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New Cameraphone Lens Under Development

May 23, 2005, 12:54 AM by (staff)

Canadian researchers have developed a new lens for cameraphones that would take clearer pictures while taking up less space. The new lens, which is much thinner than a piece of paper, is not made of glass or plastic like current lenses, but of a thin sheet of LCD crystals coated with a light sensitive compound. Tiny shocks of electricity can change the shape of the lens to adjust focus or zoom. The researchers are currently seeking partners to prototype and manufacture the lens.

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kuno

May 23, 2005, 12:20 PM

Didn't Phillips come up with something similiar?

It didn't use liquid crystals but some other form of clear liquid.

I remember there being test videos of the device which when electric current passed it would curve. The amount of current going through determined the amount of refreaction.

gunny

i dont really care to have a camera on my phone, but think its cool for others that do. WHat I wonder if by having a smaller camera will they be able to make room for other features and retain size. Only make sense they could. Or better yet make more ...
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Rich Brome

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gtb_ajt

May 23, 2005, 2:54 PM

Neat

Pretty cool if you ask me. Maybe they can have good camaera phone that are a bit lighter and skinner then some are now. 😁

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