US5172233A
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Still camera apparatus
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1991-03-12
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Granted: 1992-12-15
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Expires: 2011-03-12
Abstract
Abstract In an electronic still camera apparatus wherein an image of an object is incident on an image pickup surface of a CCD through an optical lens, the object image passed the optical lens is divided into a portion entering the CCD and a portion entering a two-dimensional PSD. The two-dimensional PSD detects a center of gravity of a light distribution of the object image, and a detection signal is supplied to a deviation detector comprising a sample-hold circuit and a differential amplifier. The deviation detector stores the detection signal at the time of start of image pickup, and the differential amplifier compares the stored signal and a detection signal output from the PSD during image pickup. A deviation detection signal corresponding to the comparison result is output. On the basis of the deviation detection signal, at least one of the optical lens and the CCD is moved in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical lens so as to reduce the deviation of the center of gravity of the light distribution to zero.
Inventors
- 👤 Takafumi Yoshihara
- 👤 Yasuhiro Komiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/785; G01S3/786; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/29; G01T1/2914; G01T1/2978; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/28; G02B7/36; H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/60; H04N23/68; H04N23/681; H04N23/6811; H04N23/682; H04N23/685; H04N23/687
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
An electronic still camera apparatus wherein an image of an object is exposed on an image pickup surface of image pickup means through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a two-dimensional photoelectric converter for receiving the image of the object exposed to the image pickup surface of the image pickup means, said first detection means outputting a detection signal representing a center of gravity of a light distribution of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting a variation of the center of gravity, on the basis of the detection signal output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object; deviation correction means for moving at least one of said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of an output from said second detection means; and wherein said two-dimensional photoelectric converter and the image pickup means are movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens as one body, and said deviation correction means includes means for moving the image pickup means and said two-dimensional photoelectric converter in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens so as to reduce the time variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the output from said second detection means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
An electronic still camera apparatus wherein an image of an object is exposed on an image pickup surface of image pickup means through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a two-dimensional photoelectric converter for receiving the image of the object exposed to the image pickup surface of the image pickup means, said first detection means outputting a detection signal representing a center of gravity of a light distribution of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting a variation of the center of gravity, on the basis of the detection signal output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object; deviation correction means for moving at least one of said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of an output from said second detection means; and wherein said two-dimensional photoelectric converter and the image pickup means are movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens as one body, and said deviation correction means includes means for moving the image pickup means and said two-dimensional photoelectric converter in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens so as to reduce the time variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the output from said second detection means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first detection means further includes an optical system for dividing the image of the object passed through the optical lens into a first part entering said image pickup means and a second part entering said two-dimensional photoelectric converter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first detection means further includes an optical system for guiding the image of the object, which is reflected by the image pickup surface of said image pickup means, to said two-dimensional photoelectric converter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
177 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first detection means comprises a plurality of said two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; said second detection means comprises means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image, on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object, and obtaining an averaged variation of detected variations; and said deviation correction means comprises means for moving at least one of said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of said two-dimensional photoelectric converters are arranged in a matrix.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of said two-dimensional photoelectric converters are arranged in a matrix.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
205 words
An electronic still camera apparatus wherein an image of an object is exposed on an image pickup surface of image pickup means through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a plurality of two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image, on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object, and obtaining an averaged variation of detected variations having differences within a predetermined range with respect to remaining ones of the detected variations; and deviation correction means for moving said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens as one body, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
205 words
An electronic still camera apparatus wherein an image of an object is exposed on an image pickup surface of image pickup means through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a plurality of two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image, on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object, and obtaining an averaged variation of detected variations having differences within a predetermined range with respect to remaining ones of the detected variations; and deviation correction means for moving said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens as one body, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said first detection means includes two-dimensional photoelectric converters arranged in a matrix.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
225 words
A camera apparatus wherein an optical image of an object is exposed on a film through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a two-dimensional photoelectric converter for receiving the image of the object exposed to the film, said first detection means outputting a detection signal representing a center of gravity of a light distribution of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting a variation of the center of gravity, on the basis of the detection signal output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image; deviation correction means for moving at least one of the optical lens and the film in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of an output from said second detection means; and wherein said two-dimensional photoelectric converter and said film are movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens as one body, and said deviation correction means includes means for moving said film and said two-dimensional photoelectric converter in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens so as to reduce the time variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the output from said second detection means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
225 words
A camera apparatus wherein an optical image of an object is exposed on a film through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a two-dimensional photoelectric converter for receiving the image of the object exposed to the film, said first detection means outputting a detection signal representing a center of gravity of a light distribution of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting a variation of the center of gravity, on the basis of the detection signal output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image; deviation correction means for moving at least one of the optical lens and the film in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of an output from said second detection means; and wherein said two-dimensional photoelectric converter and said film are movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens as one body, and said deviation correction means includes means for moving said film and said two-dimensional photoelectric converter in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical lens so as to reduce the time variation of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the output from said second detection means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said first detection means further includes an optical system for dividing the image of the object passed through the optical lens into a first part entering said film and a second part entering said two-dimensional photoelectric converter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said first detection means further includes an optical system for guiding the image of the object, which is reflected by the film, to said two-dimensional photoelectric converter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
177 words
The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said first detection means comprises a plurality of said two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; said second detection means comprises means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image, on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object, and obtaining an averaged deviation of detected variations; and said deviation correction means comprises means for moving at least one of said optical lens and said image pickup means in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
197 words
A still camera apparatus wherein an optical image of an object is exposed on a film through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a plurality of two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object and obtaining an averaged variation of detected variations having differences within a predetermined range with respect to remaining ones of the detected variations; and deviation correction means for moving said optical lens and said film in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens as one body, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
197 words
A still camera apparatus wherein an optical image of an object is exposed on a film through an optical lens, the apparatus comprising: first detection means having a plurality of two-dimensional photoelectric converters, each of said converters receiving a portion of the image of the object into which the image is divided, said first detection means outputting detection signals representing the centers of gravity of light distributions of the respective portions of the image of the object; second detection means for detecting variations of the centers of gravity of the light distributions of the respective portions of the image on the basis of the detection signals output from said first detection means during an exposure of the image of the object and obtaining an averaged variation of detected variations having differences within a predetermined range with respect to remaining ones of the detected variations; and deviation correction means for moving said optical lens and said film in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said optical lens as one body, so as to reduce the variations of the center of gravity to zero on the basis of the averaged variation obtained by said second detection means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said first detection means includes two-dimensional photoelectric converters arranged in a matrix.
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