Focus detection device and method with honeycomb lens array...

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2008-03-24

2010-12-07

Luu, Thanh X (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controls its own optical systems

C250S208100, C250S216000, C257S432000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07847226

ABSTRACT:
A light detection device includes a lens array of a plurality of lenses arranged in the form of a honeycomb; and a photoelectric device array of a plurality of photoelectric devices for each of the plurality of lenses. The plurality of photoelectric devices is arranged under each of the plurality of lenses. Also disclosed are a focus detection device provided with the light detection device, and an imaging apparatus provided with the focus detection device as well as a method of producing such a light detection device and a method of detecting a focus.

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