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Image sensing apparatus having autofocus function, and method of controlling same

US7684684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2007
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/68
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensing apparatus performs focus control based upon image data of a region corresponding to a focus control region, the image data being a part of one screen of image data. The apparatus includes a camera-shake detector for detecting camera shake, and a focus detection zone designating unit for changing the focus control region with respect to the screen.

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