公开(公告)号：WO2009086330A2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/088069

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY, INC. ,  ANGSTROM, INC. ,  CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

Inventor： CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

IPC: G02B7/04 ,  G02B7/28 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B81B7/00 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G03B13/00 ,  B81B5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G02B7/28 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G03B13/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a compact automatic focusing system using a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) unit. The automatic focusing system using the MEMS unit has a small volume and low power consumption, and its operation is very reliable, precise, and fast. The MEMS unit for automatic focusing comprises at least one micromirror, at least one micro-actuator, and at least one micro-converter fabricated on the same substrate by microfabrication technology. By fabricating the micromirror, the micro-actuator, the micro-converter on the same substrate, the volume of the automatic focusing system of the present invention can be greatly reduced. The micro-converter converts the in-plane translation of the micro-actuator to out-of-plane translation of the micromirror to provide a large out-of-plane translation range.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用微机电系统（MEMS）单元的紧凑型自动聚焦系统。 使用MEMS单元的自动对焦系统体积小，功耗低，操作非常可靠，精确，快速。 用于自动聚焦的MEMS单元包括至少一个微镜，至少一个微致动器，以及通过微细加工技术在同一衬底上制造的至少一个微转换器。 通过制造微镜，微致动器，同一基板上的微转换器，可以大大减少本发明的自动聚焦系统的体积。 微转换器将微致动器的平面内平移转换成微镜的平面外平面，以提供大的平面外平移平移范围。

公开(公告)号：WO2009015243A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：PCT/US2008/070942

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY, INC. ,  ANGSTROM, INC. ,  SOHN, Jin Young ,  CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

Inventor： SOHN, Jin Young ,  CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

IPC: G02B15/14 ,  G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G02B17/086 ,  G02B5/04 ,  G02B13/18

Abstract: A compact image taking lens system with a lens-surfaced prism of the present invention comprises a prism, an aperture stop, a first lens element, a second lens element, reflecting mirror surface, and image surface, optionally an infrared cut-off filter. By introducing a lens-surfaced prism, the compact image taking lens system with a lens-surfaced prism of the present invention has many advantages over the prior arts in the field of invention, such as compactness in thickness, small number of optical elements, high performance of optical quality, enough space for optional elements such as an infrared cut-off filter and diversity in optical geometries.

Abstract translation: 具有本发明的透镜表面棱镜的紧凑型摄像镜头系统包括棱镜，孔径光阑，第一透镜元件，第二透镜元件，反射镜表面和图像表面，可选地是红外截止滤光器。 通过引入透镜表面棱镜，本发明的具有透镜表面棱镜的紧凑型摄像透镜系统与现有技术领域相比具有许多优点，例如厚度紧凑，光学元件数量少，高 光学质量的表现，可选元件足够的空间，例如红外截止滤光片和光学几何形状的多样性。

公开(公告)号：WO2008112670A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2008/056468

申请日：2008-03-11

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY, INC. ,  ANGSTROM, INC. ,  KIM, Hye Young ,  GIM, Dong Woo ,  SOHN, Jin Young ,  CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

Inventor： KIM, Hye Young ,  GIM, Dong Woo ,  SOHN, Jin Young ,  CHO, Gyoung Il ,  SEO, Cheong Soo

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/0866

Abstract: A discretely controlled micromirror device provides multiple motions of a micromirror using stepper plate and micromirror bottom support. The discretely controlled micromirror device can be controlled in a low driving voltage. Also, simple motion control is applied by digital controlling and only single voltage is needed for driving the micromirror motion.

Abstract translation: 离散控制的微镜器件使用步进板和微镜底部支撑提供微镜的多个运动。 离散控制的微镜器件可以被控制在低驱动电压。 此外，通过数字控制应用简单的运动控制，并且仅需要单个电压来驱动微镜运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2007131216A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2007068312

申请日：2007-05-05

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC ,  KIM HYE YOUNG ,  SOHN JIN YOUNG ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  BAEK SANG HYUNE ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： KIM HYE YOUNG ,  SOHN JIN YOUNG ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  BAEK SANG HYUNE ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: G02B15/00

CPC classification number: G02B17/0694 ,  G02B17/0896 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: The present invention provides a small and fast zoom system using micromirror array lens (MMAL). Thanks to the fast response and compactness of the MMAL as well as absence of the macroscopic mechanical movements of lenses, the zoom system of the present invention fastens the speed of the zooming and reduces the space and weight for the zoom system. Also the present invention provides magnifying the area not on the optical axis and can compensate the aberration of the zoom system.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种使用微镜阵列透镜（MMAL）的小型且快速的变焦系统。 由于MMAL的快速响应和紧凑性以及没有镜头的宏观机械运动，本发明的变焦系统紧固了变焦的速度并且减小了变焦系统的空间和重量。 本发明还提供了不在光轴上的区域的放大，并且可以补偿变焦系统的像差。

公开(公告)号：WO2007134264A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2007068824

申请日：2007-05-11

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM HYE YOUNG ,  SOHN JIN YOUNG ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM HYE YOUNG ,  SOHN JIN YOUNG ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: A61F2/02

CPC classification number: G02B15/00 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: A new three-dimensional imaging system has been needed to overcome the problems of the prior arts using conventional variable focal length lenses, which have slow response time, small focal length variation, and low focusing efficiency, and require a complex mechanism to control it. The three-dimensional imaging system of the present invention uses the variable focal length micromirror array lens. Since the micromirror array lens has many advantages such as very fast response time, large focal length variation, high optical focusing efficiency, large size aperture, low cost, simple mechanism, and so on, the three-dimensional imaging system can get a real-time three-dimensional image with large depth range and high depth resolution.

Abstract translation: 需要新的三维成像系统来克服现有技术中使用常规可变焦距透镜的问题，其具有响应时间慢，焦距变化小，聚焦效率低，并且需要复杂的机构来控制它。 本发明的三维成像系统使用可变焦距微镜阵列透镜。 由于微镜阵列透镜具有响应时间非常快，焦距变化大，光聚焦效率高，孔径大，成本低，机构简单等诸多优点，因此可以实现三维成像系统， 时间三维图像，深度范围大，深度分辨率高。

公开(公告)号：WO2007028125A2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/034421

申请日：2006-09-01

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY, INC. ,  ANGSTROM, INC. ,  SEO, Cheong, Soo ,  CHO, Gyoung, Il

Inventor： SEO, Cheong, Soo ,  CHO, Gyoung, Il

IPC: G03B13/00

CPC classification number: H04N3/08 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G03B17/17 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: Automatic focusing system is provided which comprises a mirror or a plurality of mirrors with a translation device. Automatic focusing can be made by the translation of mirror because focal plane can be changed by the translation of mirror. The translation device makes its motion by the electrostatic, electromagnetic and/or electrothermal forces. The mirror is controlled by the electrical signal from the image processor to get an in-focus image. Also the mirror can be controlled discretely. The image shift by translation is compensated by tilt of mirror and/or image processing.

Abstract translation: 提供自动聚焦系统，其包括具有平移装置的镜子或多个镜子。 自动对焦可以通过镜子的平移进行，因为焦平面可以通过镜子的平移来改变。 平移装置通过静电，电磁和/或电热力进行运动。 镜子由来自图像处理器的电信号控制以获得对焦图像。 镜子也可以分散控制。 通过平移和/或图像处理的倾斜来补偿平移的图像偏移。

公开(公告)号：WO2006050431B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2005039655

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/40 ,  G02F1/29

CPC classification number: G02B7/32 ,  G02B5/09 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/105 ,  G02B27/40

Abstract: A beam focusing and scanning system using a micromirror array lens (optical system) includes a light source configured to emit light and a micromirror array lens, including at least one micromirror, optically coupled to the light source, configured to reflect the light onto a projection medium (projection plane). The optical system also includes at least one actuating component coupled to the at least one micromirror, configured to move the at least one micromirror to enable the at least one micromirror to focus the light on the projection medium. The advantages of the present invention include high speed variable focusing and scanning, large focal length variation, phase compensation, high reliability and optical efficiency, low power consumption and low cost.

Abstract translation: 使用微镜阵列透镜（光学系统）的光束聚焦和扫描系统包括被配置为发射光的光源和包括至少一个光学耦合到光源的至少一个微镜，微镜阵列透镜被配置为将光反射到投影 介质（投影平面）。 所述光学系统还包括耦合到所述至少一个微反射镜的至少一个致动部件，所述致动部件配置成移动所述至少一个微反射镜，以使所述至少一个微镜能够将光聚焦在所述投影介质上。 本发明的优点包括高速可变聚焦和扫描，大焦距变化，相位补偿，高可靠性和光效，低功耗和低成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2006050431A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2005039655

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/40 ,  G02F1/29

CPC classification number: G02B7/32 ,  G02B5/09 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/105 ,  G02B27/40

Abstract: A beam focusing and scanning system using a micromirror array lens (optical system) includes a light source configured to emit light and a micromirror array lens, including at least one micromirror, optically coupled to the light source, configured to reflect the light onto a projection medium (projection plane). The optical system also includes at least one actuating component coupled to the at least one micromirror, configured to move the at least one micromirror to enable the at least one micromirror to focus the light on the projection medium. The advantages of the present invention include high speed variable focusing and scanning, large focal length variation, phase compensation, high reliability and optical efficiency, low power consumption and low cost.

Abstract translation: 使用微镜阵列透镜（光学系统）的光束聚焦和扫描系统包括被配置为发射光的光源和微镜阵列透镜，该微镜阵列透镜包括光学地耦合到光源的至少一个微镜，被配置为将光反射到投影 中等（投影平面）。 该光学系统还包括耦合到该至少一个微镜的至少一个致动部件，该至少一个致动部件被配置为移动该至少一个微镜以使该至少一个微镜能够将光聚焦在投射介质上。 本发明的优点包括高速变焦和扫描，大焦距变化，相位补偿，高可靠性和光学效率，低功耗和低成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2006019570A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：PCT/US2005023919

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC ,  CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  GIM DONG WOO ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： CHO GYOUNG IL ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  GIM DONG WOO ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: G03B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/36 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G03B13/00

Abstract: An automatic focusing system comprises at least one micromirror array lens, an image sensor, and a signal processor. The micromirror array lens images an object and focuses the image on the image sensor. The image sensor receives the light and converts the photo energy of the light to electrical energy in the form of an electrical signal. The image sensor sends the electrical signal, which carries image data concerning the object, to the signal processor. The signal processor receives the electrical signal, compares the image quality of the image data to its focus criteria, and generates a control signal, which it sends to the micromirror array lens to adjust the focal length of the micromirror array lens. This interative process is continued until the quality of the image data meets the focus criteria, and the process is completed within the afterimage speed of the human eye.

Abstract translation: 自动聚焦系统包括至少一个微镜阵列透镜，图像传感器和信号处理器。 微镜阵列透镜对物体成像并将图像聚焦在图像传感器上。 图像传感器接收光并将光的光能转换成电信号形式的电能。 图像传感器将携带关于物体的图像数据的电信号发送到信号处理器。 信号处理器接收电信号，将图像数据的图像质量与其聚焦准则进行比较，并生成控制信号，该控制信号将其发送到微镜阵列镜头以调整微镜阵列镜头的焦距。 这个交互过程一直持续到图像数据的质量满足焦点标准，并且该过程在人眼的残像速度内完成。

公开(公告)号：WO2006029116B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2005031620

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: STEREO DISPLAY INC ,  ANGSTROM INC CHO GYOUNG ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

Inventor： CHO GYOUNG ,  KIM TAE HYEON ,  SEO CHEONG SOO

IPC: G11B3/74 ,  G11B7/00 ,  G11B7/135

CPC classification number: G11B7/0956 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G11B7/09 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1374

Abstract: An optical pick-up device comprising at least one micromirror array lens. The micromirror array lens enables focusing, tracking, and/or tilt compensation in the optical pick-up device without macroscopic motions. The micromirror array lens provides the device with a simple structure, which can reduce the size, weight, and cost of the recording/reproducing system. The device is also durable for vibration. Optical pick-up devices using an array of micromirror array lenses can increase the recording/reading speed without macroscopic motions. The recording/reading speed can be increased by adding more micromirror array lenses to the lens array. The present invention can also be used to record/read information on/from a multi-layered optical disc.

Abstract translation: 一种光学拾取装置，包括至少一个微镜阵列透镜。 微镜阵列透镜能够在没有宏观运动的情况下在光学拾取装置中进行聚焦，跟踪和/或倾斜补偿。 微镜阵列透镜为装置提供了简单的结构，这可以减小记录/再现系统的尺寸，重量和成本。 该设备也是耐用的振动。 使用微镜阵列透镜阵列的光学拾取装置可以提高记录/阅读速度而无需宏观运动。 通过将更多的微镜阵列透镜添加到透镜阵列中，可以提高记录/读取速度。 本发明也可用于在多层光盘上记录/读取信息。