Flash module, camera, and method for illuminating an object...

Television – Camera – system and detail – With object or scene illumination

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C348S370000, C396S175000, C362S018000

Reexamination Certificate

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07379117

ABSTRACT:
A flash module includes a point light source, a lens assembly, an actuator mechanism, and a control system. The lens assembly includes a lens that is positioned in front of the point light source. The actuator mechanism enables adjustment of the distance between the lens assembly and the point light source. The control system is provided to flash the point light source. A camera including a flash module, and a method for illuminating an object during flash photography, are also disclosed.

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