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Image stabilization system and method for a video camera

US7742077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2005
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/6845
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A video image stabilization system includes a camera having an image capturing device capturing a video image. The camera has a selectively adjustable field of view. A processing device is operably coupled to the camera. The processing device receives signals indicative of the field of view of the camera and images captured by the camera. The processing device automatically tracks movements of at least one object in the images. The processing device determines a stabilizing adjustment for the video image as a function of an unintended change in the field of view of the camera during a time interval between capture of a first image and capture of a second image. The determining is based upon the signals indicative of the field of view and an analysis of the first and second images.

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