Imaging apparatus, processing method of the apparatus making computer execute the methods of selecting face search directions specific to a display mode and capture mode of operation
US7796838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/667
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging apparatus includes face detection means for searching image data from at least one direction to detect a face portion in the image data; capture mode search direction instruction means for instructing a search direction of the image data to the face detection means in a capture mode, which is a mode of recording the image data; and monitoring mode search direction instruction means for instructing the search direction of the image data to the face detection means in a monitoring mode, which is a mode of displaying the image data.
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