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2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Ometz, David L. (Department: 2615)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Optics

C348S333030, C348S231990

Reexamination Certificate

active

06977687

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for controlling a focus position for a digital still camera allows a user to take a picture with a certain focused position by moving a focus to a desirable position of the subject. The apparatus comprises a display unit for displaying an image corresponding to a mark representing the focus position, a switch unit and a touch screen for moving the mark on the display unit. The touch screen covers an active area of the display unit. The apparatus further comprises a focus controller for controlling to focus on a position of the subject corresponding the mark moved by the switch or the touch screen.

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