18448853. OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR TELEPHOTO CAMERAS simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)
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OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR TELEPHOTO CAMERAS
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Inventor(s)
Yoshikazu Shinohara of Cupertino CA (US)
OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR TELEPHOTO CAMERAS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18448853 titled 'OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR TELEPHOTO CAMERAS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an optical system for a camera that includes a lens group, a prism, and an image sensor. The prism is positioned between the lenses and the image sensor to guide the light.
- The prism has at least four surfaces that fold the light within the prism at least four times.
- Multiple prisms are joined together using an optical cement.
- The prism may have aperture masks inside to reduce flare.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various camera systems, including digital cameras, smartphones, and professional cameras.
Problems Solved
1. The prism helps to guide the light from the lenses to the image sensor, ensuring accurate and clear image capture. 2. The aperture masks inside the prism reduce flare, improving image quality by minimizing unwanted light reflections.
Benefits
1. Improved image quality: The optical system enhances the clarity and accuracy of captured images. 2. Reduced flare: The inclusion of aperture masks helps to minimize unwanted light reflections, resulting in better image quality. 3. Versatile application: The technology can be implemented in various camera systems, making it suitable for a wide range of photography and videography needs.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical system for a camera may include a lens group having a plurality of lenses, a prism, and an image sensor. The prism may be positioned, optically, between the plurality of lenses and the image sensor along the optical transmitting path of the light. The prism may include at least four surfaces, which may fold the light within the prism at least four times to guide the light from the plurality of lenses passing through the prism to the image sensor. The prism may include multiple prisms joined together using an optical cement. The prism may include one or more aperture masks inside the prism to reduce flare.
