Canon files patent application for eye-controlled autofocus system for mirrorless cameras

The item labeled '10' in the figure is described in the patent application's text as an LCD screen, showing this patent is specifically made with a mirrorless camera in mind. Item number 15 is a light-splitter that will redirect the image of the camera operator's eye to a dedicated lens and CCD sensor, which is detailed in the next illustration. Canon has been on a roll with the patent applications recently. In addition to the wireless charging solution for cameras, Canon has also filed a patent...