Abstract:
A MEMS micro-mirror assembly (250, 300, 270, 400) comprising, a MEMS device (240) which comprises a MEMS die (241) and a magnet (231); a flexible PCB board (205) to which the MEMS device (240) is mechanically, and electrically, connected; wherein the flexible PCB board (205) further comprises a first extension portion (205b) which comprises a least one electrical contact (259a,b) which is useable to electrically connect the MEMS micro-mirro rassembly (250, 300, 270, 400) to another electrical component). There is further provided a projection system comprising such a MEMS micro-mirror assembly (250, 300, 270, 400).
Abstract:
An optical assembly, and in particular an optical assembly which uses a microlens array or a micromirror array to reduce speckle. It further concerns an optical component which comprises a micromirror array.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there is provided a MEMS device comprising, a mirror which is connected to a fixed portion by means of a first and second torsional arm, each of the first and second torsional arms are configured such that they can twist about torsional axes so as to oscillate the mirror about a first oscillation axes, and wherein the first and second torsional arms are each configured to have two or more meanders and wherein the first and second torsional arms are arranged symmetrically relative to the first oscillation axis.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there is provided a method of manufacturing a MEMS micro mirror assembly (250), comprising the step of mounting a PCB board (205) on a metallic plate (206), mounting a MEMS device (240) on the PCB board (205), wherein the MEMS device (240) comprises a MEMS die (241) and a magnet (230).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of projecting a portion of an image, which is to be projected on to a display area, with improved brightness, comprising the steps of, configuring a projector such that it projects over a portion of the display area, modifying a signal which defines the pixels of the image, to provide a signal which defines pixels of a portion of the image. The present invention further relates to a corresponding device.
Abstract:
A micro-projection system for projecting light on a projection surface, comprising: -at least one coherent light source (101); -optical elements (102, 108, 109) in the optical path between said coherent light source and said projection surface; -said optical elements including at least one reflective member (102) actuated by a drive signal for deviating light from said light source so as to scan a projected image onto said projecting surface; -said optical elements including at least one vibrating element (102) actuated by a vibrating signal so as to reduce speckle onto said projecting surface. The corresponding method for reducing speckle is also provided.
Abstract:
Optical MEMS scanning micro-mirror comprising: -a movable scanning micro-mirror (101) pivotally connected to a MEMS body (102) substantially surrounding the lateral sides of the micro-mirror; -an transparent prism (500, 600) substantially covering the reflection side of the micro-mirror; -wherein said prism has its outer face non-parallel to the micro-mirror neutral plane N-N, thereby providing a dual anti-speckle and anti-reflection effect, namely against parasitic light. The invention also provides the corresponding micro-projection system and method for reducing speckle.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method and an apparatus for controlling a MEMS micro-mirror device. The invention enables the control of the micro-mirror deflection angle and of the micro-mirror scanning frequency, essential for the projection as it relates directly to the size of the projected image. The MEMS micro-mirror device has a fixed part (102) and a micro-mirror (100) that can oscillate along at least one oscillation axis, a magnet (200) either placed next to said fixed part (102) or on the said movable part (100) and a sensing coil (202) placed on said moving part (100) or on said fixed part (102). A detecting circuit detects at least one value (Uιnd) of the inducted voltage in said sensing coil (202) for each period and for each oscillation axis, and a calculating circuit (404) calculates the amplitude of the movement of said micro-mirror (100) by means of said value (Umd)- Another independent electrical drive coil can be used in order to have two independent electrical coils respectively for driving the micro- mirror and for sensing its positions. The invention can prevent an unexpected default of the projection system.
Abstract:
An optical micro-projection system comprising the following components: - at least one laser light source (200, 400, 402, 600); - at least one movable mirror (102, 103, 203) for deviating light from said light source to allow generation of images on a projection surface (104, 301, 303, 306, 603); -a self mixing module for measurement of the distance (604) between the projection source and a projection surface, said self mixing module comprising : -at least one photodiode (401, 601) for monitoring the light emission power of the laser light source; -an optical power variation counter for counting optical power variations (605); -successive displacements of said mirror allowing the self mixing module providing successive projection distance measurements of a plurality of points of said projection surface. A projection method for optical micro-projection system and a distance measurement method are also provided.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there is provided an actuator comprising, a movable member, the movable member comprising a support frame which is configured such that it can oscillate about a first oscillation axis and a mirror which is fixed to the support frame such that oscillation of the support frame will effect oscillation of the mirror; an coil, which cooperates with the support frame; one or more boundary portions provided between the support frame and the mirror which reduce the influence of warp transmitted from an edge of the support frame to the mirror, as the support frame oscillates about the first oscillation axis; wherein the support frame further comprises one or more cut-out regions, wherein the one or more cut-out regions are configured to be parallel to at least a portion of the coil, to reduce stress on the coil as the support frame oscillates about the first oscillation axis and/or to reduce the temperature dependence of the properties of the actuator.