Electronic device and method for acquiring depth information by using at least one of cameras or depth sensor
US11025890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2013/0081
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments, an electronic device may include a first camera disposed on one surface of the electronic device, a second camera disposed on the one surface, a depth sensor disposed on the one surface, and a processor configured to: cause the first camera to acquire a first one or more images of an external object, and generate depth information of the external object using a selected one of the first camera and second camera or the depth sensor, the selected one based on color information or texture pattern information corresponding to the external object in the first one or more images.
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