Samsung files patent for liquid zoom lens
Samsung's liquid zoom lens (clockwise from top left): initial operating state, autofocus lens operating, optical zoom lens operating, both autofocus and zoom lenses operating
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Samsung has filed a patent for a new type of liquid lens that provides not only autofocus capability, but also true optical zoom capability. Liquid lenses, with their small form factor and lack of motors or moving parts, are ideal for use in compact cameras, phones, and other mobile devices. Where a conventional liquid lens may provide only autofocus, Samsung’s design uses two separately controllable liquid lenses in a single array to provide both functions.
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