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Camera autofocus using time-of-flight assistance

US11856293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2022
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/90
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for determining autofocus for a camera on a mobile device. In some instances, depth imaging is used to assist in determining a focus position for the camera through an autofocus process. For example, a determination of depth may be used to determine a focus position for the camera. In another example, the determination of depth may be used to assist another autofocus process.

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