17880905. Dynamic Camera Field of View Adjustment simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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Dynamic Camera Field of View Adjustment

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Kartthik Kumarasamy of Cupertino CA (US)

Bohan Hao of Santa Clara CA (US)

Angelo M. Alaimo of San Jose CA (US)

Dynamic Camera Field of View Adjustment - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17880905 titled 'Dynamic Camera Field of View Adjustment

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes techniques for adjusting the lateral position of a camera's field of view. The camera can change the position by moving the image sensor and lens relative to each other. The camera maintains the default field of view when stationary. The lateral position can be set using orientation information or position information of a target object.

  • Techniques for adjusting the lateral position of a camera's field of view
  • Camera creates relative movement between image sensor and lens to change position
  • Camera maintains default field of view when stationary
  • Lateral position can be set using orientation information or position information of a target object

Potential Applications

  • Surveillance systems
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Robotics
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality devices

Problems Solved

  • Allows for dynamic adjustment of camera's field of view
  • Provides flexibility in capturing specific areas of interest
  • Enhances accuracy and precision in tracking moving objects

Benefits

  • Improved surveillance and security capabilities
  • Enhanced situational awareness
  • Increased efficiency in object tracking and recognition
  • Enhanced user experience in virtual reality and augmented reality applications


Original Abstract Submitted

Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for adjusting the lateral position of a default field of view of a camera. The camera may change the lateral position of its field of view by creating relative movement between an image sensor and a lens of the camera, and may maintain the camera's field of view to the default field of view when the camera is stationary. In some embodiments, the lateral position may be set using orientation information associated with the camera. In other embodiments, the lateral position may be set using position information associated with a target object.