18356340. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Riho Ido of Kanagawa (JP)

Toshimichi Ise of Kanagawa (JP)

Kazuya Kitamura of Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18356340 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that includes an image capturing unit, a detection unit, and a control unit. The detection unit is responsible for detecting a user operation performed on image information displayed on a display unit. The control unit is configured to disable the user operation when predetermined image information is being displayed on the display unit.

  • The image capturing apparatus has an image capturing unit.
  • It includes a detection unit to detect user operations on displayed image information.
  • The control unit disables user operations when specific image information is displayed.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Photography and videography devices
  • Mobile phones and tablets with image capturing capabilities
  • Security cameras and surveillance systems

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Prevents accidental or unauthorized user operations on specific image information
  • Ensures the integrity and security of displayed image information

Benefits of this technology:

  • Protects sensitive or confidential image information from unauthorized access or modifications
  • Reduces the risk of accidental deletion or alteration of important image information
  • Enhances user experience by providing a controlled and secure environment for interacting with displayed image information.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image capturing apparatus comprises an image capturing unit, a detection unit configured to detect a user operation performed with respect to image information being displayed on a display unit, and a control unit configured to disable the user operation when at least externally inputted predetermined image information is being displayed on the display unit.