Abstract: An accommodating contact lens comprises a variable focus optical module, which comprises an optical chamber and one or more eyelid engaging chambers coupled to the optical chamber with one or more extensions comprising channels extending between the optical chamber and the more eyelid engaging chambers. The module may comprise a self-supporting module capable of supporting itself prior to placement in a contact lens to facilitate placement prior to encapsulation in the contact lens. The module may comprise one or more optically transmissive materials, provides improved optical correction, and can be combined with soft contact lens materials such as hydrogels. In many embodiments, the module comprises a support structure extending between an upper membrane and a lower membrane in order to provide variable optical power accurately with decreased amounts distortion and improved responsiveness to eyelid induced pressure.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an optical imaging system, sequentially from an object side to an image side of the optical imaging system along an optical axis, including: a first lens having refractive power; a second lens having negative refractive power; a third lens having refractive power; a fourth lens having positive refractive power; a fifth lens having refractive power; a sixth lens having refractive power; and a seventh lens having refractive power, a concave object-side surface, and a concave image-side surface. Half of a diagonal length ImgH of an effective pixel area on an imaging plane of the optical imaging system may satisfy ImgH>6.0 mm. A total effective focal length f of the optical imaging system and an entrance pupil diameter EPD of the optical imaging system may satisfy f/EPD<1.9.

Abstract: A mid-wave infrared (MWIR) discrete zoom lens for use with remote surveillance and identification having a dual focal length of 9 and 6.39 inches and F #2.8 and F #2, respectively. In one case, a full field of view is about 30.8 degrees for a 9 inch focal length configuration and about 43 degrees for a 6.39 inch focal length configuration. The lens is corrected for monochromatic and chromatic aberrations over the wavelength range 5100 nm-3300 nm. The focal plane may constitute a pixel array consisting of MWIR sensitive material (e.g. InSb, HgCdTe, nBn, SLS, etc.) for use in high-resolution, wide-area imaging applications.

Abstract: A pair of full frame glasses is revealed. A through hole and a mounting fixing hole are penetrating an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion of a frame respectively while an upper mounting wall is formed behind the through hole and a lower mounting wall is formed behind the mounting fixing hole. A fixing member includes an elastic positioning piece and an elastic mounting portion capable of being inserted through the through hole and the mounting fixing hole. An upper mounting projection corresponding to a lower edge of the upper mounting wall and a lower mounting projection corresponding to a lower edge of the lower mounting wall are projecting from the elastic positioning piece. Thereby the upper and lower frame portions are connected securely by the fixing member. During assembly and disassembly processes, no tool is required so that the glasses are more convenient to use.

Abstract: Eyeglasses include a front frame with a lens-holding rim having an upper rim portion and a lower rim portion which extend to surround the profile of a lens and have respective free ends facing each other in an opening area of the rim, an endpiece coupled rotatably to the lower rim portion about a first pivot axis and coupled rotatably to the upper rim portion about a second pivot axis, the first and second pivot axes being parallel to each other and the first pivot axis being laterally spaced from the second pivot axis on the side facing the rod, the endpiece being configured to rotate about the pivot axes between a closed and an open position of the rim, the endpiece and the upper rim portion cooperating mutually with each other in the closed position to hold the upper and lower rim portions therebetween.

Abstract: An optical metasurface which shifts resonant frequency in response to changing temperature. The optical metasurface includes a membrane printed in a pattern from materials with a high coefficient of thermal expansion (“CTE”). The optical metasurface can include a plurality of high CTE fibers/structures in a first direction and a plurality of low CTE fibers/structures in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Alternatively, the high CTE substrate can include a plurality of high CTE fibers/structures in only a first direction. The high CTE substrate can include a plurality of high CTE fibers and a plurality of low CTE fiber in a pattern which creates desired sensing domains. An array of nanostructures is formed on the high CTE substrate. The array of nanostructures is designed to resonate with light transmitted through or impinging upon the optical metasurface. The resonant frequency of the response can be tuned thermally.

Abstract: An optical system includes an illumination layer, an optical combiner, and an active optics block. The illumination layer includes an array of point light sources configured to emit calibration light. The optical combiner is configured to pass visible light to a front side of the optical system and to direct the calibration light to a camera that generates an image in response to the calibration light. The image includes an array of points corresponding to the array of point light sources. The active optics block includes an adjustable lens disposed between the illumination layer and the optical combiner and is configured to pass the calibration light to the optical combiner and to focus the visible light. The active optics block is further configured to adjust an optical power of the adjustable lens based on the image of the array of points.

Abstract: A head mounted display system can include a camera, at least one waveguide, at least one coupling optical element that is configured such that light is coupled into said waveguide and guided therein, and at least one out-coupling element. The at least one out-coupling element can be configured to couple light that is guided within said waveguide out of said waveguide and direct said light to said camera. The camera can be disposed in an optical path with respect to said at least one out-coupling optical element to receive at least a portion of the light that is coupled into said waveguide via the coupling element and guided therein and that is coupled out from said waveguide by said out-coupling coupling element such that images may be captured by said camera.

Abstract: An optical imaging lens includes a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element, and a sixth lens element from an object side to an image side in order along an optical axis. The first lens element to the sixth lens element each include an object-side surface facing the object side and allowing imaging rays to pass through and an image-side surface facing the image side and allowing the imaging rays to pass through. The optical imaging lens satisfies: EFL/(T1+T3)?2.300. EFL is an effective focal length of the optical imaging lens. T1 is a thickness of the first lens element along the optical axis. T3 is a thickness of the third lens element along the optical axis.

Abstract: A submersible marine lighting apparatus is provided that includes voltage up-conversion and that is configured to intensify emitted light by reducing a transmission angle of the light through one or more techniques including increasing the distance between the light emitter and an optical lens. The submersible marine lighting apparatus includes a circular base, an LED array positioned in a recess in the base, an optical lens, a lens gasket, and a retaining ring. The lens gasket cooperating with the circular base, optical lens and retaining ring to form a waterproof seal between the circular base and the retaining ring. When attached to a watercraft, the interior of the lighting apparatus is sealed from water.

Abstract: A laser beam output apparatus includes a pulsed laser output section, an optical path determining section, a wavelength changing section, and a multiplexer. The pulsed laser output section outputs a laser beam having a predetermined wavelength as first pulses. The optical path determining section receives the first pulses and determines one among a plurality of optical paths for each of the first pulses for output. The wavelength changing section receives light beams traveling, respectively, through the plurality of optical paths and changes the light beams to have their respective different wavelengths for output. The multiplexer multiplexes outputs from the wavelength changing section.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides night vision binoculars with a replaceable objective lens. The night vision binoculars include: a main body, an objective lens and a locking member. The main body is provided with a mounting base; the objective lens is provided with a locking hole and detachably inserted into the mounting base. The objective lens rotates in the mounting base; and the locking member is slidingly disposed on the main body and provided with a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking member is in the locking position, the locking member is inserted into the locking hole; and when the locking member is in the unlocking position. The objective lens can be removed from the mounting base. Through the above structure setting, the user is convenient to disassemble the objective lens; and the night vision binoculars are simple in structure and convenient to use.

Abstract: An integrated Mach-Zehnder Interferometer comprising: an upper arm and a lower arm; and a differential thermo-optic phase shifter comprising a first heating element and a second heating element collocated with the upper arm and the lower arm, respectively, the first heating element having a first resistance and the second heating element having a second resistance, an upper pad electrically connected to the first heating element, the upper pad being adapted to receive a first voltage, a lower pad electrically connected to the second heating element, the lower pad being adapted to receive a second voltage, and a common pad electrically connected to the first heating element and the second heating element, the common pad being adapted to receive a third voltage; wherein, when the first, the second, and the third voltages are applied to the upper, the lower, and the common pads, respectively, a phase shift difference is thermally produced.

Abstract: There is provided a near-eye device for augmenting a real world view. The near-eye device comprises a spatial light modulator comprising an array of phase modulating elements arranged to apply a phase delay distribution to incident light. The device further comprises a beam combiner comprising a first optical input arranged to receive spatially modulated light from the spatial light modulator and a second optical input having a field of view of the real world.

Abstract: An electro-optic element having multiple regions is disclosed. The electro-optic element comprises an electro-optic medium disposed between two electrodes. Further, the electro-optic medium is operable between activated and un-activated states based, at least in part, on exposure to an electrical potential. In some embodiments, in response to an electrical potential of a first polarity, the electro-optic medium may be substantially activated in one region and substantially un-activated in another region. In response to an electrical potential of a second polarity opposite the first polarity, the electro-optic medium may be substantially activated in both regions. In other embodiments, the electro-optic medium is operably activated such that electro-optic medium is activated in one region and un-activated in another region, regardless of polarity.

Abstract: An optical driving mechanism is provided, for driving an optical element, including: a fixed portion, a movable portion, a driving assembly and a position sensing assembly. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion and includes a holder for sustaining the optical element. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The position sensing assembly is configured to sense a distance of the movable portion relative to the fixed portion, the position sensing assembly includes a sensing magnetic element and a sensor, wherein the sensing magnetic element is disposed on the movable portion and has a rectangular structure. A direction of a long axis of the rectangular structure extends in a direction that is perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical element, and the direction of the long axis is different from the optical axis direction.

Abstract: A camera module includes a metal yoke, a holder, a plastic barrel, a plurality of plastic lens elements and a plurality of metal conducting elements. The holder is connected to the metal yoke for forming an inner space. The plastic barrel is movably disposed in the inner space and includes at least one buffering part. The plastic lens elements are disposed in the plastic barrel. The metal conducting elements are at least one leaf spring and a wire element, wherein the metal conducting elements are connected to the plastic barrel. Before the at least one buffering part contacts a contacting part of the at least one leaf spring, there is a gap distance between the at least one buffering part and the contacting part of the at least one leaf spring.

Abstract: A light path adjustment mechanism includes a bracket, a light valve, a carrier, a first axis, a second axis and an optical plate member. A surface normal of a surface of the light valve crosses the bracket to define an intersection closest to the surface of the light valve, and the bracket has an end point furthest from the intersection measured in the direction of the surface normal. A distance between the intersection and the surface measured in the direction of the surface normal is smaller than a distance between the intersection and the end point measured in the direction of the surface normal.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus has a MEMS mirror structure with a rotatable mirror. Rotation of the mirror produces a change in a measured capacitance corresponding to an angle of rotation. The MEMS structure sits on an oxide layer deposited on a substrate. There is a parasitic capacitance between the MEMS mirror structure and the substrate. An added capacitance is provided between the substrate and a DC voltage source. The added capacitance is much larger than the parasitic capacitance, and shunts the parasitic capacitance to ground to minimize its effect on the measured capacitance.

Abstract: An eyewear retention apparatus is configured for use with an eyeglass frame having a pair of temples, each temple having a first extremity configured to attach to a lens holder and a second extremity configured to rest behind an ear of a wearer. The eyewear retention apparatus includes a strap formed of a flexible material and having a length extending between first and second ends, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a first hole extending through the strap. The eyewear retention apparatus also includes first and second fittings, each of the first and second fittings includes an end region having an opening configured to receive a respective one of the second extremity of the pair of temples and a tab having a second hole. The eyewear retention apparatus further includes a fastener extending through the first hole and the second hole.