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Method and apparatus for coping with condition in which subject is too close to digital imaging device for acceptable focus

US7469097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2005
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2101/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital imaging device automatically detects that a subject is too close to the device for acceptable focus to be achieved and informs the user, takes automatic corrective action, or both.

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