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Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of artificial illumination in a scene

US7009642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/70
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of artificial illumination in a scene powered by alternating current by sampling the light in a scene at a periodic rate.

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