle sizes of the nanoparticles are determined by comparing an index of refraction of the nanoparticles to an index of refraction of the matrix resin.10. The lens array sheet as claimed in claim 9 , whereinin the case where the matrix resin and the nanoparticles have an equal index of refraction, the particle sizes of the nanoparticles are equal to or smaller than 2/10 of a thickness of the resin lens array layer, andin the case where the matrix resin and the nanoparticles have different indices of refraction,the particle sizes of the nanoparticles are equal to or smaller than 100 nm ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Virtual image emerging ornamental body and method for manufacturing virtual image emerging ornamental body

Номер: US20140055862A1
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A virtual image emerging ornamental body including: a unit array in which pixel units are disposed; and a condensing element array configured of a plurality of condensing elements which are disposed in positions are associated with the pixel units, in which an arrangement pitch of one side of the pixel units or the condensing elements includes an arrangement pitch having a value of two or more integral multiples of a value which is obtained by adding a predetermined difference to an arrangement pitch of the other side.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE SUBSTRATE, ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE SUBSTRATE, ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20150002790A1
Автор: Ito Satoshi
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A manufacturing method of a microlens array substrate, which is a manufacturing method of electro-optic device substrate, includes a step of forming concave portions, each of which corresponds to each of a plurality of pixels, by etching a first surface of a light transmitting substrate, a step of forming a lens layer including microlenses formed by filling at least the concave portions with a lens material having a refractive index greater than that of the substrate, a step of flattening a second surface of the lens layer opposite to a surface in which the microlenses are formed, a step of forming a light shielding film that surrounds a display area, in which each of the plurality of pixels is arranged, on the flattened second surface, and a step of forming a light transmitting path layer that covers the second surface on which the light shielding film is formed. 1. A manufacturing method of electro-optic device substrate , comprising:forming a concave portion, which corresponds to a pixel, by etching a first surface of a light transmitting substrate;forming a lens layer including a microlens formed by filling the concave portion with a lens material having a refractive index greater than that of the substrate;flattening a second surface of the lens layer opposite to a surface in which the microlens are formed;forming a light shielding film that surrounds a display area, in which the pixel is arranged, on the flattened second surface; andforming a light transmitting path layer that covers the second surface on which the light shielding film is formed.2. The manufacturing method of electro-optic device substrate according to claim 1 , further comprising:forming a transparent conductive film on a third surface of the path layer opposite to a side in contact with the lens layer.3. The manufacturing method of electro-optic device substrate according to claim 2 , further comprising:flattening the third surface of the lens layer before the forming the transparent ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Methods of Fabricating Photoactive Substrates for Micro-lenses and Arrays

Номер: US20170003421A1
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A method of fabrication and device made by preparing a photosensitive glass substrate comprising at least silica, lithium oxide, aluminum oxide, and cerium oxide, masking a design layout comprising form one or more micro lens on the photosensitive glass substrate, exposing at least one portion of the photosensitive glass substrate to an activating energy source, exposing the photosensitive glass substrate to a heating phase of at least ten minutes above its glass transition temperature, cooling the photo sensitive glass substrate to transform at least part of the exposed glass to a crystalline material to form a glass-crystalline substrate and etching the glass-crystalline substrate with an etchant solution to form one or more a micro lens. 1. A method to fabricate an optical comprising the steps of:a. preparing a photosensitive glass substrate comprising at least silica, lithium oxide, aluminum oxide, and cerium oxide;b. masking a halftone design with variation in optical density to delineate an optical element in the glass;c. exposing the photosensitive glass substrate to an activating energy source;d. exposing the photosensitive glass substrate to a heating phase of at least ten minutes above its glass transition temperature;e. cooling the photosensitive glass substrate to transform at least part of the exposed glass to a crystalline material to form a glass-crystalline substrate; andf. etching the glass-crystalline substrate with an etchant solution to form the one or more micro lens device.2. A method to fabricate an optical element comprising the steps of:a. preparing a photosensitive glass substrate comprising at least silica, lithium oxide, aluminum oxide, and cerium oxide;b. masking a digital mask consist transparent non transparent elements to define an diffractive optical element in the glass;c. exposing at least one portion of the photosensitive glass substrate to an activating energy source;d. exposing the photosensitive glass substrate to a heating ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Diffuser having asymmetric light output pattern and method of manufacturing same

Номер: US20210003750A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a diffuser and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a diffuser and a method of manufacturing the same, in which light emitted through the diffuser forms an asymmetric light output pattern. A diffuser according to an exemplary embodiment is a diffuser that forms an asymmetric light output pattern by diffusing laser beams received from a laser source, the diffuser including: a base; and a micro lens array disposed on the base, in which the micro lens array has a plurality of micro lenses each comprising a lower surface and a curved surface disposed on the lower surface, and the lower surface has horizontal and vertical lengths different from each other.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Light-controlled electrokinetic assembly of particles near surfaces

Номер: US20170014794A1
Автор: Michael Seul
Принадлежит: Bioarray Solutions Ltd

A method and apparatus for the manipulation of colloidal particulates and biomolecules at the interface between an insulating electrode such as silicon oxide and an electrolyte solution. Light-controlled electrokinetic assembly of particles near surfaces relies on the combination of three functional elements: the AC electric field-induced assembly of planar aggregates; the patterning of the electrolyte/silicon oxide/silicon interface to exert spatial control over the assembly process; and the real-time control of the assembly process via external illumination. The present invention provides a set of fundamental operations enabling interactive control over the creation and placement of planar arrays of several types of particles and biomolecules and the manipulation of array shape and size. The present invention enables sample preparation and handling for diagnostic assays and biochemical analysis in an array format, and the functional integration of these operations. In addition, the present invention provides a procedure for the creation of material surfaces with desired properties and for the fabrication of surface-mounted optical components.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

RASTER, DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE RASTER

Номер: US20160018662A1
Автор: WANG Junwei
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to the field of display technologies, and discloses a raster, a display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the raster. The raster comprises a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to be opposed to each other, a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate is provided with a plate electrode thereon, a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate is provided thereon with a plurality strip electrodes arranged to space apart from each other. A spacer wall is arranged to correspond to each strip electrode and located between the first substrate and the second substrate, the spacer wall comprises a conductive protrusion electrically connected with the strip electrode, and a hydrophilic-hydrophobic conversion material layer covering the conductive protrusion. Filled between every two adjacent spacer walls are liquid layers including a polar liquid layer and a non-polar liquid layer. With the technique solution of the present invention, an angle of view of the raster may be increased, and a cost of the raster reduced.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20170023708A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An integrated image display, a method for operating the display, and a system including the display are provided. The integrated image display includes: a display panel including pixels; and a first lens array including a plurality of lenses, wherein each of the plurality of lenses is capable of displaying, in a beam direction, a subset of a plurality of subpixels included in at least one pixel from among the included pixels. 1. An integrated image display (IID) , the display comprising:a display panel comprising pixels; anda first lens array comprising a first plurality of lenses,wherein each lens from among the first plurality of lenses is configured to display, in a ray direction, a subset of a plurality of subpixels included in at least one pixel from among the pixels.2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the each lens from among the first plurality of lenses is further configured to display claim 1 , in the ray direction claim 1 , at least one subpixel from among the plurality of subpixels.3. The display of claim 2 , wherein for a particular lens from among the first plurality of lenses claim 2 , each of neighboring lenses is configured to display subpixels included in a pixel from among the pixels claim 2 , and a number of the neighboring lenses is equal to a number of the subpixels included in the pixel.4. The display of claim 1 , wherein the display panel is disposed within a preset distance range of a focal plane of the lenses.5. The display of claim 3 , wherein respective colors of the subpixels displayed by each of the neighboring lenses are different.6. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of subpixels is arranged based on a standard red-green-blue (RGB) method.7. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of subpixels is arranged based on a standard PenTile method.8. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of subpixels is arranged based on a diamond PenTile method.9. The display of claim 6 , wherein lenses in two neighboring rows ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210026041A1
Автор: EHARA Yoshinobu
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.

A method is for manufacturing a structure obtained by stacking a substrate that is a first member as a base material, and lens arrays that are second members that are opposed to the substrate, are formed of a resin material different from the substrate, and have a shape on a surface. The method includes a surface activation step of performing an activation treatment to cause an activation state of at least one of a surface of the substrate or a surface of the lens arrays, and a bonding step of pressurizing the lens arrays at least at a temperature that is equal to or higher than a reference temperature obtained by subtracting 30° C. from a load deflection temperature of a resin material of the lens arrays, and is equal to or lower than a glass transition temperature, to closely bond to the substrate. 1. A method for manufacturing a structure obtained by stacking a first member as a base material , and a second member that is opposed to the first member , is formed of a resin material different from the first member , and has a shape on a surface , the method comprising:performing an activation treatment to cause an activation state of at least one of a surface of the first member or a surface of the second member; andpressurizing the second member at least at a temperature that is equal to or more than a reference temperature obtained by subtracting 30° C. from a load deflection temperature of a resin material of the second member, and is equal to or less than a glass transition temperature, to closely bond to the first member.2. The method for manufacturing the structure according to claim 1 , further comprising heating at a temperature higher than the glass transition temperature after the pressurizing.3. The method for manufacturing the structure according to claim 1 , wherein a resin material forming the second member is a thermoplastic resin.4. The method for manufacturing the structure according to claim 1 , wherein a material forming the first member is an ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

METHODS FOR FARBRICATING DOUBLE-LENS STRUCTURES

Номер: US20170031065A1
Принадлежит:

A double-lens structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The double-lens structure includes a first lens structure formed of a color filter layer having a first refractive index and a second lens structure formed of a micro-lens material layer having a second refractive index and disposed on the first lens structure. The first refractive index of the color filter layer is different from the second refractive index of the micro-lens material layer. An incident light enters the second lens structure and then passes through the first lens structure. Further, a method for fabricating the double-lens structure is also provided. 1. A method for fabricating a double-lens structure , comprising:forming a color filter layer having a first refractive index on a substrate;forming a first hard mask on the color filter layer, wherein the first hard mask has a convex profile;etching the color filter layer by using the first hard mask to form a first lens structure having a first convex profile surface;forming a micro-lens material layer having a second refractive index on the first lens structure;forming a second hard mask on the micro-lens material layer, wherein the second hard mask has a convex profile; andetching the micro-lens material layer by using the second hard mask to form a second lens structure having a second convex profile surface,wherein the first refractive index of the color filter layer is greater than the second refractive index of the micro-lens material layer.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first hard mask has a thickness smaller than a thickness of the color filter layer claim 1 , after the step of etching the color filter layer by using the first hard mask to form the first lens structure claim 1 , a lower portion of the color filter layer is not etched and bottoms of adjacent zones of the first lens structure are connected together.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first hard mask has a thickness equal ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

DOUBLE-LENS STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20160033688A1
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A double-lens structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The double-lens structure includes a first lens structure formed of a color filter layer having a first refractive index and a second lens structure formed of a micro-lens material layer having a second refractive index and disposed on the first lens structure. The first refractive index of the color filter layer is different from the second refractive index of the micro-lens material layer. An incident light enters the second lens structure and then passes through the first lens structure. Further, a method for fabricating the double-lens structure is also provided. 1. A double-lens structure , comprising:a first lens structure formed of a color filter layer having a first refractive index; anda second lens structure formed of a micro-lens layer having a second refractive index and disposed on the first lens structure,wherein an incident light enters the second lens structure and then passes through the first lens structure, and the first refractive index of the color filter layer is different from the second refractive index of the micro-lens layer.2. The double-lens structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first refractive index of the color filter layer is greater than the second refractive index of the micro-lens layer claim 1 , the first lens structure formed of the color filter layer has a first convex profile surface and the second lens structure formed of the micro-lens layer has a second convex profile surface disposed above the first convex profile surface of the first lens structure claim 1 , and the incident light enters the second lens structure from the second convex profile surface.3. The double-lens structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second lens structure further has a third convex profile surface opposite to the second convex profile surface claim 2 , and the third convex profile surface of the micro-lens layer is conformally formed on and in contact with ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

FABRICATION METHOD FOR MICROLENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20140116986A1
Автор: AKASAKA Koichiro
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A microlens substrate will warp when an oxide film is formed and annealed before forming a mask in order to adjust the etching rate of wet etching. Accordingly, a film exerting a stress that cancels out this warping is formed upon a microlens. This film functions as an optical path length adjusting layer. 1. A fabrication method for a microlens array substrate , the method comprising:forming an oxide film on a substrate;annealing the substrate on which the oxide film has been formed;forming, on the oxide film, a mask having an opening in a location corresponding to the center of a microlens that is to be formed;forming an aspheric surfaced recess having tapered edges in the substrate on which the oxide film has been formed by wet-etching the oxide film and the substrate over the mask;forming the microlens by depositing a material having a higher refractive index than the substrate in the recess; andforming an optical path length adjusting layer on the microlens,wherein the forming of the optical path length adjusting layer includes depositing a first film that receives compressive stress in a direction orthogonal to a normal direction of the substrate and a second film that receives tensile stress in the direction orthogonal to the normal direction of the substrate; andthe forming of the optical path length adjusting layer includes forming a film that exerts a stress that warps the substrate in a direction that cancels out warping produced in the substrate by the annealing and is selected from among the first film and the second film, and the film that has been selected is formed on the microlens first.2. The fabrication method for the microlens array substrate according to claim 1 ,wherein the substrate is a silica substrate and the oxide film is a silicon oxide film; andin the forming of the optical path length adjusting layer, the first film is selected as the film that is formed on the microlens first.3. The fabrication method for the microlens array substrate ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

MICRO-LENS ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20210033753A1
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A micro-lens array includes a shutter bezel substrate, a first lens substrate having a first inner surface in contact with a first surface of the shutter bezel substrate, a first lens array disposed at a first outer surface of the first lens substrate that is opposite to the first inner surface of the first lens substrate, a second lens substrate having a second inner surface in contact with a second surface of the shutter bezel substrate, and a second lens array disposed at a second outer surface of the second lens substrate that is opposite to the second inner surface of the second lens substrate. At least one of the first lens substrate or the second lens substrate includes an alignment mark that is configured to guide placement of the first lens array on the first lens substrate and the second lens array on the second lens substrate. 1. A micro-lens array , comprising:a shutter bezel substrate comprising a photoresist layer attached to at least one surface of the shutter bezel substrate;a first lens substrate having a first inner surface in contact with a first surface of the shutter bezel substrate;a first lens array disposed at a first outer surface of the first lens substrate that is opposite to the first inner surface of the first lens substrate;a second lens substrate having a second inner surface in contact with a second surface of the shutter bezel substrate; anda second lens array disposed at a second outer surface of the second lens substrate that is opposite to the second inner surface of the second lens substrate,wherein at least one of the first lens substrate or the second lens substrate includes an alignment mark that is configured to guide placement of the first lens array on the first lens substrate and the second lens array on the second lens substrate.2. The micro-lens array of claim 1 , wherein the alignment mark is defined on the first lens substrate among the shutter bezel substrate claim 1 , the first lens substrate claim 1 , and the second ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE DISPLAY SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20180046052A1
Автор: JU Changcheng
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The present disclosure belongs to the field of display technology, and particularly relates to an optical waveguide display substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display apparatus. The optical waveguide display substrate comprises a side light source, an alternating-electric-field electrode structure, and a light scattering layer, wherein the side light source is provided at at least one side of the light scattering layer, the light scattering layer is switchable between a transparent state and a light scattering state under influence of an alternating electric field applied by the alternating-electric-field electrode structure, so that incident light from the side light source is scattered out of the optical waveguide display substrate to form a display image, and the light scattering layer comprises a polymer network and a light scattering liquid crystal material. 1. An optical waveguide display substrate , comprising a side light source , an alternating-electric-field electrode structure , and a light scattering layer , wherein the side light source is provided at at least one side of the light scattering layer , the light scattering layer is configured to be switchable between a transparent state and a light scattering state under influence of an alternating electric field applied by the alternating-electric-field electrode structure , so that incident light from the side light source is scattered out of the optical waveguide display substrate to form a display image , and the light scattering layer comprises a polymer network and a light scattering liquid crystal material.2. The optical waveguide display substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer network is formed of polymeric monomers having liquid crystal phase.3. The optical waveguide display substrate according to claim 2 , wherein a mass proportion of the polymer network and the light scattering liquid crystal material is within a range of (1-10):(99-90)4. The optical waveguide display ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

Photosensitive resin composition

Номер: US20150050593A1
Принадлежит: Nissan Chemical Corp

There is provided a photosensitive resin composition. A photosensitive resin composition including a component (A), a component (B); and a solvent, wherein the component (A) is a copolymer having a structural unit of Formula (1) and a structural unit of Formula (2): (where R0 is a hydroxy group or a carboxy group; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 is a single bond or a C1-5 alkylene group; R3 is a thermally cross-linkable monovalent organic group; and in a plurality of structural units of Formula (2), R1 are optionally different from each other), and the component (B) is a photosensitizer.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

Metamaterial focal plane array for broad spectrum imaging

Номер: US20210055454A1
Принадлежит: US Department of Navy

The present invention relates to a metamaterial focal plane array for broad spectrum imaging. Electromagnetic energy in the form of light is absorbed in or on a metamaterial absorber and a subsequent hot carriers are collected either in a semiconductor space charge region (e.g. P-N junction), or in some other modern collection scheme. Following the accumulation of photogenerated charge (electrons or holes), the signal is then converted to a digital signal using conventional or slightly modified ROIC modules.

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN APERTURE ARRAY FOR A MICROLENS ARRAY

Номер: US20220075099A1
Принадлежит: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA

A method for producing an aperture array for a microlens array, in particular for a microlens array of a vehicle headlamp, comprising at least the following steps: providing a wafer having a microlens array arranged on a first wafer surface, masking a second wafer surface of the wafer by means of a shadow mask, wherein the shadow mask includes a negative of the aperture array, coating the masked wafer surface with an opaque layer, removing the shadow mask and obtaining the aperture array on the second wafer surface. 1. A method for producing an aperture array for a microlens array , the method comprising:providing a wafer having a microlens array arranged on a first wafer surface;masking a second wafer surface of the wafer via a shadow mask, the shadow mask including a negative of the aperture array;coating the masked wafer surface with an opaque layer; andremoving the shadow mask and obtaining the aperture array on the second wafer surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an opaque layer of a metal or metal alloy is deposited during coating of the masked wafer surface.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein an opaque layer of chromium is deposited during coating of the masked wafer surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an opaque layer is deposited during coating of the masked wafer surface claim 1 , and wherein the layer thickness is 50 nm to 500 nm and/or 100 nm to 200 nm.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating of the masked wafer surface is carried out by a physical vapor deposition method.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a shadow mask with a negative of an aperture array is used during masking claim 1 , and wherein a length of a negative of an individual aperture of the aperture array is 0.1 mm to 5 mm.7. An assembly for a vehicle headlamp comprising at least a microlens array and an aperture array claim 1 , wherein the aperture array is produced by the method according to .8. The assembly according to ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

OPTICS COMPONENT WITH DOUBLE-LAYERED MICRO-LENS ARRAY

Номер: US20180059475A1
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An optics component with double-layered micro-lens array includes mainly complex pinhole structures in array arrangement on one substrate face, and either substrate face has an optical micro-lens array. Both optical micro-lens arrays include a plurality of aspheric micro-lenses corresponding to the pinhole structures. When the component is in use, a UV light reflected by a DMD wafer is focused onto each pinhole structure through the plurality of aspheric micro-lenses in the optical micro-lens array of one face of a crystal substrate, and a small spot is formed, which may begin to diffuse after passing through the pinhole structure. Then, the beam is focused onto another face by the plurality of aspheric micro-lenses of another substrate face to obtain a small spot with a small circular spot approaching physical diffraction limit. The formed spot arrays can be applied to the scanning maskless and direct-write exposure lithography process. 1. An optics component with double-layered micro-lens array comprises:a substrate having a plurality of pinhole structures on the surface of one side;a first optical micro-lens array provided on one face of the substrate and including a plurality of first aspheric micro-lenses corresponding to the pinholes respectively;a second optical micro-lens array provided on another face of the substrate opposing to the first optical micro-lens array and including a plurality of second aspheric micro-lenses corresponding to the pinholes respectively.2. The optics component with double-layered micro-lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a glass or quartz material claim 1 , and the surface on one side of the substrate has a blocking layer claim 1 , on which the pinhole structures is arranged in an array.3. The optics component with double-layered micro-lens array according to claim 2 , wherein an adhesive layer is between the substrate and the blocking layer.4. The optics component with double-layered micro-lens array ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR LENS OPTIMIZATION OF FABRICATION

Номер: US20220082733A1
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Embodiments comprise a system created through fabricating a lens array through which lasers are emitted. The lens array may be fabricated in the semiconductor substrate used for fabricating the lasers or may be a separate substrate of other transparent material that would be aligned to the lasers. In some embodiments, more lenses may be produced than will eventually be used by the lasers. The inner portion of the substrate may be formed with the lenses that will be used for emitting lasers, and the outer portion of the substrate may be formed with lenses that will not be used for emitting lasers—rather, through etching these additional lenses, the inner lenses may be created with a higher quality. 112-. (canceled)13. A lens array , comprising:a plurality of lenses; anda plurality of lasers,wherein the lens array comprises an inner portion with a first set of lenses and an outer portion with a second set of lenses, the second set of lenses is positioned adjacent to and surrounds the first set of lenses, and the first set of lenses is surrounded by lenses of either the first set of lenses or the second set of lenses,wherein each laser among the plurality of lasers is aligned or misaligned with a respective lens in the first set of lenses, such that respective beams of the plurality of lasers are incident on respective lenses in the first set of lenses, andwherein no lasers are physically aligned or misaligned with any of the lenses in the second set of lenses.14. The lens array of claim 13 , wherein the lens array is circular in configuration.15. The lens array of claim 13 , wherein the plurality of lasers are positioned on an opposite side of a substrate from the lens array.16. The lens array of claim 15 , wherein the substrate is deposited with a thick material claim 15 , the thick material having a thickness that serves as a protective height barrier and prevent scratches.17. The lens array of claim 13 , wherein a first laser claim 13 , of the plurality of lasers ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Silicon photonic integrated lens compatible with wafer processing

Номер: US20210074866A1
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Embodiments disclosed herein include optoelectronic systems and methods of forming such systems. In an embodiment the optoelectronic system comprises a board, and a carrier attached to the board. In an embodiment, a first die is on the carrier. In an embodiment, the first die is a photonics die, and a surface of the first die is covered by an optically transparent layer.

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Fabrication of Lenses Using High Viscosity Liquid

Номер: US20140153104A1
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A method for fabricating millimeter and sub-millimeter size lenses using a high viscosity curable liquid, such as epoxy. The method comprises dispensing a predetermined volume of the curable liquid onto a substrate. The curable liquid preferably has a viscosity higher than 100 cps. Additionally, to reduce spherical aberration, the curable liquid can be cured upside down to leverage the effects of gravity. 1. A method for fabricating a lens on a substrate , the method comprising:making contact between a drop of curable liquid and a substrate;dispensing a predetermined volume of the curable liquid from a dispenser onto the substrate while the curable liquid is in contact with the substrate, the curable liquid having a viscosity of at least 100 cps; andcuring the curable liquid to a solid form.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable liquid is a liquid epoxy or a liquid polymer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens has a circular aperture with diameter of not more than 1 mm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens has a circular aperture with diameter of not more than 500 μm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable liquid has a viscosity of at least 200 cps.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable liquid is cured while supported by the substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable liquid is cured while suspended from the substrate.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a featureless claim 1 , planar substrate.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is transparent.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is homogeneous with a uniform refractive index.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is inhomogeneous with a gradient in refractive index.12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispensing predetermined volumes of curable liquid from the dispenser onto the substrate at multiple locations, the liquid having a viscosity of at least 100 cps; andcuring the curable liquid to a solid form ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

System And Method For Lenticular Image Printing And Print Media

Номер: US20160077350A1
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A method of forming a lenticle on a substrate includes operating a plurality of inkjets to eject a plurality of ink drops of an optically transparent ink onto a surface of a substrate between a first printed line of an optically opaque ink and a second printed line of the optically opaque ink to form a lenticle from the optically transparent ink, the first printed line being formed substantially parallel to the second printed line with a separation between the first printed line and the second printed line corresponding to a predetermined width of a lenticle to be formed on the substrate. 1. A print medium comprising:a first substrate having a first side and a second side, the first substrate substantially comprising an optically transparent material;a first printed line formed on the first side of the first substrate with an optically opaque ink;a second printed line formed on the first side of the first substrate with the optically opaque ink, the second printed line being formed substantially parallel to the first printed line; anda lenticle formed from an optically transparent ink on the first side of the first substrate between the first printed line and the second printed line, the lenticle being formed with a shape to focus light that is directed to the first side of the first substrate to a plurality of locations on the second side of the first substrate.2. The print medium of wherein the first printed line extends from the first side of the first substrate to a first height claim 1 , the second printed line extends from the first side of the first substrate to the first height claim 1 , and the lenticle extends from the first side of the first substrate to a second height that is greater than the first height.3. The print medium of wherein the transparent ink that forms the lenticle covers a region of the first side of the first substrate between the first printed line and the second printed line with one edge of the lenticle contacting the first printed ...

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

MICROLENS ARRAY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20220091304A1
Автор: NAGASAWA Junko
Принадлежит: Japan Display Inc.

According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a microlens array includes forming a first resin layer, exposing the first resin layer through a photomask, developing the first resin layer to form a vacant space of the first resin layer, melting the first resin layer to form a first microlens, forming a second resin layer over the first microlens and the vacant space, exposing the second resin layer in a state where a light shielding portion faces the vacant space and a light transmissive portion faces the first microlens, developing the second resin layer, and melting the second resin layer to form a second microlens in contact with the first microlens. 1. A method for manufacturing a microlens array comprising:forming a first resin layer that is photosensitive on a base layer;exposing the first resin layer through a photomask including a light shielding portion and a light transmissive portion;developing the first resin layer to form a vacant space of the first resin layer;melting the first resin layer that is remaining to form a first microlens;forming a second resin layer that is photosensitive over the first microlens and the vacant space;exposing the second resin layer in a state where a light shielding portion of a photomask faces the vacant space and a light transmissive portion of the photomask faces the first microlens;developing the second resin layer to remove the second resin layer on the first microlens; andmelting the second resin layer that is remaining to form a second microlens in contact with the first microlens.2. The method for manufacturing a microlens array according to claim 1 , wherein the light shielding portion has a quadrangular shape or a circular shape.3. The method for manufacturing a microlens array according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of an edge of the second microlens is in contact with a surface of the first microlens.4. The method for manufacturing a microlens array according to claim 1 , wherein the photomask applied ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Lens, light emitting device and method of manufacturing the lens and the light emitting device

Номер: US20200072439A1
Принадлежит: Nichia Corp

A lens includes a cover part and a light-shielding part. The cover part includes a lens part, a connection part, and a flange part which are formed of a thermosetting first resin and continuous to one another. The light-shielding part covers an outer lateral side of the connection part and is formed of a second resin having a greater light-absorptance or a greater light-reflectance than the first resin.

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING MULTILAYER MICROLENS ARRAY ELEMENTS

Номер: US20180079159A1
Автор: Wu Qiang, YUAN XIAOFENG
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A method for assembling a microlens array assembly including a set of microlens array elements having at least two array elements having a first array element and a second array element includes adsorbing the first array element using a mobile platform, adsorbing the second array element using a fixture platform, coarsely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on edges of the second array element and edges of the first array element, finely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on an array pattern of the second array element and an array pattern of the first array element, and attaching the second array element to the first array element. The method enables assembling of multiple microlens array elements. 1. A method for assembling a microlens array assembly comprising at least two array elements including a first array element and a second array element , the method comprising:adsorbing the first array element using a mobile platform;adsorbing the second array element using a fixture platform;coarsely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on edges of the second array element and edges of the first array element;finely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on an array pattern of the second array element and an array pattern of the first array element; andattaching the second array element to the first array element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein coarsely aligning the second array element with the first array element comprises:driving the mobile platform using a knob of a base platform that supports the mobile platform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein finely aligning the second array element with the first array element comprises:driving the mobile platform using one or more piezoelectric ceramics.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispensing an adhesive on the first array element using a dispenser of the fixture platform; ...

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PRODUCING LENS ARRAYS

Номер: US20140160572A1
Принадлежит: SECURENCY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD.

A lens array for imaging image elements in an object plane, and a method of making a lens array. The lens array includes lenslets formed in or on one side of a transparent or translucent material with the image elements disposed on the opposite side, and has a gauge thickness corresponding to the distance from the apex of each lenslet to the object plane. Each lenslet has a set of lens parameters. The gauge thickness and/or at least one lens parameter is or are optimised such that each lenslet has a focal point size in the object plane which is either substantially equal to the size of the image elements in the object plane, or varies from the size of the image elements by a predetermined amount. 1. A lens array for imaging a plurality of image elements in an object plane , the lens array comprising:a plurality of lenslets formed in or on one side of a transparent or translucent material with the image elements disposed on the opposite side,wherein the lens array has a gauge thickness corresponding to a distance from an apex of each lenslet, of the plurality of lenslets, to the object plane,wherein each lenslet has a set of lens parameters,wherein at least one of the gauge thickness at least one lens parameter of the set of lens parameters is optimised such that either:each lenslet of the plurality of lenslets has an effective focal width in the object plane which is substantially equal to the size of the image elements in the object plane, oreach lenslet of the plurality of lenslets has an effective focal width in the object plane which varies from the size of the image elements by a predetermined amount,wherein the plurality of image elements include at least two interlaced arrays of image elements.2. The lens array of claim 1 , wherein the set of lens parameters for the lenslets include two or more of the following: lens width claim 1 , refractive index claim 1 , sag height claim 1 , radius of curvature claim 1 , conic parameter and Abbe number.3. The lens array ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Axicon Lenses

Номер: US20190079303A1
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A capillary comprises a capillary channel, an inner layer, and an outer layer, wherein the inner and outer layers comprise different silica materials. An axicon lens formed on a facet end of the capillary channel has a selected geometry, such that the inner layer has an axicon angle γ and a post angle α. The inner layer may be fused silica and the outer layer may be borosilicate glass. The post angle a is determined in part by an etch rate constant of the borosilicate glass and an etch rate constant of the fused silica in at least one etching reagent. Embodiments may comprise at least two capillary channels, and an axicon lens formed on a facet end of each of the at least two capillary channels. The capillary may be used as an electrospray emitter, optionally with light simultaneously while generating an electrospray. 1. A method for fabricating an axicon lens on a capillary , comprising:providing a capillary having a channel, an inner layer, and an outer layer;wherein the inner and outer layers comprise different silica materials;flowing liquid through the capillary channel from a first end to a second end at a selected flow rate;etching the second end of the capillary by submersing the second end substantially perpendicularly in a solution comprising at least one etching reagent at a selected concentration;wherein liquid flowing out of the second end of the capillary channel creates a concentration gradient of the at least one etching reagent;removing the capillary from the etching reagent solution after an etching time so that an axicon lens geometry is achieved;wherein the axicon lens geometry comprises the inner layer having:i) an axicon angle y determined by the concentration gradient, andii) a post angle a determined by a ratio of etch rate constants of the different silica materials in the solution comprising at least one etching reagent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer comprises fused silica and the outer layer comprises borosilicate glass ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRINTING AND IMPLEMENTING REFRACTIVE X-RAY OPTICAL COMPONENTS

Номер: US20220097327A1
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A method of fabricating a refractive optical element on a substrate may provide less expensive and more compact optics for an X-ray system. The method includes coating the substrate with a resin and providing radiation to a portion of the resin to cause two photon polymerization of the resin. The method further includes forming, by two photon polymerization, a first surface of a polymer refractive optical element from the resin. The first surface is disposed along an optical axis of the refractive optical element and the first surface has a roughness of less than 100 nanometers. Further, the method includes forming, by two photon polymerization, a second surface of the polymer refractive optical element. The second surface is disposed along the optical axis of the refractive optical element and the second surface has a roughness of less than 100 nanometers. 1. A method of fabricating a refractive optical element , the method comprising:providing a substrate with a resin;providing radiation to a portion of the resin, the radiation configured to cause two photon polymerization of the resin;forming, by two photon polymerization, a first surface of a polymer refractive optical element from the resin, the first surface disposed along an optical axis of the refractive optical element and the first surface having a roughness of less than 100 nanometers; andforming, by two photon polymerization, a second surface of the polymer refractive optical element, the second surface disposed along the optical axis of the refractive optical element and the second surface having a roughness of less than 100 nanometers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is one of the group consisting of: a glass substrate claim 1 , an organically modified ceramic claim 1 , and a photoresist.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coating the substrate with a layer before coating the substrate with the resin claim 1 , the layer having nanoparticles.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING A RANDOMIZING DIGITAL LENS ARRAY AND/OR A DIFFUSER FUNCTION

Номер: US20220137271A1
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This application discloses an optical element having a refractive lens array and a diffuser, both positioned on the same side of the optical element. A method of manufacturing such an optical element is also described herein.

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

MICROLENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE, ELECTROOPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING MICROLENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE, PROJECTION TYPE DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MICROLENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160097883A1
Автор: Wakabayashi Junichi
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A microlens array substrate includes: a light transmitting substrate in which a first lens surface formed of a concave surface is formed on a substrate surface on one side; a first lens layer which covers the substrate surface on one side and has a refractive index which is different from that of the light transmitting substrate; a light transmitting layer which covers the first lens layer on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate; and a second lens layer which covers the light transmitting layer on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate and in which a second lens surface formed of a convex surface is formed on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate, in which the light transmitting layer has smaller refractive index and coefficient of thermal expansion than those of the first lens layer and the second lens layer. 1. A microlens array substrate comprising:a light transmitting substrate in which a first lens surface formed of a concave surface is formed on a substrate surface on one side;a first light transmitting lens layer which covers the substrate surface on one side and has a refractive index which is different from that of the light transmitting substrate;a light transmitting layer which covers the first lens layer on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate; anda second lens layer which covers the light transmitting layer on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate and in which a second lens surface formed of a convex surface is formed on the opposite side to the light transmitting substrate,wherein the light transmitting layer has smaller refractive index and coefficient of thermal expansion than those of the first lens layer and the second lens layer.2. The microlens array substrate according to claim 1 ,wherein the first lens layer includes a first flattening layer which has a first thickness for flattening an interface between the first lens layer and the light transmitting layer and the ...

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Fabrication Methods for Display Panels with Integrated Micro-Lens Array

Номер: US20210096283A1

Various embodiments include a display panel with an integrated micro-lens array. The display panel typically includes an array of mesas which includes an array of pixel light sources (e.g., LEDs) electrically coupled to corresponding pixel driver circuits (e.g., FETs). The array of micro-lenses is aligned to the mesas including the pixel light sources, and positioned to reduce the divergence of light produced by the pixel light sources. In some embodiments, the array of micro-lenses formed from a micro-lens material layer is formed directly on top of the mesas. The display panel may also include an integrated optical spacer formed from the same micro-lens material layer to maintain the positioning between the micro-lenses and pixel driver circuits. 1. A light emitting pixel unit , comprising:at least one mesa formed on a substrate; anda micro-lens formed from a micro-lens layer that covers at least a top of the at least one mesa; material of the micro-lens layer is different from material of the at least one mesa, and', 'the micro-lens layer is in direct physical contact with the at least one mesa., 'wherein2. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-lens forms individually around the top of the at least one mesa.3. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein a spacer is formed from the same micro-lens layer between the at least one mesa and the micro-lens.4. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 3 , wherein material of the spacer is as the same as material of the micro-lens.5. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-lens is composed of a dielectric material.6. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein material of the micro-lens is photoresist.7. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the height of the micro-lens is not more than 2 micrometers.8. The light emitting pixel unit according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the micro-lens is ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

Ophthalmic lens comprising an oxazolone

Номер: US20220146712A1

The present invention relates to ophthalmic lenses comprising an oxazolone, a preparation method thereof and the use of an oxazolone in an ophthalmic lens to absorb blue light.

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20200096676A1
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A display device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The display device includes a display panel including a series of pixels, each pixel including N sub-pixels, where N is an integer of 2 or greater; and a lens array on a surface of the display panel, the lens array including a series of lenses, wherein each of the lenses overlaps with M sub-pixels, where M is an integer greater than N. 1. A display device comprising:a display panel including a plurality of pixels, each pixel of the plurality of pixels including N sub-pixels, where N is an integer of 2 or greater; anda lens array on a surface of the display panel, the lens array including a plurality of lenses,wherein each lens of the plurality of lenses overlaps with M sub-pixels, where M is an integer greater than N.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein each pixel of the plurality of pixels includes a first sub-pixel configured to display a first color claim 1 , a second sub-pixel configured to display a second color claim 1 , a third sub-pixel configured to display a third color claim 1 , and a fourth sub-pixel configured to display the second color.3. The display device of claim 2 , wherein:the lens array includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens,the first lens overlaps with a first sub-pixel and a plurality of second sub-pixels,the second lens overlaps with a plurality of first sub-pixels, a second sub-pixel, and a plurality of third sub-pixels,the third lens overlaps with a plurality of second sub-pixels and a third sub-pixel, andthe fourth lens overlaps with a plurality of first sub-pixels, a second sub-pixel, and a plurality of third sub-pixels.4. The display device of claim 2 , wherein:the lens array includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens,a plurality of second sub-pixels are at edges of the first and third lenses, anda plurality of first sub-pixels and a plurality of third sub-pixels are at edges of the second and fourth ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

Optical system

Номер: US20200096677A1

Optical system including at least one objective lens, an optical filter and an imaging lens or a first aperture array comprising a plurality of aperture elements. The at least one objective lens, the optical filter, and the imaging lens or first aperture array are arranged along an optical axis to form at least one projection of the optical filter on the imaging lens or on the first aperture array. The optical system further includes a filter selection means for selecting filtered electromagnetic radiation to be provided to the imaging lens or the first aperture array.

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Lens array, and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20150116836A1
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

Provided is a lens array, wherein partition walls are formed, using a blade, on a surface of a liquid-repellent substrate subjected to a lyophilic surface treatment, liquid-repellent groove sections formed by the blade, each of the liquid-repellent groove sections is V-shaped, lyophilic sections between the partition walls that are adjacent each other, and lenses are formed on the lyophilic sections using a liquid polymer.

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing an autostereoscopic screen and method for converting from a screen for displaying a two-dimensional image to a screen for displaying an autostereoscopic image

Номер: US20220176661A1
Автор: Pierre Allio
Принадлежит: ALIOSCOPY

The invention relates to a manufacturing method for a screen for displaying an autostereoscopic image, including the steps of: selecting (E10) a block of pixels which are arranged in rows and columns, each pixel being composed of a plurality of sub-pixels of different colors; selecting (E11) a polarization film; manufacturing (E12, E13, E14) a lenticular array directly on the polarization film in order to form a composite film, called optical film; bonding (E15) the optical film to the block of pixels. The invention also relates to a method for converting a screen for displaying a two-dimensional image into a screen for autostereoscopic display.

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

LENS MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140198399A1
Автор: Kuo Han-Yi, LU Yin-Dong
Принадлежит: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A method of manufacturing a lens module including following is provided. A first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections are provided. The first lens sections of the first lens plate are separated to form a plurality of first lens units. The second and third lens plates are connected. A relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit is adjusted. Each of the first lens units and the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit are connected. The second and third lens sections are separated to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected to the second lens units. 1. A manufacturing method of a lens module , comprising:providing a first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections, and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections;separating the first lens sections of the first lens plate to form a plurality of first lens units;connecting the second lens plate with the third lens plate, and making the second lens sections correspond to the third lens sections;adjusting a relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit;connecting each of the first lens units with the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit;separating the second lens sections and the third lens sections to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected with the second lens units, wherein each of the first lens units, the second lens unit connected to the first lens unit, and the third lens unit connected to the first lens unit form the lens module.2. The manufacturing method of the lens module as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

Optical element structure and optical element fabricating process for the same

Номер: US20140204466A1

An optical element structure and a fabricating process for the same are provided. The optical element fabricating process includes providing a substrate forming thereon a protrusion; and forming an over coating layer over the protrusion and the substrate by a deposition scheme to form an optical element.

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

LENS WAFER ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STEPPED SPACER WAFER

Номер: US20190121003A1
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A method for manufacturing a stepped spacer wafer for a wafer-level camera includes a step of measuring a plurality of focal lengths fof a respective one of a plurality of lenses Lof a lens wafer. The method also includes a step of fabricating a stepped spacer wafer including (i) a plurality of apertures Atherethrough, and (ii) a plurality of thicknesses Tdefining a respective thickness of the stepped spacer wafer at least partially surrounding a respective one of the plurality of apertures A. Each of the plurality of thicknesses Tis equal to a difference between (a) a respective one of the plurality of focal lengths f, and (b) a uniform thickness that is the same for each of the plurality of thicknesses. 1. A method for manufacturing a stepped spacer wafer for a wafer-level camera , comprising the steps of:{'sub': 1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N, 'measuring a plurality of focal lengths fof a respective one of a plurality of lenses Lof a lens wafer; and'}{'sub': 1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N, 'fabricating the stepped spacer wafer including (i) a plurality of apertures Atherethrough, and (ii) a plurality of thicknesses Tdefining a respective thickness of the stepped spacer wafer at least partially surrounding a respective one of the plurality of apertures A, each of the plurality of thicknesses Tbeing equal to a difference between (a) a respective one of the plurality of focal lengths f, and (b) a uniform thickness that is the same for each of the plurality of thicknesses.'}2. The method of claim 1 , the step of fabricating comprising steps of:{'sub': 1,2, . . . , N', '1,2, . . . , N', 'i', '1,2, . . . , N', 'i', '1,2, . . . , N, 'forming a slab having, at each of a plurality of locations Bon the slab, a respective one the plurality of thicknesses T, when a lens-wafer reference position on the lens wafer is aligned to a reference position on the slab, each location Bof the plurality locations Bbeing most ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180128945A1
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A method of manufacturing a lens array includes forming a plurality of lenses on a transparent substrate, depositing a uv-curable ink on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, and curing the uv-curable ink to form a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses. The inside of the light-shielding film is heated after the uv-curable ink is cured. 1. A method of manufacturing a lens array , comprising:forming a plurality of lenses on a transparent substrate;depositing a uv-curable ink on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses; andcuring the uv-curable ink to form a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses,wherein the inside of the light-shielding film is heated after the uv-curable ink is cured.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of curing comprises exposing the uv-curable ink to ultraviolet radiation.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the inside of the light-shielding film is heated through thermal decomposition of a thermal acid generator in the uv-curable ink after the step of curing.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the inside of the light-shielding film ink is heated using a heating process after the step of curing.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the heating process comprises exposing the light-shielding film to infrared radiation.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of depositing comprises coating the transparent substrate with the uv-curable ink using an inkjet process.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate comprises a glass plate. This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/667,103, filed on Mar. 24, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,599,755, issued on Mar. 21, 2017 (parent case), also U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/427,378, was filed Feb. 8, 2017, as another division of the parent case, which is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

Lens array fabrication method, and film containing base plate and film attaching instrument employed in same

Номер: US20170131440A1
Принадлежит: Enplas Corp

A lens array fabrication method for fabricating a lens array includes: receiving pins (16) of a film attaching instrument (jig) in second guide holes (10) of a film-containing base plate; bonding a placement area and an adhesion layer (F); removing the pins (16); causing a detachment between a first detachment film (C) and a pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film (D); separating three layers (D) to (F) from two layers (B) and (C); receiving the pins (16) in first guide holes (7) of a lens array main unit; fitting a film holding protrusion (15) in a depression part (6); bonding the film (D) to a bonding region (i); removing the pins (16); and causing a detachment between the film (D) and a second detachment film (E).

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY FABRICATION METHOD, AND FILM CONTAINING BASE PLATE AND FILM ATTACHING INSTRUMENT EMPLOYED IN SAME

Номер: US20170131486A1
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A film attaching jig (III) is used in a method for fabricating a lens array to attach a pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film (D) onto an adhesion area (i) and has: (1) a main body having a first end face in a z′-direction being an end face to be directed to a film-containing base plate (II) and a lens array main unit (I); (2) a film holding projection that is provided on the first end face and protrudes in parallel to the z′-direction toward the film-containing base plate (II) and the lens array main unit (I), the film holding projection having a holding area (iii) at its front end face for temporarily holding the pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film (D); and (3) a pair of pins or holes disposed on the first end face in parallel to the z′-direction, and provided at opposite positions over the film holding projection. 1. A film attaching jig (III) for use in a lens array fabrication method for fabricating a lens array ,the lens array including a lens array main unit (I) and a pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film (D),the lens array main unit (I) including:a first surface and a second surface spaced from each other in an optical axis direction (hereinafter referred to as a z-direction);a plurality of lens surfaces formed and aligned on the first surface along a predetermined alignment direction which is perpendicular to the z-direction (hereinafter referred to as a x-direction);a planar optical plane on the second surface, through which light that has passed the plurality of lens surfaces is to pass, the planar optical plane defining a predetermined central area of the second surface that encompasses an entire projected region, the projected region being formed on the second surface when the lens surfaces are projected from the z-direction on the second surface, a surrounding area being defined on the second surface around the predetermined central area, the optical plane being defined by a recess that is concave relative to the surrounding area and ...

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE, AND MEMBER FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20200133056A1
Автор: Ito Satoshi
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

An electro-optical device includes a transmissive substrate, a lens surface, a transmissive lens layer, an optical path adjustment layer that adjusts an optical path length of light passing through the lens surface, a wiring layer that includes a transmissive light transmitting portion and a wiring portion including wiring and that is disposed in contact with the optical path adjustment layer on an opposite side of the optical path adjustment layer from the lens layer, a transmissive pixel electrode disposed on an opposite side of the wiring layer from the optical path adjustment layer and overlapping the light transmitting portion in plan view, a first mark disposed between the substrate and the optical path adjustment layer and being in contact with the substrate, and a second mark disposed between the optical path adjustment layer and the wiring layer and being in contact with the optical path adjustment layer. 1. An electro-optical device comprising:a transmissive substrate including a lens surface having a concave curved surface shape;a transmissive lens layer disposed at the substrate and in contact with the lens surface;an optical path adjustment layer disposed on an opposite side of the lens layer from the lens surface and configured to adjust an optical path length of light passing through the lens surface;a wiring layer including a transmissive light transmitting portion and a wiring portion that includes wiring disposed around the light transmitting portion in plan view from a thickness direction of the substrate, the wiring layer being disposed in contact with the optical path adjustment layer on an opposite side of the optical path adjustment layer from the lens layer;a transmissive pixel electrode disposed on an opposite side of the wiring layer from the optical path adjustment layer, the pixel electrode overlapping the light transmitting portion in plan view and being electrically coupled to the wiring;a first mark disposed between the substrate and ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

THIN FILM HIGH DEFINITION DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20150160466A1
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A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed. 1. Flexible packaging for displaying a dimensional image comprising:a substrate;a lens array, the lens array including a plurality of lenses; anda dimensional image layer viewable through the lens array,wherein the dimensional image layer and the lens array define a light steering optical layer having a thickness of about one to about ten mils.2. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the lens array comprises a preformed lens material having a first surface including the plurality of lenses claim 1 , and a flat second surface claim 1 , and wherein the flat second surface of the lens material is laminated to the substrate.3. The flexible packaging of claim 2 , wherein the dimensional image layer is printed on at least a portion of the flat second surface of the lens material claim 2 , the substrate claim 2 , or both.4. The flexible packaging of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a polymeric film claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of a first surface of the polymeric film is embossed to form the lens array thereon.5. The flexible packaging of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

MICRO-OPTIC SECURITY DEVICE WITH ABSOLUTE REGISTRATION

Номер: US20220297463A1
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A micro-optic security device () includes a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements () and a first arrangement of image icons (), wherein each image icon () of the first arrangement of image icons includes a region of light-cured material. Further, the first arrangement of image icons is visible () through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, and the first arrangement of image icons is not visible () through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second pre-determined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device. 1. A micro-optic security device , comprising:a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements; anda first arrangement of image icons, each image icon of the first arrangement of image icons comprising a region of light-cured material,wherein the first arrangement of image icons is visible through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, andwherein the first arrangement of image icons is not visible through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device.2. The micro-optic security device of claim 1 , wherein the first arrangement of image icons is associated with a first characteristic color claim 1 , and further comprising:a second arrangement of image icons, each image icon of the second arrangement of image icons comprising a second region of light cured material,wherein the second arrangement of image icons is visible through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a third predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, andwherein the second arrangement of image icons is not visible through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

Method for Manufacturing Lens with Facilitated Light Diffusion

Номер: US20180156416A1
Принадлежит: Cree Inc

A method for manufacturing of a lens for distribution of light from a light emitter. The method provides an injection-molding cavity defined by a shape-forming configuration with a texturing in at least one area of the cavity. A thermoplastic elastomer is injected into the cavity shaping a lens-region thickness of the elastomer. Such lens-region thickness is cooled and set prior to sinking of the elastomer such that the lens-region thickness retains the texturing of the shape-forming configuration forming a textured surface portion of the lens.

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

Optical Element Having A Randomizing Digital Lens Array And A Diffuser Function

Номер: US20200150319A1
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This application discloses an optical element having a refractive lens array and a diffuser, both positioned on the same side of the optical element. A method of manufacturing such an optical element is also described herein. 1. An optical element comprising a micro lens array of lenslets and a randomizing function wherein both the micro lens array of lenslets and the randomizing function reside on the same surface of the optical element; wherein the micro lens array comprises identical lenslets arrayed in both an X and a Y direction; and wherein the randomizing function is an overlaid diffuser.2. The optical element of wherein distances of lens neighbor centers or pitch are identical in the X direction.3. The optical element of wherein distances of lens neighbor centers or pitch are identical in the Y direction.4. The optical element of wherein the optical element comprises a substrate comprising one or more layers comprising a plastic claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , a silicon wafer claim 1 , or a glass plate.5. An optical element comprising a micro lens array of lenslets and a randomizing function wherein both the micro lens array of lenslets and the randomizing function reside on the same surface for the optical element; and wherein the randomizing function is provided by scaled lenslets in a one dimensional cylindrical or lenticular arrangement.6. The optical element of comprising an additional randomizing function provided by an overlaid diffuser.7. The optical element of wherein the micro lens array comprises scaled lenslets in a two-dimensional crosshatch pattern.8. The optical element of wherein the optical element comprises a substrate comprising one or more layers comprising a plastic claim 5 , a metal claim 5 , a silicon wafer claim 5 , or a glass plate.9. An optical element comprising a micro lens array of lenslets and a randomizing function wherein both the micro lens array of lenslets and the randomizing function reside on the same surface for the optical ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

Lens member manufacturing method, lens member, curved surface shape pattern manufacturing method, and resin film for forming curved surface shape pattern

Номер: US20160170096A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi Chemical Co Ltd

To provide a method for producing a lens member with which an intended lens shape can be formed on an arbitral substrate, and a lens member and a curved surface shape pattern which are produced by the said method. Also to provide a resin film for forming a curved surface shape pattern with which a lens can be formed. [Solution] A method for producing a lens comprises: Step A in which a laminate body comprising a substrate, a resin layer for forming a curved surface shape disposed on the substrate, and a resin layer for forming a columnar member disposed between the substrate and the resin layer for forming a curved surface shape is formed; Step B in which the resin layer for forming a columnar member and the resin layer for forming a curved surface shape are etched to form a columnar laminate part comprising a columnar member and a member for forming a curved surface shape on the substrate; and Step C in which the member for forming a curved surface shape is heated to cause thermal sagging thereby forming a lens.

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

Micro-Optic Device for Producing a Magnified Image

Номер: US20220305836A1
Автор: Jolic Karlo
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The present disclosure relates to a micro-optic device for producing a magnified image, including: a first unitary structure on one side of a substrate, the first unitary structure including a first group of focusing elements and a first group of imagery elements, wherein one of the first group of focusing elements and the first group of imagery elements is recessed with respect to the other, wherein the device further includes at least a first coating of ink overprinted on the first unitary structure, to at least partially fill the recessed group of elements, and wherein a property of the ink provides a visual contrast in the magnified image. 1. A micro-optic device for a security document for producing a magnified image , including:a first unitary structure on one side of a substrate, the first unitary structure including a first group of refractive focusing elements and a first group of imagery elements,wherein one of the first group of refractive focusing elements and the first group of imagery elements is recessed with respect to the other,wherein the device further includes a first coating of ink overprinted on the first unitary structure, to at least partially fill the recessed group of elements, andwherein a property of the ink provides a visual contrast in the magnified image.2. The micro-optic device of claim 1 , wherein the first coating of ink forms an integral component of the magnified image.3. The micro-optic device of claim 1 , wherein the first coating of ink is overprinted on the first unitary structure in areas that do not contain structures forming the imagery elements claim 1 , such as on the refractive focusing elements or along boundaries between adjacent refractive focusing elements.4. The micro-optic device of claim 1 , wherein the property of the ink providing a visual contrast is a refractive index of the ink claim 1 , which is different to refractive index of the unitary structure claim 1 , and/or a colour of the ink.5. The micro-optic ...

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15-06-2017 дата публикации

Method of Producing a Focal Plane Array for a Multi-Aperture Camera Core

Номер: US20170168199A1
Принадлежит: INVIS Technologies Corporation

An imaging device comprises a focal plane array (FPA) having a plurality of singulated unit cells arranged on a carrier substrate. Each of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels in the focal plane array. At least one of the unit cells has a different number or type of pixels than does another one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate to enable multi-spectral imaging. The device also includes at least one lens positioned to direct incident electromagnetic radiation to the unit cells. A modular method for producing the FPA and lenses of a camera core uses wafer-level packaging and optics. Lenses and sub-arrays of pixels are each fabricated on densely packed, batch-fabricated wafers, and subsequently singulated and assembled into arrays on respective low cost carrier substrates. The carrier substrates are bonded together at the substrate level to form a series of camera cores, and the stacked substrates are singulated to form individual camera cores. 1. A method for producing a focal plane array of pixels for detecting electromagnetic radiation , the method comprising the steps of:a) batch-fabricating a plurality of unit cells on at least one wafer, wherein each of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels, and adjacent unit cells have a first spacing from each other on the wafer;b) singulating the unit cells; andc) arranging individual ones of the singulated unit cells into a group on a carrier substrate such that the spacing between adjacent unit cells on the carrier substrate is greater than the first spacing on the wafer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate has a different number or type of pixels than does another one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels sensitive to long wavelength infrared (LWIR) radiation claim 1 , and at least one other of the unit cells ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL COMPONENT ARRAY PROVIDED WITH ADHESIVE LAYER

Номер: US20200157392A1
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention is to provide an optical component array, that is, optical components arranged in an array, that can be directly affixed to a substrate, that allows easy adjustment of the distance between the optical components and the substrate by controlling a pressing force during the affixing, and that can adhere the optical components and the substrate by performing photoirradiation and/or heat treatment. The optical component array provided with an adhesive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention having a structure in which two or more optical components each having an adhesive layer having heat- or photo-curability and having a storage modulus at 25° C. from 0.05×10to 10000×10Pa on at least a part of a surface are arranged. 1. An optical component array provided with an adhesive layer , the optical component array comprising a structure in which two or more optical components each having an adhesive layer having heat- or photo-curability and having a storage modulus at 25° C. from 0.05×10 to 10000×10Pa on at least a part of a surface are arranged.2. The optical component array provided with an adhesive layer according to claim 1 , wherein each of the optical components is an optical component formed from a cured product of a curable composition containing an epoxy resin.3. The optical component array provided with an adhesive layer according to claim 2 , wherein the epoxy resin is a polyfunctional alicyclic epoxy compound.5. The optical component array provided with an adhesive layer according to claim 1 , wherein an adhesive layer thickness is 0.05 mm or greater claim 1 , and the thickness can be adjusted in a range from 20 to 100% by pressing force.6. The optical component array provided with an adhesive layer according to claim 1 , wherein the optical component array provided with an adhesive layer has a structure in which the two or more optical components having the adhesive layer on at least a part of the surface are arranged on ...

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

LAMINATED LENS STRUCTURE, CAMERA MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED LENS STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190162880A1

To prevent the resin from oozing out during the lens molding due to the capillary action. A laminated lens structure according to the present disclosure includes: a plurality of lens structures including a substrate provided with an opening part, a lens inserted into the opening part to be fixed to the substrate, and a recessed part provided at an area in which a lateral face of the opening part and a surface of the substrate are intersected, and recessed more than the surface of the substrate. The lenses are arrayed in an optical axis direction by the substrates being joined. This configuration makes it possible to prevent the resin from oozing out during the lens molding due to the capillary action. 1. A laminated lens structure comprising:a plurality of lens structures includinga substrate provided with an opening part,a lens inserted into the opening part to be fixed to the substrate, anda recessed part provided at an area in which a lateral face of the opening part and a surface of the substrate are intersected, and recessed more than the surface of the substrate,wherein the lenses are arrayed in an optical axis direction by the substrates being joined.2. The laminated lens structure according to claim 1 , wherein the recessed part is provided at an edge of the opening part.)3. The laminated lens structure according to claim 1 , wherein the recessed part includes a first face that is parallel to the surface of the substrate claim 1 , and lower than the surface of the substrate claim 1 , and a second face that connects the surface of the substrate to the first face.4. The laminated lens structure according to claim 3 , wherein the second face is a slope having a predetermined angle to the surface of the substrate.5. The laminated lens structure according to claim 3 , wherein the second face is a face perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.)6. The laminated lens structure according to claim 1 , wherein the recessed part includes a slope having a ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

FABRICATION OF OPTICAL DEVICES UTILIZING DICING TO MAXIMIZE CHAMBER SPACE

Номер: US20220308273A1
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Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to optical device fabrication. In particular, embodiments described herein relate to a method of forming a plurality of optical devices. In one embodiment, a method includes dicing a plurality of optical device lenses from a substrate, disposing the plurality of optical device lenses on a carrier, and performing at least one process on the plurality of optical device lenses to form a plurality of optical devices, each optical device having a plurality of optical device structures. 1. A method , comprising:dicing a plurality of optical device lenses from a substrate;disposing the plurality of optical device lenses on a carrier; andperforming at least one process on the plurality of optical device lenses on the carrier to form a plurality of optical devices, each optical device having a plurality of optical device structures.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing one or more patterning processes prior to the dicing of the plurality of optical device lenses from the substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more patterning processes comprise at least one of nanoimprint lithography claim 2 , photolithography claim 2 , physical vapor deposition claim 2 , chemical vapor deposition claim 2 , atomic layer deposition claim 2 , plasma etching claim 2 , wet etching claim 2 , or plasma ashing.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one process comprises at least one of nanoimprint lithography claim 1 , photoresist lithography claim 1 , e-beam lithography claim 1 , encapsulation claim 1 , ion beam etching claim 1 , reactive ion etching claim 1 , or angled etching.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising inspecting the plurality of optical device lenses prior to the disposing of the plurality of optical device lenses on the carrier.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising discarding one or more of the optical device lenses identified by the inspecting the plurality of optical ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200158919A1
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In a method of manufacturing an optical system that comprises at least one beam deflection unit, at least one diaphragm element, and at least one holder for fixing the beam deflection element and the diaphragm element in a predefined arrangement relative to one another, the beam deflection element and a screening element are provided. The beam deflection element and the screening element are fixed by means of the holder such that the actual arrangement of the screening element relative to the beam deflection element corresponds to the predefined arrangement of the diaphragm element relative to the beam deflection element. The beam deflection element is irradiated by the processing light beams such that after a deflection by the beam deflection element the processing light beams are incident on a functional zone of the screening element and change its optical properties by energy emission. 1. A method of manufacturing an optical system that comprises at least one beam deflection unit , at least one diaphragm element , and at least one holder for fixing the beam deflection element and the diaphragm element in a predefined arrangement relative to one another , wherein(i) the beam deflection element and a screening element are provided;(ii) the beam deflection element and the screening element are fixed by means of the holder such that the actual arrangement of the screening element relative to the beam deflection element corresponds to the predefined arrangement of the diaphragm element relative to the beam deflection element; and(iii) the screening element is processed by means of processing light beams to form the diaphragm element; wherein(iv) the beam deflection element is irradiated by the processing light beams such that after a deflection by the beam deflection element the processing light beams are incident on a functional zone of the screening element and change its optical properties by energy emission.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein a ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-LAYERED MICROLENS SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20210202559A1
Автор: JANG Min

Implementations of a microlens system may include a first layer including a first refractive index, the first layer including one or more substantially hemispherical elements formed therein; a second layer including a second refractive index coupled over the substantially hemispherical elements of the first layer; and a third layer including a third refractive index coupled over the second layer. A value of the first refractive index may be larger than a value of the third refractive index and a value of the second refractive index and the value of the second refractive index may be less than a value of the third refractive index. 1. A microlens system comprising:a first layer comprising a first refractive index, the first layer comprising one or more substantially hemispherical elements formed therein;a second layer comprising a second refractive index coupled over the one or more substantially hemispherical elements of the first layer; anda third layer comprising a third refractive index coupled over the second layer;wherein a value of the first refractive index is larger than a value of the third refractive index and a value of the second refractive index; andwherein the value of the second refractive index is less than a value of the third refractive index.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises a fluoropolymer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the value of the first refractive index is 1.56 with 550 nm wavelength electromagnetic radiation.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the value of the second refractive index is 1.38 with 550 nm wavelength electromagnetic radiation.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the value of the third refractive index is 1.4 with 550 nm wavelength electromagnetic radiation.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprises an antireflective coating.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the second layer is 500 nm.8. A microlens system comprising:a first layer comprising a first refractive ...

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR LENS OPTIMIZATION OF FABRICATION

Номер: US20180172885A1
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Embodiments comprise a system created through fabricating a lens array through which lasers are emitted. The lens array may be fabricated in the semiconductor substrate used for fabricating the lasers or may be a separate substrate of other transparent material that would be aligned to the lasers. In some embodiments, more lenses may be produced than will eventually be used by the lasers. The inner portion of the substrate may be formed with the lenses that will be used for emitting lasers, and the outer portion of the substrate may be formed with lenses that will not be used for emitting lasers—rather, through etching these additional lenses, the inner lenses may be created with a higher quality. 1. A system for manufacturing lenses , the system comprising:a processor; andone or memories in communication with the processor when the system is in operation, the one or more memories having stored thereon instructions that upon execution by the processor at least cause the system to:form a lens array with a plurality of lenses, wherein the lens array further comprises an inner portion with a first set of lenses and an outer portion with a second set of lenses, wherein the second set of lenses is positioned adjacent and surrounds the first set of lenses, wherein each lens in the first set of lenses is surrounded by a same number of lenses of either the first set of lenses or the second set of lenses; andposition each laser among a plurality of lasers to correspond with each lens in the first set of lenses and position no laser to correspond with any of the lenses in the second set of lenses.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions that cause the system to form a lens array cause the system to etch a layer of photoresist over a substrate to form the lens array claim 1 , wherein the etch is accomplished by at least one of: a wet etching process claim 1 , an anisotropic wet etching process claim 1 , a plasma etching process claim 1 , and a dry etching process.3. ...

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170176648A1
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A lens array comprises a plurality of lenses disposed on a transparent substrate, and a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, wherein the light-shielding film comprises a cured uv-curable ink containing a thermal acid generator. A method of manufacturing a lens array includes forming a plurality of lenses on a transparent substrate, depositing a uv-curable ink on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, and curing the uv-curable ink to form a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, wherein the inside of the light-shielding film is heated after the uv-curable ink is cured. 1. A lens array , comprising:a plurality of lenses disposed on a transparent substrate; anda light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses,wherein the light-shielding film comprises a cured uv-curable ink containing a thermal acid generator that generates acid when heated to promote curing of the uv-curable ink; andwherein the thermal acid generator has a thermal decomposition point below a glass transition point of a material of the plurality of lenses.2. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe cured uv-curable ink comprises an ultraviolet radiation cured uv-curable ink.3. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe cured uv-curable ink comprises an ultraviolet radiation cured and heated uv-curable ink.4. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lenses and the light-shielding film are disposed on one surface of the transparent substrate.5. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lenses and the light-shielding film are disposed on both sides of the transparent substrate.6. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate comprises a glass plate.7. An image forming apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a light source configured to emit light;a plurality of lenses ...

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE, ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20170176812A1
Автор: Ozawa Norihiko
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A lens array substrate includes a substrate with a concave portion provided in a first face thereof, and a lens layer having a substantially flat surface provided to cover the first face and fill the concave portion. The lens layer includes a first layer and a second layer which are sequentially laminated from a substrate side by reflecting the shape of the concave portion therein. A refractive index of the first layer is different from a refractive index of the second layer. The second layer, the first layer, and the second layer are sequentially exposed to the surface of the lens layer in this order in a first direction in a plan view. The second layer, the first layer, the substrate, the first layer, and the second layer are sequentially exposed to the surface of the lens layer in this order in a second direction that intersects the first direction. 1. A lens array substrate comprising:a substrate which has a concave portion provided in a first face thereof; anda lens layer, having a substantially flat surface, which is provided so as to cover the first face and fill the concave portion,wherein the lens layer includes a first layer and a second layer which are sequentially laminated from a substrate side by reflecting a shape of the concave portion therein,a refractive index of the first layer is different from a refractive index of the second layer,the second layer the first layer and the second layer are sequentially exposed to the surface of the lens layer in this order in a first direction when seen in a plan view, andthe second layer, the first layer, the substrate, the first layer and the second layer are sequentially exposed to the surface of the lens layer in this order in a second direction that intersects the first direction when seen in a plan view.2. The lens array substrate according to claim 1 ,the refractive index of the first layer is larger than the refractive index of the second layer.3. The lens array substrate according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

SCANNING-TYPE DISPLAY DEVICE, SCANNING-TYPE DISPLAY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT-DIFFUSING PART

Номер: US20200166748A1
Автор: IWASHINA Shinya
Принадлежит: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

A scanning-type display device includes: a light source which emits projection-display laser light; an optical scanning unit which uses the laser light emitted from the light source in scanning; and a light diffusion unit which includes a plurality of light diffusion channels arranged in two dimensions and diffuses the laser light used in scanning by the optical scanning unit. The light diffusion unit is configured so that an angle formed by optical paths extending to an eye of an observer through a pair of adjacent light diffusion channels arbitrarily selected from among the plurality of light diffusion channels becomes equal to or larger than an angle set on the basis of a resolution angle of the eye. 1. A scanning-type display device comprising:a light source which emits projection-display laser light;an optical scanning unit which uses the laser light emitted from the light source in scanning; anda light diffusion unit which includes a plurality of light diffusion channels arranged in two dimensions and diffuses the laser light used in scanning by the optical scanning unit,wherein the light diffusion unit is configured so that an angle formed by optical paths extending to an eye of an observer through a pair of adjacent light diffusion channels arbitrarily selected from among the plurality of light diffusion channels becomes equal to or larger than an angle set on the basis of a resolution angle of the eye.2. The scanning-type display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the light diffusion unit is configured so that the angle formed by the optical paths becomes equal to or larger than 1 minute.3. The scanning-type display device according to claim 2 ,wherein the light diffusion unit is configured so that the angle formed by the optical paths becomes equal to or larger than 1.42 minute.4. The scanning-type display device according to claim 1 ,{'sup': '−1', 'wherein when the resolution angle is denoted by α, an arrangement pitch of the plurality of light ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

Microlens array, method for manufacturing microlens array, electro-optical device and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20150192705A1
Автор: Toru Nimura
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A microlens array includes a cell, and P lenses (P is an integer of 4 or more) arranged in the cell, in which the apexes of the P lenses are arranged such that symmetry is at least partially broken, when viewed in plan view. In this way, it is possible to suppress diffraction caused by regularity in the lens shape in the cell. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a microlens with a high utilization efficiency of light.

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30-06-2016 дата публикации

Spatio-Temporal Light Field Cameras

Номер: US20160191823A1
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Spatio-temporal light field cameras that can be used to capture the light field within its spatio temporally extended angular extent. Such cameras can be used to record 3D images, 2D images that can be computationally focused, or wide angle panoramic 2D images with relatively high spatial and directional resolutions. The light field cameras can be also be used as 2D/3D switchable cameras with extended angular extent. The spatio-temporal aspects of the novel light field cameras allow them to capture and digitally record the intensity and color from multiple directional views within a wide angle. The inherent volumetric compactness of the light field cameras make it possible to embed in small mobile devices to capture either 3D images or computationally focusable 2D images. The inherent versatility of these light field cameras makes them suitable for multiple perspective light field capture for 3D movies and video recording applications. 1. A light field camera comprising:an micro photo-detector array device comprising a multiplicity of pixels;a micro lens array aligned and physically bonded to a surface of the micro photo-detector array device, anda two-axis gimbal supported on a gimbal base and having a bonding pad upon which the micro photo-detector array device with the micro lens array aligned and physically bonded to its surface is physically and electrically bonded;two sets of electromechanical actuators aligned with the two axes of the gimbal to affect temporal angular articulation of said bonding pad around the two axes of the gimbal; anda set of electrical contacts connecting said bonding pad to a set of micro photo-detector array device interface contacts.2. The light field camera of wherein the 2-axis gimbal is implemented using multiple silicon substrate layers for a 2-axis pivot of the gimbal claim 1 , and a mechanical resistance spring that defines the neutral position of the gimbal relative to the gimbal base.3. The light field camera of wherein the ...

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

NANOIMPRINTED MICROLENS ARRAY AND WAVEFRONT SENSOR BASED THEREON

Номер: US20210215856A1
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A wavefront sensor for determining a wavefront of an impinging light beam includes a microlens array formed by nanoimprint lithography. Each microlens of the microlens array includes a plurality of concentric ridges separated by concentric grooves. A ratio F of a width of the concentric ridges to a pitch p of the concentric ridges is a function of a radial distance r from a microlens center to the concentric ridges. An effective refractive index n of microlenses depends on a fill ratio of a binary pattern, which depends on the radial distance from the microlens center. A photodetector array is disposed downstream of the microlens array and configured for receiving the plurality of light spots at the focal plane. An imaging optical rangefinder includes the wavefront sensor, a pulsed light source for emitting probing pulses, and a photodetector for receiving reflected light pulses. 1. A wavefront sensor for determining a wavefront of an impinging light beam , the wavefront sensor comprising:a microlens array formed by nanoimprint lithography, wherein each microlens of the microlens array comprises a plurality of concentric ridges separated by concentric grooves, wherein a ratio F of a width of the concentric ridges to a pitch p of the concentric ridges is a function of a radial distance r from a microlens center to the concentric ridges, andwherein the microlens array is configured for receiving the impinging light beam and providing a plurality of light spots at a focal plane of the microlens array, wherein a location of light spots focused by individual microlenses of the microlens array is indicative of a local wavefront tilt of portions of the light beam impinging onto the corresponding individual microlenses of the microlens array; anda photodetector array disposed downstream of the microlens array and configured for receiving the plurality of light spots at the focal plane.2. The wavefront sensor of claim 1 , wherein the microlens array comprises a polymer.3. ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

METHODS OF FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROLENSES FOR IMAGING PIXELS

Номер: US20200183057A1

Three-dimensional structures may be formed on a substrate using a propellant that may decompose to form a gaseous byproduct. At least one overlying shell layer may deform due to volumes of gas between the substrate and the shell layer formed by the gaseous byproduct, thereby forming the three-dimensional structures. Multiple layers of propellant and shell layers may be stacked to multi-layered, three-dimensional structures. Propellant with different concentrations and shell layers with different thicknesses and materials may be used to control the shapes formed when the propellant is decomposed. Alternatively, porous layers may be deposited on a substrate and heated to expand volumes of gas between the substrate and the porous layers, thereby forming three-dimensional structures. The three-dimensional structures may be formed as microlenses in imaging sensor pixels, as it may be desired to form an array of microlenses that vary in size, shape, or curvature across one or more pixels. 1. A method of forming an imaging sensor pixel having a photosensitive region , the method comprising:depositing a propellant onto a substrate that overlaps the photosensitive region;depositing a shell layer over the propellant and the substrate; andactivating the propellant to release a gas and form three-dimensional microlens structures in the shell layer that overlap the photosensitive region.2. The method defined in further comprising:while activating the propellant, curing the shell layer to maintain the three-dimensional microlens structures in the shell layer.3. The method defined in wherein depositing the propellant onto the substrate comprises depositing a first propellant portion with a first concentration of propellant material and a second propellant portion with a second concentration of propellant material that is different from the first concentration of propellant material.4. The method defined in wherein depositing the first propellant portion and the second propellant ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Nanovoided tunable optics

Номер: US20200183200A1
Принадлежит: Facebook Technologies LLC

An optical element includes a nanovoided polymer layer having a first refractive index in an unactuated state and a second refractive index different than the first refractive index in an actuated state. Compression or expansion of the nanovoided polymer layer, for instance, can be used to reversibly control the size and shape of the nanovoids within the polymer layer and hence tune its refractive index over a range of values, e.g., during operation of the optical element. Various other apparatuses, systems, materials, and methods are also disclosed.

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

Lens array, method for manufacturing lens array, electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20150205013A1
Автор: Koichiro Akasaka
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A microlens array is provided with a cylindrical lens and a spherical lens which are arranged in a cell, in which the cell has at least a side, a corner section, a first region, a second region, and a third region, the second region is arranged between the first region and the side, the third region is arranged between the first region and the corner section, the cylindrical lens is formed in the second region, and the spherical lens is formed in the third region. Since the light incident on a surrounding section of the microlens is concentrated by the cylindrical lens and the spherical lens, it is possible to realize the microlens array with high light utilization efficiency.

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

Lens array, method for manufacturing lens array, electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20150205014A1
Автор: Koichiro Akasaka
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A microlens array includes a unit cell group and a first lens and a second lens which are arranged in the unit cell group, in which the direction of the first lens in plan view is different to the direction of the second lens in plan view. In this manner, it is possible to suppress diffraction caused by regularity of the lenses. Accordingly, it is possible to realize the microlens array with high light utilization efficiency.

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

Methods of manufacturing security documents and security devices

Номер: US20180194157A1
Принадлежит: De la Rue International Ltd

A method of making a security device including: (a) forming an array of focussing elements on at least a first region of a focussing element support layer, by: (a)(i) applying a first transparent curable material either to the focussing element support layer or to a casting tool carrying a surface relief corresponding to the focussing elements, over an first sub-region of the first region and applying a second transparent curable material to a second sub-region of the first region laterally offset from the first sub-region, the first and second transparent curable materials having different optical detection characteristics from one another; (a)(ii) forming the first and second transparent curable materials with the casting tool; and (a)(iii) curing the first and second transparent curable materials in the first region, so as to retain the surface relief.

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

LAMINATED BODY ASSEMBLY UNIT, LAMINATED BODY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED BODY

Номер: US20210229393A1
Автор: Saito Tomohiro
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The present invention provides a laminated body assembly kit with which two substrates can be easily aligned even when, for example, facing surfaces thereof have high-density pattern portions. A laminated body assembly kit with an alignment function of the present invention includes a first substrate and a second substrate that are to be laminated together. The first substrate has a lens portion on a surface thereof opposite to a facing surface thereof that faces the second substrate . The second substrate has an alignment mark portion on at least one surface thereof. The first substrate and the second substrate respectively have the lens portion and the alignment mark portion such that, in a set laminated state, the alignment mark portion of the second substrate is located at a focal position of the lens portion of the first substrate . An image of the alignment mark portion that is formed in the lens portion in the set laminated state is an image indicating that the set laminated state has been achieved. 1. A laminated body assembly kit with an alignment function , the kit comprising a first substrate and a second substrate that are to be laminated together ,wherein the first substrate has a lens portion on a surface thereof opposite to a facing surface thereof that faces the second substrate,the second substrate has an alignment mark portion on at least one surface thereof,the first substrate and the second substrate are respectively provided with the lens portion and the alignment mark portion such that, in a set laminated state, the alignment mark portion of the second substrate is located at a focal position of the lens portion of the first substrate, andan image of the alignment mark portion that is formed in the lens portion in the set laminated state is an image indicating that the set laminated state has been achieved.2. The laminated body assembly kit according to claim 1 , wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are transparent substrates.3. ...

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02-10-2014 дата публикации

Lens array, and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20140293429A1
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

Provided is a lens array including plural lenses, wherein each lens has a curvature in a first direction and a curvature in a second direction which is different from the first direction, the curvatures being different from each other.

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

Method for Producing Microlens and Plasma Processing Apparatus

Номер: US20200192004A1
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A method for producing a microlens according to the present invention includes an etching step and a surface treatment step. In the etching step, a target object which is obtained by forming a second organic film having a lens shape on a first organic film that is formed on a substrate is subjected to etching that uses a plasma of a first processing gas, while using the second organic film as a mask, so that the first organic film is etched so as to transfer the lens shape of the second organic film to the first organic film, thereby forming a microlens in the first organic film. In the surface treatment step, a surface treatment is performed so as to smooth the surface of the microlens that is formed in the first organic film. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for producing a microlens , comprising:an etching process of, with respect to a target object in which a second organic film having a lens shape is formed on a first organic film formed on a substrate, forming the microlens on the first organic film by etching the first organic film using the second organic film as a mask and using plasma of a first processing gas so as to transfer the lens shape of the second organic film to the first organic film; anda surface treatment process of smoothing a surface of the microlens formed on the first organic film.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the surface treatment process includes:a deposition process of depositing a predetermined film on the surface of the microlens formed on the first organic film; anda trimming process of trimming the surface of the microlens on which the predetermined film is deposited.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the deposition process and the trimming process are alternately performed twice or more for each process in the surface treatment process.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the deposition process is performed at the beginning of the surface treatment process.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the trimming process is performed ...

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORMING MICRO-LENS ARRAY AND PHOTOMASK THEREFOR

Номер: US20210231840A1
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A method for forming a micro-lens array is provided. According to the method, a substrate is provided, and a hard-mask layer is formed. A lithography process is performed on the hard-mask layer by a hard-mask to form a first pattern and a second pattern. Then, the first pattern and the second pattern are reflowed to form a first lens structure and a second lens structure respectively. The photomask includes a first pattern segment and a second pattern segment, and the second pattern segment includes a transparent region and an opaque region. An area of the transparent region of the second pattern segment is larger than 18% of an area of the second pattern segment. 1. A method for forming a micro-lens array comprising:forming a hard-mask layerperforming a lithography process on the hard-mask layer by a photomask to form a first pattern and a plurality of second patterns, andreflowing the first pattern and the plurality of second patterns to form a first lens structure and a plurality of second lens structures respectively, a first transparent region;', 'a first pattern segment corresponding to the first pattern; and', 'a plurality of second pattern corresponding to the plurality of second patterns respectively,', 'wherein the first pattern segment and the plurality of second pattern segments are separated by a plurality of portions of the first transparent region, the plurality of second pattern segments surround the first pattern segment, and a shape of the first pattern segment is different from a shape of each of the plurality of second pattern segments., 'wherein the photomask comprises2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shape of the first pattern segment is rectangular claim 1 , and each of the plurality of second pattern segments is a square.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first pattern segment is a rectangular opaque segment claim 1 , each of the plurality of second pattern segments comprises an octagonal opaque region.4. The ...

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICROARRAY LENS

Номер: US20170212281A1
Принадлежит: MPNICS CO., LTD.

A method of manufacturing a microarray lens having a plurality of microlenses includes preparing a substrate having a plurality of depressions on a side, and forming a lens layer corresponding to shapes of the depressions by depositing a lens raw material on the side of the substrate on which the depressions are formed. The method is able to form a plurality of depression in precise aspheric shapes on a substrate and to easily adjust or change the number and the gaps of lenses by forming depressions on a substrate using a probe and depositing a lens layer on the substrate with the depressions. 1: A method of manufacturing a microarray lens having a plurality of microlenses , the method comprising:preparing a substrate having a plurality of depressions on a side; andforming a lens layer corresponding to shapes of the depressions by depositing a lens raw material on the side of the substrate on which the depressions are formed.2: The method of claim 1 , wherein the preparing of a substrate includes:preheating a substrate; andforming a plurality of depressions corresponding to a shape of a convex end of a probe by pressing a side of the preheated substrate with the probe.3: The method of claim 2 , wherein the end of the probe is formed in a spherical or aspheric shape.4: The method of claim 2 , wherein a material of the substrate is glass or chalcogenide.5: The method of claim 2 , wherein the lens raw material of the substrate is glass or germanium (Ge).6: The method of claim 2 , wherein the lens layer is at least 0.1 higher in refractive index than the substrate.7: The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of a lens layer includes:preparing a lens raw material in a vacuum chamber;evaporating the lens raw material with electronic beams; anddepositing the evaporated lens raw material on a side of the substrate.8. The method of claim 2 , wherein the forming of a lens layer includes:preparing a lens raw material in a vacuum chamber;evaporating the lens raw material with ...

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03-08-2017 дата публикации

LASER-MACHINED OPTICAL COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS FOR PICK AND BOND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170219743A1

Methods and systems for optical assemblies are disclosed. Optical assemblies can comprise optical elements that may not require active alignment and allow for reduced performance variations. To allow for passive assembly with a machine like a bonder tool, assembly components can have bonding pads and/or fiducial markers that are fabricated using laser micromachining techniques. 1. An optical assembly comprising:an optical motherboard;a laser-machined laser diode bar on a surface of the optical motherboard; anda laser-machined microlens array on the surface of the optical motherboard, wherein the laser-machined microlens array is aligned to the laser-machined laser diode bar so that electromagnetic waves emitted by the laser diode enter the microlens array.2. The optical assembly of claim 1 , further comprising fiducial markers on at least a portion of the optical motherboard claim 1 , laser-machined microlens array and laser-machined laser diode bar.3. The optical assembly of claim 1 , further comprising bonding pads on at least a portion of the optical motherboard claim 1 , laser-machined microlens array and laser-machined laser diode bar.4. The optical assembly of claim 1 , wherein the laser diode bar comprises between 2 and 150 regularly-spaced emitters arranged as a linear array.5. The optical assembly of claim 4 , wherein the emitters are spaced with a 150 micrometers pitch.6. The optical assembly of claim 1 , wherein the optical motherboard is fabricated from a Au/Ti-coated AlN substrate.7. A method to fabricate the optical assembly of claim 1 , the method comprising:focusing laser pulses on a material, thereby ablating parts of said material, to fabricate the laser-machined laser diode bar and the laser-machined microlens array;positioning the laser-machined laser diode bar and the laser-machined microlens array on an optical board; andbonding the laser-machined laser diode bar and the laser-machined microlens array on the optical board.8. The method of claim ...

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20-08-2015 дата публикации

OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY, ARRAY TYPE LENS MODULE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE ARRAY TYPE LENS MODULE

Номер: US20150234154A1
Автор: CHANG Tsung-Chieh
Принадлежит: GLOBAL MICROPTICS CO., LTD.

An optical lens assembly includes a sensor array, a lens array, and a shading element. The sensor array has a plurality of sensors arranged as a matrix to convert optical signals into electrical signals. The lens array has a plurality of lens units arranged as a matrix. The lens array is provided on the sensor array, and the lens units are aligned with the sensors to focus light onto the sensors respectively. The lens units are made of a light curable material or a thermosetting material, and separated from each other to form a trench between each two of the neighboring lens units. The shading element is received in the trenches of the lens array to avoid light which goes into any one of the lens units from entering into the other lens units. 1. A method of making an array type lens module , comprising the steps of:A. forming a lens member, wherein the lens member is made of a light curable material or a thermosetting material, and has a plurality of lens units;B. removing portions of the lens member between the lens units to form trenches between the lens units; andC. providing a shading element in the trenches to avoid light which goes into any one of the lens units from entering into the other lens units.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the shading element in the trenches includes filling the trenches with a molten shading material claim 1 , and solidifying the molten shading material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the shading material is made of a light curable material claim 2 , and the shading material is exposed to light with a specific intensity for a certain time for solidification.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the shading member in the trenches includes fixing a solidified shading member in the trenches.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step D of cutting the lens member along with the shading element to obtain a plurality of the array type lens modules.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein ...

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10-08-2017 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS ARRAY, ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20170227684A1
Автор: AKASAKA Koichiro
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A lens array including a base which has a plurality of concave sections. The concave sections are arranged in a first direction, a second direction which is orthogonal or almost orthogonal with the first direction, and a third direction which intersects with the first direction and the second direction. A thickness of the base between the concave sections arranged with the first direction or the second direction is thinner than a thickness of the base between the concave sections arranged with the third direction. 1. A lens array comprising:a base which has a plurality of concave sections, the concave sections being arranged in a first direction, a second direction which is orthogonal or almost orthogonal with the first direction and a third direction which intersects with the first direction and the second direction,wherein a thickness of the base between the concave sections arranged with the first direction or the second direction is thinner than a thickness of the base between the concave sections arranged with the third direction.2. The lens array according to claim 1 , further comprising:a transparent layer which covers a surface provided the concave sections of the base,wherein a thickness of the transparent layer covered between the concave sections arranged with the first direction or the second direction is thicker than a thickness of the transparent layer covered between the concave sections arranged with the third direction.3. The lens array according to claim 2 , further comprising a light path length adjusting layer which covers the transparent layer from an opposite side of the surface.4. An electro-optical device comprising the lens array according to .5. An electro-optical device comprising the lens array according to .6. An electro-optical device comprising the lens array according to .7. A lens array comprising:a base which has a plurality of concave sections, the concave sections being arranged in a first direction, a second direction which is ...

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19-08-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID LENSES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID LENSES

Номер: US20210255370A1
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A method of fabricating a liquid lens or an array of liquid lenses, and the corresponding liquid lens or array of lenses is disclosed. The method includes patterning an insulative layer () by photolithographic techniques to expose a portion of the conductive layer () and a portion of the insulative layer () having a surface energy below 40 mJ/m. In further embodiments, the liquid lens includes an interface () forming a lens between a polar liquid () and a non-polar liquid () disposed within a cavity (). The interface intersects a surface of the insulative layer () having a surface energy below 40 mJ/m. 1. A method of patterning an insulative layer , the method comprising:applying a mask layer to the insulative layer;selectively exposing a first portion of the mask layer to electromagnetic radiation without exposing a second portion of the mask layer to the electromagnetic radiation;developing the first portion of the mask layer to expose a first portion of the insulative layer;selectively etching the first portion of the insulative layer to expose a portion of a conductive layer comprising a first pattern corresponding to the first portion of the mask layer; and{'sup': '2', 'removing the second portion of the mask layer to expose a second portion of the insulative layer comprising a second pattern corresponding to the second portion of the mask layer and a surface energy below 40 mJ/m.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the insulative layer comprises a hydrophobic surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mask layer comprises a photoresist.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the insulative layer comprises Parylene.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the mask layer comprises spraying a photoresist material onto the insulative layer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selectively etching the first portion of the insulative layer to expose a portion of the conductive layer comprises plasma etching.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE, ELECTROOPTICAL DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LENS ARRAY SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160245961A1
Автор: AKASAKA Koichiro
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A microlens array substrate includes: a substrate including concave portions in a display region on a surface; a first lens layer being formed so as to cover the surface and filling the concave portions; an intermediate layer being formed so as to cover the first lens layer; a light shielding portion being formed in a parting region on the intermediate layer; a second lens layer being formed so as to cover the intermediate layer and the light shielding portion and including convex portions arranged so as to overlap the concave portions in a plane and the convex portions arranged so as to overlap the light shielding portion in a plane; and an optical path length adjustment layer being formed so as to cover the second lens layer and including a flat surface, and the convex portions being arranged in a line so as to surround the convex portions. 1. A lens array substrate comprising:a substrate that includes a plurality of concave portions in a first region on a first surface;a first lens layer that is formed of a material with an optical refraction index difference from that of the substrate so as to cover the first surface and fill the plurality of concave portions;a first light transmitting layer that is formed so as to cover the first lens layer;a light shielding portion that is formed in a second region surrounding the first region on the first light transmitting layer;a second lens layer that is formed so as to cover the first light transmitting layer and the light shielding portion and includes a plurality of first convex portions arranged in the first region so as to overlap the respective concave portions in a plane and a plurality of second convex portions arranged in the second region so as to overlap the light shielding portion in a plane; anda second light transmitting layer that is formed of a material with an optical refraction index different from that of the second lens layer so as to cover the second lens layer and includes a substantially flat surface ...

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24-08-2017 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING DISPLAY PANELS WITH INTEGRATED MICRO LENS ARRAY

Номер: US20170242160A1
Автор: Li Qiming, OU Fang, ZHANG LEI
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Various embodiments include a display panel with integrated micro lens array. The display panel typically includes an array of pixel light sources (e.g., LEDs) electrically coupled to corresponding pixel driver circuits (e.g., FETs). The array of micro lenses are aligned to the pixel light sources and positioned to reduce the divergence of light produced by the pixel light sources. The display panel may also include an integrated optical spacer to maintain the positioning between the micro lenses and pixel driver circuits. 1. A method for fabricating a display panel with an integrated micro lens array , comprising:providing an array of pixel light sources and an array of pixel driver circuits integrated on a substrate, wherein the array of pixel driver circuits is electrically coupled to the array of pixel light sources; andintegrating an array of micro lenses on to the substrate, the array of micro lenses aligned to the pixel light sources and positioned to reduce a divergence of light produced by the pixel light sources.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein integrating an array of micro lenses on to the substrate comprises:fabricating the array of micro lenses on the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a transparent optical spacer on the substrate above the array of pixel light sources, wherein fabricating the array of micro lenses on the substrate comprises fabricating the array of micro lenses above the transparent optical spacer, the transparent optical spacer maintaining a position of the array of microlenses relative to the array of pixel light sources.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein fabricating the array of micro lenses on the substrate comprises:depositing a photo-sensitive polymer layer above the array of pixel light sources;patterning the photo-sensitive polymer layer into isolated cells; andapplying a high temperature reflow process to the isolated cells to form the array of micro lenses.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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08-08-2019 дата публикации

Optical Systems for Cameras Incorporating Lens Elements Formed Separately and Subsequently Bonded to Low CTE Substrates

Номер: US20190243086A1
Принадлежит: Fotonation Ireland Ltd

Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement optical systems incorporating lens elements formed separately and subsequently bonded to low coefficient of thermal expansion substrates. Optical systems in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be utilized in single aperture cameras, and multiple-aperture array cameras. In one embodiment, a robust optical system includes at least one carrier characterized by a low coefficient of thermal expansion to which at least a primary lens element formed from precision molded glass is bonded.

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27-11-2014 дата публикации

Fabrication of liquid lens arrays

Номер: US20140347741A1
Принадлежит: Invenios LLC, Picosys Inc D/b/a Invenios

A method of fabricating a liquid lens array creates an array of through holes of axisymmetric cross-section through a central plate, forms conductive traces on the side walls of each of the through holes and on a portion of the top and bottom surfaces of the central plate contiguous with each through hole, and bonds the bottom surface of the central plate around each through hole to the top surface of a transparent base plate, forming an array of cavities. The method applies an insulating layer to the side walls of each cavity, portions of the top surface of the base plate lying within each cavity, and portions of the top surface of the transparent central plate surrounding each cavity, introduces a polar liquid and a non-polar liquid into each cavity; and bonds the top surface of the central plate to the bottom surface of a transparent top plate.

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24-09-2015 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150266313A1
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A lens array comprises a plurality of lenses disposed on a transparent substrate, and a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, wherein the light-shielding film comprises a cured uv-curable ink containing a thermal acid generator. A method of manufacturing a lens array includes forming a plurality of lenses on a transparent substrate, depositing a uv-curable ink on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, and curing the uv-curable ink to form a light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses, wherein the inside of the light-shielding film is heated after the uv-curable ink is cured. 1. A lens array , comprising:a plurality of lenses disposed on a transparent substrate; anda light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses,wherein the light-shielding film comprises a cured uv-curable ink containing a thermal acid generator.2. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe cured uv-curable ink comprises an ultraviolet radiation cured uv-curable ink.3. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe cured uv-curable ink comprises an ultraviolet radiation cured and heated uv-curable ink.4. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lenses and the light-shielding film are disposed on one surface of the transparent substrate.5. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lenses and the light-shielding film are disposed on two opposing surfaces of the transparent substrate.6. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate comprises a glass plate.7. An image forming apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a light source configured to emit light;a plurality of lenses disposed on a transparent substrate disposed to receive light emitted by the light source; anda light-shielding film disposed on the transparent substrate around the plurality of lenses,wherein the light- ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

PRINTED FACETS

Номер: US20180257324A1
Принадлежит: HP INDIGO B.V.

Examples described herein include methods and devices for a lenticular image product that includes a print media, a printed faceted surface disposed on the print media, an interlaced image printed on the printed faceted surface, and a printed lenticular lens printed on the printed interlaced image and the printed faceted surface. The lenticular lens can be disposed over the print media selectively. 1. A printer comprising:a printing mechanism:a processor; and print multiple layers of a base material using the printing mechanism to generate a surface comprising a plurality of facets on a surface of a print media: and', 'print an interlaced image on the plurality of facets using the printing mechanism., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium coupled to the processor and comprising instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to2. The printer of wherein the instructions further cause the processor to print multiple layers of a lenticular material using the printing mechanism to generate a plurality of lenticular lenses over the interlaced image.3. The printer of wherein the base material and the lenticular material are the same material.4. The printer of wherein the base material or the lenticular mate comprise a white liquid electro-photographic ink.5. The printer of wherein the printing mechanism comprises a liquid electro-photographic digital press.6. A method comprising:printing multiple layers of a base material to generate a surface comprising a plurality of facets on a surface of a print media;printing an interlaced image on the plurality of facets; andprinting multiple layers of a lenticular material to generate a plurality of lenticular lenses over the interlaced image.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a first subset of the plurality of facets are at a first angle relative to the surface of the print media claim 6 , and a second subset of the plurality of facets are at a second angle relative to the surface of the print media.8. ...

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21-10-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE

Номер: US20210327936A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS

An image acquisition device includes an array of color filters and an array of microlenses over the array of color filters. At least one layer made from an inorganic dielectric material is formed between the array of color filters and the array of microlenses. 1. An image acquisition device , comprising:an array of color filters;an array of microlenses over the array of color filters; andat least one layer made from an inorganic dielectric material between the array of color filters and the array of microlenses.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer made from the inorganic dielectric material is made of a material comprising a metal nitride.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the metal nitride is selected from the group consisting of titanium nitride (TiN) and tantalum nitride (TaN).4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer made from the inorganic dielectric material is made of a material comprising a silicon oxynitride.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer made from the inorganic dielectric material extends over an entire interface between the array of color filters and the array of microlenses.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one layer made from the inorganic dielectric material has a thickness inclusively between 30 nm and 200 nm.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one layer made from the inorganic dielectric material has a thickness inclusively between 40 nm and 130 nm.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each microlens of the array covers a single color filter of the array and each color filter of the array is covered by a single microlens of the array.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the color filters of the array are made from organic materials and wherein the microlenses of the array are made from organic materials.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the array of microlenses is covered by ...

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01-10-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF MAKING A LENS ARRAY PLATE WITH AN APERTURE MASK LAYER

Номер: US20150276994A1
Автор: Lee Yuan-Lin, Shen Wei
Принадлежит: FORWARD OPTICS CO., LTD.

A method of making a lens array plate with an aperture mask layer includes: preparing a lens substrate which is made from a plastic material and which has a plurality of spaced apart clear aperture regions for passage of light therethrough, and a mask-forming region which surrounds the clear aperture regions; and carbonizing the plastic material at the mask-forming region so as to form a carbonized aperture mask layer at the mask-forming region that can block ambient light from passing therethrough. 1. A method of making a lens array plate with an aperture mask layer , the method comprising:preparing a lens substrate which is made from a plastic material and which has a plurality of spaced apart clear aperture regions for passage of light therethrough, and a mask-forming region which surrounds the clear aperture regions; andcarbonizing the plastic material at the mask-forming region so as to form a carbonized aperture mask layer at the mask-forming region that can block ambient light from passing therethrough.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbonizing of the plastic material is conducted using a laser beam.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the laser beam is focused on the mask-forming region such that the carbonized aperture mask layer is formed between and is spaced apart from a top surface of the mask-forming region and a bottom surface of the mask-forming region.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the laser beam has a focal point with a radius of about 0.06 mm.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the laser beam is a continuous-wave laser.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the laser beam has an output energy ranging from 5 W to 30 W. 1. Field of the InventionThis invention relates to a method of making a lens array plate, more particularly to a method of making a lens array plate with an aperture mask layer that is formed using laser techniques.2. Description of the Related ArtU.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0264895 discloses a method of making ...

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01-10-2015 дата публикации

Modular Packaging and Optical System for Multi-Aperture and Multi-Spectral Camera Core

Номер: US20150281601A1
Принадлежит: INVIS Technologies Corporation

An imaging device comprises a focal plane array (FPA) having a plurality of singulated unit cells arranged on a carrier substrate. Each of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels in the focal plane array. At least one of the unit cells has a different number or type of pixels than does another one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate to enable multi-spectral imaging. The device also includes at least one lens positioned to direct incident electromagnetic radiation to the unit cells. A modular method for producing the FPA and lenses of a camera core uses wafer-level packaging and optics. Lenses and sub-arrays of pixels are each fabricated on densely packed, batch-fabricated wafers, and subsequently singulated and assembled into arrays (e.g., 3×3, 4×4, 4×5) on respective low cost carrier substrates. The carrier substrates are bonded together at the substrate level to form a series of camera cores, and the stacked substrates are singulated to form individual camera cores. 1. A method for producing a focal plane array of pixels for detecting electromagnetic radiation , the method comprising the steps of:a) batch-fabricating a plurality of unit cells on at least one wafer, wherein each of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels, and adjacent unit cells have a first spacing from each other on the wafer;b) singulating the unit cells; andc) arranging individual ones of the singulated unit cells into a group on a carrier substrate such that the spacing between adjacent unit cells on the carrier substrate is greater than the first spacing on the wafer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate has a different number or type of pixels than does another one of the unit cells arranged on the carrier substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the unit cells comprises a sub-array of pixels sensitive to long wavelength infrared (LWIR) radiation claim 1 , and at least one other of ...

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18-12-2014 дата публикации

Photoelectric conversion device, method of manufacturing photoelectric conversion device, solid-state imaging unit, and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20140367668A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A method of manufacturing a photoelectric conversion device includes: forming a first electrode on a first surface side of a substrate that has two opposing surfaces; forming an electrode section on a second surface side of the substrate, the electrode section being used for external connection; and after forming the first electrode and the electrode section, forming an organic photoelectric conversion layer and a second electrode on the first electrode.

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08-10-2015 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Correcting for Warpage of a Sensor Array in an Array Camera Module by Introducing Warpage into a Focal Plane of a Lens Stack Array

Номер: US20150288861A1
Автор: Duparre Jacques
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention provide an array camera module in which warpage is designed into the projection plane of images from a lens stack array to correct for warpage in a sensor of the array camera module. The resulting array camera modules has back focal lengths for each of the lens stacks in the lens stack array that are substantially consistent when placed over a sensor. 1. An array camera comprising:an array camera module including:a sensor including an array of pixels that is subdivided into a plurality of sub-arrays of pixels, where each of the plurality of sub-arrays forms a focal plane; anda lens stack array comprising a plurality of lens stacks wherein each of the plurality of lens stacks includes an aperture and forms an image on a focal plane formed by one of the plurality of sub-array of pixels on the sensor;wherein the surface of the sensor on which images are formed by the lens stack array includes a warpage;wherein a projection plane of images formed by the lens stack array incorporates a warpage that at least partially corrects the warpage in the sensor.2. The array camera of wherein the warpage of the sensor has a curvature of a bow that is convex.32. The array camera of wherein the warpage of the focal plane of the lens stack array has a curvature of a bow that is convex.41. The array camera of wherein the curvature of the warpage of the focal of the lens stack array is substantially equal to the curvature of the warpage of the sensor.5. The array camera of wherein the warpage of the lens stack array corrects the warpage of the sensor to provide back focal lengths for each of the plurality lens stacks in the lens stack array that are substantially consistent.6. A method for manufacturing an array camera module comprising:manufacturing a sensor including an array of pixels that is subdivided into a plurality of sub-arrays of pixels wherein each of the plurality of sub-arrays forms a focal plane;measuring ...

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25-12-2014 дата публикации

INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SECURITY ELEMENT AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20140376088A1
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The present invention according to one embodiment comprises a three-dimensional security element and an injection-molded product having the three-dimensional security element, wherein the three-dimensional security element further comprises: a micro lens array to which various types of lenses can be applied; an image array; a primer layer for facilitating adhesion; and a protection film for protecting the three-dimensional security element from heat and pressure. According to the configuration above, the present invention can implement three-dimensional effects, such as a latent image effect, a floating effect, and an inverted parallax effect, wherein an effect is determined by a period rate and a matching angle between the micro lens array and the image array. 1. A method of producing an injection-molded product , comprising:a three-dimensional security element fabrication step of fabricating a three-dimensional security element in which a micro-lens array and an image array are disposed on opposite surfaces of a base material;a primer coating step of forming a primer layer on the image array;a protective film affixation step of affixing a protective film onto the micro-lens array; andan injection molding step of producing an injection-molded product having a predetermined shape using the three-dimensional security element via an in-mold injection process.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before the primer coating step claim 1 , an image array highlighting step of filling the image array with ink or depositing ink on the image array.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protective film is made of a heat-resistant material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional security element is affixed to the injection-molded product using an in-mold injection process.5. An injection-molded product to which the three-dimensional security element fabricated using the method of is affixed.6. The injection-molded product of claim 1 , wherein ...

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25-12-2014 дата публикации

SECURITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SECURITY ELEMENT

Номер: US20140376096A1
Автор: Jolic Karlo Ivan
Принадлежит: Innovia Secruity Pty Ltd.

A security element and a method of printing a security element using a rotary printing process, the security element including a plurality of image elements, the method including: providing a transparent or translucent substrate having a printing side; and printing an image layer onto at least a portion of the printing side of the substrate, wherein the image layer is contiguous and includes an extended edge region and an image region, wherein at least a portion of the extended edge region is printed before the image region, and wherein the image region includes unprinted and printed areas. 1. A method of printing a security element using a rotary printing process which is susceptible to feathering , the security element including a plurality of image elements , the method including:a) providing a transparent or translucent substrate having a printing side; andb) printing an image layer onto at least a portion of the printing side of the substrate,wherein the image layer includes an extended edge region and an image region, the image region including the plurality of image elements, wherein at least a portion of the extended edge region is printed before the image region.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of image elements correspond to printed areas or unprinted areas.3. (canceled)4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein during printing a feathering effect is completely or claim 1 , at least claim 1 , substantially confined to the extended region.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the extended edge region defines a border surrounding the image region.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the extended edge region covers substantially the entire printing surface of the printing side of the substrate.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , including a further step of applying a patch layer to the printing side claim 1 , such that at least a portion of the image layer is between the patch layer and the substrate.8. A method as ...

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16-12-2021 дата публикации

Ophthalmic Lens With Graded Microlenses

Номер: US20210389608A1
Принадлежит: Vision Ease, LP

An ophthalmic lens incorporating an array of microlenses. 1. An ophthalmic lens comprising:a base lens substrate having a front surface and a back surface;said base lens having a low-frequency curve;a plurality of microlenses disposed on at least one of said front surface and said back surface of said base lens substrate;each of said microlenses having a local curvature;said local curvature of at least one of said plurality of microlenses being different than the low-frequency curve of said base lens.2. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses are disposed on said front surface.3. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein an effective curvature power of said lens is obtained by adding a power associated with said low-frequency curve to a power associated with said local curvature.4. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses are semi-circular.5. The ophthalmic lens according to wherein said local curvature of some of the plurality of microlenses is the same as the low-frequency curve of said base lens.6. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein the geometry of the microlens is the property that primarily functions to define the optical power of the microlens.7. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein a power associated with said low-frequency curve is zero.8. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses are located over a substantial entirety of a front surface of said base lens substrate.9. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of said plurality of microlenses has a concave effective curvature.10. The ophthalmic lens according to claim 1 , wherein optical power of said microlens is primarily defined by a refractive index of said microlens. This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/503,272 filed Jul. 3, 2019 entitled Ophthalmic Lens With Graded ...

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16-12-2021 дата публикации

Projection screen and processing method therefor

Номер: US20210389657A1
Принадлежит: Appotronics Corp Ltd

A projection screen and a processing method therefor, wherein the projection screen comprises, in sequence from the incident side of projection light, a diffusion layer, a microlens array and a substrate. The inner side of the substrate is provided with a Fresnel microstructure, and part of the surface of the Fresnel microstructure is provided with a reflecting layer while the remaining part of the surface is a light absorbing layer. The microlens array is used for focusing the projection light on the reflecting layer. The reflecting layer is used for reflecting projection light back to the field of view of viewers. Ambient light is mostly absorbed by the light absorbing layer. The settings of the structure and dimension of the microlens array enable the projection light to be only incident onto the reflecting layer of the Fresnel microstructure and the ambient light to be mostly absorbed by the light absorbing layer.

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27-08-2020 дата публикации

LENS SUBSTRATE STACKING POSITION CALCULATING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20200271901A1
Принадлежит: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

The present invention provides a lens substrate stacking position calculating apparatus capable of calculating a stacking position at which the number of lens sets whose optical axis deviation falls within an allowable range is maximized, when a plurality of wafer lens arrays are bonded together even if the position of each lens formed on a wafer substrate is deviated between wafer lens arrays to be stacked. The lens substrate stacking position calculating apparatus calculates the positional relationship of two or more transparent substrates to be stacked when the two or more transparent substrates on which a plurality of lenses are two-dimensionally arranged are stacked to form a plurality of lens sets each including two or more lenses. A position of each lens is specified in advance in a common coordinate system. 1. A lens substrate stacking position calculating apparatus for calculating a positional relationship of two or more transparent substrates to be stacked when two or more transparent substrates on which a plurality of lenses are two-dimensionally arranged are stacked to form a plurality of lens set each including two or more lenses ,wherein a position of each lens is specified in advance in a common coordinate system, andwherein the lens substrate stacking position calculating apparatus comprises a positional relationship calculating unit for calculating a relative positional relationship between two or more transparent substrates that maximizes the number of lens sets in which the magnitude of the positional deviation between the lenses constituting the lens set falls within a predetermined range by a predetermined calculation method.2. A lens substrate stacking position calculating apparatus for calculating a positional relationship of two or more transparent substrates to be stacked when two or more transparent substrates on which a plurality of lenses are two-dimensionally arranged are stacked to form a plurality of lens set each including two or more ...

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20-10-2016 дата публикации

Ophthalmic Lens With Graded Microlenses

Номер: US20160306192A1
Принадлежит: Vision Ease LP

An ophthalmic lens incorporating an array of microlenses.

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR LENS OPTIMIZATION OF FABRICATION

Номер: US20170299781A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments comprise a system created through fabricating a lens array through which lasers are emitted. The lens array may be fabricated in the semiconductor substrate used for fabricating the lasers or may be a separate substrate of other transparent material that would be aligned to the lasers. In some embodiments, more lenses may be produced than will eventually be used by the lasers. The inner portion of the substrate may be formed with the lenses that will be used for emitting lasers, and the outer portion of the substrate may be formed with lenses that will not be used for emitting lasers—rather, through etching these additional lenses, the inner lenses may be created with a higher quality. 1. A method for manufacturing lenses , the method comprising:etching a layer of photoresist over a substrate to form a lens array with a plurality of lenses, wherein the lens array further comprises an inner portion with a first set of lenses and an outer portion with a second set of lenses, wherein the second set of lenses is positioned adjacent to and surrounds the first set of lenses, wherein each lens in the first set of lenses is surrounded by a same number of lenses of either the first set of lenses or the second set of lenses; andpositioning each laser among a plurality of lasers to correspond with each lens in the first set of lenses and positioning no laser to correspond with any of the lenses in the second set of lenses.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein etching the layer of photoresist is accomplished by at least one of: a wet etching process claim 1 , an anisotropic wet etching process claim 1 , a plasma etching process claim 1 , and a dry etching process.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein etching a layer includes transferring a pattern for the lens array from photoresist into the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens array is circular in configuration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lasers are positioned on the opposite side ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

Multi-Tone Amplitude Photomask

Номер: US20170299960A1
Принадлежит: Marsupial Holdings, Inc.

A method of fabricating a multi-tone amplitude photomask includes providing a mask substrate. The method includes providing a stepped pattern in at least one layer of material on a surface of the mask substrate. The stepped pattern includes at least two steps and at least three levels. Each level of the stepped pattern provides a different intensity of light when a light source shines light on the stepped pattern. 1. A method of fabricating a multi-tone amplitude photomask , comprisinga. providing a mask substrate; andb. providing a stepped pattern in at least one layer of material on a surface of said mask substrate, wherein said stepped pattern includes at least two steps and at least three levels, wherein each level of said stepped pattern provides a different intensity of light when a light source shines light on said stepped pattern.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said providing a stepped pattern in said at least one layer of material on said surface of said mask substrate includes providing a layer of a polymer on said mask substrate and ablating or etching said layer of polymer to form a pattern in said polymer wherein said pattern in said polymer includes a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness.3. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein said ablating includes laser ablating with a scanning laser.4. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein said ablating includes ablating with a holographic mask.5. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein said etching includes plasma etching or reactive ion etching through a mask.6. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said providing a stepped pattern in at least one layer of material on a surface of a mask substrate includes additively providing patterned layers of polymer on said mask substrate to provide said stepped pattern.7. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said providing a stepped pattern in at least one layer of material on a surface of a mask ...

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