Picture taking device comprising a plurality of camera modules
US9819861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/741
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A picture taking device includes at least three camera modules, each having a sensor of resolution equal to or higher than thirteen megapixels. A diagonal of the photosensitive surface of the sensor of between 5 mm and 7 mm. An objective lens opening at minimum to f/2.0 for at least one focal length value. The device has a power supply and, a rigid connector to connect it to a mobile phone or tablet comprising a screen, and communicates images and/or commands with the mobile phone or tablet. The device also includes a digital processor to reduce noise while preserving the textures in at least one image captured by one of the sensors.
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