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Automatic focusing apparatus for use in video camera and the like

US4842387A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1988
Grant dateJun 27, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/365
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic focusing apparatus for use in a video camera and the like wherein one optical element other than a focusing lens means of an optical system is moved for focusing in the in-focus direction while being vibrated slightly by means of a motor capable of being driven by pulses.

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