Google llc (20240161340). CALIBRATING CAMERA IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract

CALIBRATING CAMERA IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

google llc

Inventor(s)

Idris Syed Aleem of Kitchener (CA)

Zhiheng Jia of Sunnyvale CA (US)

CALIBRATING CAMERA IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240161340 titled 'CALIBRATING CAMERA IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method where a server sends a webpage to a computing device with a camera, instructing the user to obtain a second webpage with a calibration image file. The server then receives captured images from the camera and calibrates it based on the calibration images.

• Explanation of the patent/innovation:

   - Server sends webpage with image-capturing function to computing device with camera
   - Instructs user to obtain second webpage with calibration image file
   - Receives captured images from camera
   - Calibrates camera based on calibration images

Potential applications of this technology: - Augmented reality applications - Virtual reality systems - Remote sensing technologies

Problems solved by this technology: - Ensures accurate calibration of camera - Simplifies the calibration process for users - Enhances image quality and accuracy

Benefits of this technology: - Improved image quality - Enhanced user experience - Streamlined calibration process

Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Photography equipment manufacturers - Augmented reality software developers - Surveillance system providers

Possible prior art: - Similar methods for camera calibration in virtual reality systems - Image processing techniques for enhancing image quality

Unanswered questions: 1. How does the server communicate with the computing device to receive captured images? 2. What specific types of calibration images are included in the calibration image file?

Original Abstract Submitted

a method performed by a server can include sending a first webpage to a first computing device, the first computing device including a camera, the first webpage including an image-capturing function and including an instruction for a user to obtain a second webpage via a second computing device, the second webpage including a calibration image file; receiving, from the first computing device, multiple captured images that were captured by the camera, the multiple calibration images including instances of a calibration image presented by a display included in the second computing device, the calibration image being a representation of the calibration image file; and based on the multiple captured images, calibrating the camera.