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Method and apparatus for detecting imaging conditions

US9973706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2015
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/951
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for detecting an imaging condition. In one embodiment, there is provided a method for detecting an imaging condition. The method comprises: determining, based on luminance distribution in a first image of a scene, imaging lightness of the first image, the first image being captured by a first camera; determining, based on detection of a highlighted region in a second image of the scene, imaging exposureness of the second image, the second image being captured by a second camera, the first image and the second image being captured under a same or similar imaging condition, an exposure amount of the first camera being lower than an exposure amount of the second camera. There is also disclosed a relevant apparatus, electronic device, and a computer program product.

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