View source for 18061395. Camera Autofocus Using Time-of-Flight Assistance simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Camera Autofocus Using Time-of-Flight Assistance=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Mark N. Gamadia of Campbell CA (US)|Mark N. Gamadia of Campbell CA (US)]][[Category:Mark N. Gamadia of Campbell CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Abhishek Dhanda of San Ramon CA (US)|Abhishek Dhanda of San Ramon CA (US)]][[Category:Abhishek Dhanda of San Ramon CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Gregory Guyomarc'h of San Francisco CA (US)|Gregory Guyomarc'h of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Gregory Guyomarc'h of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Andrew D. Fernandez of San Jose CA (US)|Andrew D. Fernandez of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Andrew D. Fernandez of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Moshe Laifenfeld of Haifa (IL)|Moshe Laifenfeld of Haifa (IL)]][[Category:Moshe Laifenfeld of Haifa (IL)]]

==Camera Autofocus Using Time-of-Flight Assistance - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18061395 titled 'Camera Autofocus Using Time-of-Flight Assistance

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes techniques for determining autofocus for a camera on a mobile device using depth imaging. Here are the key points:

* The patent application discloses methods for determining the focus position of a camera on a mobile device.
* Depth imaging is used to assist in the autofocus process.
* The depth information can be used to determine the focus position for the camera.
* The depth information can also be used to assist another autofocus process.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can have various applications in the field of mobile photography and imaging. Some potential applications include:

* Improving the autofocus capabilities of mobile device cameras.
* Enhancing the quality of images captured by mobile device cameras.
* Enabling better depth perception in augmented reality applications.
* Assisting in object recognition and tracking in computer vision applications.

== Problems Solved ==
The technology described in the patent application addresses the following problems:

* Inaccurate autofocus in mobile device cameras.
* Difficulty in determining the optimal focus position for a camera.
* Limited depth perception in mobile device cameras.
* Challenges in achieving accurate object recognition and tracking in computer vision applications.

== Benefits ==
The use of depth imaging for autofocus in mobile device cameras offers several benefits:

* Improved accuracy and speed in determining the focus position.
* Enhanced image quality with better focus.
* Increased depth perception capabilities for mobile device cameras.
* Improved object recognition and tracking in computer vision applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for determining autofocus for a camera on a mobile device. In some instances, depth imaging is used to assist in determining a focus position for the camera through an autofocus process. For example, a determination of depth may be used to determine a focus position for the camera. In another example, the determination of depth may be used to assist another autofocus process.



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