Photography – Self-organizing system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Laballe, Clayton E (Department: 2862)
Photography
Self-organizing system
C396S089000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07869701
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for effecting adaptive autofocusing, such as for a camera, are disclosed. The method can comprise obtaining focusing information, such as historic focusing actuator current or voltage information or focusing lens position information, storing the focusing information, and subsequently using the focusing information to facilitate a determination of a best position of a focusing lens during a focusing process. The use of such focusing information can result in a better choice for the next focusing lens position to be tested, such that the focusing process can be performed more rapidly. The use of such focusing information can also mitigate the undesirable effects of production variations and/or component wear.
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Haynes and Boone LLP
LaBalle Clayton E
Rhodes Leon W
Tessera MEMS Technologies, Inc.
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