Preparation of image capture device in response to pre-image-capture signal
US9223136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0178
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments may be implemented by a computing device, such as a head-mountable display or mobile phone, in order to pre-emptively warm up the device's camera, when it is probable that a user will be taking a photo. An illustrative method involves a computing device (a) receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the computing device, wherein the computing device comprises an image-capture device, (b) analyzing the sensor data to detect at least one pre-image-capture signal, wherein the at least one pre-image-capture signal indicates a subsequent image-capture signal is likely to be received, and (c) in response to detecting the at least one pre-image-capture signal, causing the computing device to initiate an image-capture preparation process that prepares the image-capture device to capture an image.
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