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Image photographing apparatus and image photographing method for generating a synthesis image from a plurality of images

US9813615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2015
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/958
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image photographing apparatus and an image photographing method are provided. The image photographing apparatus includes: a plurality of image capturers respectively comprising lenses having different focal distances and respectively configured to capture a plurality of images having different resolutions; a storage configured to store the plurality of images captured by the plurality of image capturers; an image processor configured to adjust properties of the plurality of images to correspond to each other; a controller configured to, in response to a magnification change command being input, control the image processor to synthesize the plurality of images of which the properties are adjusted and generate a synthesis image of a magnification changed according to the magnification change command; and a display configured to display the synthesis image.

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