Patent ID: 8517270

Claim:
A liquid-lens-optical assembly comprising: a liquid lens having an optical axis, wherein the liquid lens includes a closed space containing first and second immiscible liquids having different optical refractive indexes and forming an interface between the first and second immiscible liquids; first and second electrodes, each in communication with one of the liquids, to which voltage for controlling a configuration of the interface between the first liquid and the second liquid is applied; an optical member having an optical axis; a lens-mounting portion that mounts the liquid lens and the optical member so that the optical axes of the liquid lens and optical member are aligned; a connection member having a first electrode part connected with the first electrode of the liquid lens and a second electrode part connected with the second electrode thereof, wherein the connection member comprises an electrode portion shaped to conform to a shape of the lens-mounting portion and mounted between the liquid lens and the optical member; and a temperature detector proximate the liquid lens and in thermal communication therewith, the temperature detector being in electrical contact with the connection member.