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Auto-focus system using bubble technology

  • US 7,557,854 B2
  • Filed: 11/03/2004
  • Issued: 07/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A light-focusing system, comprising:

  • a fixed lens assembly including at least one focusing lens operable to direct light toward a focal point;

    a sensor array disposed adjacent to the fixed lens assembly such that the light through the fixed lens assembly is directed to the sensor array near the focal point; and

    a bubble array coupled to a plurality of bubble generators operable to maneuver at least a central portion of the supported sensor array toward the focal point to improve sharpness of an image;

    wherein an entirety of the sensor array is configured to be maneuvered across a linear path towards the focal point.

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