Camera with auto focus capability

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2007-03-02

2011-11-01

Daniels, Anthony J (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Optics

C348S345000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08049812

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for automatically focusing a camera that may rely upon ambient light for auto focusing and flash illumination for image capture. A correction factor may be determined that is based at least in part on a range between the camera and a desired subject. The camera focus may be adjusted in accordance with the correction factor prior to capturing a capture image using flash illumination.

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