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Continuous slanted edge focus measurements system

US11006034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2017
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N17/002
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A continuous slanted edge focus measurement system characterizes focus of a camera lens. The measurement system may be used to measure effects on focus on caused by factors such as thermal focal shift, humidity focal shift, focal shift caused by changing parts in the camera, and focal shift by changing the camera design. An accurate measurement system enables camera designers to optimize focus under a variety of different conditions and ensure consistency in the products.

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