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Electronic device having dynamically controlled flashlight for image capturing and related control method

US9973743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2015
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2013/0081
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control method of an electronic device with an image capture function is provided. The control method includes the following steps: detecting a distance between the electronic device and at least one subject in a scene to be captured to generate a distance detection result; and utilizing a controller for referring to the distance detection result to determine whether to turn on or turn off a flashlight of the electronic device to capture the scene.

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