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

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Camera Autofocus Using Time-of-Flight Assistance

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Mark N. Gamadia of Campbell CA (US)

Abhishek Dhanda of San Ramon CA (US)

Gregory Guyomarc'h of San Francisco CA (US)

Andrew D. Fernandez of San Jose CA (US)

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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