Digital imaging device with inclination sensor
US7948548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/633
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital imaging device comprises a screen so that a user can view a shot to be captured. One or more reference inclination lines are displayed on the viewing screen. The device also comprises an inclination sensor and displays on the screen one or more cursors mobile relative to the reference inclination line. The device further comprises a man-machine interface for controlling the movement of the reference inclination line. Thus the user can incline the imaging device to position the mobile cursor on one of the reference lines in order to orient his shot optimally. The reference inclination line(s) can also assist with framing the shot.
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