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Methods and systems for detecting bright objects and/or adaptively modifying video camera exposure

US8004575B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2006
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/71
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatically detecting the presence or absence of a bright object in the field of view of a video camera and/or for adaptively modifying video camera exposure level. A video camera system may be configured to enter and exit an adaptive exposure modification mode upon detection of the presence of a bright object in the field of view of a video camera.

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