Systems and methods for camera operation through control device
US10044939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/61
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are ways in which a camera can be operated by a control device. Such provides a convenient solution whenever, e.g., two friends, each with a cell phone, wish to take a well-composed impromptu group picture. The “camera” may be any type of camera, which can be coupled to the control or monitoring device. Typical cameras include those associated with mobile devices, such as cell phone cameras, but also dedicated cameras with transceiver functionality. The control device is often a mobile device such as a cell phone, but can also be a dedicated monitoring device. In one implementation, the control device can control the direction of view, the field of view, and shutter operation, and provide to the user an image of the current view seen. In this implementation, the user may control most significant aspects of camera composition, as well as initiating the capture of the image.
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