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Method for transmitting image data and data associated with control of image capture, on basis of size of image data and size of data associated with control of image capture, and electronic device supporting same

US11240457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2018
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/172
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a processor; and an image sensor module electrically connected to the processor, wherein the image sensor module comprises: an image sensor; and a control circuit electrically connected to the image sensor and connected to the processor via an interface, and the control circuit is configured to: receive a signal for capturing an image of an external object; acquire multiple pieces of raw image data of the external object, using the image sensor; generate pixel information data associated with control of the image capture by the processor, using at least a part of the acquired multiple pieces of raw image data; generate compressed data obtained by compressing at least a part of the multiple pieces of raw image data; transmit the pixel information data to the processor according to a transmission period designated by the processor or the control circuit; and transmit the compressed data to the processor.

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