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Method and system for automatically configuring a hand-held camera using wireless communication to improve image quality

US6970189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2000
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/661
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and systems for automatically configuring a hand-held camera to improve quality of an image taken with the camera of a particular subject at a photo opportunity site is disclosed. First, values for a set of camera setting parameters are optimized to enhance image quality of a picture taken at that location are determined. Next, wireless communication with the camera is established, and the set of setting parameter values are pushed to camera via the wireless communication to automatically configure the camera to take a picture of the subject.

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