Adjustable focus imaging device

摘要

In imaging apparatus (200) and method in which the focus of the imaging apparatus (200) can be adjusted, the system includes at least one member (46); at least one imaging assembly (200) movably attached to said member (46); said at least one imaging assembly (200) comprising at least one lens (260) and at least one photosensor (280); wherein said imaging assembly (200) includes at least a first condition and a second condition; wherein, in said first condition: - said lens (260) is in imaging relationship with at least a first of said plurality objects (30); - said lens (260) is located at a first distance from said at least a first of said plurality objects (30); and - said imaging assembly (200) is located at a first position relative to said member (46); wherein, in said second condition:- said lens (260) is in imaging relationship with at least a second of said plurality of objects (30);- said lens (260) is located at said first distance from said at least a second of said plurality of objects (30);- said imaging assembly (200) is located at a second position relative to said member (46); and wherein said second position is different from said first position. <IMAGE>