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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Image Stabilization Device

Номер: US20120008208A1
Автор: Chien-Hsin Lu, Mu-Yuan Wu
Принадлежит: Ability Enterprise Co Ltd

An image stabilization device is disclosed. The image stabilization device includes a first linkage assembly and a first flexible element. The first linkage assembly is disposed on a frame. The first linkage assembly includes a first linkage which is disposed in a first direction. The first flexible element is capable of pressing an optical element to the first linkage so as to make the optical element move along the first direction.

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Номер записи: 1
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Optical electrowetting device

Номер: US20120026596A1
Автор: Bruno Berge, Julien Legrand, Mathieu Maillard, Nicolas Verplanck
Принадлежит: Varioptic SA

The invention concerns an optical electrowetting device a body comprising at least a first external surface and a second internal surface with a conical shape; a liquid-liquid interface between a first and a second immiscible liquids, the first liquid being a conducting liquid and the second liquid being an insulating liquid, wherein the liquid-liquid interface is able to move on the second internal surface by electrowetting effect; a first electrode in contact with the first liquid; a second electrode insulated from the first liquid by an insulating layer, the second electrode comprising at least a first electrical conductive track to be connected to a voltage source and extending from the first external surface of the body to the second internal surface; and a first layer covering the second internal surface of said body and being covered by the insulating layer, wherein the shape of the liquid-liquid interface is controllable by application of at least a first voltage between the first electrode and the first electrical conductive track, and wherein at least one of the body or the first layer is made of a resistive material.

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Номер записи: 2
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Angular adjustable variable beamsplitter

Номер: US20120057241A1
Автор: Ian J. Miller, John H. Hunter
Принадлежит: LightMachinery Inc

A beamsplitter includes a bifurcated frame, which rotates about a vertical axis, enabling the transmissive properties of an optical element, e.g. etalon, mounted on one arm of the frame, to be tuned as the angle of the optical element is rotated relative to an incoming optical beam. A mirror is mounted on the other arm of the frame intersecting light reflected from the optical element and redirecting the reflected light along a path, which is constant relative to the incoming optical beam.

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Номер записи: 3
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Zoom Lens System, Interchangeable Lens Apparatus and Camera System

Номер: US20120062994A1
Автор: Koji Hoshi, Tsuneo Uchida
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A zoom lens system comprising a positive first lens unit, a positive second lens unit, and at least two subsequent lens units, wherein the first lens unit moves along an optical axis at the time of zooming, an interval between the second lens unit and one of the at least two subsequent lens units varies at the time of zooming or focusing, the first lens unit is composed of at least three lens elements, each of the first lens unit and the second lens unit includes at least one negative lens element, and the conditions: 0.008<(1/vd MIN )−(1/vd MAX )<0.028 and 0.1<|m|/(f T −f W )<0.4 (vd MIN and vd MAX : minimum value and maximum value among Abbe numbers to the d-line of each lens element constituting the first lens unit, m: maximum value among the amounts of movement of each subsequent lens unit at the time of zooming, f T and f W : focal lengths of the entire system at a telephoto limit and at a wide-angle limit) are satisfied; an interchangeable lens apparatus; and a camera system are provided.

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Номер записи: 4
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Support elements for an optical element

Номер: US20120067833A1
Автор: Jens Kugler, Nicolai Wengert, Ulrich Weber
Принадлежит: CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH

Support elements for an optical element and a method for supporting an optical element are disclosed. The disclosure can be used in connection with arbitrary optical apparatuses or optical imaging methods. In particular, the disclosure can be used in connection with the microlithography employed in the manufacture of microelectronic circuits.

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Номер записи: 5
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Motion controlled actuator

Номер: US20120119612A1
Автор: Ankur Jain, Guiqin Wang, Robert J. Calvet, Roman C. Gutierrez, Xiaolei Liu
Принадлежит: Tessera MEMS Technologies Inc

A device can have an outer frame and an actuator. The actuator can have a movable frame and a fixed frame. At least one torsional flexure and at least one hinge flexure can cooperate to provide comparatively high lateral stiffness between the outer frame and the movable frame and can cooperate to provide comparatively low rotational stiffness between the outer frame and the movable frame.

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Номер записи: 6
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Isolation system for an optical element of an exposure apparatus

Номер: US20120127445A1
Автор: Akimitsu Ebihara, Bausan Yuan, Hideyuki Hashimoto, Kunitomo Fukai, Yi-Ping Hsin
Принадлежит: Nikon Corp

An optical isolation assembly ( 30 ) for reducing the transmission of vibration from an optical barrel ( 25 ) to an optical element assembly ( 28 ) includes an optical mover assembly ( 256 ), a first measurement system ( 258 ), a second measurement system ( 260 ), and a control system ( 24 ). The optical mover assembly ( 256 ) moves, positions and supports the optical element assembly ( 28 ) relative to the optical barrel ( 25 ). The first measurement system ( 258 ) generates one or more first measurement signals that relate to the relative position between the optical element assembly ( 28 ) and the optical barrel ( 25 ). The second measurement system ( 260 ) generates one or more second measurement signals that relate to the absolute movement of the optical element assembly ( 28 ) along the first axis. The control system ( 24 ) controls the optical mover assembly ( 256 ) utilizing the first measurement signals and the second measurement signals.

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Номер записи: 7
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Method and System for Aligning Color Filter Array

Номер: US20120147468A1
Автор: Cynthia Bell, John Stowell
Принадлежит: Arizona Board of Regents of ASU

A method and system of aligning color filter array are disclosed. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 8
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Camera system and camera body

Номер: US20120154613A1
Автор: Kazuhiko Ishimaru, Kenichi Honjo, Naoto Yumiki
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The camera system is constituted by the camera main body and the interchangeable lens, which is removably attachable to the camera main body. The camera main body has an imaging unit, a main body shake detector, a main body image blur corrector, and a body microcomputer configured to control the imaging unit, the shake detector, and the image blur corrector. The interchangeable lens has a shake detector, an image blur corrector, and a lens microcomputer configured to control the shake detector and the image blur corrector. The body microcomputer selects either the main body or lens shake detector, activates the selected shake detector, and stops the other shake detector.

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Номер записи: 9
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Position controller for image-stabilizing insertable/removable optical element

Номер: US20120218428A1
Автор: Shinya Suzuka
Принадлежит: Hoya Corp

A position controller for an image-stabilizing optical element in a optical system includes an advancing/retracting member; an anti shake frame supported by the advancing/retracting member and movable along a plane orthogonal to the optical axis; an insertable/removable frame holding the optical element and supported by the anti-shake frame to be movable between insertion and removed positions; an anti shake drive mechanism which drives the anti shake frame to perform an image-stabilizing operation; and a removal drive mechanism which imposes no movement limitations on the anti shake frame and the insertable/removable frame in a ready-to-photograph state, and which imparts a component force that moves the insertable/removable frame to the removed position in association with the insertable/removable frame when the advancing/retracting member moves to an accommodated position.

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Номер записи: 10
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Anti-shake structure for auto-focus modular

Номер: US20120224841A1
Автор: Chao-Chang Hu, Fu-Yuan Wu, Yi-Liang CHAN
Принадлежит: Individual

An anti-shake structure for auto-focus module includes an auto-focus module for driving a lens to move forward and rearward in a light incident path, i.e. in z-axis direction, so that the lens focuses light on an image sensor; a frame for holding the auto-focus module therein; a lens suspender with a compensation lens arranged thereon being connected to a plurality of suspension wires while the latter are connected at respective another end to the top cover plate of the frame, so that the compensation lens is correspondingly suspended in the frame in the light incident path and located behind the lens; and a shake compensation driving unit for driving the lens suspender to move horizontally along x-axis or y-axis direction, so as to compensate any image shift caused by hand shaking.

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Номер записи: 11
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Adjustment mechanism for an optical module

Номер: US20120227521A1
Автор: Bo-Chun Hsu, Wan-Chi Lin, Wen-Ji Tsai, Yi-Sheng Yu
Принадлежит: QUANTA COMPUTER INC

An adjustment mechanism. At least one guide track is connected to a base. At least one spring is fit on the guide track. A slider is fit on the guide track. The spring is abutted between the base and the slider. A fixed member is fixed to the base. The slider is slidably disposed between the spring and the fixed member. A displacement adjustment bolt is screwed in the fixed member. A first rotator is fit in the slider and includes a section. A second rotator is fit on and engages the first rotator. The second rotator abuts the slider. A fixing bolt detachably abuts the second rotator and is detachably fastened to the first rotator. An adjuster is connected to the first rotator, adjusting the position of a target.

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Номер записи: 12
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Lens drive device

Номер: US20120229926A1
Автор: Hisahiro Ishihara, Katsushige Yanagisawa, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Shinji MINAMISAWA, Tadashi Takeda, TATSUKI Wade
Принадлежит: Nidec Sankyo Corp

The lens drive device is equipped with a first supporting body that holds the lens and is movable in the direction of the optical axis, a second supporting body that holds the first supporting body, a fixed body that holds the second supporting body in a manner enabling movement in directions that are roughly orthogonal to the optical axis direction, a first drive mechanism for driving the first supporting body, a second drive mechanism for driving the second supporting body in a first direction, and a third drive mechanism for driving the second supporting body in a second direction. The first supporting body is supported by the second supporting body by means of first supporting members ( 8, 9 ), which are formed from an elastic material; and the second supporting body is supported by the fixed body by means of second supporting members, which are formed from an elastic material.

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Номер записи: 13
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Interferometric quasi-autocollimator

Номер: US20120242999A1
Автор: Charles A. Hagedorn, Jens H. Gundlach, Matthew D. Turner, Stephan Schlamminger
Принадлежит: University of Washington Center for Commercialization

Systems and method are disclosed for measuring small angular deflections of a target using weak value amplification. A system includes a beam source, a beam splitter, a target reflecting surface, a photodetector, and a processor. The beam source generates an input beam that is split into first and second beams by the beam splitter. The first and second beams are propagated to the target reflecting surface, at least partially superimposed at the target reflecting surface, and incident to the target reflecting surface normal to the target reflecting surface. The first beam is reflected an additional even number of times during propagation to the photodetector. The second beam is reflected an additional odd number of times during propagation to the photodetector. The first and second beams interfere at the photodetector so as to produce interference patterns. The interference patterns are interpreted to measure angular deflections of the target reflecting surface.

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Номер записи: 14
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Image stabilizer and image capturing device having same

Номер: US20120293673A1
Автор: Chi-Wei Chiu, Ting-Yuan Wu
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An image stabilizer includes a stationary frame with four sidewalls, a moveable frame including four side panels, magnets, a plurality of fine pattern coils, and a resilient plate holding the moveable frame in the stationary frame. Each sidewall includes a receiving hole, a support portion received in the receiving hole, and a raised engagement portion extending from the support portion. The magnets are fixed on the side panels. The fine pattern coils are fixed in the receiving holes and aligned with the magnets and compensate for vibration and movement of the device to which it is affixed. The resilient plate is configured for returning the moveable frame to a resting position when a power supply is cut off.

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Номер записи: 15
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Lens

Номер: US20130016437A1
Автор: Paul Firth
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a lens comprising two or more seating surfaces and an optical axis offset from the centre of the lens such that the optical axis is spaced by a first distance from a first seating surface and by a second distance from a second seating surface. The first and second distances are different so that the lens can be orientated to provide at least two different optical axis heights depending upon which seating surface is chosen to seat the lens.

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Номер записи: 16
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Aligning Color Filter Array

Номер: US20130044319A1
Автор: Cynthia Bell, Donald E. Adams, John Stowell
Принадлежит: Arizona Board of Regents of ASU

A method and system of aligning color filter array are disclosed. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 17
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Zoom lens

Номер: US20130050827A1
Автор: Dayong Li
Принадлежит: Tamron Co Ltd

A zoom lens includes sequentially from an object side, a first lens section G 11 having a negative refractive power and a second lens section G 12 having a positive refractive power. The first lens section G 11 includes sequentially from the object side, a negative lens L 111 , a negative lens L 112 , and a positive lens L 113 . Both surface of the negative lens L 112 are aspheric. The second lens section G 12 includes sequentially from the object side, a front group G 12F having a positive refractive power and a rear group G 12R having a positive refractive power. Both surfaces of a negative lens L 126 included in the rear group G 12R are aspheric. The zoom lens can maintain high imaging performance while achieving size reductions and wide angle views by satisfying given conditions.

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Номер записи: 18
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Large-Aperture Zoom Lens

Номер: US20130050844A1
Автор: Dayong Li
Принадлежит: Tamron Co Ltd

Wide-angle large-aperture zoom lens provides a field angle greater than 75° at the wide-angle end and a variable magnification power of 2.5 or greater, and can downsize a compensation mechanism for image blur due to hand tremors. The zoom lens includes a first lens group LG 1 of positive refractive power, a second lens group LG 2 of negative refractive power, a third lens group LG 3 of positive refractive power, and a fourth lens group LG 4 of positive refractive power, all arranged in sequence from the closest to an object to the closest to an imaging plane, and permits magnification power to vary by varying clearances between adjacent ones of the first lens group LG 1 to the fourth lens group LG 4 . Part of the lens pieces in the third lens group is moved orthogonally to the optical axis to compensate for image blur due to hand tremors.

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Номер записи: 19
28-03-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130076905A1
Автор: Blake, III Thomas E., Newton Robert J.
Принадлежит: TRW AUTOMOTIVE U.S. LLC

An apparatus for use in association with a vehicle having a windshield, includes a module and a camera assembly disposed in the module. The camera assembly includes an image sensor and a camera lens. The camera lens has a first end portion disposed adjacent to the image sensor and a second end portion spaced from the image sensor. A polarizer lens is disposed adjacent to the second end portion of the camera lens. 125-. (canceled)26. An apparatus for use in association with a vehicle having a windshield , said apparatus comprising a module , a camera assembly disposed in said module , said camera assembly includes an image sensor and a camera lens , said camera lens having a first end portion disposed adjacent to said image sensor and a second end portion spaced from said image sensor , and a polarizer lens disposed adjacent to said second end portion of said camera lens.27. An apparatus as set forth in wherein said module has a first major side which faces toward the windshield claim 26 , a second major side which faces away from the windshield claim 26 , and a minor side which extends between said first and second major sides claim 26 , said minor side of said module having an opening through which said camera lens is optically exposed to environment adjacent to said module.28. An apparatus as set forth in further including a polarizer lens retainer claim 27 , an inner seal disposed on said polarizer lens retainer claim 27 , said inner seal having an inner end portion which provides a seal between said camera lens and said inner seal claim 27 , said inner seal having an outer end portion which provides a seal between said polarizer lens and said inner seal claim 27 , and an outer seal disposed on said polarized lens retainer claim 27 , said outer seal having an inner end portion which provides a seal between said polarizer lens and said outer seal claim 27 , said outer seal having an outer end portion which provides a seal between said module and said outer seal.29 ...

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Номер записи: 20
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Shake Correction Device, Photographic Optical Device and Lens Drive Device

Номер: US20130076924A1
Автор: Asakawa Shinroku, Minamisawa Shinji, Wade Tatsuki
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

A shake correction device may include a support body to swingably support a camera module; and a shake correction mechanism to correct the shake by swinging the camera module so as to incline an optical axis of the lens with respect to the support body. The support body may include a case body formed in a substantially tube shape. The shake correction mechanism may include a shake correction coil fixed to an inner peripheral face of the case body; a shake correction magnet disposed on an inner peripheral side of the case body; and a spring member having a support body fixing part which is fixed to the support body, a magnet holding part which holds the shake correction magnet, and a spring part which connects the support body fixing part with the magnet holding part. 1. A shake correction device structured to correct a shake for an optical image , the shake corrective device comprising:a support body structured to swingably support a camera module having a lens and an imaging element; anda shake correction mechanism structured to correct the shake by swinging the camera module so as to incline an optical axis of the lens with respect to the support body;wherein the support body comprises a case body formed in a substantially tube shape; a shake correction coil which is fixed to an inner peripheral face of the case body;', 'a shake correction magnet which is disposed on an inner peripheral side of the case body with respect to the shake correction coil so as to face the shake correction coil; and', 'a spring member having a support body fixing part which is fixed to the support body, a magnet holding part which holds the shake correction magnet, and a spring part which connects the support body fixing part with the magnet holding part; and, 'wherein the shake correction mechanism compriseswherein an accommodating space which is capable of accommodating the camera module is formed on an inner peripheral side of the case body with respect to the shake correction magnet ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-03-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130076975A1
Автор: Fusayasu Hirotsugu, INOUE Atsushi, Kumoi Masafumi, NAGAOKA Ryuichi, Nishizawa Yoshio, Tobinaga Masato
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging device includes: an imaging element a main circuit substrate a mounting component mounting the imaging element a metal plate disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate a mount supporting the metal plate by connection sections being fixed at at least three fixing points; elastic components urging the connection sections at each fixing point of the mount and an electrically-conductive component electrically connecting between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate The electrically-conductive component is disposed such that a connection point with the metal plate is positioned in a area formed by the at least three fixing points being sequentially connected in the case of a back surface of the metal plate being viewed in a direction orthogonal thereto. 1. An imaging device for taking an image of an object , the imaging device comprising:an imaging element configured to capture an optical image of an object, and generate image data;a main circuit substrate, disposed behind the imaging element, configured to perform signal processing of the image data generated by the imaging element;a mounting component configured to mount the imaging element;a metal plate, disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate, having a front surface on which the mounting component is mounted;a mount, disposed in front of the metal plate, configured to support the metal plate by connection sections extending forward from the metal plate being fixed at at least three fixing points;a plurality of elastic components, provided at each fixing point of the mount, configured to urge the connection sections; andan electrically-conductive component configured to electrically connect between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate, whereinthe electrically-conductive component is disposed such that a connection point with the metal plate is positioned in a area which is formed by the ...

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Номер записи: 22
04-04-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-DRIVE MECHANISM LENS ACTUATOR

Номер: US20130083231A1
Автор: Cheng Kwok Sing, FAN Kin Ming, Fan Wing Ming, Lam Sio Kuan, Liu Tiegang, YANG Hua
Принадлежит: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to lens actuators used, for example, in auto-focus and/or vibration compensation systems of digital cameras. 119-. (canceled)20. A method , comprising:selectively applying one or more electrical signals through one or more of a plurality of electrically conductive elements of a spring to one or more drive mechanisms contacting a lens holder; andproducing a motion of the lens holder at least in part in response to the selective application of the one or more electrical signals to the one or more drive mechanisms.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein said selectively applying one or more electrical signals through the one or more of a plurality of electrically conductive elements of the spring to one or more drive mechanisms comprises selectively applying the one or more electrical signals through the one or more of the plurality of electrically conductive elements of the spring to one or more of a coil and magnet claim 20 , a piezoelectric component claim 20 , and/or an electro-active polymer component.22. The method of claim 20 , wherein said producing the motion comprises producing a linear and/or a tilting motion of the lens holder at least in part in response to the selective application of the one or more electrical signals.23. An optical apparatus claim 20 , comprising:means for producing a motion of a lens holder, wherein said means for producing the motion comprises a plurality of elements capable of independent operation;means for applying a restoring force to the lens holder, said means for applying the restoring force comprising means for conducting a plurality of electrical signals to the plurality of elements capable of independent operation; andmeans for selectively applying one or more of said plurality of electrical signals to one or more of the plurality of elements capable of independent operation.24. The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein said means for producing the motion of the lens holder comprises means ...

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Номер записи: 23
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Lens barrel

Номер: US20130088791A1
Автор: Terunori Koyama, Tetsuya Iwasaki
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A lens barrel includes a plurality of lens groups including a retractable lens group, a plurality of lens retaining frames to respectively retain the plurality of lens groups, a movable lens barrel to retain the plurality of lens retaining frames therein, and a lens retaining frame driving device to drive the lens retaining frames via the movable lens barrel. The lens retaining frames, the movable lens barrel and the lens retaining frame driving device move the plurality of lens groups between a collapsed state and a photographing state. The plurality of lens retaining frames includes a retractable lens retaining frame to movably retain the retractable lens group so as to position the plurality of lens groups on a photographing axis in the photographing state and to retract the retractable lens group to a housing located outside an inside diameter position of the movable lens barrel in the collapsed state. The retractable lens retaining frame is movable between a position on the photographing axis and a position inside the housing at least by moving in a direction inclined relative to the photographing axis and moving in a direction orthogonal to the photographing axis.

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Номер записи: 24
11-04-2013 дата публикации

SMALL-SIZED CAMERA MODULE FOR CORRECTING HAND-SHAKE

Номер: US20130089311A1
Автор: JUNG He Won, Kim Yo Sub, Seo Jong Sik
Принадлежит: HYSONIC. CO., LTD.

The purpose of the present invention provides a small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake, in which a magnet for correcting the shaking is integrated with a magnet for adjusting the focus to implement a simple structure. According to the present invention, the small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake comprises: a housing; a holder which is mounted on the housing to move in a horizontal direction; a lens unit which is mounted inside the holder to move vertically, and has a lens therein; a first coil member which is wound on the outer surface of the lens unit; a second coil member which is mounted on either the holder or housing, and has a hollow form; and a magnetic member which is mounted on the remaining holder or housing, wherein the magnetic member comprises; a magnet which is inserted and arranged on the second coil member, and has polarities separated in left and right direction; and a yoke which is disposed on a lateral portion of the magnet, and encloses the lateral portion of the magnet and the upper/lower portions of the second coil member. 1. A small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake , comprising:a housing;a holder which is installed at the housing to be movable horizontally;a lens unit which is mounted in the holder to be movable up and down and has a lens therein;a first coil member which is wound on an outer surface of the lens unit;a second coil member which is installed at either the holder or housing and formed into a hollowed shape; anda magnetic member which is installed at the rest of the holder and the housing, wherein the magnetic member comprises a magnet which is disposed to be inserted into the second coil member and of which polarities are separated left and right; and a yoke which is disposed at a side portion of the magnet so as to wrap side, upper and lower portions of the second coil member and the magnet.2. The small-sized camera module according to claim 1 , wherein the yoke is formed of a plate ...

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Номер записи: 25
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Imaging lens and imaging device

Номер: US20130100305A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Miyagawa
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An imaging lens includes an aperture stop, a front group arranged to the object side, and a rear group arranged to the image side, wherein image blurring correction on an image face is performed by including a lens with a positive refractive force and moving the lens with the positive refractive force as a blurring correction lens in a different direction from the optical axis. The rear group includes a lens group GrA with a positive refractive force and a lens group GrB with a negative refractive force. The blurring correction lens, the lens group GrA, and the lens group GrB respectively include one or two lenses.

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Номер записи: 26
25-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE

Номер: US20130100342A1
Автор: KUO MENG-HSIN
Принадлежит: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORP.

An image capturing device includes a base defining a receiving space and having two spaced-apart through holes, first and second lens units disposed within the receiving space, a circuit board connected to a bottom end of the base, and two sensor elements disposed on a top face of the circuit board below the first and second lens units. The first lens unit defines a first light communicating path corresponding in position with one of the through holes. The second lens unit defines a second light communicating path corresponding in position with the other through hole. The first and second lens units and the sensor elements are inclined inwardly, so that the first and second light communicating paths intersect each other in an extended direction and in the area external to the base. 1. An image capturing device , comprising:a base defining a receiving space and having two spaced-apart through holes for fluid communication of said receiving space with an area external to said base;a first lens unit disposed within said receiving space and defining a first light communicating path that corresponds in position with one of said through holes;a second lens unit disposed within said receiving space in a side-by-side manner with said first lens unit, said second lens unit defining a second light communicating path that corresponds in position with the other one of said through holes;a circuit board connected to a bottom end of said base; andtwo spaced-apart sensor elements that are disposed on a top face of said circuit board and that are spaced apart from and disposed below said first and second lens units, said sensor elements being used to detect light rays that pass through said first and second light communicating paths, respectively;wherein said first lens unit, said second lens unit and said sensor elements are inclined inwardly, so that said first and second light communicating paths intersect each other in an extended direction and in the area external to said base ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Lens driving unit, and lens apparatus and image pickup apparatus including the same

Номер: US20130107380A1
Автор: Atsushi Miura
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A lens driver moving a lens perpendicularly to optical axis, the lens driver including: fined member; movable member holding the lens; spacer interposed therebetween with the members being movable to each other perpendicularly to optical axis; biasing unit biasing the movable member toward the fixed member; detector for detecting position of the movable member relative to the fixed member in plane perpendicular to optical axis; driver driving the movable member relative to the fixed member perpendicularly to optical axis; controller controlling the driver based on position of the movable member; and range definer defining: movable position having large movable range between the members in the perpendicular plane; and fixed position having small movable range between the members in the perpendicular plane based on rotation position about optical axis where sliding friction is generated between the spacer and one of the members, or between the driving unit and the movable member.

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Номер записи: 28
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Lens unit

Номер: US20130107381A1
Автор: Kozo Ezawa, Shinji Uchida, Teruyuki Takizawa
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A lens unit according to the present invention includes: a first lens group and a second lens group being disposed in series on the same optical axis to have a light-converging function, the first lens group and the second lens group each including at least one lens; a first lens barrel 1 retaining the first lens group; a second lens barrel 2 retaining the second lens group and encasing at least a portion of the first lens barrel; and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting relative positioning along an optical axis direction, tilt between respective optical axes, and mutual radial deviation, of the first lens barrel and the second lens barrel.

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Номер записи: 29
16-05-2013 дата публикации

LENS UNIT

Номер: US20130120646A1
Автор: Mukai Toshiro
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A 3D adapter () comprises a left-eye optical system (OL) and a right-eye optical system (OR). The left-eye optical system (OL) is an optical system for forming a first optical image seen from a first viewpoint, and guides light from a subject to a uniaxial optical system (V). The right-eye optical system (OR) is an optical system for forming a second optical image seen from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint, and guides light from a subject to the uniaxial optical system (V). 1. A lens unit for forming a first optical image and a second optical image having parallax , on an imaging element via a uniaxial optical system , said lens unit comprising:a first optical system operable to form the first optical image viewable from a first viewpoint, said first optical system guiding light from a subject to the uniaxial optical system; anda second optical system operable to form the second optical image viewable from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint, said second optical system guiding light from the subject to the uniaxial optical system.2. The lens unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the first optical system has a first negative lens group that has a negative refractive power, a first positive lens group that has a positive refractive power and is disposed on an opposite side of the first negative lens group from a subject side, and a first prism group that is disposed on the opposite side of the first negative lens group from the subject side, andthe second optical system has a second negative lens group that has a negative refractive power, a second positive lens group that has a positive refractive power and is disposed on an opposite side of the second negative lens group from the subject side, and a second prism group that is disposed on the opposite side of the second negative lens group from the subject side.3. The lens unit according to claim 2 ,wherein the first positive lens group is disposed between the first ...

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Номер записи: 30
16-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING MODULE

Номер: US20130120647A1
Автор: NEGISHI Nau
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An imaging module includes: a hollow lens holder open at both ends; a lens assembled in the lens holder and collecting light input from one end of the lens holder; a hollow imaging holder having an opening into which the light output from the lens is input; an optical member assembled in the imaging holder and transmitting or deflecting the light input from one end of the imaging holder; and an image sensor assembled in the imaging holder and having a light-receiving region configured to receive the light transmitted or deflected by the optical member and to perform photoelectric conversion of the received light, wherein an optical axis center of the lens and a center of the light received by the light-receiving region of the image sensor are aligned with each other by fitting a light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and the imaging holder to each other. 1. An imaging module , comprising:a hollow lens holder open at both ends;a lens assembled in the lens holder and collecting light input from one end of the lens holder;a hollow imaging holder having an opening into which the light output from the lens is input;an optical member assembled in the imaging holder and transmitting or deflecting the light input from one end of the imaging holder; andan image sensor assembled in the imaging holder and having a light-receiving region formed on a surface, the light-receiving region being configured to receive the light transmitted or deflected by the optical member and to perform photoelectric conversion of the received light,wherein a shape of an opening of a light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and a shape of a light-input surface of the optical member are the same shape, and by fitting the light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and the imaging holder to each other, an inner circumferential surface of the lens holder and an outer circumferential surface of the optical member are directly fitted to each other, a position of a part of an outer ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE TERMINAL UNIT

Номер: US20130120649A1
Автор: Shiraishi Satoshi
Принадлежит: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

A camera module of the present invention includes a wiring substrate having a connection pad, and on which an imaging device is mounted, on an upper surface side thereof, and a lens unit provided on the wiring substrate and equipped with a lens portion arranged over the imaging device, an actuator (voice coil motor) for driving the lens portion, and projected connection terminal protruding downward and connected to the actuator. The projected connection terminal of the lens unit is arranged on the connection pad of the wiring substrate, and the connection pad and the projected connection terminal are joined mutually by a conductive adhesive agent. 1. A camera module , comprising:a wiring substrate having a connection pad provided on an upper surface thereof;an imaging device mounted on the upper surface of the wiring substrate; anda lens unit provided on the wiring substrate with a lower surface of the lens unit arranged to be opposed to the upper surface of the wiring substrate, the lens unit being equipped with a lens portion arranged over the imaging device, an actuator for driving the lens portion, an outer frame portion for supporting the lens unit and the actuator and a projected connection terminal, made of metal, provided on the lower surface of the outer frame portion and extending downward from the lower surface of the outer frame portion and electrically connected to the actuator, wherein a whole of a horizontal section of the projected connection terminal is provided to the lower surface of the outer frame portion;wherein the projected connection terminal of the lens unit is arranged opposed to the connection pad provided on the upper surface of the wiring substrate, and the connection pad and the projected connection terminal are joined mutually by a conductive adhesive agent.2. A camera module according to claim 1 , wherein the connection pad is arranged on a bottom portion of a recess portion provided in the wiring substrate claim 1 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 32
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Pop Up Prism Lens Assembly

Номер: US20130121675A1
Автор: Raschke Klaus G.
Принадлежит: DigitalOptics Corporation

A pop up prism camera () having a pop up prism lens assembly (). A first lens assembly (), a second lens assembly (), and a prism assembly () are moved in relationship to a camera housing () controlled by a cam tube (). The prism assembly () projects outside the camera housing () when the pop up prism camera () is in an operational configuration. A prism () of the prism assembly () redirects an optical path (). A non-angled portion () of a first cam groove () causes the prism assembly () to remain fixed relative to the camera housing () while continued rotation of the cam tube () allows the first lens assembly () and the second lens assembly () to continue to move to accomplish a lens zoom function. 1. A lens assembly for a camera , the lens assembly comprising:a mechanical system;a first lens element adapted to move along an optical path under control of the mechanical system; andan optical element adapted to move along the optical path under control of the mechanical system, the optical element adapted to redirect the optical path toward the first lens element; and whereinmovement of the mechanical system deploys each of the optical element and the first lens element to respective ready positions from respective stored positions; andcontinued movement of the mechanical system causes the first lens element to move from the ready position while the optical element remains at the ready position.2. The lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the mechanical system includes a first contoured feature and a second contoured feature;movement of the first lens element is controlled by the first contoured feature; andmovement of the optical element is controlled by the second contoured feature.3. The lens assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the second contoured feature includes a generally spiral portion and a non-advancing portion;the optical element is in the ready position when the optical element is controlled by the non-advancing portion; andthe generally spiral portion causes the ...

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Номер записи: 33
23-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130128100A1
Автор: SON Suk Woo
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

Exemplary embodiments of a camera module are proposed, the camera module being such that a terminal formed at a holder is inserted into a through hole or a groove of a substrate in a case the substrate and the holder are coupled, to allow the terminal and the holder to be electrically connected. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising: a lens barrel including one or more sheets of lenses receiving an optical image of an object; an actuator moving the lens barrel; a holder supporting the lens barrel and the actuator; a substrate attached with the holder , mounted with an image sensor converting the optical image to an electrical signal , and formed with a through hole or a groove at an area of the holder; and a terminal protrusively formed at the holder area attached by the substrate , and electrically connected to the substrate by being inserted into the through hole or the groove to apply a power to the actuator.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is mounted on an upper surface of the substrate.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is mounted at a bottom surface of the substrate.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the image sensor is flip chip bonded to the bottom surface of the substrate.5. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising a yoke embedding the lens barrel and the actuator and coupled to the holder.6. The camera module of claim 5 , wherein the actuator is one of a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) actuator claim 5 , an actuator driven by a piezoelectric force and a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) actuator driven by electrostatic capacity method.7. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the terminal is inserted into the through hole or the groove formed on the substrate to be electrically connected in a case the holder is attached to the substrate.8. The camera module of claim 7 , further comprising a conductive material formed at an area where the terminal protruded from the holder is ...

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Номер записи: 34
30-05-2013 дата публикации

SHORT DISTANCE IRIS RECOGNITION CAMERA

Номер: US20130135513A1
Автор: Choi Kyung Yong, Ko Deok Yong
Принадлежит:

The short distance iris recognition camera of the present invention has a prism, installed on top of a guide for an infrared LED light, which has an inclined surface and a protrusion part, thereby enhancing the degree of uniformity in brightness around an iris, and thus enhancing iris recognition, and also effectively preventing static electricity from being delivered to internal devices. To accomplish this, the camera for iris recognition according to the present invention comprises a sensor and accessory circuits, a lens, and a lighting source including a white light and an infrared LED light. The lighting source is spaced apart from the lens centerline by a set length. The object plane of the lens is located where the iris is located, and is spaced apart by a set length L from the end of the lens. In practice, the object plane comprises the area around the lens centerline. The phase surface of the lens is an image sensor surface. The lighting source is disposed exactly or nearly parallel to the lens centerline such that the lighting centerline directs the object plane of the lens and has a lighting inclination angle of at least the arctangent of D/L with respect to the centerline of the lens. And also, the lighting centerline is separated from the centerline of the lens and inclined with respect to the object plane. 1. A short distance iris recognition camera comprising a sensor and appendant circuits , a lens , and a lighting source including a white light source and a lighting IR LED ,the lighting source is spaced apart from a lens center line of the lens by a predetermined distance, an object plane of the lens is a location at which an iris is placed, is spaced apart from an end of the lens by a predetermined distance L, and is actually a region around the lens center line, an imaging surface of the lens is an image sensor surface, andwherein a lighting center line is formed to have an inclined lighting angle corresponding to arctangent D/L with the lens ...

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Номер записи: 35
30-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130135522A1
Автор: JANG Sung Min, Yi Byeong Woo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An image photographing apparatus capable of maintaining the size of a sensor plate even in a case when the size of a shutter assembly is increased, the image photographing apparatus including a shutter assembly configured to control an amount of light entered, an image sensor disposed at a rear of the shutter assembly to change the light to an electrical signal, a sensor plate configured to support the image sensor, and a main frame configured such that the shutter assembly and the sensor plate are be mounted thereon, wherein the main frame includes a frame base, and a shutter mounting portion protrudedly formed from the frame base such that the shutter assembly is mounted in a sliding manner on the shutter mounting portion. 1. An image photographing apparatus , comprising:a shutter assembly;an image sensor disposed behind the shutter assembly;a sensor plate configured to support the image sensor; anda main frame configured for mounting the shutter assembly and the sensor plate thereon,wherein the main frame comprises:a frame base; anda shutter assembly mounting portion protruding from the frame base to slidingly receive the shutter assembly for mounting to the frame base.2. The image photographing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shutter assembly mounting portion comprises a first extension portion rearwardly protruding from the frame base claim 1 , and a second extension portion formed in a bent manner from one end portion of the first extension portion toward an inner side of the frame base.3. The image photographing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the shutter assembly mounting portion further comprises a shutter slide portion defined by the frame base claim 2 , the first extension portion claim 2 , and the second extension portion.4. The image photographing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shutter assembly is inserted into the shutter slide portion claim 3 , and is secured to the main frame.5. The image photographing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein an edge ...

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Номер записи: 36
06-06-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130141639A1
Автор: KIM Hong-Kyu, KIM Sung-Pil
Принадлежит: Pantech Co., Ltd.

A camera module including an optical tube including a lens, a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and multiple capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate, in which the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate. A mobile terminal including an optical tube including a lens, a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and a plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate, a bezel unit to overlap a portion of the camera module, in which the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate, and the first portion of the substrate is disposed towards an edge portion of the mobile terminal. 1. A camera module , comprising:an optical tube comprising a lens;a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate; anda plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate,wherein the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the photodetector is connected to the substrate by wire bonding.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein three of the four sides of the photodetector are connected to the substrate by wire bonding.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the lens is disposed to extend beyond the side without the wire bonding.5. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein two of the four sides of the photodetector are connected to the substrate by wire bonding.6. The camera module of claim 5 , wherein the lens is disposed to extend beyond one of the two sides without the wire bonding.7. A terminal claim 5 , comprising: an optical tube comprising a lens,', 'a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and', 'a plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate;, 'a camera module, comprisinga ...

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Номер записи: 37
13-06-2013 дата публикации

OSCILLATORY WAVE DRIVE UNIT AND IMAGE STABILIZATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130147978A1
Автор: Ohashi Kaishi, SEKI Hiroyuki, Tsukimoto Takayuki, Yamamoto Shinji
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An oscillatory wave drive unit includes at least one vibrator having an electromechanical energy converting element, and at least one supporting member configured to support the at least one vibrator. The oscillatory wave drive unit excites oscillation in the at least one vibrator and moves a moving body in contact with the at least one vibrator by frictional force. The oscillatory wave drive unit includes at least one moving mechanism configured to support the at least one vibrator movably in a plane parallel to the plane where the at least one vibrator and the moving body are in contact with each other, in a second direction intersecting with a first direction in which the at least one vibrator drives the moving body. 1. An oscillatory wave drive unit comprising:at least one first vibrator having an electromechanical energy converting element; andat least one supporting member configured to support the at least one first vibrator,wherein the oscillatory wave drive unit excites oscillation in the at least one first vibrator and moves a moving body in contact with the at least one first vibrator by frictional force,wherein the oscillatory wave drive unit comprises at least one moving mechanism configured to support the at least one first vibrator movably in a second direction intersecting with a first direction in which the at least one first vibrator drives the moving body,wherein the first direction and the second direction are in a plane parallel to the plane where the at least one vibrator and the moving body are in contact with each other.2. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one moving mechanism includes a guide member configured to limit the moving direction of the at least one first vibrator.3. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one moving mechanism includes an elastic member.4. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 3 , wherein a spring stiffness of the elastic ...

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Номер записи: 38
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130148007A1
Автор: Ito Takeshi, Koiwai Tamotsu, Toyama Mitsuru
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.

A camera system of this invention includes: a fixed member; a focusing lens; a drive portion that drives the focusing lens; a rotational member to be engaged; an operation ring that can be positioned at a first position and a second position in the optical axis direction; an engagement portion that, when the operation ring is at the second position, causes the rotational member to be engaged and the operation ring to engage with each other; and a control portion that, when the operation ring is at the first position and the operation ring is rotated, drives the focusing lens in accordance with the rotation, and when the operation ring is at the second position, drives the focusing lens in accordance with a relative movement position between the rotational member to be engaged and the fixed member. 1. A camera system , comprising:a fixed member;a drive source;a focusing lens;a drive portion that is driven by the drive source, and that drives the focusing lens in an optical axis direction;a rotational member to be engaged that is rotatable around an optical axis;an operation ring that can be positioned at a first position and a second position in the optical axis direction, and that is capable of rotation around the optical axis at each of the first position and the second position for driving the focusing lens in the optical axis direction;operation ring position detection means that detects whether the operation ring is at the first position or at the second position;engagement means that, when the operation ring is at the second position, causes the rotational member to be engaged and the operation ring to engage with each other and rotates the rotational member to be engaged accompanying rotation of the operation ring, and when the operation ring is at the first position, disengages the rotational member to be engaged and the operation ring from each other so that the rotational member to be engaged does not rotate even if the operation ring rotates; andcontrol ...

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Номер записи: 39
20-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130155317A1
Автор: Uenaka Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

There is provided an imaging device including a lens mount on which a lens is mounted, an image sensor that has an imaging face on which a subject image is formed by the lens, an image sensor holder on which the image sensor is mounted, biasing members that bias the image sensor holder in a direction of the lens mount, and an adjustment mechanism that is provided between the image sensor holder and the lens mount to adjust a distance between the imaging face and the lens mount. 1. An imaging device comprising:a lens mount on which a lens is mounted;an image sensor that has an imaging face on which a subject image is formed by the lens;an image sensor holder on which the image sensor is mounted;biasing members that bias the image sensor holder in a direction of the lens mount; andan adjustment mechanism that is provided between the image sensor holder and the lens mount to adjust a distance between the imaging face and the lens mount.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , a slider that is disposed between the lens mount and the image sensor holder and is configured to be slidable in a direction orthogonal to an optical axis of the lens,', 'inclined faces that are provided on a side of the slider of the image sensor, and', 'protruding portions that are provided on the slider and abut the inclined faces by biasing force of the biasing members, and, 'wherein the adjustment mechanism includes'}wherein, with a movement of the slider in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis, the protruding portions relatively move with respect to the inclined faces, and the image sensor holder moves in a direction along the optical axis.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the biasing members are provided in two places that are diagonal on a face of the image sensor holder.4. The imaging device according to claim 2 , wherein the protruding portions are provided in four places claim 2 , and the inclined faces are provided in four places that correspond to the ...

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Номер записи: 40
20-06-2013 дата публикации

PHOTOGRAPHIC OPTICAL DEVICE, PHOTOGRAPHIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISTANCE VARIATION AMOUNT DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130156412A1
Автор: Ishihara Hisahiro, Karasawa Toshiyuki, Komatsu Ryoji, Naito Hayato
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

A photographic optical device may include a reflection type optical sensor comprising a light emitting element and a light receiving element; a support body to which the reflection type optical sensor is fixed; a camera module comprising a lens and an imaging element; a shake correction mechanism structured to swing the camera module; a resistor configured to convert an output current of the light receiving element to an output voltage; a home position voltage creating means configured to create a home position voltage; a comparator configured to compare the home position voltage with a predetermined reference voltage; and a variable current source configured to control an electric current supplied to the light emitting element based on an output signal from the comparator. A relative position of the camera module with respect to the support body may be detected by the reflection type optical sensor. 1. A photographic optical device comprising:a reflection type optical sensor which comprises a light emitting element whose light emitting amount is varied depending on a supplied electric current and a light receiving element whose output current is varied depending on an amount of received light;a support body to which the reflection type optical sensor is fixed;a camera module which comprises a lens and an imaging element and is supported by the support body so as to be capable of being swung, and the camera module reflecting light from the light emitting element toward the light receiving element;a shake correction mechanism structured to swing the camera module so as to incline an optical axis of the lens with respect to the support body to correct a shake;a resistor configured to convert an output current of the light receiving element to an output voltage;a home position voltage creating means configured to create a home position voltage that is an output voltage of the light receiving element when the camera module is located at a predetermined home position or ...

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Номер записи: 41
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring camera and method for monitoring

Номер: US20130162760A1
Автор: Jesper Olavi
Принадлежит: AXIS AB

A monitoring camera is arranged to monitor a wide angle image view. The camera comprises an event detector arranged to signal that an event has occurred when an alert line/tripwire positioned in the wide angle image view has been crossed. The alert line is defined as a line enclosing a point of the wide angle image view. A method for monitoring an area using the monitoring camera comprises capturing images representing a wide angle view through a wide angle lens, detecting if an object in the images is crossing an alert line defined in the wide angle view as a line enclosing a point in the wide angle view, and in response to a detection of an object crossing the alert line, redirecting the camera from capturing images through the wide angle lens to a position capturing an image view including the area in which the alert line was crossed.

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Номер записи: 42
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Camera Arrangement for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20130162827A1
Автор: Blaesing Frank, Boebel Ralf, Boehne Gregor, Eickhoff Marcus
Принадлежит: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG

A camera arrangement includes a camera and a prism. The camera includes a camera sensor having an array of pixels. The prism is arranged between a window pane such as a vehicle windshield and the camera sensor. Optical properties of the camera sensor and the prism are matched to one another such that a maximum broadening of a light beam due to dispersion of the prism lies within one pixel of the camera sensor. 1. A camera arrangement comprising:a camera including a camera sensor having an array of pixels; anda prism arranged between a window pane and the camera sensor;wherein optical properties of the camera sensor and the prism are matched to one another such that a maximum broadening of a light beam due to dispersion of the prism lies within one pixel of the camera sensor.2. The camera arrangement of wherein:an optical property of the prism is a prism angle (β) of the prism, wherein the prism angle (β) is at an angular value which enables the maximum broadening of the light beam due to dispersion of the prism to lie within one pixel of the camera sensor.3. The camera arrangement of wherein:the prism includes an integral combination of a plane parallel plate and an angled prism taper.4. The camera arrangement of wherein:the angled prism taper has a prism angle (β) with a maximum value of 4° relative to the plane parallel plate.5. The camera arrangement of wherein:the angled prism taper has a prism angle (β) relative to the plane parallel plate, the prism angle (β) being an optical property of the prism and is smaller than a prism angle threshold to enable the maximum broadening of the light beam due to dispersion of the prism to lie within one pixel of the camera sensor.6. The camera arrangement of wherein:each pixel of the camera sensor has the same pixel size;wherein the pixel size is an optical property of the camera sensor and is large enough to enable the maximum broadening of the light beam due to dispersion of the prism to lie within one pixel of the camera ...

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Номер записи: 43
27-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20130162848A1
Автор: Miyasako Kenichi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image capturing apparatus comprises: an image sensor configured to capture an image; a vibration detection unit configured to detect a vibration; a vector detection unit configured to detect a motion vector from images; a first correction unit configured to optically correct an image blur; a second correction unit configured to electrically correct the image blur; a first calculation unit configured to calculate, on the basis of the vibration, a first vibration correction amount for controlling the first correction unit; a second calculation unit configured to calculate, on the basis of the motion vector, a second vibration correction amount for controlling the second correction unit; and a control unit configured to control the first and second calculation units so that the first and second vibration correction amounts are suppressed when a vibration amount is greater than a first threshold. 1. An image capturing apparatus comprising:an image sensor configured to capture an image of an object formed by an optical system;a vibration detection unit configured to detect a vibration;a vector detection unit configured to detect a motion vector from images captured by the image sensor;a first correction unit configured to optically correct an image blur caused by the vibration;a second correction unit configured to correct, by changing a read-out area on the image sensor, the image blur caused by the vibration;a first calculation unit configured to calculate, on the basis of the vibration, a first vibration correction amount for controlling the first correction unit;a second calculation unit configured to calculate, on the basis of the motion vector, a second vibration correction amount for controlling the second correction unit; anda control unit configured to control (i) the first calculation unit so that the first vibration correction amount is suppressed, and (ii) the second calculation unit so that the second vibration correction amount is suppressed, when a ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-07-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE STABILIZATION APPARATUS, OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130170039A1
Автор: Miyoshi Kaori
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image stabilization unit includes a lens holder that holds a correction lens and is relatively movably provided with respect to a base member, first and second drive devices or a drive device group that drive the lens holder, and three supports that support the lens holder relative to the base member. 1. An image stabilization apparatus comprising:a correction member that corrects image blur;a base member;a movable member that holds the correction member and is relatively movably provided with respect to the base member in a predetermined direction perpendicular to an optical axis;a first drive device or a drive device group that moves the movable member in a first direction;a second drive device or a drive device group that moves the movable member in a second direction; andthree supports that support the movable member relative to the base member,wherein at least one of the three supports is provided at a position overlapping with the first drive device or the second drive device as viewed from the direction of the optical axis.2121212. The image stabilization apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the diameter of an opening claim 1 , which is required for relatively moving the movable member with respect to the base member claim 1 , provided in the base member centered on the optical axis is D and the outer diameter of the base member is D claim 1 , the first and the second drive devices are provided on the outer side of the D and the inner side of the D at opposing positions so as to sandwich any one of the three supports claim 1 , the three supports are provided on the outer side of the D and the inner side of the D claim 1 , and the centroid of the movable member is included in a triangle formed by connecting the three supports.312. The image stabilization apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein each of the three supports has ball member claim 2 , the base member comprises a sliding surface which is a surface on which the ball member ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-07-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA BODY AND INTERCHANGEABLE LENS

Номер: US20130176480A1
Автор: MAKIGAKI Taro
Принадлежит: NIKON CORPORATION

A camera body at which an interchangeable lens, holding a plurality of sets of optical characteristics data, each expressing specific optical characteristics in one of a plurality of representation formats, can be detachably mounted, includes: an identification information reception unit that receives lens-side identification information from the interchangeable lens, which indicates the plurality of representation formats; an identification information storage unit in which body-side identification information indicating each representation format that the camera body is capable of recognizing among the plurality of representation formats, is stored; a selection unit that selects a single representation format included in both the lens-side and the body-side identification information, among the plurality of representation formats; a request unit that issues a request to the interchangeable lens for the optical characteristics data corresponding to the selected representation format; and an optical characteristics reception unit that receives the requested optical characteristics data from the interchangeable lens. 1. A camera body at which an interchangeable lens holding a plurality of sets of optical characteristics data can be detachably mounted , each of the plurality of sets of optical characteristics data expressing specific optical characteristics in one of a plurality of representation formats , comprising:an identification information reception unit that receives lens-side identification information that originates from the interchangeable lens, the lens-side identification information indicating the plurality of representation formats;an identification information storage unit in which body-side identification information is stored, the body-side identification information indicating each representation format that the camera body is capable of recognizing among the plurality of representation formats;a selection unit that selects a single representation ...

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Номер записи: 46
11-07-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE STABILIZING APPARATUS, LENS BARREL, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS

Номер: US20130176620A1
Автор: Sato Koji
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image stabilizing apparatus includes a shift member holding a lens, a first driver moving the shift member in a first direction in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis, and a second driver moving the shift member in a second direction in the plane orthogonal to the optical axis. The first driver includes a first magnet, a first coil, and a first yoke in order in an optical axis direction, the second driver includes a second magnet, a second coil, and a second yoke in order in the optical axis direction, the first yoke has a protrusion that protrudes in the first direction at least one of end portions extending in a direction orthogonal to the first direction, and the second yoke has a protrusion that protrudes in the second direction at least one of end portions extending in a direction orthogonal to the second direction. 1. An image stabilizing apparatus comprising:a shift member that holds a lens;a first driver configured to move the shift member in a first direction in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis with respect to a body; anda second driver configured to move the shift member in a second direction different from the first direction in the plane orthogonal to the optical axis with respect to the body,wherein the first driver is configured by disposing a first magnet, a first coil, and a first yoke in order in an optical axis direction,wherein the second driver is configured by disposing a second magnet, a second coil, and a second yoke in order in the optical axis direction,wherein the first yoke has a protrusion that protrudes in the first direction at least one of end portions extending in a direction orthogonal to the first direction,wherein the second yoke has a protrusion that protrudes in the second direction at least one of end portions extending in a direction orthogonal to the second direction,wherein a length of the first magnet in the first direction is smaller than a length between the end portions of the first yoke extending in the ...

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Номер записи: 47
18-07-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130182170A1
Автор: Suzuki Satoshi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image capturing apparatus comprises a photoelectric conversion unit that performs photoelectric conversion on incident light that has passed through an imaging lens and outputs an electric signal, the photoelectric conversion unit including a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged pixels, and a plurality of micro lenses formed between the imaging lens and the photoelectric conversion unit. The plurality of micro lenses respectively corresponds to a plurality of areas in the photoelectric conversion unit and each of the areas includes a predetermined number of pixels. Among the pixels, those whose receiving quantity of light is small in each area due to a characteristic of an optical system including the imaging lens and the micro lenses and a characteristic of the photoelectric conversion unit are configured as pixels for use in calculation of a reference value for the electric signals output from the photoelectric conversion unit. 1. An image capturing apparatus comprising:a photoelectric conversion unit that performs photoelectric conversion on incident light that has passed through an imaging lens and outputs an electric signal, the photoelectric conversion unit including a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged pixels; anda plurality of micro lenses that are formed between the imaging lens and the photoelectric conversion unit, the plurality of micro lenses respectively corresponding to a plurality of areas in the photoelectric conversion unit, each of the areas including a predetermined number of pixels,wherein among the pixels included in the plurality of areas, pixels whose receiving quantity of light is small in each area due to a characteristic of an optical system including the imaging lens and the micro lenses and a characteristic of the photoelectric conversion unit are configured as pixels for use in calculation of a reference value for the electric signals output from the photoelectric conversion unit.2. The image capturing apparatus according to ...

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Номер записи: 48
18-07-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL UNIT WITH SHAKE CORRECTING FUNCTION

Номер: US20130182325A1
Автор: Asakawa Shinroku, Hamada Yoshihiro, Ishihara Hisahiro, Karasawa Toshiyuki, Minamisawa Shinji, Wade Tatsuki, Yanagisawa Katsushige
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

Provided is an optical unit with shake correction function wherein it is possible to accurately swing the movable module even when a flexible wiring substrate is connected to the fixing element and movable module. In an optical unit with shake correction function (), folding portions (), the extending direction of which is reversed towards the vicinity of the swinging support point () of a movable module (), are provided at the midway portion of a flexible wiring substrate () that is connected to the movable module () and to a fixing element (). In the folding portions (), the overlapping portions of the flexible wiring substrate () are fixed. 1. An optical unit with a shake correcting function comprising:a fixed body;a movable module which holds an optical element;a flexible circuit board which is connected with the movable module and the fixed body; anda movable module drive mechanism for shake correction which swings the movable module with respect to the fixed body;wherein the flexible circuit board is provided with a folded-back portion whose extended direction is reversed at a midway portion from a connected portion with the fixed body to a connected portion with the movable module; andwherein portions of the folded-back portion which are superposed on each other are fixed to each other.2. The optical unit with a shake correcting function according to claim 1 , wherein the portions of the folded-back portion which are superposed on each other are fixed to each other by a joining member which joins faces facing each other of the folded-back portion.3. The optical unit with a shake correcting function according to claim 2 , wherein the joining member is a thermosetting adhesive sheet.4. The optical unit with a shake correcting function according to claim 2 , wherein the joining member is solder for joining metal patterns which are formed on faces facing each other of the folded-back portion.5. The optical unit with a shake correcting function according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Mount Assembly, Which is Adjustable in a Plurality of Steps, for Two Optical Components

Номер: US20130182341A1
Автор: Bening Matthias, Reichmann Lutz
Принадлежит: JENOPTIK OPTICAL SYSTEMS GMBH

Adjustable mount assembly having two mount parts which are adjustable relative to one another and which themselves form adjustable mounts respectively comprising an outer mount frame and an inner mount frame. The mount assembly permits a highly precise adjustment of two optical components relative to one another in a plane perpendicular to an axis and an adjustment of the two mutually adjusted optical components relative to a reference base. 1. Adjustable mount assembly comprising an outer mount part and an inner mount part , whereina) the inner mount part is arranged in the outer mount part so as to be displaceable and fixable in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis by means of adjusting screws, and the outer and inner mount parts collectively form a first adjustable mount,b) the outer mount part forms a second adjustable mount, and the inner mount part forms a third adjustable mount,c) the outer mount part and the inner mount part respectively comprise an outer mount frame and an inner mount frame in which an optical component is fixed in each instance and which are connected to one another monolithically in each instance by at least three manipulator units having a manipulator for manipulating the mount parts,d) the inner mount frame of the outer mount part communicates with the outer mount frame of the inner mount part via a releasable clamping device effecting a frictional engagement, so thate) when the clamping device is released and the adjusting screws are tightened, the two optical components can be adjusted relative to one another by manipulating the outer mount part and/or inner mount part, andf) when the clamping device acts axially in a frictionally engaging manner so as to clamp the inner mount part to the outer mount part and the adjusting screws are loosened, the two optical components are adjustable relative to one another by manipulating the inner mount part, and the two optical components are jointly adjustable relative to a reference base by ...

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Номер записи: 50
25-07-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP UNIT AND ENDOSCOPE DISTAL END PORTION INCLUDING THE IMAGE PICKUP UNIT

Номер: US20130188030A1
Автор: IGARASHI Takatoshi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A lens holder that holds a lens in an inner portion thereof, an image pickup device including a light-receiving section, the image pickup device being positioned at a rear in an optical axis direction L of the lens, a cover glass attached to a facing surface of the image pickup device, and a fitting portion formed in at least an outer circumferential face of the cover glass, the fitting portion allowing a rear end-side part of the lens holder to be fitted thereon are included, and the lens holder and the image pickup device are each formed to have a size allowing the lens holder and the image pickup device to have a same width in a width direction when the rear end-side part is fitted on the fitting portion. 1. An image pickup unit comprising:a barrel body that holds an image pickup optical system in an inner portion thereof;an image pickup device including a light-receiving section that receives light entering via the image pickup optical system, the image pickup device being positioned at a rear, in an optical axis direction of the image pickup optical system, of the image pickup optical system;a cover glass attached to a facing surface of the image pickup device, the facing surface facing the image pickup optical system; anda fitting portion formed in at least an outer circumferential face of the cover glass, the fitting portion allowing a rear end-side part in the optical axis direction of the barrel body to be fitted thereon,wherein the barrel body and the image pickup device are each formed to have a size allowing the barrel body and the image pickup device to have a same width in a width direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction when the rear end-side part of the barrel body is fitted on the fitting portion.2. The image pickup unit according to claim 1 ,wherein an attachment part of the cover glass, the attachment part being attached to the facing surface of the image pickup device, is formed so as to have a width equal to that of the image pickup ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Zoom lens barrel

Номер: US20130188262A1
Автор: Takamitsu Sasaki
Принадлежит: Hoya Corp

A zoom lens barrel includes front and rear lens group support frames, a first spring member provided to bias the front lens group support frame and a diaphragm in directions away from each other, and a second spring member provided to bias the diaphragm and the rear lens group support frame in directions away from each other. Spring loads of the first and second spring members are determined such that, when the front and rear lens group support frames approach each other during zooming, one and the other of the first and second spring members are compressed and not compressed, and the other of the first and second spring members is compressed after the one of the first and second spring members is fully compressed.

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Номер записи: 52
01-08-2013 дата публикации

INTERCHANGEABLE ZOOM LENS ACTUATOR WITH AUTO-FOCUS ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20130194466A1
Автор: Cheng Kwok Sing, FAN Kin Ming, Yeung Chuen Kuen
Принадлежит: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd.

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to an optical module that includes interchangeable lenses to adjust a zoom level or focus of the optical module. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first lens assembly having a first effective focal length and a second lens assembly having a second effective focal length;a moveable platform on which said first and said second lens assemblies are mounted, said moveable platform being moveable between first and second positions;an image sensor positioned to receive light from said first lens assembly if said moveable platform is in said first position or to receive light from said second lens assembly if said moveable platform is in said second position; anda single mechanical power source to move said moveable platform to said first position or said second position and to change a distance between said image sensor and said moveable platform to adjust a focus of said first lens assembly or said second lens assembly with respect to said image sensor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said single mechanical power source comprises an actuator to move a sliding or rolling element along a range of positions in a first direction claim 1 , wherein at particular portions of said range said sliding element applies a force to said moveable platform in a second direction different from said first direction.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said single mechanical power source comprises an actuator to move a sliding element along a range of positions in a first direction so as to move said moveable platform between said first and second positions claim 1 , wherein at particular portions of said range said sliding element applies a force to said moveable platform so as to change said distance between said image sensor and said moveable platform.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said moveable platform is moveable in said first direction or said second direction in response to a mechanical force transferred from said sliding element ...

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Номер записи: 53
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SOLID STATE IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130194482A1
Автор: Hearn Brent, Nicol Robert, Wilkinson Christopher
Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited

An image sensor is formed by a pixel array and a microlens array. One microlens is associated with each pixel. The microlens is positioned in a manner that is offset from a center of its associated pixel. The positioning offset for the microlens is a combination of a first offset determined as a function of the pixel's position relative to a center of the image sensor and a second offset that is randomly selected (both in terms of distance and radial direction). The random offset provides the effect that the spatial frequency information from the shifted microlens array is randomly distributed so as to provide different spatial frequencies and effectively cancel out Moiré interference. 1. A method for manufacturing an image sensor comprising an array of pixels and a corresponding array of microlenses disposed in front of said array of pixels , comprising the steps of:(a) calculating a first position of each of said microlenses relative to its corresponding pixel according to a distance of said corresponding pixel from an optical axis of said image sensor;(b) generating a second position of each of said microlenses that is randomly offset from said respective calculated first position;(c) placing each of said microlenses at the respective second position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said offset is in a random radial direction and limited to a maximum distance from said calculated first position.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein steps (a) claim 1 , (b) and (c) are effected utilizing a CAD software program at maximum snap grid resolution.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said offset is in a random radial direction and limited to a maximum distance from said calculated first position claim 3 , and wherein said maximum distance is dependent on said pixel's size and/or said maximum snap grid resolution of said CAD software program.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second position is generated by a software subroutine adapted to process said calculated first ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Probability-based determination of a mode of actuation for an image stabilization device

Номер: US20130194666A1
Автор: Lasse Klingbeil, Michailas Romanovas, Steffen Teroerde
Принадлежит: Carl Zeiss Sports Optics GmbH

The present invention relates to a long-range optical device having at least one tube which contains an optical system, having at least one image stabilization device which is designed to move at least one optical assembly of the optical system relative to the at least one tube, having at least one signal processing unit which is designed such that it actuates the at least one image stabilization device in one mode from a plurality of modes, wherein each mode has an associated respective movement situation for the long-range optical device, and having a mode detection unit which is designed such that it determines the mode from the plurality of modes. Furthermore, the mode detection unit is designed such that it determines the mode by ascertaining a probability of presence of a first movement situation which has an associated first mode, and takes a comparison of the ascertained probability with a random number as a basis for making a decision about actuation in the first mode. In addition, the present invention relates to an appropriate method for determining a mode for actuation of an image stabilization device.

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Номер записи: 55
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Athermalized permanent-alignment optical-element mount

Номер: US20130200062A1
Автор: Andreas Diening, Donald E. Harryman, Ezra Allee
Принадлежит: Coherent Inc

A mounting fixture for mounting an optical element on a base-plate has spaced-apart parallel legs attachable by brackets to the base-plate and a mounting platform attached to the legs. The platform can be heated by a removable heater. The optical element is held in a mounting tab attached to the platform by a solder-pad. Heating the platform softens the solder-pad allowing the tab and the element to be aligned. Removing the heat allows the pad to harden to complete the attachment and retain the alignment of the element on the mount.

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Номер записи: 56
08-08-2013 дата публикации

HANDS FREE LIGHTING DEVICES

Номер: US20130201299A1
Автор: Waters Michael
Принадлежит:

There is provided headgear having a variety of components. In one form, the headgear includes a camera device mounted to a brim thereof. Camera accessories that can be mounted to the headgear can include a switch, a control panel, a view finder, one or more lights. The headgear can also include a heat sink mounted to the brim to dissipate heat, and can be configured to block radio frequency emissions, generated by powered components of the headgear, such as the camera, a circuit board, one or more lights, or the like. The headgear can also include a 3D camera device having first and second lens devices mounted to the brim in a spaced configuration. 118-. (canceled)19. Headgear comprising:a head-fitting portion configured to be received on a wearer's head;a brim portion extending forwardly from the head-fitting portion;a 3D camera device having first and second lens devices mounted to the brim portion to capture images generally forwardly of the brim portion;a power source of the 3D camera device mounted to at least one of the head-fitting portion or the brim portion for providing power for operation of the 3D camera device; anda control member of the 3D camera device mounted to the brim portion and configured to allow a user to operate the 3D camera device20. The headgear of wherein the control member is configured to cause the first and second lens devices to capture images substantially simultaneously.21. The headgear of wherein the first and second lens devices are spaced apart generally equally from a fore-and-aft centerline of the brim portion.22. The headgear of wherein the first and second lens devices are spaced from one another between 1 inch and 8 inches.23. The headgear of wherein the brim portion includes upper and lower major surfaces claim 19 , and the 3D camera device includes a control panel mounted to one of the upper and lower major surfaces of the brim and having electrical connections for providing power for operation of the 3D camera device.24. ...

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Номер записи: 57
08-08-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130201389A1
Автор: OHTANI YOSHIHIRO
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A motor control device includes a counter that counts pulses output from a one-phase encoder according to rotation of a DC motor, and a controller that recognizes rotation number of the DC motor based on the number of pulses counted by the counter. After the DC motor is braked, the controller starts applying a predetermined voltage to the DC motor at first timing before the DC motor stops, and stops applying the predetermined voltage at second timing after the DC motor stops. The controller subtracts the number of pulses generated after the second timing from a value counted by the counter. The predetermined voltage is lower than a lowest voltage necessary for driving a driven object, and is higher than a lowest voltage necessary for rotating the DC motor against an attracting force between a magnet and a coil in the DC motor. 1. A motor control device for controlling rotation of a DC motor for driving an object , comprising:a counter configured to count a pulse output from a one-phase encoder according to rotation of the DC motor; anda controller configured to recognize a rotation number of the DC motor based on the number of pulses counted by the counter, whereinafter the DC motor which is being driven is braked, the controller starts applying a predetermined voltage to the DC motor at a first timing which is a timing before the DC motor stops, and stops the applying of the predetermined voltage at a second timing which is a timing after the DC motor stops,the controller subtracts the number of pulses generated after the second timing from a value counted by the counter, andthe predetermined voltage is lower than a lowest voltage necessary for driving the object to be driven and higher than a lowest voltage necessary for rotating the DC motor against an attracting force between a magnet and a coil in the DC motor.2. The motor control device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller starts the applying of the predetermined voltage to the DC motor claim 1 , when ...

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Номер записи: 58
08-08-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20130201391A1
Автор: IWATA Katsuo, OGASAHARA Takayuki
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, an image processing apparatus includes a refocus filter generating unit and a refocus image generating unit. The refocus image generating unit executes a filtering process using a refocus filter generated by the refocus filter generating unit. A filtering level of the refocus filter is adjusted according to a subject distance of a subject to be focused and sighted among a plurality of subjects projected in a first image and a second image. 1. A camera module , comprising:a first imaging lens and a second imaging lens each of which introduces light from a subject and forms a subject image;a first image sensor that acquires a first image by imaging the subject image formed by the first imaging lens, and outputs a first image signal;a second image sensor that acquires a second image by imaging the subject image formed by the second imaging lens, and outputs a second image signal; andan image processing apparatus that executes signal processing on the first image signal from the first image sensor and the second image signal from the second image sensor,wherein the image processing apparatus includesa parallax amount calculating unit that calculates a parallax amount between the first image and the second image based on the first image signal and the second image signal,a subject distance calculating unit that calculates a subject distance from the subject based on the parallax amount calculated by the parallax amount calculating unit,a refocus filter generating unit that generates a refocus filter whose filtering level is adjusted according to the subject distance of a subject to be focused and sighted among a plurality of subjects projected in the first image and the second image, anda refocus image generating unit that executes a filtering process using the refocus filter generated by the refocus filter generating unit and generates a refocus image.2. The camera module according to claim 1 ,wherein the image processing apparatus further ...

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Номер записи: 59
08-08-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULES WITH INERTIAL SENSORS

Номер: US20130201392A1
Автор: Gutierrez Roman C.
Принадлежит: DigitalOptics Corporation MEMS

A camera module includes an actuator that is coupled to one or more lenses of an optical train configured to move relative to an image sensor to provide alignment, zoom and/or autofocus control. The actuator is configured to position one or more, e.g., three, lenses of the optical train by applying one or more bias voltages respectively between one or more pairs of actuator components. A processor uses measured capacitances of the pairs of actuator components and/or the bias voltages thereof to calculate an acceleration or force acting on the camera module and to provide information for the actuator to align the optical train along the optical path in accordance with the information. 1. A camera module , comprising an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration acting on the camera module and to provide information for aligning an optical component of an optical train of the camera module with respect to an optical path of the camera module in accordance with the information.2. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising a camera module housing defining an aperture and an internal cavity for accommodating camera module components.3. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising an image sensor and wherein the accelerometer is configured to measure an inertial force acting upon the optical component with respect to the image sensor.4. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising a lens barrel containing the optical train and disposed relative to an aperture and an image sensor of the camera.5. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator coupled to one or more lenses of the optical train and configured to move the one or more lenses to provide zoom claim 1 , autofocus or both zoom and autofocus functions.6. The camera module of claim 4 , wherein the accelerometer is disposed outside of the lens barrel.7. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield surrounding one or more ...

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Номер записи: 60
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Номер: US20130201394A1
Автор: Hatakeyama Takeshi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A zoom lens and an image pickup apparatus having such a zoom lens are provided. The zoom lens includes a first lens group in which each lens has negative refractive power, a second lens group in which each lens has positive refractive power, a third lens group in which each lens has positive refractive power. These lens groups are arranged in this order from an object side to an image side. The first lens group includes a negative lens and a positive lens which are arranged in this order from an image side to an object side. The third lens group includes a positive lens. Both surfaces of the negative lens of the first lens group are aspherical surfaces, respectively. Both surfaces of the positive surfaces of the third lens group are aspherical surfaces, respectively. 1. A zoom lens comprisinga first lens group having negative refractive power,a second lens group having positive refractive power, anda third lens group having positive refractive power which are arranged in order from an object side to an image side, whereinwhen a positional lens state is changed from a wide angle end state to a telephoto end state, said second lens group moves toward an object in an optical axis direction and both said first lens group and said third lens group move in said optical axis direction to reduce said spacing between said first lens group and said second lens group and to increase the spacing between said second lens group and said third lens group;a focusing function performed by movement of the third lens group is performed by the movement of said third lens group in the optical axis direction at the time of changing the object position;said first lens group includes a negative lens and a positive lens which are arranged in this order from an object side to an image side;said third lens group includes a positive lens;both surfaces of said negative lens of said first lens group are aspherical surfaces, respectively;both surfaces of said positive lens of said third lens ...

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Номер записи: 61
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Lens Drive Device

Номер: US20130201559A1
Автор: Ishihara Hisahiro, Minamisawa Shinji, Miyazaki Kiyoshi, Takeda Tadashi, Wade Tatsuki, Yanagisawa Katsushige
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

A lens drive device may include a first holding body, a second holding body, a fixed body which holds the second holding body, a first drive mechanism to drive the first holding body, a second drive mechanism to drive the second holding body, a third drive mechanism structured to drive the second holding body in a different direction than the second drive mechanism, an elastic member having a fixed part which is fixed to the second holding body and a deformable part, and plural wires in a substantially straight line shape with one end side fixed to the deformable part and the other end side fixed to the fixed body. 1. A lens drive device comprising:a first holding body configured to hold a lens and is movable in an optical axis direction of the lens;a second holding body configured to hold the first holding body so that the first holding body is movable in the optical axis direction;a fixed body configured to hold the second holding body so that the second holding body is movable in a first direction and second direction, the first direction and the second direction being substantially mutually perpendicular and substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction;a first drive mechanism which is structured to drive the first holding body in the optical axis direction;a second drive mechanism which is structured to drive the second holding body in the first direction;a third drive mechanism which is structured to drive the second holding body in the second direction;an elastic member having a fixed part which is fixed to the second holding body and a deformable part which is capable of being elastically deformed in the optical axis direction; andplural wires in a substantially straight line shape having a first end fixed to the deformable part and a second end fixed to the fixed body;wherein the second holding body is supported by the fixed body so as to be movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction through the plural wires ...

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Номер записи: 62
08-08-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130202280A1
Автор: OGURA MOTONORI, SHIMOHATA TAKESHI
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging apparatus includes an optical system, an imaging unit configured to capture an image incident thereon through the optical system, a shake detector configured to detect shake of the apparatus, a shake correction unit including therein a correction lens, and being configured to move the correction lens in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system based on a result of the detection by the shake detector to shift an optical axis of the optical system, and a controller configured to control the shake correction unit to cause the correction lens to minutely vibrate, not based on the result of the detection by the shake detector. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:an optical system;an imaging unit configured to capture an image incident thereon through the optical system;a shake detector configured to detect shake of the apparatus;a shake correction unit including therein a correction lens, and being configured to move the correction lens in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system based on a result of the detection by the shake detector to shift an optical axis of the optical system; anda controller configured to control the shake correction unit to cause the correction lens to minutely vibrate, not based on the result of the detection by the shake detector.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical system includes a zoom lens, andthe controller controls the shake correction unit to change an amplitude of the minute vibration according to a focal length of the optical system.3. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller increases the amplitude of the minute vibration as the focal length of the optical system increases.4. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the optical system claim 1 , whereinthe controller controls the shake correction unit to change the amplitude of the minute ...

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Номер записи: 63
15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATE SPECTRAL IMAGING AND SENSING

Номер: US20130208146A1
Автор: Cotton Christopher T., SPILIOTIS Pano, TAPLIN Lawrence
Принадлежит: FLUXDATA, INC.

An optical device that creates separate images for different wavelength bands of light. The device comprises a light sensor, a first dichroic filter, and a first mirror. The light sensor comprises a first light sensing portion and a second light sensing portion. The first dichroic filter reflects a first portion of incident light of a first wavelength band from a source through an imaging lens with the imaging lens projecting a first image of the source onto the first light sensing portion of the light sensor; and the first dichroic filter transmits a second portion of incident light of a second wavelength band from the scene different from the first wavelength range. The first mirror is positioned to reflect the transmitted second portion of incident light through the imaging lens, the imaging lens projecting a second image of the source onto the second light sensing portion of the light sensor. 1. An optical device comprising:a) a light sensor comprising a first light sensing portion and a second light sensing portion;b) a first dichroic filter reflecting a first portion of incident light of a first wavelength band from a source through an imaging lens, the imaging lens projecting a first image of the source onto the first light sensing portion of the light sensor, and transmitting a second portion of incident light of a second wavelength band from the scene different from the first wavelength range; andc) a first mirror positioned to reflect the transmitted second portion of incident light through the imaging lens, the imaging lens projecting a second image of the source onto the second light sensing portion of the light sensor.2. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein the light sensor is further comprised of a first transmission filter disposed on the first light sensing portion and transmitting light of a first wavelength range claim 1 , and a second transmission filter disposed on the second light sensing portion and transmitting light of a second wavelength ...

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Номер записи: 64
15-08-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130208175A1
Автор: ONO Shuji
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

An imaging device for an imaging apparatus adapted to image an object through an image formation lens includes: a light receiving section having a plurality of light receiving elements; a microlens section having a plurality of microlenses respectively provided corresponding to a plurality of the light receiving elements to make the corresponding light receiving elements receive an object light beam that passed through the image formation lens; a control section adapted to control shapes of the plurality of the microlenses so as to control pupil regions in an exit pupil of the image formation lens that pass a light beam that should be received by each of the plurality of the light receiving elements; and an image signal generation section adapted to generate an image signal of an image of the object based on imaging signals of the plurality of the light receiving elements. 1. An imaging device for an imaging apparatus adapted to image an object through an image formation lens , comprising:a light receiving section having a plurality of light receiving elements;a microlens section having a plurality of microlenses respectively provided corresponding to a plurality of the light receiving elements to make the corresponding light receiving elements receive an object light beam that passed through the image formation lens;a control section adapted to control shapes of the plurality of the microlenses so as to control pupil regions in an exit pupil of the image formation lens that pass a light beam that should be received by each of the plurality of the light receiving elements; andan image signal generation section adapted to generate an image signal of an image of the object based on imaging signals of the plurality of the light receiving elements, whereinthe control section controls the shapes of the microlenses to be changed from a shape having first refractive power to a shape having second refractive power that is larger than the first refractive power so as to ...

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Номер записи: 65
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Image-Acquisition Device and Method of Fabricating the Same

Номер: US20130208179A1
Автор: Konno Mitsujiro, ORIHARA Tatsuya
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

Provided is an image-acquisition device including an image acquisition element; a prism that is secured to the image-acquisition element and that has an entrance surface through which light enters from a direction that intersects an optical axis of the image-acquisition element, an exit surface that is substantially parallel to an image-acquisition surface of the image-acquisition element, and a reflection surface that deflects the light that has entered through the entrance surface toward a direction that is parallel to the optical axis of the image-acquisition element; and a cover member that is secured at a position that covers the reflection surface of the prism and that has an outer surface that is substantially parallel to the image-acquisition surface, wherein an end surface of the cover member closer to the entrance surface is disposed at a position protruding beyond the entrance surface. 1. An image-acquisition device comprising:an image-acquisition element;a prism that is secured to the image-acquisition element and that has an entrance surface through which light enters from a direction that intersects an optical axis of the image-acquisition element, an exit surface that is substantially parallel to an image-acquisition surface of the image-acquisition element, and a reflection surface that deflects the light that has entered through the entrance surface toward a direction that is parallel to the optical axis of the image-acquisition element; anda cover member that is secured at a position that covers the reflection surface of the prism and that has an outer surface that is substantially parallel to the image-acquisition surface,wherein an end surface of the cover member closer to the entrance surface is disposed at a position protruding beyond the entrance surface.2. The image-acquisition device according to claim 1 , wherein an end surface of the image-acquisition element closer to the entrance surface is disposed at a position protruding beyond the ...

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Номер записи: 66
15-08-2013 дата публикации

LENS SHIFT MECHANISM AND PROJECTION IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20130208250A1
Автор: Fujisaki Takeshi, Yoshimura Taichi
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

A central position detection section has a detection width in which the central position has a median value along one axial direction. When the direction from a position, which is located at the time at which returning is started toward the central position is defined as a go direction, the control section commands that a drive mechanism should sequentially perform following operations: a first operation of driving a the projection lens assembly in the go direction; a second operation of allowing the projection lens assembly to travel in a return direction at least by the detection width; and a third operation of allowing the projection lens assembly to travel in the detection width in the go direction by ½ of the detection width traveled in the go direction. 1. A lens shift mechanism for allowing a projection lens assembly to travel in a go and return direction in a certain range in at least one axial direction among axes perpendicular to an optical axis of the projection lens assembly , the lens shift mechanism comprising:a drive mechanism for driving the projection lens assembly in at least the one axial direction;a control section for controlling the drive mechanism such that the projection lens assembly is returned to a central position in the certain range; anda central position detection section for detecting that the projection lens assembly reaches the central position,wherein the central position detection section has a detection width in which the central position has a median value along the one axial direction,when a direction from a position, which is located at a time point at which returning is started, toward the central position, is defined as a go direction, the control section commands that the driving mechanism should perform following operations:a first operation of allowing the projection lens assembly to travel in the go direction and to pass one end of the detection width and to travel at least the detection width;after the first operation, ...

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Номер записи: 67
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Optical Unit with Shake Correcting Function

Номер: US20130215284A1
Автор: Katsushige Yanagisawa, Shinji MINAMISAWA, Shinroku Asakawa, TATSUKI Wade, Yoshihiro Hamada
Принадлежит: Nidec Sankyo Corp

An optical unit may include a fixed body; a movable module which holds an optical element; and a shake correction drive mechanism which is structured to generate a drive force for swinging the movable module with respect to the fixed body. The shake correction drive mechanism may include a plurality of permanent magnets which are provided on an outer peripheral face of the movable module at positions separated in a circumferential direction around an optical axis of the optical element; and a sheet-shaped coil which is extended in a circumferential direction in the fixed body and is integrally provided with a plurality of coil parts facing the permanent magnets and a terminal part electrically connected with the coil parts.

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Номер записи: 68
22-08-2013 дата публикации

ARCUATE MOTION CONTROL IN ELECTROSTATIC ACTUATORS

Номер: US20130215325A1
Автор: Calvet Robert J., Gutierrez Roman C., Jain Ankur, Liu Xiaolei, Wang Guiqin
Принадлежит: DigitalOptics Corporation MEMS

In one embodiment, an actuator includes a moving frame coupled to a fixed frame by a plurality of elongated parallel motion flexures for generally parallel motion relative to the fixed frame and between an as-fabricated position and a deployed position. The flexures are disposed at a first angle relative to a line extending perpendicularly to both the moving frame and the fixed frame when the moving frame is disposed in the as-fabricated position, and at a second angle relative to that same line when the moving frame is disposed in the deployed position, Arcuate movement of the first frame relative to the second frame is controlled by constraining the first angle to a value of less than about half of the sum of the first and second angles. 1. An actuator , comprising:a moving frame coupled to a fixed frame by a plurality of elongated parallel motion flexures for generally parallel motion relative to the fixed frame and between an as-fabricated position and a deployed position,the flexures being disposed at a first angle relative to a line extending perpendicularly to both the moving frame and the fixed frame when the moving frame is disposed in the as-fabricated position, and at a second angle relative to that same line when the moving frame is disposed in the deployed position,wherein the first angle is less than about half of the sum of the first and second angles.2. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the first angle is between about 0.32 and about 0.42 times the sum of the first and second angles.3. The actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of interdigitated teeth claim 1 , a fixed portion of which is attached to the fixed frame and a moving portion of which is attached to the moving frame.4. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the moving frame claim 1 , the fixed frame and the parallel motion flexures are each generally planar in configuration and are disposed generally coplanar with each other.5. The actuator of claim 3 , wherein the moving frame ...

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Номер записи: 69
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Elastic supporting structure and optical image stabilizer having the elastic supporting structure

Номер: US20130215511A1
Автор: Fu-Yuan Wu, Jyun-Jie Lin, Shih-Ting Huang
Принадлежит: TDK Taiwan Corp

An elastic supporting structure for an optical image stabilizer is provided. The optical image stabilizer includes a movable portion, a compensation module, and a plurality of suspension wires. The movable portion is provided therein with a lens. The compensation module corresponds to the movable portion, and both are located on the same image-capturing optical axis. Each suspension wire has two ends respectively connected to the movable portion and the compensation module. The movable portion is provided with an upper spring plate. One end of each suspension wire is connected to a length-increased outer line element and at least one additional auxiliary line element of the upper spring plate, and the other end of each suspension wire is connected to the compensation module, such that the movable portion corresponds to the compensation module and is spaced therefrom by a predetermined distance. Also, anti-shake function performs well with suspension wires.

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Номер записи: 70
29-08-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130222596A1
Автор: Han Sangyeal
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

A camera and a method for manufacturing the camera are disclosed, the camera including parts including a lens unit formed with at least one lens for concentrating an image of an outside object, and an image sensor for converting the image of the outside object concentrated in the lens to an electric signal; and a molding unit for exposing the lens of the lens unit and for integrating the parts without any coupling seams. 1. A camera , the camera comprising: parts including a lens unit formed with at least one lens for concentrating an image of an outside object , and an image sensor for converting the image of the outside object concentrated in the lens to an electric signal; and a molding unit for exposing the lens of the lens unit and for integrating the parts without any coupling seams.2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the parts further include a PCB (printed circuit board) mounted with the image sensor claim 1 , and a holder equipped with the lens unit and the PCB.3. The camera of claim 2 , wherein the holder is installed at a rear section of a vehicle.4. The camera of claim 2 , wherein the parts further include a cable unit electrically connected to the PCB.5. The camera of claim 4 , wherein the molding unit is formed on the lens unit claim 4 , the holder claim 4 , the PCB and the cable unit.6. The camera of claim 4 , wherein the molding unit is formed on an each partial portion of the lens unit and the cable unit.7. The camera of claim 4 , wherein the PCB includes a first PCB mounted with the image sensor claim 4 , and a second PCB electrically connected to the first PCB and the cable unit respectively.8. The camera of claim 7 , wherein the cable unit includes a cable electrically connected to the second PCB.9. The camera of claim 1 , wherein material of the molding unit is resin.10. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is mounted on the PCB claim 1 , the PCB is attached to one opened side of a body tube claim 1 , and the lens unit is equipped ...

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Номер записи: 71
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VIBRATION-TYPE DRIVING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Номер: US20130222678A1
Автор: Araki Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a vibration-type driving apparatus comprising a vibrating body including an electro-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic body to which the electro-mechanical energy conversion element is joined; and a flexible printed board connected to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element, wherein the flexible printed board includes a first region bonded to at least the location of an antinode portion of vibration of the vibrating body and a second region that is adjacent to the first region and that is not bonded to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element; the boundary portion between the first region and the second region is located at a node portion of the vibration of the vibrating body; and a gap is present between the second region and the vibrating body. 1. A vibration-type driving apparatus comprising:a vibrating body including an electro-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic body to which the electro-mechanical energy conversion element is joined; anda flexible printed board connected to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element,wherein the flexible printed board includes a first region bonded to at least the location of an antinode portion of vibration of the vibrating body and a second region that is adjacent to the first region and that is not bonded to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element;the boundary portion between the first region and the second region is located at a node portion of the vibration of the vibrating body; anda gap is present between the second region and the vibrating body.2. The vibration-type driving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first region is a portion in which the flexible printed board is bonded to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element with an adhesive.3. The vibration-type driving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein part of a surface of the second region comprises an adhesion-resistant material.4. The vibration-type driving apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 72
05-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Номер: US20130229566A1
Автор: Kaifu Keita
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

There is provided an image pickup apparatus that is capable of being reduced in size when a barrel unit including a dimming device is used. An image pickup apparatus includes a barrel unit that emits incident image-pickup light after bending the optical path of the image-pickup light, and an image pickup device that detects the image-pickup light emitted from the barrel unit to obtain an image pickup signal. The barrel unit has a dimming device (a liquid crystal dimming device ) in a bending region of the optical path of the image-pickup light. As compared with an existing image pickup apparatus in which the dimming device is disposed in a region (on an optical path between the bending region and the image pickup device ) on the image pickup device side in the barrel unit, a length of an optical path (a length of a lens) of the image-pickup light up to the image pickup device is reduced by an amount of the installation space of the dimming device. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:a barrel unit emitting incident image-pickup light after bending an optical path of the image-pickup light; andan image pickup device detecting the image-pickup light emitted from the barrel unit to obtain an image pickup signal, whereinthe barrel unit includes a dimming device in a bending region of the optical path.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe barrel unit includes a tubular member and a prism disposed in the bending region in the tubular member, andthe dimming device is disposed in a gap between an internal surface of the tubular member and the prism.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the prism has a triangular prism shape claim 2 , the triangular prism shape including an incident surface and an emission surface of the image-pickup light claim 2 , and an inclined surface.4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the dimming device is disposed in a gap between the internal surface and the inclined ...

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Номер записи: 73
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Image Pickup Lens, Image Pickup Apparatus, and Mobile Terminal

Номер: US20130229567A1
Автор: Sano Eigo
Принадлежит: Konica Minolta Opto, Inc.

An image pickup lens includes: a first lens with a positive power, including a convex surface facing the object side; an aperture stop; a second lens with a negative power, including a concave surface facing the image side; a third lens with a positive or negative power; a fourth lens with a positive power, including a convex surface facing the image side; and a fifth lens with a negative power, including a concave surface facing the image side. The surface of the fifth lens facing the image side is an aspheric surface and includes an inflection point. The image pickup lens satisfies the predetermined condition relating to a focal length of the first lens. 1. An image pickup lens for forming an image of an object on an image pickup surface of a solid-state image pickup element , the image pickup lens comprising , in order from an object side thereof:a first lens having a positive power and comprising a convex surface facing the object side;a second lens having a negative power;a third lens having a positive or negative power;a fourth lens comprising a convex surface facing the image side; anda fifth lens comprising a concave surface facing the image side,wherein the surface of the fifth lens facing the image side is an aspheric surface and an inflection point is arranged on an area on the surface of the fifth lens, the area excluding an intersection point of the surface of the fifth lens with an optical axis of the fifth lens, and {'br': None, 'i': L/', 'Y<, '20.9'}, 'the image pickup lens satisfies the following expressionwhere L is a distance along the optical axis from the lens surface closest to the object side to the focal point on the image side of a total system of the image pickup lens, and 2Y is a length of a diagonal line of the image pickup surface of the solid-state image pickup element.2. The image pickup lens of claim 1 , satisfying the following expression:{'br': None, 'i': Подробнее

Номер записи: 74
05-09-2013 дата публикации

SHIFTED LENS CAMERA FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES

Номер: US20130229570A1
Автор: Beck Douglas, Goh Chun Beng, Schoepflin Todd, Strande Hakon, Xue Raymond Cheng Hui
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Techniques of shifting the lens stack from an image capture sensor within a smart device and/or mobile device are disclosed. The shifting of the center of the lens stack from the center of the sensor allows the Field of View (FOV) of such a camera assembly to have an angle from the normal and/or perpendicular direction from the surface of the device. Such an angle allows the FOV to be substantially horizontal and/or parallel to a surface when the device is held (e.g. by a kickstand) at a similar angle from the vertical direction. When the front of the lens stack is substantially at a front surface of the device and the sensor is attached to a back surface of the device, then the Total Track Length (TTL) is substantially the depth of the device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a computing device, said computing device comprising a first side and a second side, the distance between said first side and said second side is substantially the depth of said computing device; anda camera assembly, said camera assembly comprising a sensor and a lens stack; andwherein said sensor and said lens stack are operably attached to said computing device such that the center of said lens stack is shifted from the center of said sensor.2. The apparatus of wherein the front of said lens stack is substantially positioned at the surface of the first side of said computing device.3. The apparatus of wherein said sensor is substantially positioned at the surface of the second side of said computing device.4. The apparatus of wherein the total track length (TTL) of said camera assembly is substantially the distance between said front side and said second side of said computing device.5. The apparatus of wherein said computing device further comprises a kickstand that is positionable to enable the computing device to be supported on a horizontal surface at a first angle from the vertical direction.6. The apparatus of wherein said FOV of said camera assembly comprises an angle substantially equal ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-09-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSEMBLY OF CAMERA MODULES

Номер: US20130235259A1
Автор: Dharmatilleke Medha
Принадлежит:

A method and systems for assembly of camera modules is disclosed in which a pre-focused and pre-adjusted lens holder assembly is used in the assembly of camera modules. The use of pre-focused and pre-adjusted lens holder assembly increases the efficiency in the production of camera modules. 1. A camera module comprising:an image sensoran optical lens module which is attached to a lens holder (“lens holder assembly”), where the optical lens is focused and adjusted after directly mounting the “lens holder assembly” on top of a first image sensor in such a way that the image obtained through the lens module is well focused on the first image sensor,Thereby enabling the lens holder assembly be dismounted from the first image sensor and, be mounted on a second image sensor and to still be able to achieve good focused images on the second image sensor, without making any further changes to the set position of the lens module with respect to the lens holder which was set when used with the first image sensor,The lens holder contain protrusions or appropriate features which may be used to position the lens holder with respect to the image sensor,The first image sensor may or may not be mounted on a printed circuit board,The second image sensor may or may not be mounted on a printed circuit hoard.2. The lens holder assembly of claim 1 , may be mounted either on top in contact with the image sensor or at a predetermined distance to the image sensor.3. The lens holder assembly of claim 1 , comprises a plurality of positioning features and may or may not comprise an infra red radiation cut (IR cut) filter. The positioning features will ensure the gap between the lens module and image sensor surface remain the same claim 1 , even when the lens holder assembly (assembly comprising of the lens module and lens holder) is mounted on a second image sensor after detaching the lens holder assembly from a first image sensor. The first image sensor was used to adjust and focus the ...

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Номер записи: 76
12-09-2013 дата публикации

FLASH BRACKET

Номер: US20130235264A1
Автор: BURK Matthew L., Johnson, JR. Joseph M.
Принадлежит:

A flash bracket comprises three beams each connected to at least one other beam by a hinged joint. The flash bracket can be folded into a compact arrangement with each of the beams abreast an adjacent beam. When deployed and attached to a camera, a flash attached to the flash bracket can be quickly repositioned from a location over the camera's lens for landscape oriented photography to a location over the camera's lens when the camera is rotated ninety degrees for portrait oriented photography. 1. A bracket for interconnecting a flash including a flash emitter and a camera comprising a lens and a body having a base , said bracket comprising:(a) a first bracket portion arranged for detachable interconnection with said camera; and(c) a second bracket portion including a securement structure enabling detachable interconnection of said second bracket portion and said flash, said second bracket portion hingedly attached to said first bracket portion and rotatable from a first position in which said flash emitter is arranged on an axis extending substantially normal to said base and through said lens to a second position in which said flash emitter is arranged on an axis extending substantially parallel to said base and through said lens.2. The bracket for interconnecting a camera and a flash of further comprising a lock structure arranged to releasably secure rotation of said second bracket portion in the ones of said first position and said second position.3. The bracket for interconnecting a camera and a flash of wherein said first bracket portion comprises:(a) an elongate first beam; and(b) an elongate second beam hingedly attached to said first beam and rotatable from a stowed position abreast said first beam to a deployed position normal to said first beam.4. The bracket for interconnecting a camera and a flash of further comprising a lock structure arranged to releasably secure rotation of said second beam in the ones of said stowed position and said deployed ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-09-2013 дата публикации

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130235481A1
Автор: Kim Ji Hoon
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a lens driving apparatus. The lens driving apparatus includes a base, a yoke coupled to the base, having an upper surface formed with a hole, a closed side surface, and an opened bottom surface, a bobbin movably installed in an inner portion of the yoke, a lens module coupled to the bobbin to go in and out the hole according to movement of the bobbin, a magnet fixed to an inner portion of the yoke, a coil fixed to an outer portion of the bobbin while facing the magnets, and springs coupled to the bobbin to provide restoration force to the bobbin. 1. A lens driving apparatus comprising:a base;a yoke coupled to the base;a bobbin movably disposed in an inner portion of the yoke;magnets disposed in the yoke;a coil fixed to an outer portion of the bobbin while facing the magnets; andsprings coupled to the bobbin to provide restoration force to the bobbin,wherein the springs comprise an upper spring coupled to an upper portion of the bobbin and a lower spring coupled to a lower portion of the bobbin, andwherein each of the magnets includes a lower surface, an upper surface, and side surface,wherein the side surfaces include an inner side surface faced with the coil, and three outer side surfaces faced with the yoke.2. The lens driving apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner side surface has a planar shape claim 1 , and wherein the three outer side surfaces are planar.3. The lens driving apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the three outer side surfaces includes a first outer side surface claim 1 , a second outer side surface claim 1 , and a third outer side surface between the first outer side surface and the second outer side surface.4. The lens driving apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the first outer side surface and the second outer side surface are faced with the two side surfaces of the four side surfaces and the third outer side surface is faced with one of the four corners.5. The lens driving apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 78
19-09-2013 дата публикации

PRECISION ALIGNMENT DEVICE OF AN OPTICAL COMPONENT AND A METHOD OF USING THE DEVICE

Номер: US20130239385A1
Автор: Park Chan
Принадлежит: KOREA ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Provided are a precision alignment device of an optical component and a method of using the device. The device includes a location fixing unit inserted and coupled to a pin hole on an optical table, closely attached to an optical mount, and fixes a location of the optical component, and a bumper including a penetration hole formed to allow the location fixing unit to penetrate to be coupled thereto, the bumper having a thickness formed in a lateral direction to maintain a certain distance between the location fixing unit and the optical mount when at least one side is closely attached to the optical mount. A location of the optical mount is determined while coupling the bumper to the location fixing unit. 1. A precision alignment device of an optical component , the device comprising:a location fixing unit inserted and coupled to a pin hole on an optical table, closely attached to an optical mount, and fixes a location of the optical component; anda bumper comprising a penetration hole formed to allow the location fixing unit to penetrate to be coupled thereto, the bumper having a thickness formed in a lateral direction to maintain a certain distance between the location fixing unit and the optical mount when at least one side is closely attached to the optical mount,wherein a location of the optical mount is determined while coupling the bumper with the location fixing unit.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the location fixing unit comprises a non-screw portion where there is not formed a screw thread claim 1 , andwherein the bumper is coupled to the non-screw portion and determines the location of the optical mount.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the bumper comprises an opening formed on one side thereof from the one side to the penetration hole to allow the location fixing unit to be inserted and coupled thereto.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the bumper further comprises a flat portion on the one side formed by extending the opening in a certain direction ...

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Номер записи: 79
19-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130242040A1
Автор: Bessho Daisuke, Harada Toru, Imae Nozomi, Irino Yoshiaki, MASUDA Kensuke, Satoh Hiroyuki, Sawaguchi Satoshi, Shohara Makoto, Takenaka Hirokazu, Tanaka Tomonori, Terao Noriyuki, Yamamoto Hideaki
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An imaging system includes an imaging body having an optical system and an imaging element, a power supplier configured to supply power to the imaging element, and a housing configured to hold the imaging body and the power supplier, wherein the optical system includes at least one optical element projecting from the housing, and a distance AP between a gravity center A of a portion including the optical system and a gravity center P of the entire imaging system and a distance BP between a gravity center B of the power supplier and the gravity center P of the entire imaging system satisfy the following condition. 1. An imaging system , comprising:an imaging body including an optical system and an imaging element;a power supplier configured to supply power to the imaging element; anda housing configured to hold the imaging body and the power supplier, whereinthe optical system includes at least one optical element projecting from the housing, and {'br': None, 'i': 'AP>BP'}, 'a distance AP between a gravity center A of a portion including the optical system and a gravity center P of the entire imaging system and a distance BP between a gravity center B of the power supplier and the gravity center P of the entire imaging system satisfy the following condition.'}2. The imaging system according to claim 1 , further comprising an input unit into which an instruction to start imaging by the imaging body is input claim 1 , whereinthe optical system, the input unit and the power supplier are arranged in order of the gravity center A of the portion including the optical system, a position S of the input unit and the gravity center P of the entire imaging system.3. The imaging system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one optical element projecting from the housing is a convex lens claim 1 , and a curvature radius r of the convex lens and an effective diameter R of the convex lens satisfy the following condition.{'br': None, 'sup': '−1', 'i': R/', 'r, '1−1 cos {sin(2)}≧0. ...

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Номер записи: 80
19-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING APPARATUS AND RELATED IMAGE ACQUISITION AND COMPARISON SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130242072A1
Автор: Conroy Meghan
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An imaging apparatus and related image acquisition, storage and analysis systems and methods is disclosed. The imaging apparatus comprises a lighting source configured to reflect light off of a reflector to ensure consistent lighting of an object of interest for purposes of visual imaging and analysis. The related image acquisition, storage and comparison systems and methods allow for the acquisition, storage and comparison of images using software and various computers and other modules configured to perform such functions. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:a reflector having an aperture;an image acquisition device comprising a lens, said image acquisition device connected to the reflector; anda light source connected to an inner surface of the reflector and configured to emit light reflecting off of the inner surface of the reflector, then reflecting off of an object of interest, and focused through the aperture and into the lens.2. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the image acquisition device is a digital camera.3. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to emit light in flashes.4. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to emit light continuously.5. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a ring.6. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source generates light in a visible spectrum.7. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source generates light in an infrared spectrum8. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source generates light in an ultraviolet spectrum9. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a flash controller configured to power the light source.10. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is a bowl reflector.11. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is a conical reflector.12. An imaging apparatus comprising:a reflector having an aperture; an aperture,', 'a ...

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Номер записи: 81
19-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING ROBOT

Номер: US20130242137A1
Автор: Kirkland Lester
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An imaging robot for automated digitizing of two-dimensional art is disclosed. The imaging robot includes three mutually orthogonal translation stages for positioning an imaging device at a plurality of shooting positions forming a two-dimensional grid of positions spaced from the art at a substantially same shooting distance. An image of a portion of the art is captured at each of these shooting positions. The images of the portion of the art are then combined, or stitched, forming a composite image of the art. 1. An imaging robot for use with a first imaging device for imaging a surface , comprising:a positioning system including a support for supporting the first imaging device; and mutually orthogonal first, second, and third linear translators coupled to the support, for positioning the first imaging device in front of the surface at a plurality of shooting positions forming a two-dimensional grid of positions spaced from the surface at a substantially same shooting distance; anda controller for providing control signals to the first, the second, and the third translators for positioning the first imaging device and for causing the first imaging device to capture a component image of a portion of the surface at each of the shooting positions.2. The imaging robot of claim 1 , further comprising the first imaging device mounted on the support claim 1 , wherein the controller is operationally coupled to the first imaging device.3. The imaging robot of claim 2 , wherein the first imaging device comprises a digital camera.4. The imaging robot of claim 2 , wherein the first imaging device is selected from the group consisting of an X-ray imager claim 2 , a holographic imager claim 2 , and an optical scanner.5. The imaging robot of claim 3 , further comprising an illuminator for selective illumination of a portion of the surface being imaged by the digital camera.6. The imaging robot of claim 5 , wherein the illuminator comprises a flash light source.7. The imaging ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-09-2013 дата публикации

CAPTURING IMAGES USING A SWITCHABLE IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130242157A1
Автор: Border John Norvold, Manico Joseph Anthony
Принадлежит: Intellectual Ventures Fund 83 LLC

A method for capturing an image, comprising: providing a switchable imaging apparatus including a display screen having a first display state and a second transparent state, an optical beam deflector switchable between a first non-deflecting state and a second deflecting state, a camera positioned in a location peripheral to the display screen, and a controller; setting the switchable imaging apparatus to the image capture mode by using the controller to set the display screen to the second transparent state and the optical beam deflector to the second deflecting state; using the camera to capture an image of the scene; setting the switchable imaging apparatus to the image display mode by using the controller to set the display screen to the first display state and the optical beam deflector to the first non-deflecting state; and displaying an image on the display screen. 1. A method comprising:configuring a switchable imaging apparatus to an image capture mode using a controller to set a display screen to a second transparent state and an optical beam deflector to the second deflecting state;capturing an image of a scene, the captured image being represented by an array of pixel values;configuring the switchable imaging apparatus to an image display mode using the controller to set the display screen to a display state and the optical beam deflector to the first non-deflecting state; anddisplaying an image on the display screen by energizing the display pixels in accordance with pixel values representing the image.2. The method of claim 1 , further including configuring the switchable imaging apparatus to operate in a transparent viewing mode using the controller to set the display screen to the second transparent state and the optical beam deflector to the first non-deflecting state.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transparent viewing mode is used to provide a transparent viewfinder.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controller alternates between the ...

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Номер записи: 83
19-09-2013 дата публикации

SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND PORTABLE INFORMATION TERMINAL

Номер: US20130242161A1
Автор: Funaki Hideyuki, Honda Hiroto, Kobayashi Mitsuyoshi, Suzuki Kazuhiro, Ueno Risako
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A solid-state imaging device according to an embodiment includes: an imaging element including a plurality of pixel blocks each containing a plurality of pixels; a first optical system forming an image of an object on an imaging plane; and a second optical system including a microlens array, the microlens array including a light transmissive substrate, a plurality of first microlenses formed on the light transmissive substrate, and a plurality of second microlenses formed around the first microlenses, a focal length of the first microlenses being substantially equal to a focal length of the second microlenses, an area of the first microlenses in contact with the light transmissive substrate being larger than an area of the second microlenses in contact with the light transmissive substrate, the second optical system being configured to reduce and reconstruct the image formed on the imaging plane on the pixel blocks via the microlens array. 1. A solid-state imaging device comprising:an imaging element including a plurality of pixel blocks each containing a plurality of pixels;a first optical system configured to form an image of an object on an imaging plane; anda second optical system including a microlens array, the microlens array including a light transmissive substrate, a plurality of first microlenses formed on the light transmissive substrate, and a plurality of second microlenses formed around the first microlenses, a focal length of the first microlenses being substantially equal to a focal length of the second microlenses, an area of the first microlenses in contact with the light transmissive substrate being larger than an area of the second microlenses in contact with the light transmissive substrate, the second optical system being located between the imaging element and the first optical system, the second optical system being configured to reduce and reconstruct the image formed on the imaging plane on the pixel blocks via the microlens array.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 84
19-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL DEVICES FOR CAMERAS

Номер: US20130242182A1
Автор: Maluck Matthias, Roentgen Peter, Rossi Markus, Rudmann Hartmut
Принадлежит: HEPTAGON MICRO OPTICS PTE. LTD.

Manufacturing optical devices (e.g., for cameras) includes providing and allocating mount elements to lens modules wherein the mount elements are to be arranged within the optical devices to define a fixed separation distance between the lens modules and the image sensor plane. The mount elements have variable mount FFL sections by means of which the geometrical distance between the lens module and the image sensor plane is adjusted for each lens module, individually or in groups dependent on the optical properties of the lens modules, to compensate the variation of the lens module values among the lens modules, so that the focal planes of the lens modules falls into the image sensor plane. 1. A method of manufacturing a plurality of optical devices for cameras , each optical device having a fix focus lens module and a mount element for assembling with an image sensor comprising an image sensor plane , each fix focus lens module comprising one or more lenses or lens parts , the method comprises:manufacturing a plurality of lens modules;determining a lens module focusing parameter value (FP) for each lens module;providing and allocating mount elements to the lens modules, whereas the mount elements are to be arranged within the optical devices to define a fixed separation distance between the lens modules and the image sensor plane, the mount elements having variable mount section lengths by means of which the geometrical distance between the lens module and the image sensor plane is adjusted for each lens module individually or in groups dependent on the optical properties of the lens modules, to compensate the variation of the lens module focusing parameter values between the plurality of lens modules, so that the focal plane of the lens modules falls into the image plane or lie within the depth of focus of the camera containing the optical device; andassembling the lens modules and the mount elements in order to form optical devices.2. A method according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 85
19-09-2013 дата публикации

ZOOM LENS SYSTEM, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS APPARATUS AND CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130242184A1
Автор: Matsumura Yoshio
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A zoom lens system, in order from an object side to an image side, comprising: a first lens unit having positive optical power; a second lens unit having negative optical power; a third lens unit having positive optical power; a fourth lens unit having positive optical power; and a fifth lens unit having negative optical power, wherein the first lens unit is composed of only optical elements having optical power, in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of image taking, at least the first lens unit is fixed with respect to an image surface, and the condition: 0.7<|M/M|<11.0 (M: an amount of movement of the fourth lens unit with respect to the image surface in zooming, Mis an amount of movement of the fifth lens unit with respect to the image surface in zooming) is satisfied. 1. A zoom lens system having a plurality of lens units , each lens unit being composed of at least one lens element ,the zoom lens system, in order from an object side to an image side, comprising:a first lens unit having positive optical power;a second lens unit having negative optical power;a third lens unit having positive optical power;a fourth lens unit having positive optical power; anda fifth lens unit having negative optical power, whereinthe first lens unit is composed of only optical elements having optical power,in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of image taking, at least the first lens unit is fixed with respect to an image surface, and {'br': None, 'i': <|M', '/M, 'sub': 4G', '5G, 'b': 11', '0, '0.7|<.\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the following condition (1) is satisfiedwhere,{'sub': '4G', 'Mis an amount of movement of the fourth lens unit with respect to the image surface, in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of image taking, and'}{'sub': 'SG', 'Mis an amount of movement of the fifth lens unit with respect to the image surface, in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of ...

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Номер записи: 86
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Zoom Lens Unit and Imaging Apparatus Incorporating the Same

Номер: US20130242409A1
Автор: Murakami Daichi, Nishio Akinori
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.

A zoom lens unit includes a zoom lens L operable to move a plurality of lens groups in an optical axis direction upon zooming from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end, a first lens group frame for supporting the first lens group Gpositioned on the most object side of the zoom lens L, and a drive operable to move the first lens group frame in a direction vertical to the optical axis. 1. A zoom lens unit , comprising:a zoom lens including a plurality of lens groups operable to move in an optical axis direction upon zooming from a wide angle end to a telephoto end,a first lens group frame for supporting a first lens group positioned on the most object side of said zoom lens, anda drive operable to move said first lens group frame in a vertical direction to said optical axis.4. The zoom lens unit according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , given that a position of the first lens group in an initial state before movement is a first position claim 1 , and a position of the first lens group in a decentered state after movement claim 1 , where the first lens group is away from said initial state by a given distance in a direction vertical to said optical axis claim 1 , is a second position claim 1 , said first lens group frame moves to a third position symmetric with respect to the second position with said optical axis as center.5. An imaging apparatus claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the zoom lens unit according to ,'}an imaging device that is located on an image side of said zoom lens unit and includes an imaging plane for receiving an image formed through said zoom lens unit, andan imaging apparatus body including said imaging device disposed inside. This application claims benefit of Japanese Application No. 2012-056676 filed in Japan on Mar. 14, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated by this reference.The present invention relates generally to a zoom lens unit, and more particularly to a zoom lens unit capable of 3D imaging ...

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Номер записи: 87
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Capping system

Номер: US20130247342A1
Автор: Nobuyuki Kitajima
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A capping system includes: a moving portion moving a stem, on which an optical semiconductor element is mounted, horizontally; a fixer fixing a cap having a window, on the stem; a camera taking an image of the cap and the stem from above the cap and the stem; a detector detecting whether the optical semiconductor element is present within a visual field of the camera; and a searching action controller controlling the moving portion to move the stem so the detector searches the optical semiconductor element. The searching action controller causes searching radially and outwardly from a search starting point.

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Номер записи: 88
26-09-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-LENS CAMERA SYSTEM, VEHICLE MOUNTING THE MULTI-LENS CAMERA SYSTEM, AND RANGE-FINDING METHOD EXECUTED BY THE MULTI-LENS CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130250109A1
Автор: YOKOTA Soichiro
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A multi-lens camera system includes multiple camera units including respective optical filters and image sensors that acquire a captured image via the optical filter, each of the optical filters having multiple filter regions whose optical characteristics differ respectively, and an image processor, operably connected to the multiple camera unit, to execute different types of image processing on the captured image to form an image that contains multiple image regions whose characteristics differ depending on the optical characteristics of the filter region in which they are acquired. 1. A multi-lens camera system comprising:multiple camera units including respective optical filters and image sensors that acquire captured images via the optical filters, each of the optical filters having multiple filter regions whose optical characteristics differ respectively; andan image processor operably connected to the multiple camera units, to execute different types of image processing on the captured image to form an image that contains multiple image regions whose characteristics differ depending on the optical characteristics of the filter regions.2. The multi-lens camera system according to claim 1 , wherein the image processor performs a parallax calculation using image information for a specified image region.3. The multi-lens camera system according to claim 2 , wherein the image processor performs the parallax calculation for multiple image regions claim 2 , and performs the parallax calculation based on different image information depending on the image regions.4. The multi-lens camera system according to claim 2 , wherein the image processor recognizes objects in the captured images by multiple different image recognitions method differing depending on the image regions.5. The multi-lens camera system according to claim 4 , wherein the image processor recognizes the objects in the captured image using parallax information obtained between first image regions in the ...

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Номер записи: 89
26-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130250159A1
Автор: Nagasaka Tomoaki
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An image capturing apparatus includes: an image capturing element a main lens that condenses light from an object in a direction toward the image capturing element and a micro-lens array composed of a plurality of micro lenses being arranged between the image capturing element and the main lens and forming an image on the image capturing element from the light having passed through the main lens The micro-lens array is composed of several types of micro lenses A, B and C with different focal distances. Distribution morphology of the micro lens A that is at least one type of the several types is different from distribution morphology of the other types of micro lenses B and C. 1. An image capturing apparatus , comprising:an image capturing element;a main lens that condenses light from an object in a direction toward the image capturing element; anda micro-lens array that is composed of a plurality of micro lenses being arranged between the image capturing element and the main lens, and forming an image on the image capturing element from the light having passed through the main lens,wherein the micro-lens array is composed of a plurality of types of micro lenses with different focal distances, andwherein distribution morphology of at least one type of the plurality of types of micro lenses is different from distribution morphology of other types of the micro lenses.2. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of types of micro lenses are unequally arranged in the micro-lens array.3. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a main lens unit including the main lens, a micro-lens array unit including the micro-lens array, and an image capturing unit including the image capturing element are configured so as to be separable.4. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the micro-lens array includes a different number of micro lenses for each of the types.5. An image capturing apparatus that is configured ...

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Номер записи: 90
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Zoom lens with forward-located aperture stop

Номер: US20130250160A1
Автор: Neil Iain A.
Принадлежит:

A zoom lens comprising, along an optical axis and in order from an object space to an image space: first lens group with negative power; an aperture stop; a second lens group with positive power; a third lens group with positive power; and a fourth lens group. The second and third lens groups and the aperture stop are axially movable for zooming. At least one lens element in the first lens group is moveable to provide for focusing. The aperture stop moves during zooming and has a clear aperture that changes size during zooming. 1. A zoom lens comprising along an optical axis and in order from an object space to an image space that includes an image plane:a first lens group having negative (−) power;an aperture stop;a second lens group having positive (+) power;a third lens group having positive (+) power;a fourth lens group; andwherein the second and third lens groups and the aperture stop are axially movable for zooming.2. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the fourth lens group has positive (+) power.3. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the positive power of the fourth lens group is less than the positive power of the second lens group and third lens group.4. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the fourth lens group has an optical power claim 1 , wherein all of the lens groups have a magnitude of their optical power claim 1 , and wherein the magnitude of the optical power of the fourth lens group is no more than half the magnitude of the optical power of the first claim 1 , second or third lens groups.5. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture stop axially moves during zooming claim 1 , and has a clear aperture that varies during zooming.6. A zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the fourth lens group is axially stationary.7. A zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the first lens group includes at least one aspherical optical surface.8. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , wherein the first group includes at ...

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Номер записи: 91
26-09-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130250169A1
Автор: KIM Hack Ho
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

A camera module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing forming an exterior appearance of the camera module, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with an image sensor where one end of which is fixed to the housing and the other end is exposed to an outside to be connected to other parts, a lens holder including at least one or more pieces of lenses and so arranged as to be spaced apart from the image sensor at a predetermined distance, and at least two actuators mounted at areas other than an image sensor-mounted area of the PCB, wherein a position of the image sensor is controlled in response to strains of the actuators. 1. A camera module comprising:a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) having an image sensor mounted thereona housing which is fixed to the PCB;a lens holder including at least one or more pieces of lenses and so arranged as to be spaced apart from the image sensor at a predetermined distance; andat least two actuators disposed at areas other than an image sensor-mounted area of the PCB,wherein a position of the image sensor is controlled according to the actuators.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the actuators are provided in piezoelectric actuators.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the PCB is formed with a flexible material.4. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein the image sensor is controlled in at least one movement of lifting and tilting movements in response to strains of the piezoelectric actuators to enable at least one or more controls of an auto focusing and a handshake compensation control.5. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the actuators are symmetrically arranged about the image sensor.6. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein the piezoelectric actuator includes a first piezoelectric actuator and a second piezoelectric actuator claim 2 , each actuator having same size and directivity.7. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the actuators are installed at an opposite side of an ...

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Номер записи: 92
26-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130251356A1
Автор: Nakamura Ryuji
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging device with which the accuracy of blur correction is improved. The imaging device comprises an imaging component, a transformer circuit, a control circuit, a blur detecting sensor, a memory, and a blur correction controller. The imaging component captures a subject and outputs image data. The transformer circuit transforms a power supply voltage. The control circuit controls the transformer circuit. The blur detecting sensor detects blur. The memory stores information related to a specific frequency range. The blur correction controller performs first blur correction control based on the output of the blur detecting sensor when the frequency of the transformer circuit is outside the specific frequency range while the control circuit is performing control. The blur correction controller performs second blur correction control different from the first blur correction control, when the frequency of the transformer circuit is within the specific frequency range. 1. An imaging device comprising:an imaging component configured to capture a subject and output image data;a transformer circuit configured to transform a power supply voltage;a control circuit configured to control the transformer circuit;a blur detecting sensor configured to detect blur in the image data;a memory configured to store information related to a specific frequency range; and perform a first blur correction control based on the output of the blur detecting sensor if the frequency of the transformer circuit is outside the specific frequency range, and', 'perform a second blur correction control that is different from the first blur correction control if the frequency of the transformer circuit is within the specific frequency range., 'a blur correction controller configured to2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein:the second blur correction control corrects the frequency of the transformer circuit.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein:the power supply voltage ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Ois actuator and camera module having the same ois actuator

Номер: US20130258123A1
Автор: Hohwan Kim
Принадлежит: LG Innotek Co Ltd

The present invention relates to an OIS actuator and a camera module having the OIS actuator, the OIS actuator including: a horizontal driving unit; a vertical driving unit; and a support unit positioned at a periphery of the vertical driving unit and formed with a fourth electrode, wherein any one of the horizontal driving unit and the vertical driving unit is driven to compensate a warping of an optical path of an OIS lens unit.

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Номер записи: 94
03-10-2013 дата публикации

PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ROTATIONAL ANGLE POSITION OF POLARIZED LIGHT FILTER

Номер: US20130258173A1
Автор: Nakamura Shin
Принадлежит: HOYA CORPORATION

A photographing device includes a photographing optical system having an image sensor, a polarizing filter which rotates about an optical axis of the photographing optical system and is positioned in an optical path thereof, a rotation driver which preliminarily rotates the polarizing filter at a predetermined cycle pattern, a detector which detects an object luminance signal of object-emanating light transmitting through the polarizing filter and captured by the image sensor when the polarizing filter preliminarily rotates the polarizing filter at the predetermined cycle pattern, a signal generator which generates a rotation control signal by eliminating any frequency component of a cycle pattern that is different from the predetermined cycle pattern from the object luminance signal, and a controller which controls a rotational angle position of the polarizing filter based on the rotation control signal generated by the signal generator. 1. A photographing device comprising:a photographing optical system provided with an image sensor;a polarizing filter which rotates about an optical axis of said photographing optical system and is positioned in an optical path of said photographing optical system;a rotation driver which preliminarily rotates said polarizing filter at a predetermined cycle pattern;a detector which detects an object luminance signal of object-emanating light transmitting through said polarizing filter and captured by said image sensor when said polarizing filter preliminarily rotates said polarizing filter at said predetermined cycle pattern;a signal generator which generates a rotation control signal by eliminating any frequency component of cycle pattern that is different from said predetermined cycle pattern from said object luminance signal detected by said detector; anda controller which controls a rotational angle position of said polarizing filter based on said rotation control signal generated by said signal generator.2. The photographing ...

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Номер записи: 95
03-10-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130258187A1
Автор: LEE Dong-Kyun, PARK Chuel-Jin, SHIM Ick-Chan
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

A camera module is disclosed. A camera module in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing; a lens barrel arranged inside the housing; an infrared filter fixed to one side of the lens barrel and having a window layer coated thereon so as to form a window area; an image sensor arranged beneath the infrared filter so as to correspond to the window area; and a printed circuit board having the image sensor mounted thereon. 1. A camera module comprising:a housing;a lens barrel arranged inside the housing;an infrared filter fixed to one side of the lens barrel and having a window layer coated thereon so as to form a window area;an image sensor arranged beneath the infrared filter so as to correspond to the window area; anda printed circuit board having the image sensor mounted thereon.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the window layer is formed in the shape of a rectangular frame around the infrared filter.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein the window layer is coated on one surface of the infrared filter that is closer to the lens barrel or on one surface of the infrared filter that is closer to the image sensor.4. The camera module in accordance with any one of to claim 2 , wherein the housing has a receiving groove formed on an inside surface thereof so as to receive a girth of the infrared filter. This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0033453, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Mar. 30, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to a camera module that can reduce a height.2 Background ArtGenerally, camera modules can be applied to portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, camcorders, portable multimedia players, etc. Owing to the advancement of digital camera technologies and data storage capacities, an increasing number of camera modules having greater ...

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Номер записи: 96
03-10-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130258189A1
Автор: Lee Jungsik
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a camera module, the module including: a PCB; an image sensor mounted on the PCB and formed with an image pickup device; a base mounted on the PCB and including a plated portion formed at a lower center with an opening mounted with an IR filter; a lower spring plate formed with a conductive material; a spacer arranged on an upper surface of the lower spring plate and forming a staircase structure by a rib wrapping a periphery of the lower spring plate to supportively apply a pressure to the lower spring plate; a lens actuator including a bobbin, and a yoke; an upper spring plate coupled to an upper surface of the lens actuator; and a cover attached to an upper surface of the upper spring plate. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising:a PCB;an image sensor mounted on the PCB and formed with an image pickup device;a base mounted on the PCB and including a plated portion formed at a lower center with an opening mounted with an IR (infrared) filter, and accommodated with a connection lead therein, and corner pillar portions each erected at a corner portion of the plated portion;a lower spring plate formed with a conductive material, and connected to the connection lead of the base for coupling with an upper surface of the plated portion;a spacer arranged on an upper surface of the lower spring plate and forming a staircase structure by a rib wrapping a periphery of the lower spring plate to supportively apply a pressure to the lower spring plate;a lens actuator including a bobbin elastically supported by the lower spring plate and accommodated inside a lens assembly, and a yoke wrapping the bobbin and coupled among the corner pillar portions of the base and stacked at an upper surface of the spacer;an upper spring plate coupled to an upper surface of the lens actuator to supportively apply a pressure to the lens actuator; anda cover attached to an upper surface of the upper spring plate and formed thereon with a hole.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-10-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130258476A1
Автор: Mizuma Akira
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In an optical system in which a focal length of an entire system is shorter than a back focus, an image stabilizing lens unit, is at a position adjacent to an aperture on an image side and a cemented lens obtained by cementing a positive lens and a negative lens is on an object side of the aperture diaphragm, and the focal length of the entire system, a focal length of the image stabilizing lens unit, a focal length of the cemented lens, a distance on the optical axis from the aperture to a lens surface on the object side of the image stabilizing lens unit, and a distance on the optical axis from a first lens surface on a side closest to an object to a final lens surface on a side closest to an image when an infinite-distance object is brought into focus are set. 4. The optical system according to claim 1 , comprising: a first lens unit with positive or negative refractive power and a second lens unit with positive refractive power in order from the object side to the image side claim 1 , wherein the second lens unit moves during focusing claim 1 , and the cemented lens claim 1 , the aperture diaphragm claim 1 , and the image stabilizing lens unit are included in the second lens unit.5. The optical system according to claim 4 , wherein the first lens unit includes a negative lens in a meniscus shape having a convex surface on the object side and a positive lens in order from the object side to the image side claim 4 , and the second lens unit includes a negative lens in the meniscus shape having a concave surface on the image side claim 4 , a positive lens claim 4 , the cemented lens obtained by cementing the positive lens and the negative lens claim 4 , the aperture diaphragm claim 4 , the image stabilizing lens unit claim 4 , which moves in the direction including the component in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis to move the imaging position claim 4 , a cemented lens obtained by cementing a negative lens and a positive lens claim 4 , and a positive ...

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Номер записи: 98
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Zooming optical system, optical apparatus having the zooming optical system, and method for manufacturing zooming optical system

Номер: US20130258495A1
Автор: Tomoki Ito
Принадлежит: Nikon Corp

A zoom optical system ZL to be mounted on an optical apparatus such as a single lens reflex camera 1 , comprising, in order from an object side, a first lens group G 1 having positive refractive power, a second lens group G 2 having negative refractive power, a third lens group G 3 having positive refractive power, a fourth lens group G 4 having negative refractive power, a fifth lens group G 5 having positive refractive power, and a sixth lens group G 6 having negative refractive power. The zoom optical system is configured such that at least a portion of any one lens group among these lens group G 1 to G 6 may be moved such that a component in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis may be included. Thus, there are provided a zoom optical system that can suppress well variation in aberrations upon zooming, an optical apparatus equipped therewith and a method for manufacturing the zoom optical system.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130258505A1
Автор: ARUGA Hiroshi, Fukuda Keiichi, Kodera Hidekazu, MOCHIZUKI Keita, MURAO Tadashi, Nakahara Takehiko, Shimono Masaya, Uto Kenichi, Yasui Nobuyuki
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A method of manufacturing an optical apparatus having an optical element, a holding member, and a base member includes preparing the holding member and fixing the optical element to the first member. The method further includes fixing a second member of the holding member to the base member and plastically deforming a first member of the holding member and the second member to adjust the position of the optical element. 1. A method of manufacturing an optical apparatus , the optical apparatus comprising:an optical element having an optical axis in a predetermined direction;a holding member for holding the optical element; anda base member onto which the holding member is fixed;the method including steps of:preparing the holding member having a first member that extends along a first direction perpendicular to an optical axis direction and a second member that extends along a second direction perpendicular to both the optical axis direction and the first direction;fixing the optical element to the first member;fixing the second member to the base member;plastically deforming the first member by irradiation with laser light to adjust the position of the optical element in the first direction; andplastically deforming the second member by irradiation with laser light to adjust the position of the optical element in the second direction.2. The method of manufacturing the optical apparatus according to claim 1 , further including claim 1 , before the steps of fixing the optical element and fixing the second member claim 1 , steps of:preparing a second optical element to be optically coupled with the optical element; andaligning the optical axis of the optical element with that of the second optical element so as to maximize optical coupling between the optical element and the second optical element; wherein, in the step of fixing the optical element to the first member, the optical element is fixed at a position displaced by a predetermined offset distance in a direction ...

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