Auto-focus system for a digital imaging device and method

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PATENT NO 9854152
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15140202

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The present invention relates to an auto-focus system and method based on a sensor, using hierarchical extraction and motion estimation for an image. The auto-focus method may include the steps of: (a) extracting a phase difference image from a sensed image; (b) extracting a robust feature image which satisfies a preset reference with respect to noise and out-of-focus blur, from the phase difference image; and (C) estimating a motion vector for lens shift from the feature image.

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SK HYNIX INCGYEONGGI DO SOUTH KOREA GYEONGGI-DO
CHUNGANG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION84 HEUKSEOK-RO DONGJAK-GU SEOUL

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Im, Jae Hyun Seoul, KR 4 2
Jang, Jin Beum Gyeonggi-do, KR 2 6
Jeon, Jae Hwan Seoul, KR 14 127
Jo, Wan Hee Seoul, KR 5 4
Kim, Jong Heon Gyeonggi-do, KR 50 679
Paik, Joon Ki Seoul, KR 21 309
Yoo, Yoon Jong Seoul, KR 5 18

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