Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240179406). APPARATUS AND METHOD EXECUTED BY APPARATUS simplified abstract

APPARATUS AND METHOD EXECUTED BY APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yumi Takao of Chiba (JP)

Nobutaka Mizuno of Tokyo (JP)

Junichi Imamiya of Kanagawa (JP)

APPARATUS AND METHOD EXECUTED BY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240179406 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD EXECUTED BY APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

An apparatus with a sensor for focus detection and adjustment

• Sensor generates a signal pair for focus detection
• Obtains focus distance of lens unit based on defocus amount
• Adjusts focus distance of lens unit accordingly
• For multi-scopic lens units, uses axis position on sensor for focus distance calculation

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications of this Technology

- Photography and videography equipment - Autonomous vehicles - Medical imaging devices

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved by this Technology

- Ensures accurate focus in various scenarios - Improves image quality in different lighting conditions - Enhances overall performance of optical systems

1. 1. 1. Benefits of this Technology

- Increased precision in focus adjustment - Improved image quality and clarity - Enhanced user experience in capturing images or videos

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
         1. Optimizing Focus in Optical Systems for Enhanced Performance

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

No prior art known at this time.

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1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. 1. How does this technology compare to existing focus detection systems in terms of accuracy and speed?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing focus detection systems, leaving uncertainty about the performance differences.

1. 1. 1. 1. Are there any limitations to the use of this technology in specific environments or conditions?

The article does not address any potential limitations or constraints that may affect the functionality of the apparatus in certain scenarios.

Original Abstract Submitted

an apparatus comprising a sensor capable of generating a signal pair used in focus detection. the apparatus obtains, based on a defocus amount obtained using the signal pair, a focus distance of a lens unit that is mounted to the apparatus and adjusts a focus distance of the lens unit based on the obtained focus distance. when the lens unit is a multi-scopic lens unit having a plurality of optical systems having different axes, the apparatus obtains the focus distance using an adjustment value obtained based on an axis position that is a position on the sensor through which an axis of the multi-scopic lens unit passes.