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Focusing method

US9832359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2014
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A focusing method for an image capturing device includes determining a first focus distance according to a first focus frame of the plurality of focus frames; capturing a first image according to the first focus frame, determining a second focus distance according to a second focus frame of the plurality of focus frames, and detecting whether a second depth of field corresponding to the second focus distance is overlapping with a first depth of field corresponding to the first focus distance, for determining whether to capture a second image according to the second focus distance.

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