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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2009
Akira Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Fumisada Maeda, Tokyo, JP;
Masahiko Ito, Tokyo, JP;
Yoshiki Okamoto, Kanagawa, JP;
Akira Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Fumisada Maeda, Tokyo, JP;
Masahiko Ito, Tokyo, JP;
Yoshiki Okamoto, Kanagawa, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A conversion lens which includes a pair of transparent members is provided. At least one of the transparent members is formed of a deformable film; a connecting member for connecting the pair of transparent members so as to form a sealed space sandwiched between the pair of transparent members; a liquid filled in the sealed space; and a curvature changing mechanism for changing the curvature of the deformable film by moving the liquid filled in the sealed space. A conversion lens system and an imaging device, provided with the conversion lens are also provided.