Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical device assembly is provided. The optical device includes a housing with a moisture-resistant sealed cylindrical cavity in which first and second optical surfaces are optically coupled, the first optical surface being disposed on a first optical element that is within a first end of the cylindrical cavity and the second optical surface being disposed on a second optical element that is within a second end of the cylindrical cavity that is opposite the first end.

Abstract: The imaging apparatus holds an imaging element that converts a subject image that has been formed by an imaging optical system to an electric signal by a holding member. An optical member is disposed more toward the subject side than the imaging element and is installed on the holding member. A sealing member that is formed by an elastic material encloses the light receiving surface of the imaging element as a countermeasure for dust protection. A position restricting member provided on the sealing member carries out positioning by being inserted between the outer peripheral edge portion of the optical member and the holding member in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the imaging optical system.

Abstract: A foreign matter removal unit includes a rectangular optical member disposed on an optical path, in which is set an optically effective region through which a light flux passes, a piezoelectric device provided to a side of the optical member on the outer side of the optically effective region, and a vibration suppression member provided to a side of the optical member where the piezoelectric device is not provided. The vibration suppression member is provided to the optical member such that an edge face of the side of the optical member does not protrude out from an edge face of the vibration suppression member.

Abstract: A mirror hangs from a transparent enclosure which may surround a shower, a bathtub, or other bathing area. The mirror may be in a position that avoids condensation on the surface of the mirror from steam emitted from the transparent enclosure. The mirror may also be in a position so that the mirror reflects light into the enclosure. An individual in the bathing area may use the mirror from inside the transparent enclosure without the mirror fogging, which is a common problem associated with using mirrors in a bathing area. The mirror may hang from the outside of the transparent enclosure and optionally includes a sealing element or a frame surrounding the reflective element to further avoid contact with steam.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for self-cleaning of optical elements in sealed environments over a wide range of operating optical frequencies prevent long-term power degradation by introducing low-pressure backfill of a reactive gas such as oxygen into a vacuum chamber containing the optical elements. The backfill pressure is preferably between 10?4 torr and 10 torr, and generally between 0.1 torr and 2 torr at room temperature. The vacuum chamber may be continuously evacuated and backfilled, or may be sealed after evacuation and backfill is performed.

Abstract: A liquid-tight sealed assembly comprises a housing for a night vision device and a transmissive window, wherein the transmissive window permits a signal to pass-through the transmissive window for programming or controlling the night vision device within the housing. A night vision imaging sensor assembly comprises an electronic module disposed within a housing of a night vision device, a control assembly disposed externally of the housing, and a control interface of the housing interposed between the electronic module and the control assembly. The control assembly and the electronic module are configured to transmit and receive signals. The control interface permits a signal to pass-through the housing while preventing environmental leakage into the housing. The transmissive window permits signals, such as infra-red, capacitive, or magnetic signals, to pass-through. The assembly minimizes environmental leakage paths into the housing, thereby preventing damage from environmental contaminants such as moisture.

Abstract: A protective device for optical and/or electronic apparatuses, in particular space telescopes, is described, wherein the device is such as to removably close an aperture, through which apparatuses may be accessed, the device being such as to achieve a first and second operating configuration, respectively, for allowing or inhibiting access to apparatuses through aperture. The device includes a supporting structure having at least one supporting beam, which is transversely positioned with respect to aperture; a plurality of covering elements comprising at least a pair of elements, which are rotatably coupled to the same supporting beam; and actuation means for rotating the covering elements between a first and second angular position, in order for the device to attain the first or second operating configuration, respectively, wherein, in the second operating configuration, the covering elements are such as to define together a screen for aperture.

Abstract: A package structure and method for packaging a MEMS device is described. In one embodiment, the MEMS base device can include a substrate having a MEMS device formed thereon, a backplate, an exposed or activated desiccant disposed between the backplate and the transparent substrate, and a cover at least partially encapsulating said desiccant. In another embodiment, a MEMS display device can be manufactured by contacting the substrate and/or backplate with a cover which at least partially encapsulates a desiccant, joining the backplate and the substrate to form a package, and exposing or activating the desiccant.

Abstract: The invention provides, in some aspects, devices for image acquisition that use seals (e.g., O-rings) between concentrically disposed portions of an enclosure and an optics assembly (or sub-assemblies thereof) in order to protect image acquisition components from the surrounding environment (and vice versa) while, at the same time, providing adequate friction for both adjusting and locking focus. Such devices include, in one aspect of the invention, an image capture medium (e.g., a CMOS sensor, CCD array, etc.) that is disposed within an enclosure and an optics assembly that is also disposed within that enclosure, rotatably. The optics assembly, which includes at least a lens, can have a cylindrical outer diameter along at least a portion of its length that is received within the enclosure along a length that has a corresponding cylindrical inner diameter. A first seal (e.g., an “O-ring”) is disposed between, and in contact with, the optics assembly and the enclosure, e.g., along these corresponding lengths.

Abstract: An optical device includes: an optical component; a case air-sealed, and made of metal, the optical component being secured within the case; and a lens provided within the case, and positionally adjusted in consideration of a deformation of the case air-sealed, light emitted from the optical component passing through the lens or light traveling to the optical component passing through the lens.

Abstract: A method for protecting a flat display panel in which a resin film with adhesive agent is attached to a color filter glass substrate or an encapsulation glass of the flat display panel and the resin film attached flat display panel is cut into a plurality of cells to protect the flat display panel during a following manufacturing processes is provided.

Abstract: The hard coat layer-forming composition of this invention includes (A) composite oxide fine particles with a mean particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm, containing titanium, tin and optionally silicon, and with a rutile-type crystal structure, (B) an organosilicon compound represented by the formula R1aR2bSi(OR3)4?(a+b) and/or a hydrolyzate thereof, and (C) a cyanamide derivative compound. A hard coat layer formed from the composition not only is excellent in transparency, scratch resistance, adhesion property, weathering resistance, impact resistance, etc. but also can enjoy no coloration or little coloration, particularly in bluing or yellowing, upon exposure to or irradiation with ultraviolet rays, even if an antireflection film is provided.

Abstract: A clear fluorescence image is obtained by preventing external light from mixing with weak fluorescence emitted from a specimen, while reducing the size of the overall apparatus. The invention provides a fluorescence microscope apparatus including a stage for mounting a specimen; an objective lens for collecting fluorescence from the specimen; a moving mechanism for relatively moving the stage and the objective lens; a first cover member secured to the objective lens; a second cover member, provided at the stage, for enclosing a tip of the objective lens and a space above the stage, together with the first cover member; and a light-blocking member allowing relative movement of the first and second cover members while preventing leakage of light from a gap between the two cover members.

Abstract: A weather-sealing structure of a lens barrel includes an inner annular member and an outer annular member which are concentrically arranged to be movable relative to each other, and a water-repellent ring made of synthetic leather which is impregnated with a water repellent, one of two sides of the water-repellent ring being fixed to one of an inner peripheral surface of the outer annular member and an outer peripheral surface of the inner annular member. The other of the two sides of the water-repellent ring includes a hair-implanted surface including a large number of hairs which is in contact with the other of the inner peripheral surface of the outer annular member and the outer peripheral surface of the inner annular member to be slidable thereon.

Abstract: A device or the operation of a device for the holding, especially sealing support of an optical element, especially an optical lens with at least one holding element for mounting the optical element and preferably at least one sealing element for sealing contact at at least a part of the optical element and/or the holding element, wherein the sealing element or at least a part thereof is displaceable between a first position, in which the sealing element rests against the optical element and a second position, in which the sealing element is spaced apart from the optical element, or wherein the sealing element is switchable such that it rests against the optical element under different contact pressure or adjustable contact force. The holding element can either take on the holding function alone and independently of the sealing element or work together with the sealing element in this regard.

Abstract: A liquid tank, a viewing device for under-liquid observation, and an optical film are disclosed, each excellent in visibility and durability and being easy to clean. In at least one embodiment of the present invention is directed to a liquid tank having a transparent wall, including, on an internal surface of the wall, a first moth-eye layer having a moth-eye structure, and a protective layer covering the moth-eye structure, in this order from the wall side, and preferably, further including, on an external surface of the wall, a second moth-eye layer having a moth-eye structure, and the second moth-eye layer being disposed in a region facing the first moth-eye layer.

Abstract: A lens protection structure for miniature lens focusing mechanism includes a lens, a lens driving mechanism and a protective glass. The lens focuses light on an image sensor to thereby form an image thereon. The lens driving mechanism includes a hollow structure, in which the lens is received and driven to linearly move in an optical axis direction, so as to focus light on the image sensor. The protective glass is provided at a lens inlet of the lens driving mechanism, and is fixedly held to the lens driving mechanism by a plurality of forward projected stoppers formed at the lens inlet. With the protective glass located in front of the lens, the lens is protected against dust and damage by external force when being assembled to form a half-finished product or stored as a half-finished product.

Abstract: A camera arrangement includes a camera having a lens pointed at a pane and being separated from the pane. A light-guiding element is between the camera lens and the pane. The light-guiding element guides at least light which is incident on the pane in a grazing manner from a direction of incidence to the camera.

Abstract: An O-ring 12 is disposed on an image-side second outer peripheral surface 11—1b, which is subjected to a smoothing process, of a taking lens 11—1. The O-ring 12 is pressed by an inner surface 13a of a lens frame 13 toward the second outer peripheral surface 11—1b.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waterproof and externally modulated zoom structure, which comprises a module, on which there are a first adjusting section and a second adjusting section; the first adjusting section and second adjusting section are covered and affixed inside a housing; several adjusting shafts, which are installed on the first adjusting section and second adjusting section, so as to adjust the zoom of the first adjusting section and second adjusting section; several knobs, which are installed outside of the housing, and connected to a revolving axle that passes through the housing; a driving linkage is affixed on the revolving axle, so that the driving linkage can sleeve over the adjusting shaft; when the knob is turned, it can indirectly drive the adjusting shaft, thus adjusting the zoom of the first adjusting section and second adjusting section, in order to make the images more clear; the structure has advantages of simple structure, few components, low production, and feasibility for mass

Abstract: A vibrating device includes a drive unit configured to drive a vibrating member to produce vibration Z (x, y) at a dust-screening member, the vibration being expressed as follows: Z(x,y)=Wmn(x,y)·cos(?)+Wnm(x,y)·sin(?) where Z (x, y) is vibration at a given point P (x, y) on the dust-screening member, m and n are positive integers including 0, indicating the order of natural vibration corresponding to a vibrational mode, W mn ? ( x , y ) = sin ? ( n ? ? ? · x + ? 2 ) · sin ? ( m ? ? ? · y + ? 2 ) , ? W n ? ? m ? ( x , y ) = sin ? ( m ? ? ? · x + ? 2 ) · sin ? ( n ? ? ? · y + ? 2 ) , and ? is +?/4 or ranges from ??/8 to ??/4.

Abstract: A protective film (10) is eccentrically adhered to a concave-side transfer surface (3b) of a first mold (3) which is used in a plastic lens forming mold, and part (10a) of the peripheral portion of the protective film is projected laterally from the mold (3). The protective film (10) comprises a film layer with an outer diameter smaller than that of the first mold (3), and an adhesive layer with a relatively low adhesive strength which is formed on one surface of the film layer.

Abstract: A gas-tight enclosure casing surrounds an enclosure casing interior space. A sight glass is situated on the enclosure casing and enables an area located inside the enclosure casing to be monitored. The sight glass is provided in the form of a lens system. An area to be monitored is focused upon a sensor array of an optical sensor via the lens system.

Abstract: Various types of edge seals for protecting electro-optic displays against environmental contaminants are described. In one type of seal, the electro-optic layer is sandwiched between a backplane and a protective sheet and a sealing material extends between the backplane and the protective sheet. In other seals, the protective sheet is secured to the backplane or to a second protective sheet adjacent the backplane. The electro-optic layer can also be sealed between two layers of adhesive or between one layer of adhesive and the backplane. Other seals make use of flexible tapes extending around the periphery of the display.

Abstract: Areas 11—1a, being in contact with an O-ring 13, of an outer peripheral surface of a taking lens 11—1 and an area 12a, being in contact with the O-ring 13, of an inner surface of a lens frame 12 are formed in taper shapes having slopes with respect to an optical axis of the taking lens 11—1 in a section taken along a plane including the optical axis. The O-ring 13 is disposed in contact with the areas 11—1a and 12a, which are formed in the taper shapes, of both of the outer peripheral surface of the taking lens 11—1 and the inner surface of the lens frame 12. Also, the O-ring 13 is pressed in directions of arrows P and P? by the outer peripheral surface of the taking lens 11—1 and the inner surface of the lens frame 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water proof case for a digital camera. The water proof case for a digital camera according to the present invention comprises a housing having an inner space to accommodate the digital camera, an upper and a lower transparent films formed, respectively, on an upper and a lower sides of the housing, a first attaching member formed on an upper surface of the housing at a side of the upper transparent film, a corrugated header extended from the housing at a side of the first attaching member, a cover connected to the housing at the side of the first attaching member and positioned at a back of the corrugated header, a second attaching member formed on an upper surface of the cover, and a light tube unit heat-fused to the upper transparent film.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for protecting electrochromic layer systems on mirrors, having a multilayer carrier consisting of at least one top and one bottom film part, each formed by at least one polymeric film, and also at least one metallic part, which is located between the top and bottom film parts and is formed from a metallic layer of, in particular, aluminum, the exposed side of the bottom film part carrying an adhesive.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film of the present invention comprises: an optical film; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer placed on at least one side of the optical film, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has an equilibrium moisture content ratio (a) of 0.5% by weight or less, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer shows a displacement amount (b) of 600 ?m or less in one hour at 23° C., when a tensile shearing stress of 500 gf is applied to an adhesion area of 10 mm×10 mm having a thickness of 25 ?m, and the equilibrium moisture content ratio (a) and the displacement amount (b) satisfy the relation: b<1036.4×e?5.124a. The pressure-sensitive adhesive optical film can have high durability in high-temperature environments and be prevented from foaming in such environments, even when the optical film on which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is placed is made of a material with low moisture permeability.

Abstract: The invention discloses a display screen assembly (30) which includes a display screen (31), an adhesive layer (33), an airproof gasket (35), a non-adhesive protective film (36) and a single adhesive protective film (38). The display screen (31) includes a display surface (311), and the airproof gasket (35) is adhered on the display surface (311) of the display screen (31) by the adhesive layer (33). The single adhesive protective film (38) is adhered upon the airproof gasket (35). The non-adhesive protective film (36) is assembled between the single adhesive protective film (38) and the airproof gasket (35) to avoid the single adhesive protective film (38) contacting with the display surface (311) of the display screen (31).

Abstract: An imaging device comprises a quartz crystal plate including a quartz crystal of crystal structure having a first axis and a second axis vertical to the first axis, said quartz crystal plate being provided as facing to an image pickup element taking an image from an optical system, and a vibration member provided on a surface of said quartz crystal plate crossing an optical axis of said optical system so as to vibrate said quartz crystal plate, wherein; an angle of the face of said quartz crystal plate crossing the optical axis of said optical system is substantially +45° rotated counter-clockwise around said second axis from said first axis viewing from said second axis.

Abstract: A MEMS-based display device is described, wherein an array of interferometric modulators are configured to reflect light through a transparent substrate. The transparent substrate is sealed to a backplate and the backplate can contain electronic circuitry for controlling the array of interferometric modulators. The backplate can provide physical support for device components, such as electronic components which can be used to control the state of the display. The backplate can also be utilized as a primary structural support for the device.

Abstract: An O-ring 12 is disposed on an image-side second outer peripheral surface 11—1b, which is subjected to a smoothing process, of a taking lens 11—1. The O-ring 12 is pressed by an inner surface 13a of a lens frame 13 toward the second outer peripheral surface 11—1b.

Abstract: A lens assembly is provided and includes: a plurality of lenses including a first lens located nearest to an object side of the lens assembly and a second lens located adjacent to the first lens; and a lens frame having a hollow part which includes an opening on each of an object side and an image forming side of the lens assembly and into which the plurality of lenses are inserted with their optical axes aligned. Liquid is sealed in a part between the first lens and the second lens.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display area having a resonator structure for resonating produced light; a protective film formed to cover the display area; a resin layer formed on the protective film; and a sealing layer attached by the resin layer, wherein the protective film includes a single silicon nitride layer, and has a refractive index between 1.65 and 1.75 at a wavelength of nm.

Abstract: An optical element includes glass substrates adhered to surfaces of a birefringent material film through an adhesive. The optical element has a coating for moisture-proof. The moisture-proof treatment is performed by applying a mixed solution of a soluble fluorine resin and an ethylenic compound to end surfaces of the glass substrates and the birefringent material film. Otherwise, the optical element is dipped in a solution prepared by mixing a soluble fluorine resin and an ethylenic compound in a predetermined mixing ratio, so as to moisture-proof the end surfaces of the glass substrates and the birefringent material film. The birefringent material film is a phase difference film. The soluble fluorine resin is an amorphous fluorine resin. The ethylenic compound is PTFE.

Abstract: A lens barrier is opened/closed by a barrier drive cylinder disposed on an outer peripheral side of a lens. The barrier drive cylinder is rotated by a rotation of a cam cylinder together with a first cylinder so as to move forward and backward. In the course of a movement of the lens from a retracted position to a shooting position, the barrier drive cylinder rotates such that a drive ring biased to an opening direction by a spring is driven into an opening direction. The barrier is, thus, opened. When the lens is moved from the shooting position to the retracted position, the operation reverse to the aforementioned is performed to close the barrier. An annular seal member is provided into the space between the barrier drive cylinder and the first cylinder so as to prevent water from entering into the barrel.

Abstract: Provided are a display device including a fluid buffer layer and a method for manufacturing the same. The display device includes a display device layer, a passivation layer, an encapsulation layer, and a fluid buffer layer. The display device layer is disposed on one surface of a substrate. The passivation layer is disposed on the display device layer. The encapsulation layer has a cup-shaped internal space to protect the display device layer. The fluid buffer layer is formed on at least one of the top and the side of the passivation layer formed on the display device layer. Because the fluid buffer layer is formed on the display device layer, oxygen and moisture are prevented from flowing into the display device layer, thus suppressing the device lifetime reduction. Also, an external physical impact is absorbed by the fluid buffer layer, thus minimizing the damage to the display device.

Abstract: A projection system includes an image-forming device and a polarizing beamsplitter. Illumination light illuminates the image-forming device via the first polarizing beamsplitter. A retardation element is disposed between the image-forming device and the polarizing beamsplitter. A bias controller applies a bias to pixels of the image-forming device in the dark state so as to substantially maximize contrast in image light reflected from image-forming device. In some arrangements, the volume between the polarizing beamsplitter and the image-forming device is sealed, with the retarding element being disposed within the sealed volume and being attached to either the polarizing beamsplitter or the image-forming device.

Abstract: A microscope objective lens in which a tip and a circumferential portion of a barrel having a plurality of lenses are processed to seal off an inner space containing the plurality of lenses from the outside. The objective lens includes a sealing member that seals a gap between a cap and the barrel when the cap is placed over a rear end portion of the barrel so as to cover an opening formed at the rear end portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a salt optic provided with a multilayer coating in order to improve upon the moisture resistance of a salt optic, when compared to the moisture resistance of an uncoated salt optic. In one aspect, the present invention is comprised of a coated salt optic having at least a first coating layer and a second coating layer, the first coating layer being surface-smoothing layer and adhesion layer, and the second coating layer being a moisture barrier layer.

Abstract: An exterior vehicle camera is disclosed for monitoring an operating area of a vehicle comprising a camera housing with a camera module having a camera electronics, and camera optics carried within the housing. A recording opening is formed in the camera housing facing toward a recording direction. A transparent recording window covers the recording opening, and is disposed adjacent a recording end of the camera optics. The camera housing and the recording window are formed from plastic materials having sufficiently identical thermal characteristics so that formation of condensation is reduced within the housing at the recording window.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic ink display device having a panel structure of reduced thickness and enhanced moisture resistance and a method for manufacturing the same. The electronic ink display device has a first substrate (10) having display pixels, a second substrate (16) laid over the first substrate and having an electronic ink layer (13) on its lower major surface, the electronic ink layer having a space (26) terminating at a position with a predetermined distance receding from the periphery of the second substrate, and a seal (27) which fills the space and is laminated on the first substrate to cover at least part of the peripheral edge of the second substrate.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device includes a first substrate being provided with a plurality of luminescent elements, a second substrate facing the first substrate with the plurality of luminescent elements therebetween, a desiccating agent covering the face of the first substrate at the side facing the second substrate or of the second substrate at the side facing the first substrate, and a liquid-repellent portion surrounding the desiccating agent and being repellent to a coating liquid for forming the desiccating agent.

Abstract: An optical element unit including a first optical element module and a sealing arrangement is disclosed. The first optical element module occupies a first module space and includes a first module component of a first component type and an associated second module component of a second component type. The first component type is optical elements and the second component type being different from the first component type. The sealing arrangement separates the first module space into a first space and a second space and substantially prevents, at least in a first direction, the intrusion of substances from one of the first space and the second space into the other one of the first space and the second space. The first module component at least partially contacts the first space and, at least in its area optically used, not contacting the second space. The second module component at least partially contacts the second space.

Abstract: A waterproof housing for storing a camera with a lens barrel includes, a cylindrical lens barrel storage section for storing the lens barrel portion with a through hole communicating the outside and inside of the waterproof housing; and a rotatable cylindrical operation ring supported on an outer periphery of the cylindrical lens barrel storage section and provided to enclose an outer periphery of a rotary ring on the stored lens barrel for rotating the same. The waterproof housing also includes a transmitting member in the hole on an outer wall of the cylindrical lens barrel storage section connected to the rotary ring for directly transmitting rotation of the operation ring thereto, and a waterproof member between the outside of the cylindrical lens barrel storage section and an inner periphery of the operation ring for waterproof between the interior and the exterior of the cylindrical lens barrel storage section.

Abstract: A weather-sealing structure of a lens barrel includes an inner annular member and an outer annular member which are concentrically arranged to be movable relative to each other, and a water-repellent ring made of synthetic leather which is impregnated with a water repellent, one of two sides of the water-repellent ring being fixed to one of an inner peripheral surface of the outer annular member and an outer peripheral surface of the inner annular member. The other of the two sides of the water-repellent ring includes a hair-implanted surface including a large number of hairs which is in contact with the other of the inner peripheral surface of the outer annular member and the outer peripheral surface of the inner annular member to be slidable thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lens module, especially a projection lens for semiconductor lithography, comprising at least one replaceable optical element that is disposed in a lens housing. At least one gas exchange device is positioned in an area of the replaceable optical element in such a way that a receiving zone for the replaceable optical element can be flushed when the optical element is replaced.

Abstract: An optical projection device including a light source, a housing, an imaging unit, a projection lens and a dust protection device is provided. The light source is adopted for providing a light beam. The housing has a projection-lens-assembling opening. The imaging unit is disposed in the housing, and on the transmission path of the light beam. In addition, the projection lens in the housing, and exposed by the projection-lens-assembling opening. The dust protection device is disposed between the projection lens and the projection-lens-assembling opening. The optical projection device is thus protected from dust and displaying quality thereof is excellent.

Abstract: A distal end optical unit for an electronic endoscope includes a first supporting tube configured to support an image sensor therein, a second supporting tube, and a third supporting tube configured to support an objective optical system. The first supporting tube includes a first open end, a first sealed end that is hermetically sealed, and a metal-covered inner circumferential surface. The second supporting tube includes a second open end, a second sealed end that is hermetically sealed with a cover lens, and a metal-covered outer circumferential surface. The third supporting tube has an inner circumferential surface with a low reflectivity. The third supporting tube is fitted into the second supporting tube. The second open end of the second supporting tube is fitted into and hermetically joined to the first open end of the first supporting tube.

Abstract: Pre-aligned optical layers are stacked and arranged such that an adhesive layer, which is stacked onto the optical layers, contacts at least the uppermost layer and lowermost layer. The resulting subassemblies can be assembled into an optical display without individual handling of the layers, which reduces installation time and manufacturing costs.