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Camera mode selection based on context

US9998665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2007/145
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An aspect provides a method, including: obtaining, using one or more sensors of a device, contextual data relating to a picture taking context; assigning, using a processor, the contextual data to a predetermined picture taking context; and selecting a camera from two or more cameras of the device based on the predetermined picture taking context. Other aspects are described and claimed.

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