Image capture
First Claim
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1. A method of capturing digital images, comprising:
- illuminating a target with light emitted from a display device; and
capturing a digital image of the illuminated target.
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Abstract
A digital image capture system and method uses a display device to illuminate a target with light for improved image capture under poor lighting conditions. Various characteristics of the flash (e.g., brightness, color, duration, etc.) can be adjusted to improve image capture. Users are provided with feedback (e.g., live video feed, audio and/or visual countdowns, etc.) to assist them in preparing for image capture. The captured images are seamlessly integrated with existing applications (e.g., video conferencing, instant text messaging, etc.).
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24 Claims
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1. A method of capturing digital images, comprising:
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illuminating a target with light emitted from a display device; and
capturing a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of capturing a digital image, comprising:
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illuminating a target with light emitted from a display device;
determining if the light has reached a threshold intensity level; and
capturing the digital image of the target if the light has reached a threshold intensity level. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of capturing a digital image, comprising:
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receiving an instruction to illuminate a target to facilitate capturing a digital image; and
illuminating the target using a display device.
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15. A method of capturing a digital image, comprising:
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receiving an instruction to acquire an image using an image capture device;
determining when to flash a display device to illuminate the target;
flashing the display device at the determined time; and
acquiring an image illuminated by the flash using the image capture device.
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16. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which, when executed by a processor in a digital image capture system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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illuminating a target with light emitted from a display device; and
capturing a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which, when executed by a processor in a digital image capture system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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illuminating a target with light emitted from a display device;
determining if the light has reached a threshold intensity level; and
capturing the digital image of the target if the light has reached a threshold intensity level. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A system for capturing digital images, comprising:
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a display device configurable for illuminating a target with light;
a digital capture device configurable for capturing a digital image of the illuminated target; and
a processor operatively coupled to the display device and the digital capture device, the processor configurable to instruct the display device to illuminate the target and the image capture device to capture a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which, when executed by a processor in a digital image capture system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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receiving an instruction to illuminate a target to facilitate capturing a digital image; and
illuminating the target using a display device.
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24. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which, when executed by a processor in a digital image capture system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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receiving an instruction to acquire an image using an image capture device;
determining when to flash a display device to illuminate the target;
flashing the display device at the determined time; and
acquiring an image illuminated by the flash using the image capture device.
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