MOTORIZED INTERCHANGEABLE LENS SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention generally relates to a motorized lens tray for a multi-focal length lens imaging system. In particular, a lens trays holds a variety of fixed focal length lenses, and a motorized mechanism moves the lens tray to align the desired lens with an imaging element. This provides the flexibility to change focal lengths without the complexity, size, weight, and image quality degradation associated with a zoom lens. Certain embodiments of the invention are intended for use with digital cameras and cellular phones.

主权项

1. A powered interchangeable lens system comprising:
a first planar lens tray having two or more first optical window openings creating holes through a plane of said lens tray, and zero or more of said optical window openings configured to hold an optical element parallel with the plane of said lens tray, and a first motor configured to move said first lens tray and align one of said two or more optical window openings into a desired position.