18544792. LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
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LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544792 titled 'LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
The patent application describes a lens apparatus with an optical system that includes a first optical member in a movable first lens unit closest to an object, and a second optical member, along with separate driving units for each member.
- The optical system includes a first optical member in a movable first lens unit and a second optical member, each driven by separate driving units.
- The driving units are positioned to not overlap along the optical axis of the system.
- Part of the second driving unit overlaps with the first lens unit along the optical axis.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in camera lenses, binoculars, telescopes, and other optical devices requiring image stabilization.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for precise and independent control of multiple optical elements in an optical system for effective image stabilization.
Benefits: The technology allows for improved image stabilization performance and flexibility in optical system design.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable in the photography and videography industries, as well as in surveillance systems and medical imaging devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the separate control of the optical members improve image stabilization? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in optical devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A lens apparatus includes an optical system including a first optical member included in a first lens unit disposed closest to an object and movable in a direction including a component orthogonal to an optical axis during image stabilization, and a second optical member different from the first optical member, a first driving unit configured to move the first optical member, and a second driving unit configured to move the second optical member. The first driving unit and the second driving unit are disposed so as not to overlap each other when viewed along the optical axis of the optical system. A position, of at least part of the second driving unit, in a direction along the optical axis overlaps a position of the first lens unit, in the direction along the optical axis.
