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Imaging device and focus position setting method

US12401896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2021
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20221
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An imaging device according to the present technology includes a user operation detection unit that detects an operation of a user for focus control, a focus position movement detection unit that detects movement of a focus position based on the operation of the user detected by the user operation detection unit, a depth information detection unit that detects depth information in a focus control target area, and a focus control unit that sets a target focus position on the basis of the movement of the focus position and the depth information. Thus, a technology for executing focus control more in accordance with a user's intention is proposed.

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