Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240255739). ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract
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ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
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MAKOTO Nakahara of Tochigi (JP)
ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255739 titled 'ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
The abstract describes a zoom lens with a front group, an image stabilizing unit, and a rear group, where the distance between lens units changes during zooming. The front group includes a focus unit and an aperture stop, satisfying predetermined inequalities.
- Front group, image stabilizing unit, and rear group in a zoom lens
- Changing distance between lens units during zooming
- Focus unit and aperture stop in the front group
- Predetermined inequalities satisfied in the design
- Image stabilizing unit with negative refractive power
Potential Applications: - Photography and videography equipment - Optical devices requiring zoom capabilities - Surveillance systems with image stabilization needs
Problems Solved: - Maintaining image quality while zooming - Providing stable images in shaky conditions - Enhancing the performance of optical systems
Benefits: - Improved image quality and stability - Versatile zoom capabilities - Enhanced optical performance in various conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Zoom Lens Technology for Enhanced Imaging This technology can be used in professional cameras, security cameras, drones, and other optical devices requiring high-quality zoom capabilities. The market implications include increased demand for advanced imaging solutions in various industries.
Questions about Zoom Lens Technology: 1. How does the image stabilizing unit with negative refractive power contribute to the performance of the zoom lens? 2. What are the specific advantages of having a focus unit and an aperture stop in the front group of the zoom lens?
Original Abstract Submitted
a zoom lens includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a front group including a plurality of lens units, an image stabilizing unit having negative refractive power, and a rear group including one or more lens units. each distance between adjacent lens units changes during zooming. the front group has a focus unit and an aperture stop. predetermined inequalities are satisfied.
