Audio-based attention grabber for imaging devices
US7535496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital imaging device such as a digital camera or a video camera may include the capability to store audio files. These audio files may be generated under user control when the user wishes to take a picture or capture video. The audio files may be played back as attention grabbers to attract the attention of the imaging subjects. After attracting the attention of the subjects by playing back a recorded audio sound, an image may be automatically captured.
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