Apple Inc.
Primary-subordinate camera focus based on lens position sensing

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Abstract:

Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for maintaining multiple cameras in focus on same objects and/or at same distances. In some examples, a subordinate camera may be configured to focus based on the focus of a primary camera. For instance, a focus relationship between the primary camera and the subordinate camera may be determined. The focus relationship may characterize the trajectory of the lens position of the subordinate camera with respect to the lens position of the primary camera. In various examples, the focus relationship may be updated.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

27 Sep 2019

Issue date:

10 Nov 2020