SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CENTERING A PHOTOGRAPH WITHOUT VIEWING A PREVIEW OF THE PHOTOGRAPH
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1. A method for capturing an image without first previewing the image, comprising:
- capturing an image using a camera;
detecting at least one object other than a face in the captured image using a detection algorithm; and
directing a user to move the camera to change the position of the detected at least one object in the captured image.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are providing for capturing images of objects or faces without previewing the image to be captured. In particular, systems and methods are provided for using a detection algorithm to determine when a camera lens of an electronic device is properly oriented to capture an item (e.g., a face in a self-portrait). The detection algorithm can be configured to identify specific faces or objects, and can direct the electronic device to automatically store a captured image in response to detecting objects or faces of interest. In some embodiments, a motion-sensing component can be used to help align the lens.
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1. A method for capturing an image without first previewing the image, comprising:
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capturing an image using a camera; detecting at least one object other than a face in the captured image using a detection algorithm; and directing a user to move the camera to change the position of the detected at least one object in the captured image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An electronic device operative to capture images, comprising:
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a camera facing a first side of the device; a preview interface positioned on a second side of the device, wherein the preview interface is not viewable when facing the camera; a storage operative to store data; and a processor operative to; receive identifying information for a specific item, wherein the item comprises at least one of a face and an object; direct the camera to capture an image; analyze the captured image to detect at least one item; compare the at least one item to the received identifying information for the specific item; determine that the at least one detected item matches the received identifying information; and direct the storage to store the captured image. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for storing an image captured by a camera facing the user without a preview mechanism visible to the user, comprising:
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capturing an image of an item using a camera; identifying at least one item in the image; detecting the position of the identified at least one item within the image; comparing the detected position with a template position; determining, from a motion-sensing component output, whether the orientation of the electronic device relative to the ground is within a predetermined range; and providing an indication to change the orientation of the camera in response to determining. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. Computer readable media for capturing an image without previewing the image, comprising a computer-readable instructions for:
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capturing an image using a camera; detecting at least one object other than a face in the captured image using a detection algorithm; and directing a user to move the camera to change the position of the detected at least one object in the captured image.
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