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Defocus estimation method independent of the scene content and use in an autofocus system

US9906707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10148
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of adjusting a lens may include adjusting the lens at a first focus position, and acquiring a first image of a scene through the lens. The method may further include adjusting the lens at a second focus position, and acquiring a second image of the same scene through the lens. In addition, the method may include producing respective power spectra of the first and second images, and producing a criterion representing the ratio of the power spectra to estimate a focus error of the lens.

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