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Camera with auto focus capability

US8049812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2007
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2028

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  • 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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