In-camera panorama stitching method and apparatus
US7839429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/698
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for accomplishing in-camera stitching of a high-resolution panoramic photograph from a set of component photographs while providing a satisfactory user experience. A low-resolution panorama is stitched, and a user of the camera performs a review of the low-resolution panorama using a display comprised in the camera. During the review, a high-resolution panoramic photograph is stitched by the camera in a background process.
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