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Method and apparatus for continuous focus and exposure in a digital imaging device

US7304681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2004
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/71
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital imaging device performs automatic focus and exposure adjustments based on high-resolution frames when a scene change has been detected based on the analysis of low-resolution frames. The digital imaging device reduces battery power consumption while simultaneously shortening shutter lag.

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