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Digital control system for automatic-focus cameras

US4314187A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1980
Grant dateFeb 2, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B7/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A digital control circuit for use in automatic-focus cameras is disclosed, which is suitable for use in self-focusing systems which determine focus by means of triangulation. The system corrects for motor oscillation about a state of proper focus, defocusing caused by inertia, and for an inability to evaluate proper state of focus caused by large distances between the camera and a subject.

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