Patent ReferencesImage-blur preventing apparatus Camera with image stabilization controlled by focus detection Anti-blur image pickup device Image processing apparatus for correcting image vibration Patent #: 6130709 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 037999 filed on 03/11/1998US Classes:348/208.99, Camera image stabilization348/208.5Including both electrical and mechanical correcting devicesExaminersPrimary: Moe, AungAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH04N 005/228Foreign Application Priority Data1997-03-12 JPAbstractAn apparatus having an image blur correcting function comprises a first unit including an image blur correction apparatus, a second unit rotatable about a first axis differing from a photo-taking optical axis relative to the first unit, a vibration detector provided in the second unit for detecting rotational vibration about the first unit, and a controller for operating the image blur apparatus in conformity with the output of the vibration detector.Field of SearchOpticsWith electronic viewfinder or display monitor Camera image stabilization Mechanical motion detection (gyros, accelerometers, etc.) Including both electrical and mechanical correcting devices Mechanical ATTITUDE SENSING CAMERA SHAKE SENSING With accelerometer Light shield Having stabilization system IMAGE STABILIZATION | |