Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: A miniature deformable mirror includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a spacer. The upper portion includes a frame, an organic thin film, and a reflecting layer. The organic thin film is used as a deformed element and is supported by the frame. The reflecting layer is disposed on the organic thin film used for reflecting incident light. The lower portion includes a conductive substrate. The conductive layer is disposed on the substrate and is used for conducting the driving voltage. The spacer is sandwiched between the upper portion and the lower portion. While voltages are applied, electrostatic forces are generated to deform the organic thin film and reflecting layer. Therefore, a miniature deformable mirror with continuously variable focuses is realized.

Abstract: An optical zoom system for imaging an object on an image-sensing element comprises at least one first passive optical element disposed on a light traveling path for changing the light direction, at least two deformable mirrors having variable focal lengths and disposed on the light traveling path, and at least one passive optical element disposed on the light traveling path for collecting and correcting the light to image the object on the image-sensing element.

Abstract: A miniature deformable mirror includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a spacer. The upper portion includes a frame, an organic thin film, and a reflecting layer. The organic thin film is used as a deformed element and supported by the frame. The reflecting layer is disposed on the organic thin film used for reflecting incident light. The lower portion includes a conductive substrate. The conductive layer is disposed on the substrate and used for conducting the driving voltage. The spacer is sandwiched between the upper portion and the lower portion. While voltages are applied, electrostatic forces are generated to deform the organic thin film and reflecting layer. Therefore, a miniature deformable mirror with continuously variable focuses is realized.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a module for at least partially intercepting a light beam propagating along a beam path includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate with a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface. The method further includes forming a reflector support layer on the first substrate surface. The method further includes forming a support frame and at least one reflector by etching the substrate from the second substrate surface. The method further includes forming at least one electrical conduit on the reflector support layer. The method further includes forming a reflector support by etching the reflector support layer from the first substrate surface, the reflector support mechanically coupled to the support frame and the reflector, the reflector support movable such that the reflector is movable substantially perpendicularly to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus at least partially intercepts a plurality of light beams propagating along a respective plurality of beam paths. The apparatus includes a single crystal silicon substrate and an array including a plurality of modules. Each module includes a reflector comprising single crystal silicon and a reflector surface lying in a reflector plane substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface. Each module further includes a reflector support which mounts the reflector to move substantially within the reflector plane with a displacement component along the surface normal direction of the substrate surface. Each module further includes a reflector driver responsive to electrical current to selectively move the reflector between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: An apparatus at least partially intercepts a plurality of light beams propagating along a respective plurality of beam paths. The apparatus includes a single crystal silicon substrate and an array including a plurality of modules. Each module includes a reflector comprising single crystal silicon and a reflector surface lying in a reflector plane substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface. Each module further includes a reflector support which mounts the reflector to move substantially within the reflector plane with a displacement component along the surface normal direction of the substrate surface. Each module further includes a reflector driver responsive to electrical current to selectively move the reflector between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a module for at least partially intercepting a light beam propagating along a beam path includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate with a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface. The method further includes forming a reflector support layer on the first substrate surface. The method further includes forming a support frame and at least one reflector by etching the substrate from the second substrate surface. The method further includes forming at least one electrical conduit on the reflector support layer. The method further includes forming a reflector support by etching the reflector support layer from the first substrate surface, the reflector support mechanically coupled to the support frame and the reflector, the reflector support movable such that the reflector is movable substantially perpendicularly to the first substrate surface.