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Blur detecting apparatus
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1991-02-19
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Granted: 1991-12-10
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Expires: 2011-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A blur detecting apparatus is provided with a light projecting means for projecting a signal light, light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from the light projecting means and detecting the received position of the signal light, guide means for guiding the signal light projected from the light projecting means to the light receiving means, and varying means for varying the guiding action of the guiding means in conformity with blur and varying the received position of the signal light received by the light receiving means and in which the blur state is detected from the received position of the signal light detected by the light receiving means.
Inventors
- 👤 Shuichi Tamura
- 👤 Isao Nakazawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/28; G03; G03B; G03B5/00; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/099; G03B7/0993; H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/60; H04N23/68; H04N23/681; H04N23/6812; H04N23/682; H04N23/685; H04N23/686; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 134
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said light receiving means includes a received position detecting element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said received position detecting element includes a two-dimensional PSD.
Claim 5
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An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said guide means includes optical path forming means for forming the optical path of the signal light.
Claim 6
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An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said optical path forming means relative to said light projecting means of said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 7
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An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said optical path forming means in such a manner that said optical path forming means varies a direction of an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said guide means includes reflecting means for reflecting said signal light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said reflecting means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said reflecting means in such a manner that said reflecting means varies a direction of an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 11
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An apparatus according to claim 5, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 12
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An apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 13
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An apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 14
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An apparatus according to claim 8, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 15
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An apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said liquid includes transparent liquid.
Claim 16
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An apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said light receiving means includes means for two-dimensionally detecting the received position of the signal light.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
135 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
135 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 20
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An apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said light receiving means includes a received position detecting element.
Claim 21
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An apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said received position detecting element includes a two-dimensional PSD.
Claim 22
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An apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said guide means includes optical path forming means for forming the optical path of the signal light.
Claim 23
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An apparatus according to claim 20, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said optical path forming means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 24
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An apparatus according to claim 21, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said optical path forming means in such a manner that said optical path forming means varies a direction for an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 25
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An apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said guide means includes reflecting means for reflecting the signal light.
Claim 26
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An apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said reflecting means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 27
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An apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said reflecting means in such a manner that said reflecting means varies a direction for an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 28
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An apparatus according to claim 21, further including liquid for assisting the action of said movable means, said liquid being hermetically sealed, said movable means being in said liquid.
Claim 29
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An apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 30
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An apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 31
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An apparatus according to claim 24, further including liquid for assisting the action of said movable means, said liquid being hermetically sealed, said movable means being in said liquid.
Claim 32
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An apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said liquid includes transparent liquid.
Claim 33
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An apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said light receiving means includes means for two-dimensionally detecting the received position of the signal light.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
139 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
139 words
A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
159 words
A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
159 words
A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said light projecting means or said light receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 35, wherein said light receiving means includes a received position detecting element.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 36, wherein said received position detecting element includes a two-dimensional PSD.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 35, wherein said guide means includes optical path forming means for forming the optical path of the signal light.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 38, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said optical path forming means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 39, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said optical path forming means in such a manner that said optical path forming means varies a direction of an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 35, wherein said guide means includes reflecting means for reflecting the signal light.
Claim 47
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A camera according to claim 41, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said reflecting means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 42, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said reflecting means in such a manner that said reflecting means varies a direction of an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 39, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 44, wherein said liquid a transparent liquid.
Claim 51
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A camera according to claim 44, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 42, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 53
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A camera according to claim 47, wherein said liquid includes transparent liquid.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 47, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 35, wherein said light receiving means includes means for two-dimensionally detecting the received position of said signal light.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
135 words
A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and said light projecting means or said light receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
135 words
A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) light projecting means for projecting a signal light; (B) light receiving means for receiving the signal light projected from said light projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal light, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal light received by said light receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal light projected from said light projecting means to said light receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the light receiving position of said light receiving means receiving said light signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and said light projecting means or said light receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 58
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A camera according to claim 51, wherein said light receiving means includes a received position detecting element.
Claim 59
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A camera according to claim 52, wherein said received position detecting element includes a two-dimensional PSD.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 51, wherein said guide means includes optical path forming means for forming the optical path of the signal light.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 54, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said optical path forming means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 55, wherein said movable means includes support means for displaceably supporting said optical path forming means in such a manner that said optical path forming means varies the direction.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 51, wherein said guide means includes reflecting means for reflecting the signal light.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 57, wherein said varying means includes movable means for varying the direction of said reflecting means relative to said light projecting means or said light receiving means in conformity with blur.
Claim 65
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A camera according to claim 58, wherein said movable means includes support for displaceably supporting said reflecting means in such a manner that said reflecting means varies a direction of an optical path formed by said optical path forming means.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 55, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 67
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A camera according to claim 60, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 60, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 58, further including means for hermetically sealing said liquid, wherein said movable means is located in said liquid.
Claim 70
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A camera according to claim 63, wherein said liquid includes transparent liquid.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 63, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 51, wherein said light receiving means includes means for two-dimensionally detecting the received position of the signal light.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; and (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means, said varying means including a liquid which controls the relative positional relationship so as to correspond with the blur state by restricting a following movement of the varying means in response to the blur state.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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In a camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and said projecting means or said receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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In a camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (A) projecting means for projecting a signal; (B) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means and detecting the received position of said signal, a blur state being detected in conformity with the received position of said signal received by said receiving means; (C) guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means; (D) varying means for varying the receiving position of said receiving means receiving said signal by changing a relative positional relationship between said guide means and said projecting means or said receiving means; and (E) setting means for setting said relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; and (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by an operation of a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, said receiving means, and a signal path between them.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; and (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by an operation of a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, said receiving means, and a signal path between them.
Claim 79
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An apparatus according to claim 69, wherein said projecting means includes means for projecting a signal light as the signal.
Claim 80
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An apparatus according to claim 69, wherein said receiving means includes means for detecting a receiving position of the signal projected from said projecting means.
Claim 81
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An apparatus according to claim 69, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, said guide means being operated by said liquid.
Claim 82
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An apparatus according to claim 72, wherein said guide means is located in said liquid.
Claim 83
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An apparatus according to claim 73, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 84
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An apparatus according to claim 73, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 85
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An apparatus according to claim 69, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 86
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An apparatus according to claim 69, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means changing in response to the blur state.
Claim 87
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An apparatus according to claim 77, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 88
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An apparatus according to claim 77, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 89
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An apparatus according to claim 72, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 90
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An apparatus according to claim 73, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by varying at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them; and (d) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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A blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by varying at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them; and (d) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 93
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An apparatus according to claim 82, wherein said projecting means includes means for projecting a signal light as the signal.
Claim 94
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An apparatus according to claim 82, wherein said receiving means includes means for detecting a receiving position of the signal projected from said projecting means.
Claim 95
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An apparatus according to claim 82, wherein said varying means includes a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them.
Claim 96
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An apparatus according to claim 85, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, said guide means being operated by said liquid.
Claim 97
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An apparatus according to claim 86, wherein said guide means is located in said liquid.
Claim 98
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An apparatus according to claim 87, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 99
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An apparatus according to claim 87, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 100
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An apparatus according to claim 85, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 101
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An apparatus according to claim 85, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means changing in response to the blur state.
Claim 102
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An apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 103
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An apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 104
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An apparatus according to claim 86, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 87, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; and (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by an operation of a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projection means, said receiving means, and a signal path between them.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; and (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by an operation of a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projection means, said receiving means, and a signal path between them.
Claim 108
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A camera according to claim 96, wherein said projecting means includes means for projecting a signal light as the signal.
Claim 109
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A camera according to claim 96, wherein said receiving means includes means for detecting a receiving position of the signal projected from said projecting means.
Claim 110
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A camera according to claim 96, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, said guide means being operated by said liquid.
Claim 111
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A camera according to claim 99, wherein said guide means is located in said liquid.
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A camera according to claim 100, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 113
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A camera according to claim 100, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 114
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A camera according to claim 96, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 115
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A camera according to claim 96, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means changing in response to the blur state.
Claim 116
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A camera according to claim 104, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 117
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A camera according to claim 104, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 118
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A camera according to claim 99, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 119
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A camera according to claim 100, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 120
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A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by varying at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them; and (d) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
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A camera provided with a blur detecting apparatus, comprising: (a) projecting means for projecting a signal; (b) receiving means for receiving the signal projected from said projecting means, said receiving means detecting a blur state in accordance with received condition of the signal; (c) varying means for varying the signal received condition of said receiving means in response to the blur state by varying at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them; and (d) setting means for setting the relative positional relationship to a predetermined positional relationship.
Claim 122
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A camera according to claim 109, wherein said projecting means includes means for projecting a signal light as the signal.
Claim 123
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A camera according to claim 109, wherein said receiving means includes means for detecting a receiving position of the signal projected from said projecting means.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 109, wherein said varying means includes a liquid restricting at least a part of a relative positional relationship among said projecting means, receiving means and a signal path between them.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 112, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, said guide means being operated by said liquid.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 113, wherein said guide means is located in said liquid.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 114, wherein said liquid is a transparent liquid.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 114, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 112, wherein said liquid includes liquid of great specific gravity and relatively low viscosity.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 112, wherein said varying means includes guide means for guiding the signal projected from said projecting means to said receiving means, a relative positional relationship between said guide means and at least either said projecting means or said receiving means changing in response to the blur state.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 118, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
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A camera according to claim 118, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
14 words
A camera according to claim 113, wherein said guide means includes a movable member.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
16 words
A camera according to claim 114, wherein said guide means includes means for reflecting said signal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-12-09 | 1995-06-10 | 1995-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-09 | 1999-06-10 | 1999-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-09 | 2003-06-10 | 2003-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |