Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240118517). LENS APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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LENS APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Mariko Nishiyama of Kanagawa (JP)

Kazuya Shimomura of Saitama (JP)

LENS APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240118517 titled 'LENS APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a lens apparatus that can be attached to an imaging apparatus. It includes a storage unit for correction data on distortion aberrations at different focal lengths and a communication unit to transmit this data.

  • Lens apparatus for imaging devices
  • Storage unit for correction data on distortion aberrations
  • Communication unit to transmit correction data

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in various imaging devices such as cameras, smartphones, and medical imaging equipment to improve image quality by correcting distortion aberrations.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of distortion aberrations that can affect the quality of images captured by imaging devices, ensuring more accurate and clear images.

Benefits

- Improved image quality - Enhanced accuracy in capturing images - Reduction of distortion aberrations

Potential Commercial Applications

- Camera manufacturers - Smartphone companies - Medical imaging device manufacturers

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar lens correction technologies used in professional cameras or medical imaging equipment.

Unanswered Questions

How does the lens apparatus determine the appropriate correction data for different focal lengths?

The patent application does not provide specific details on the process of determining and storing correction data for distortion aberrations at various focal lengths.

What is the range of focal lengths that the lens apparatus can correct for?

The abstract does not mention the specific range of focal lengths that the lens apparatus is capable of correcting for, leaving this information unclear.


Original Abstract Submitted

a lens apparatus to be attached to an imaging apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store correction data on distortion aberrations in association with a plurality of focal lengths, and a communication unit configured to transmit the correction data.