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CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS MECHANISMS FOR IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICES

  • US 20100309364A1
  • Filed: 06/05/2009
  • Published: 12/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method to implement a continuous autofocus mechanism for an image capturing device, the method comprising:

  • performing an autofocus scan that positions a lens of the image capturing device in a plurality of positions;

    obtaining a plurality of focus scores with each focus score being associated with a respective lens position of the autofocus scan; and

    determining an acceptable band of focus scores based on the obtained plurality of focus scores.

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