Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240179393). IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIDEYASU Hongu of Kanagawa (JP)
TOSHIHIKO Tomosada of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240179393 titled 'IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control method for an imaging apparatus that can automatically determine and change the main subject in image data based on user intention and field angle change operations.
- Identifying a main subject in image data for setting image capturing conditions
- Changing processing for identifying a subject based on user actions
- Control method for an imaging apparatus
- Flexibly changeable main subject in accordance with user intention
- Field angle change operation triggers control changes
- Subject tracking capability
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Photography
- Videography
- Surveillance systems
- Autonomous vehicles
- Augmented reality applications
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Difficulty in adjusting main subject in image data
- Inability to change main subject based on user intention
- Lack of flexibility in subject identification
- Limited control options for users
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced user control over main subject identification
- Improved flexibility in adjusting image capturing conditions
- Enhanced user experience in photography and videography
- Increased accuracy in subject tracking
- Potential for creative applications in various fields
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology has potential commercial applications in:
- Camera manufacturing industry
- Security and surveillance companies
- Entertainment industry
- Automotive industry
- Augmented reality software development
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of facial recognition technology in cameras to automatically adjust focus and exposure settings based on the main subject in the frame.
Original Abstract Submitted
a main subject is automatically determined, and the main subject is made flexibly changeable in accordance with the intention of the user. provided is a control method of an imaging apparatus that includes identifying a main subject in image data that is to be used for a setting of an image capturing condition, and in a case where a field angle change operation equal to or larger than a predetermined amount has been performed, performing control in such a manner as to change processing for identifying a subject, depending on whether the subject is being followed.
