Long-range optical device with image capturing channel
US12010420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0084
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel, and a processing unit. The image capturing channel may include a camera module with an autofocus function. The sight channel may include a focusing lens and sensor connect to the processing unit for detecting the movement of the focusing lens. The processing unit may be programmed to trigger the autofocus function when termination of movement of the focusing lens is detected.
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