18321948. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18321948 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that can detect subject information and adjust the image capturing direction based on the detected information. It also includes features for tracking the subject and correcting image blur. The control unit of the apparatus calculates the degree of tracking and adjusts the sensitivity and exposure condition of the image capturing unit based on blur information, driving information, and shake amount of the apparatus.
- The image capturing apparatus has a shake detection unit, movement detection unit, rotation units, and a lens barrel rotation driving unit.
- It can detect subject information and change the image capturing direction by controlling the rotation unit.
- The apparatus can track the subject and correct image blur.
- The control unit calculates the degree of tracking and adjusts the sensitivity and exposure condition of the image capturing unit.
- The adjustments are based on blur information, driving information, and shake amount of the apparatus.
Potential Applications
- Photography and videography equipment
- Surveillance cameras
- Mobile phones and tablets with built-in cameras
- Action cameras for sports and outdoor activities
Problems Solved
- Image blur caused by camera shake or subject movement
- Difficulty in tracking and capturing moving subjects
- Inconsistent exposure and sensitivity settings for different subjects
Benefits
- Improved image quality with reduced blur
- Enhanced tracking capabilities for capturing moving subjects
- Automatic adjustments for exposure and sensitivity based on subject information
- Simplified control and operation for users
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus is provided with an apparatus shake detection unit, an apparatus movement detection unit, a plurality of rotation units, and a lens barrel rotation driving unit. The image capturing apparatus detects subject information, and changes the image capturing direction of the image capturing unit by performing driving control of the rotation unit based on the detected subject information, and performs tracking control of the subject and control of image blur correction. A control unit calculates the following degree of tracking with respect to the subject, and performs control to change one or more among the sensitivity of following degree and the exposure condition of the image capturing unit based on at least one of blur information acquired from the following degree, driving information in the lens barrel rotation driving unit, and a shake amount of the image capturing apparatus.
