17851448. VIRTUAL SELFIE STICK simplified abstract (Snap Inc.)

VIRTUAL SELFIE STICK

Organization Name

Snap Inc.

Inventor(s)

Kai Zhou of Wiener Neudorf (AT)

Branislav Micusik of St.Andrae-Woerdern (AT)

VIRTUAL SELFIE STICK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17851448 titled 'VIRTUAL SELFIE STICK

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for generating a virtual selfie stick image. The method involves using the optical sensor of a device to capture an original self-portrait image of a user's face. The user is then guided to move the device at arm's length around their face within a limited range at various poses. The image data captured by the optical sensor at these poses is accessed and used to generate a virtual selfie stick self-portrait image based on the original image.

• The method involves using the optical sensor of a device to capture a self-portrait image.
• The user is guided to move the device at arm's length around their face within a limited range at various poses.
• Image data captured by the optical sensor at these poses is used to generate a virtual selfie stick self-portrait image.
• The virtual selfie stick image is based on the original self-portrait image and the image data captured during the poses.

Potential Applications

• Selfie apps and camera features on smartphones and other devices.
• Social media platforms and photo-sharing apps.
• Virtual reality and augmented reality applications.

Problems Solved

• Eliminates the need for a physical selfie stick, providing a virtual alternative.
• Allows users to capture self-portrait images from various angles and poses without assistance.
• Provides a more immersive and interactive selfie experience.

Benefits

• Convenience and portability as no physical selfie stick is required.
• Increased flexibility in capturing self-portrait images from different angles and poses.
• Enhanced user experience with interactive guidance and virtual selfie stick functionality.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method for generating a virtual selfie stick image is described. In one aspect, the method includes generating, at a device, an original self-portrait image with an optical sensor of the device, the optical sensor directed at a face of a user of the device, the device being held at an arm length from the face of the user, displaying, on a display of the device, an instruction guiding the user to move the device at the arm length about the face of the user within a limited range at a plurality of poses, accessing, at the device, image data generated by the optical sensor at the plurality of poses, and generating a virtual selfie stick self-portrait image based on the original self-portrait image and the image data.