Autofocus device detecting focus point with liquid crystal lens

Details Autofocus device detecting focus point with liquid crystal lens Autofocus device detecting focus point with liquid crystal lens

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Le, Que T (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controls its own optical systems

C250S208100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07910868

ABSTRACT:
Predetermined voltage is applied to a liquid crystal lens by a liquid crystal lens driver. Image signals are generated based on an optical image passed through the liquid crystal lens during transient response operation caused by application of the predetermined voltage, and plural focus signals are extracted by sampling the image signals at predetermined cycles. Levels of the extracted autofocus signals are compared to determine the maximum value of the autofocus signal. Thus, with the liquid crystal lens, by making use of the transient response operation of the liquid crystal lens, a focus point can be detected in sufficient speed.

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