18502916. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takayuki Hoshina of Kanagawa (JP)
Shotaro Yanai of Kanagawa (JP)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18502916 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
- Memory in an electronic device temporarily holds image data from an image sensor during preparation for shooting. - An acquisition unit acquires determination information to estimate the possibility of a second operation instruction for recording a shot image. - A controller controls image shooting and memory storage based on the level of possibility determined. - Image data is recorded on a recording medium when the second operation instruction is output.
Potential Applications
- Digital cameras - Smartphones - Surveillance cameras
Problems Solved
- Efficient power consumption during image capturing - Proper management of image data before and after shooting
Benefits
- Reduced power consumption - Optimal storage of image data - Improved user experience in capturing and storing images
Original Abstract Submitted
In an electronic device, a memory temporarily holds image data output from an image sensor during a first operation instruction instructing preparation for shooting is output, and an acquisition unit repeatedly acquires determination information used for estimating a level of possibility that a second operation instruction for instructing recording of a shot image will be output. A controller controls image shooting and to hold image data in the memory by a first control if the level is a first level, and by a second control that can reduce power consumption if the level is a second level which is lower than the first level. When the second operation instruction is output, the image data of an image shot in response to the second operation instruction and the latest image data held in the memory are recorded on a recording medium.
