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Varifocal lens structure, method of manufacturing the varifocal lens structure, optical lens module including the varifocal lens structure, and method of manufacturing the optical lens module

December 2014

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Patent: US8902509B2

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Chung-Ang University

A varifocal lens structure, a method of manufacturing the varifocal lens structure, an optical lens module, and a method of manufacturing the optical lens module. The varifocal lens structure includes a liquid lens unit including a silicone membrane that includes a first silicone elastomer, a polymer actuator disposed on an upper surface of the silicone membrane, and an adhesive silicone layer that is disposed between the silicone membrane and the polymer actuator and includes a second silicone elastomer.

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