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Photographic optical device

US8406617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2010
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A photographic optical device may include a movable module having a camera module on which a lens and an imaging element are mounted, a support body, and a shake correction mechanism. The movable module may be provided with a sensor for detecting an inclination of the camera module and a cover member which structures an outer peripheral face of the movable module. The shake correction mechanism may be provided with a swing drive mechanism for swinging the movable module so that the optical axis is inclined. The swing drive mechanism may be provided with a drive magnet and a drive coil.

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