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Method and apparatus for implementing a digital graduated filter for an imaging apparatus

  • US 10,341,566 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2017
  • Issued: 07/02/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use in an imaging device for capturing an image of a high-dynamic range subject, the method including:

  • displaying a preview of the subject to be captured in a display of the device;

    capturing multiple images of the subject by the device, each image comprising parts of highlights and parts of shadows;

    determining a light intensity dynamic range for parts of the subject;

    determining number of images to be combined to form parts of a final image based, at least in part, on the dynamic range of the parts of the subject;

    combining the multiple images to form a final image, wherein the combining includes the determined number of images to be combined to form different parts of the final image;

    displaying the final image in the display of the device; and

    storing the final image.

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