Patent References 3553455 Focusing apparatus for optical systems Automatic focusing system including quantizing means Patent #: 4012634 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 730483 filed on 10/07/1976US Classes:250/201.8, Based on image shift250/204, Adjusting optical system to balance brightness in plural paths396/116, Scanning type396/128Image correlation typeExaminersPrimary: Nelms, David C.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG01F 001/20AbstractAn automatic continuous focus system of the spatial image correlation type includes means for inhibiting movement of the primary lens if the correlation signal lacks a sufficient amount of variation. | |