17817584. VARIABLE APERTURE (VA) CAMERA CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING A DEPTH OF FOCUS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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VARIABLE APERTURE (VA) CAMERA CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING A DEPTH OF FOCUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Wen-Chun Feng of New Taipei City (TW)
Micha Galor Gluskin of San Diego CA (US)
Hui Shan Kao of New Taipei City (TW)
Hang-Wei Liaw of North District (TW)
VARIABLE APERTURE (VA) CAMERA CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING A DEPTH OF FOCUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17817584 titled 'VARIABLE APERTURE (VA) CAMERA CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING A DEPTH OF FOCUS
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a system and method for image capture and processing using a variable aperture (VA) camera. The method involves determining multiple depths for different regions of interest in a scene, based on which the aperture size and lens position for the camera are determined. The camera is then controlled to adjust the VA and lens accordingly.
- The patent application focuses on image capture and processing using a variable aperture camera.
- The method involves determining depths for different regions of interest in a scene.
- Based on the depths, the aperture size and lens position for the camera are determined.
- The camera is controlled to adjust the variable aperture and lens based on the determined parameters.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Photography: The variable aperture camera can be used in photography to capture images with enhanced depth of field and improved focus on different regions of interest.
- Videography: The technology can be applied in videography to capture videos with variable depth of field, allowing for creative effects and improved focus on specific subjects.
- Augmented Reality (AR): The variable aperture camera can be utilized in AR applications to accurately capture and process images of the real world, enhancing the realism and quality of AR experiences.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Depth of field control: The technology addresses the challenge of capturing images with varying depths of field, allowing for better focus on different regions of interest in a scene.
- Image processing efficiency: By determining the aperture size and lens position based on the depths of different regions, the technology optimizes the image processing process, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced image quality: The variable aperture camera enables capturing images with improved depth of field, resulting in sharper and more visually appealing photographs.
- Flexibility and creativity: The ability to adjust the aperture size and lens position allows for creative control over the depth of field, enabling photographers and videographers to experiment with different visual effects.
- Improved efficiency: By automatically determining the optimal aperture size and lens position based on the scene's depths, the technology streamlines the image capture and processing workflow, saving time and effort for photographers and videographers.
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for image capture and image processing that support capture using a variable aperture (VA) camera. In a first aspect, a method of image processing includes determining a plurality of depths for a scene, the plurality of depths corresponding to a plurality of regions of interest; determining an aperture size for a camera based on the plurality of depths; determining a lens position for the camera based on the aperture size and the plurality of depths; and controlling the camera to adjust a variable aperture (VA) of the camera based on the aperture size and to adjust a lens associated with the variable aperture (VA) based on the lens position. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.
