Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-10
2009-11-10
Lee, John R (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C250S201100, C250S201800, C396S079000, C396S080000, C396S118000, C359S824000, C348S351000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07615729
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for focusing an image on a pixel array. The method includes the steps of continuously changing the distance between a lens and a pixel array between a first distance and a second distance and obtaining an image projected onto the pixel array through the distance is changing. The apparatus includes a lens and an electromechanical structure to continuously change the distance between the lens and the pixel array between the first distance and the second distance.
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Aptina Imaging Corporation
Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Lee John R
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