Image orientation apparatus and method
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1. A digital imaging system comprising:
- a. an image sensor;
b. an orientation sensor; and
c. an image manipulator adapted to;
i) receive image sensor orientation;
ii) receive image orientation; and
iii) adjust the image orientation.
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Abstract
A digital imaging system, such as a digital camera or video recorder, including an image sensor, an orientation sensor, and an image manipulator. The image manipulator receives image sensor orientation data (camera orientation data), and real image orientation; and adjusts the virtual image orientation.
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1. A digital imaging system comprising:
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a. an image sensor;
b. an orientation sensor; and
c. an image manipulator adapted to;
i) receive image sensor orientation;
ii) receive image orientation; and
iii) adjust the image orientation. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
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2. A digital imaging system comprising:
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a. an image sensor configured to sense an image subject and to capture a presentation of the image;
b. an orientation sensor configured to sense changes in the orientation of an image with respect to the base line orientation coordinates; and
c. an image manipulator adapted to;
i) receive image sensor orientation from the image sensor;
ii) receive image orientation from the orientation sensor; and
iii) adjust the image orientation in relation to the baseline orientation coordinates.
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7. A digital camera comprising:
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a. a charge coupled device image sensor;
b. a gyroscopic camera orientation sensor; and
c. an image manipulator adapted to;
i) receive image sensor orientation;
ii) receive image orientation; and
iii) rotate the image.
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