17961771. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hee-chul Han of Suwon-si (KR)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961771 titled 'DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a digital photographing apparatus that includes two optical systems and a processor. The first optical system captures a wide-angle image of a subject, while the second optical system captures a telephoto image with the subject zoomed. The processor determines whether to generate a synthesized image of the wide-angle and telephoto images based on factors such as the illuminance of the subject and the distance between the apparatus and the subject.

  • The digital photographing apparatus has two optical systems - one for wide-angle images and one for telephoto images.
  • The processor analyzes the illuminance of the subject and the distance between the apparatus and the subject.
  • Based on this analysis, the processor decides whether to generate a synthesized image combining the wide-angle and telephoto images.

Potential Applications

  • Photography: This technology can be used in digital cameras or smartphones to enhance the quality of images by combining wide-angle and telephoto perspectives.
  • Videography: The apparatus can be utilized in video cameras to capture high-quality footage with both wide-angle and zoomed-in shots.
  • Surveillance: The technology can be applied in surveillance cameras to capture detailed images of subjects at different distances.

Problems Solved

  • Limited perspective: Traditional cameras often struggle to capture both wide-angle and zoomed-in shots effectively. This apparatus solves this problem by combining the two perspectives.
  • Image quality: By analyzing factors like illuminance and distance, the apparatus ensures that the synthesized image maintains high quality and clarity.
  • Convenience: Users no longer need to switch between different lenses or cameras to capture wide-angle and telephoto images.

Benefits

  • Versatility: The apparatus allows users to capture a wide range of perspectives, from wide-angle to zoomed-in shots, without the need for additional equipment.
  • Enhanced image quality: By combining the wide-angle and telephoto images, the synthesized image can provide more detail and depth.
  • User-friendly: The processor automatically determines whether to generate a synthesized image, making it convenient for users without requiring manual intervention.


Original Abstract Submitted

A digital photographing apparatus is provided. The digital photographing apparatus includes a first optical system configured to acquire a wide-angle image including a subject, a second optical system configured to acquire a telephoto image with the subject zoomed, and a processor configured to determine whether to generate a synthesized image of the wide-angle image and the telephoto image based on one or more of an illuminance of the subject and a distance between the digital photographing apparatus and the subject.