New Philips Lens Works Like Human Eye

Philips Electronics said on Thursday it had invented a tiny digital camera lens that could focus on objects and create sharp pictures in ways that are similar to the human eye.

Unlike high-end digital cameras, the new lens does not require mechanical moving parts because it works by manipulating two fluids in a tiny transparent tube.

Philips said it will build a production line for the three millimeter lenses that are aimed at low-cost imaging products, such as digital cameras that fit inside a mobile phone or a home security system.

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