18614394. CONTROL DEVICE CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
CONTROL DEVICE CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
YUICHI Kinoshita of Kanagawa (JP)
YOUJIROU Hiratsuka of Kanagawa (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18614394 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
The control device described in the patent application is designed to connect to and manage multiple image capturing devices. It includes a transmission device, memories, and processors that work together to select focus functions for each image capturing device, transmit instructions to them, and set priorities between different focus functions.
- The control device can select either an autofocus function or a manual focus function for each image capturing device.
- It can transmit image capturing instructions to all connected devices in response to user input.
- The device can instruct the image capturing devices to use the selected focus function.
- It can also establish priority between the selected focus function and the instructed focus function.
Potential Applications: - Photography studios with multiple cameras can benefit from synchronized focus control. - Live event coverage where multiple cameras need to be coordinated for optimal focus. - Scientific research involving multiple imaging devices that require precise focus control.
Problems Solved: - Ensures consistent focus settings across multiple image capturing devices. - Streamlines the process of managing and controlling multiple cameras simultaneously.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in capturing images with multiple devices. - Enhanced control over focus settings for different shooting scenarios. - Simplified operation for users managing multiple cameras.
Commercial Applications: Title: Multi-Camera Focus Control System for Professional Photography Studios This technology can be utilized in professional photography studios, event coverage companies, and research institutions to streamline focus control across multiple cameras, improving overall image quality and efficiency in capturing visual content.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control device determine which focus function to assign to each image capturing device? 2. Can the control device adjust focus settings in real-time based on changing shooting conditions?
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device, configured to be connected to and control a plurality of image capturing apparatuses, includes: a transmission device, one or more memories, and one or more processors. The one or more memories and the one or more processors are configured to select, for each of the plurality of image capturing apparatuses, a focus function to be used for the image capturing apparatus between an autofocus function and a manual focus function, control the transmission device to transmit a first image capturing instruction to all of the plurality of image capturing apparatuses in response to a first operation from a user, instruct, along with transmission of the first image capturing instruction, all image capturing apparatuses that receive the first image capturing instruction to use either the autofocus function or the manual focus function, and set, in advance, priority between the selected focus function and the instructed focus function.
