Tetraform microlenses and method of forming the same

Details Tetraform microlenses and method of forming the same Tetraform microlenses and method of forming the same

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Martinez, Joseph (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels

By surface composed of lenticular elements

Reexamination Certificate

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07978411

ABSTRACT:
A lens is formed to support and tilt at least one microlens formed on the lens. The degree and direction of slope of the microlens can be controlled based on desired focal characteristics to direct light to or from a pixel of a pixel array.

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