Synchronized multi-perspective pictures
First Claim
1. A method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, comprising:
- forming an ad hoc network between a plurality of image capture devices;
selecting a leader from the plurality of image capture devices, wherein the selecting further comprises;
determining the leader by a plurality of users of the plurality of image capture devices;
waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface of the leader; and
agreeing to lead the other image capture devices by a user of the leader;
sending a capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices of the plurality of image capture devices; and
synchronously capturing images of a common subject matter by the other image capture devices in response to the capture message.
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Abstract
In a method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, an ad hoc network is formed between a plurality of image capture devices. A leader is then selected from the plurality of image capture devices. The leader sends the other image capture devices (termed “followers”) a capture message. In response to the capture message, the follower image capture devices synchronously capture images of a common subject matter. The follower image capture devices send their respective captured images to the leader. The leader then consolidates the captured images. In this manner, simultaneous and/or synchronized multi-perspective image capture of a common subject matter is accomplished without requiring expensive or specialized devices.
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9 Claims
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1. A method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, comprising:
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forming an ad hoc network between a plurality of image capture devices; selecting a leader from the plurality of image capture devices, wherein the selecting further comprises; determining the leader by a plurality of users of the plurality of image capture devices; waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface of the leader; and agreeing to lead the other image capture devices by a user of the leader; sending a capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices of the plurality of image capture devices; and synchronously capturing images of a common subject matter by the other image capture devices in response to the capture message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer readable medium embodying computer program instructions for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, the computer program instructions comprising:
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forming an ad hoc network between a plurality of image capture devices; selecting a leader from the plurality of image capture devices;
wherein the selecting instruction further comprises instructions for;determining the leader by a plurality of users of the plurality of image capture devices; waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface of the leader; and agreeing to lead the other image capture devices by a user of the leader; sending a capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices of the plurality of image capture devices; and synchronously capturing images of a common subject matter by the other image capture devices in response to the capture message. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, comprising:
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joining an ad hoc network including a plurality of image capture devices; receiving a notification of a selection as a leader from the plurality of image capture devices; waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface; sending a notification agreeing to lead the other image capture devices; sending a capture message to the plurality of image capture devices; and synchronously capturing an image of a common subject matter with the plurality of image capture devices capturing images of the common subject matter in response to the capture message.
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