18071259. Zoom Lens Assembly simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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Zoom Lens Assembly

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Masaharu Hosoi of Cupertino CA (US)

Yoshikazu Shinohara of Cupertino CA (US)

Zoom Lens Assembly - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18071259 titled 'Zoom Lens Assembly

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes zoom lens assemblies with three lens groups, including a light-folding element in the first group.

  • The first lens group includes a light-folding element, such as a prism.
  • The second and third lens groups are movable relative to the first group and each other to change the focal length of the camera.

Potential Applications

  • Photography and videography equipment
  • Mobile phones and other devices with built-in cameras
  • Surveillance systems

Problems Solved

  • Providing a compact zoom lens assembly with adjustable focal length
  • Improving image quality and versatility in cameras and devices

Benefits

  • Enhanced zoom capabilities for capturing distant subjects
  • Compact design for portable devices
  • Improved image quality and versatility in photography and videography applications


Original Abstract Submitted

Various embodiments disclosed herein include zoom lens assemblies, as well as cameras and devices that incorporate these zoom lens assemblies. The zoom lens assemblies described herein include three lens groups, the first of which includes a light-folding element such as a prism. The second and third lens groups are moveable relative to the first lens group and relative to each other to change the focal length of the camera.