17866607. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR
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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17866607 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that eliminates the need for manual adjustment of the image pickup direction during operation. It allows users to easily capture images while focusing on their experience.
- The apparatus includes a detection unit worn on a body part other than the head of the user.
- An image pickup unit is also worn on the user's body.
- A memory device stores instructions, and a processor executes these instructions.
- The detection unit detects the observation direction of the user.
- The image pickup unit captures an image based on the detected observation direction.
- The captured image is outputted in an image recording frame corresponding to the observation direction.
- The image recording frame is determined in a way that ensures a part of the user's body does not appear in the output image.
Potential Applications:
- Personal photography and videography: Users can capture their experiences hands-free, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the moment while still recording it.
- Sports and adventure activities: Athletes and adventurers can document their activities without the need to manually adjust the camera, ensuring they can focus on their performance.
- Virtual reality and augmented reality: The apparatus can be integrated into VR/AR headsets or devices, providing a more immersive and realistic experience for users.
Problems Solved:
- Eliminates the need for manual adjustment of the image pickup direction, making the capturing process more convenient and seamless.
- Allows users to focus on their experience without being distracted by the camera or having to interrupt their activities to adjust the camera.
- Ensures that a part of the user's body does not appear in the output image, providing a more aesthetically pleasing and immersive recording.
Benefits:
- Hands-free operation: Users can capture images without the need to hold or adjust the camera, allowing for a more natural and uninterrupted experience.
- Enhanced user experience: By eliminating the need for manual adjustments, users can fully focus on their activities or surroundings, resulting in a more immersive and enjoyable experience.
- Improved image composition: The apparatus ensures that the user's body does not appear in the output image, resulting in more visually appealing and professional-looking recordings.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus that eliminates manual change of an image pickup direction during an image picking up operation and can easily obtain an image that records experience while focusing attention on the experience. A detection unit is worn on a body part other than a head of a user. An image pickup unit is worn on a body of the user. A memory device stores instructions. A processor executes the instructions to: detect an observation direction of the user by the detection unit, pick up an image by the image pickup unit, output an image in an image recording frame corresponding to the observation direction, determine the image recording frame so that a part of the body of the user will not appear in an output image.
