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Auto focus module for a webcam

US8218073B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2008
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A webcam includes an external housing; a lens system disposed in the external housing; and a lens cap disposed in the external housing and configured to at least partially surround the lens system, wherein a gap is formed between the lens system and the lens cap.

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