Method for switching viewing modes in a camera
US9729835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/698
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for switching operation of a monitoring system from a first monitoring mode to a second monitoring mode. An overview image is presented when the monitoring system is in a first monitoring mode. A direction signal is received from a control means when the monitoring system is in the first monitoring mode. A camera is directed in an absolute direction indicated by the direction signal in accordance with a first camera control scheme. The monitoring system enters into a second monitoring mode in response to receiving the direction signal presenting a detailed image view captured by the camera when directed in the direction indicated by the direction signal. When in the second monitoring mode, a camera head of the camera is moved in response to control signals from the control means in accordance with a second control scheme.
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