Abstract: The invention relates to a tiltable mirror (1) for optical image stabilization in an optical imaging system (100), the tiltable mirror (1) comprising—a rigid mirror substrate (1S) with a planar reflective layer (1R) on a front side of the mirror substrate (1S) for reflecting incident light (500) in an optical imaging system (100), —a mirror frame (1F), wherein the mirror substrate (1S) is arranged tiltably in the mirror frame (1F), —an actuator (2) for tilting the mirror substrate (1S) around a primary (x) and a secondary (y) tilt axis with respect to the mirror frame (1F). The invention further relates to an optical imaging system comprising a tiltable mirror (1) according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates Tunable prism (1) for optical image stabilization, comprising the components: A container (2) that comprises a membrane (6) comprising at least a transparent portion, the container (2) further comprising a transparent rigid bottom portion (5) facing the membrane (6), wherein the membrane (6) is connected to the bottom portion (5), and wherein the container (2) encloses a volume (7) that is filled with a transparent fluid (3); A transparent window (8) arranged on the membrane (6), wherein the membrane (6) comprises a deformable portion (6a) extending around an outer edge (8a) of the window (8), such that the window (8) can be tilted around a first and/or a second axis (201, 202) with respect to the bottom portion (5). The invention further relates to an imaging system (50) comprising the tunable prism (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device (1), comprising: at least a first lens (100) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the first lens (100) comprises a container (2) comprising at least one reservoir volume (90) and a lens volume (91) which are in flow communication via a channel (92) and filled with a transparent fluid (F), and wherein the container (2) comprises a stretchable transparent membrane (21) and a transparent lens shaper (22) that is immersed in the fluid (F) and connected to the membrane (21), so that the lens shaper (22) defines a curvature-adjustable area (23) of the membrane (21), and wherein the container (2) comprises a transparent back wall (30) facing the membrane (21), wherein the fluid (F) is arranged between the membrane (20) and the back wall (30). According to the present invention, the at least one reservoir volume (90) is covered by a wall (21), wherein a plunger (94) for interacting with an actuator part (e.g.

Abstract: Optical zoom system comprising an image sensor, an objective having multiple refractive surfaces and a focus tunable lens which has a tunable optical power, an expansion unit which is arranged to alter a total track length, wherein in the total track length is measured from a first refractive surface of the objective to the image sensor along the optical path.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device (1), comprising: at least a first lens 100) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the first lens (100) comprises a container (2) that defines a volume (V) which is filled with a transparent fluid (F), and wherein the container (2) comprises a front wall (20), which front wall (20) comprises a transparent membrane (21) that is flexible and stretchable and a transparent lens shaper (22) that is immersed in the fluid (F) and connected to the membrane (21), so that the lens shaper (22) defines a curvature-adjustable area (23) of the membrane (21), and wherein the container (2) comprises a back wall (30) facing the front wall (20), wherein the fluid (F) is arranged between the front wall (20) and the back wall (30), and wherein the back wall (30) forms a lens.

Abstract: An optical device for machine vision, particularly for automatically extracting information from images of an object, comprising: a first optical path, which is arranged to image a first object plane, a second optical path, which is arranged to image a second object plane, an image sensor which is arranged to capture the image of the first and/or second object plane, wherein the first object plane extends obliquely with respect to the second object plane, the first optical path and the second optical path extend through a first liquid lens with an optical axis, wherein the optical axis extends vertically.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tiltable mirror (1) for optical image stabilization in an optical imaging system (100), the tiltable mirror (1) comprising—a rigid mirror substrate (1S) with a planar reflective layer (1R) on a front side of the mirror substrate (1S) for reflecting incident light (500) in an optical imaging system (100),—a mirror frame (1F), wherein the mirror substrate (1S) is arranged tiltably in the mirror frame (1F),—an actuator (2) for tilting the mirror substrate (1S) around a primary (x) and a secondary (y) tilt axis with respect to the mirror frame (1F). The invention further relates to an optical imaging system comprising a tiltable mirror (1) according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system (1) comprising a solid lens barrel (2) for optical elements (3), wherein the lens barrel (2) extends along an optical axis (100) of the optical system (100), the lens barrel (2) holding a plurality of optical elements (3), the plurality comprising a lens system (5), comprising at least one solid lens (53), and a first lens (6) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the first lens (6) comprises a container (62) filled with a transparent fluid, wherein the container (62) comprises an elastically deformable and transparent membrane (61) facing a transparent bottom portion (67) of the container (62), wherein the lens barrel (2) has a first and a second opening (22, 22?) facing along the optical axis (100), wherein the first and/or the second opening (22, 22?) is configured to receive the lens system (5), wherein the lens barrel (2) has a first slot (24) extending perpendicular to the optical axis (100), wherein the first lens (6) is inserted through the first slot (2

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device (1), comprising: at least a first lens 100) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the first lens (100) comprises a container (2) that defines a volume (V) which is filled with a transparent fluid (F), and wherein the container (2) comprises a front wall (20), which front wall (20) comprises a transparent membrane (21) that is flexible and stretchable and a transparent lens shaper (22) that is immersed in the fluid (F) and connected to the membrane (21), so that the lens shaper (22) defines a curvature-adjustable area (23) of the membrane (21), and wherein the container (2) comprises a back wall (30) facing the front wall (20), wherein the fluid (F) is arranged between the front wall (20) and the back wall (30), and wherein the back wall (30) forms a lens.

Abstract: The invention relates Tunable prism (1) for optical image stabilization, comprising the components: —A container (2) that comprises a membrane (6) comprising at least a transparent portion, the container (2) further comprising a transparent rigid bottom portion (5) facing the membrane (6), wherein the membrane (6) is connected to the bottom portion (5), and wherein the container (2) encloses a volume (7) that is filled with a transparent fluid (3), —A transparent window (8) arranged on the membrane (6), wherein the membrane (6) comprises a deformable portion (6a) extending around an outer edge (8a) of the window (8), such that the window (8) can be tilted around a first and/or a second axis (201, 202) with respect to the bottom portion (5). The invention further relates to an imaging system (50) comprising the tunable prism (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical zoom device (1), comprising: a first lens (31) having an adjustable focal length and comprising a container (41) filled with a transparent fluid (F), wherein the container (41) of the first lens (31) comprises an elastically deformable and transparent membrane (61) facing a transparent wall (21) of the container (41) of the first lens (31), a second lens (32) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the second lens (32) is arranged after the first lens (31) in an optical path (A) of the optical zoom device (1), wherein the second lens (32) comprises a container (42) filled with a transparent fluid (F), wherein the container (42) of the second lens (32) comprises an elastically deformable and transparent membrane (62) facing a transparent wall (22) of the container (42) of the second lens (32), and a light deflecting device (70) arranged in the optical path (A), wherein the second lens (32) is arranged after the light deflecting device (70) in the optical path (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device (1), comprising: at least a first lens (100) having an adjustable focal length, wherein the first lens (100) comprises a container (2) comprising at least one reservoir volume (90) and a lens volume (91) which are in flow communication via a channel (92) and filled with a transparent fluid (F), and wherein the container (2) comprises a stretchable transparent membrane (21) and a transparent lens shaper (22) that is immersed in the fluid (F) and connected to the membrane (21), so that the lens shaper (22) defines a curvature-adjustable area (23) of the membrane (21), and wherein the container (2) comprises a transparent back wall (30) facing the membrane (21), wherein the fluid (F) is arranged between the membrane (20) and the back wall (30). According to the present invention, the at least one reservoir volume (90) is covered by a wall (21), wherein a plunger (94) for interacting with an actuator part (e.g.

Abstract: A Computer program for determining a working profile for controlling a radiation system in refractive eye surgery, said program comprising: a user interface for input of data by a user; a data receiving interface for receiving measured data regarding the eye to be corrected; a working profile generator for generating a working profile on the basis of the input data and measured data; a generator for generating control data for controlling electromagnetic radiation; a simulator for simulating a treatment result on the basis of said control data for controlling the electromagnetic radiation and the effect of said radiation on eye tissue; a judgment stage for judging said treatment results by applying pre-given criteria; an iteration loop for generating iteratively, in case of a negative judgment, another amended profile on the basis of other data or for generating iteratively other control data for controlling the electromagnetic radiation; and a transfer means for transferring control data to a control of the

Abstract: An optical system includes a first deformable lens having a membrane with a deformable portion. A sensor is configured to receive the light focused by the first deformable lens. An optical path extends through the first deformable lens and to the sensor. The first deformable lens is tuned according to an applied electrical signal in order to directly focus light traversing the optical path onto the sensor. A first volume of a first optical media and a second volume of a second optical media are defined at least in part by the deformable portion of the membrane. The first volume and the second volume are completely enclosed by the housing. The first volume and the second volume remain substantially constant for all configurations of the first deformable lens.

Abstract: A control program for controlling a source of electromagnetic radiation, with which a cross-linking in eye tissue of a patient is implemented by means of a photosensitiser introduced into the tissue in order to bring about a change in the eye tissue with reference to its form and/or one of its mechanical properties, the control program having been produced with the following steps: a) measurement data with reference to the patient and the eye are acquired, b) with the measurement data and treatment parameters, which involve a predetermined auxiliary control program for controlling the source of electromagnetic radiation, an outcome with reference to the change in the eye tissue obtained with these treatment parameters is simulated in a computer, c) the change simulated in this way is compared with a change in the eye tissue to be achieved, d) when step c) yields a sufficient agreement between the simulated change and the change in the eye tissue to be achieved, the auxiliary control program applied in step

Abstract: An optical system includes a first deformable lens having a membrane with a deformable portion. A sensor is configured to receive the light focused by the first deformable lens. An optical path extends through the first deformable lens and to the sensor. The first deformable lens is tuned according to an applied electrical signal in order to directly focus light traversing the optical path onto the sensor. A first volume of a first optical media and a second volume of a second optical media are defined at least in part by the deformable portion of the membrane. The first volume and the second volume are completely enclosed by the housing. The first volume and the second volume remain substantially constant for all configurations of the first deformable lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating an eye that include coupling a suction ring to the eye and introducing a liquid into an interior chamber of a container element coupled to the suction ring. The container element is also coupled to a focusing lens of a laser system such that only the liquid within the interior chamber is positioned between the focusing lens of the laser system and an outer surface of the eye. In some embodiments, the suction ring has a first suction region that is designed to suck the suction ring onto an eye and a second suction region that is designed to couple the suction ring to the container element.

Abstract: An optical system includes a first deformable lens having a membrane with a deformable portion. A sensor is configured to receive the light focused by the first deformable lens. An optical path extends through the first deformable lens and to the sensor. The first deformable lens is tuned according to an applied electrical signal in order to directly focus light traversing the optical path onto the sensor. A first volume of a first optical media and a second volume of a second optical media are defined at least in part by the deformable portion of the membrane. The first volume and the second volume are completely enclosed by the housing. The first volume and the second volume remain substantially constant for all configurations of the first deformable lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction ring (2) for ophthalmic surgery, with a first suction region (4), which is designed to suck the suction ring onto an eye (18), and with a second suction region (10), which is designed to aspirate a functional element (12). The functional element and/or the suction ring may exhibit measuring means. The functional element may be formed in the manner of a container, so that it can receive a liquid which in operation is located between the cornea of the eye and a lens.

Abstract: An irradiation system for opthalmological applications includes: a radiation source (1) for changing the biomechanical properties of the cornea; an optical system for directing the radiation towards the tissue; a beam-splitter (3) which couples out a part of the radiation directed towards the tissue for measuring or monitoring purposes; the beam-splitter also being set up in order to combine a further radiation of a different wavelength with the first-mentioned radiation; a controller for controlling the system, including a sensor; a mechanical stand (16) for supporting an irradiation unit (17); and interfaces for exchange of data.