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Detection of hand obstruction for image capture device

US11308597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2020
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30196
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image capture device may detect presence of an on-housing hand within a periphery of a field of view of an optical element during capture of visual content through the optical element. The image capture device may generate an alarm to indicate the presence of the on-housing hand within the periphery of the field of view of the optical element.

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