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Context aware input system for focus control

US8913142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for controlling a focus operation for an image-capturing device. An exemplary method includes receiving a focus instruction, wherein the focus instruction describes an object of focus; sending first context data to an external system; in response to sending first context data to the external system, receiving second context data from the external system, wherein the second context data comprises data associated with the object of focus; and identifying the object of focus based on the received second context data; and determining a focus distance based on the identified object.

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