Camera with auto focus capability
US8049812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/67
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically focusing a camera that may rely upon ambient light for auto focusing and flash illumination for image capture. A correction factor may be determined that is based at least in part on a range between the camera and a desired subject. The camera focus may be adjusted in accordance with the correction factor prior to capturing a capture image using flash illumination.
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