Methods and apparatus for generating a sharp image
US9824427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/243
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for generating a sharp image are described. A camera device includes a plurality of camera modules, e.g., optical chains, where at least some of the camera modules have different depths of field. Multiple images of a scene are captured using the plurality of camera modules. Portions of the multiple images which correspond to the same scene area are identified. Image portion sharpness levels are determined for individual image portions. Image portions with high sharpness levels are selected and included in a composite image.
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