Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controls its own optical systems
Patent
1989-09-08
1990-10-02
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controls its own optical systems
2502018, G01J 120, G03B 300
Patent
active
049609866
ABSTRACT:
A focus detecting device gathers first image data by a couple of linear arrays of photo diodes in a CCD, which are disposed oppositely with respect to an optical axis of an objective, and second image data by a couple of photo diodes arrayed disposed close to one of the photo diode arrays. A CPU calculates a integer part and fractional part of a displacement of first and second images represented by the first image data, and checks if the calculation results are reliable for focus detection, by using the first and second image data. A counter contained in the CPU counts the number of decisions of unreliable. When a count of counter reaches a preset value and when the latest decision of unreliability is made for the integer part calculation result, a subsequent lens drive is prohibited, and the integration by the CCD, and the integer part calculation are repeated, while presenting a display of "Unmeasurable". Further, an additional reliability check is made of the result of the latest integer part calculation. If the additional reliability check shows a satisfactory reliability, the CPU goes out of the repetitive operation of the integration and the integer part calculation, and removes the prohibition of the lens drive.
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Hatase Takayuki
Ohno Yoshimi
Messinger Michael
Nelms David C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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