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Focusing point determining method and apparatus

US10291838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2017
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/80
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There are provided a focusing point determining method and apparatus. The focusing point determining method comprises: obtaining a view-finding image within a view-finding coverage; identifying a significance area in the view-finding image; and extracting at least one focusing point from the identified significance area. By identifying the significance area in the view-finding image and extracting at least one focusing point from the identified significance area, the focusing point determining method and apparatus can ensure accuracy of a selected focusing point to a certain extent, so as to ensure accuracy of focusing.

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