System and method for automatic focusing based on statistical data

Abstract

A system for automatic focusing with a lens and methods for making and use the same are provided. When performing a focusing operation, a controller calculates a focus measure value for each lens position of a plurality of lens positions. The focus measure values are calculated based on each of the window evaluation values and a respective weight for image focusing windows within a set of image focusing windows. The controller then compares the calculated focus measure values of the plurality of lens positions in order to select an optimal lens position. The set of image focusing windows can be selected based on one or more sets of image focusing window selection rules derived from statistical data. In addition, the respective weights for image focusing windows can also be calculated based on the statistical data.

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