Varying camera self-determination based on subject motion
First Claim
1. A method for setting a camera for image capture, said method comprising the steps of:
- capturing an initial set of two or more evaluation images;
assessing a plurality of characteristics of said initial set of evaluation images to provide a first assessment, said characteristics including subject motion vectors between at least two of said initial set of evaluation images;
when said subject motion vectors are in excess of a predetermined threshold, setting a final capture state of said camera responsive to said first assessment and enabling immediate capture of a final image without further assessment;
when said subject motion vectors are less than said predetermined threshold;
(a) providing a second assessment of the evaluation images;
(b) analyzing the second assessment; and
when said subject motion is less than said predetermined threshold,(i) presenting results of said analyzing to a user as a simple choice between offered alternatives, based on said analyzing; and
(ii) accepting user choice input following said presenting; and
(c) setting said final capture state of said camera responsive to said user input.
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Abstract
In a method and digital camera, an initial set of evaluation images are captured. A plurality of characteristics of the initial set of evaluation images are assessed to provide a first assessment. The characteristics include subject motion between the initial set of evaluation images. When the subject motion is in excess of a predetermined threshold, a final capture state of the camera is set responsive to the first assessment. When the subject motion is less than the predetermined threshold, the evaluation images are analyzed to provide analysis results and the final capture state of the camera is set responsive to the first assessment and the analysis results.
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1. A method for setting a camera for image capture, said method comprising the steps of:
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capturing an initial set of two or more evaluation images; assessing a plurality of characteristics of said initial set of evaluation images to provide a first assessment, said characteristics including subject motion vectors between at least two of said initial set of evaluation images; when said subject motion vectors are in excess of a predetermined threshold, setting a final capture state of said camera responsive to said first assessment and enabling immediate capture of a final image without further assessment; when said subject motion vectors are less than said predetermined threshold; (a) providing a second assessment of the evaluation images; (b) analyzing the second assessment; and
when said subject motion is less than said predetermined threshold,(i) presenting results of said analyzing to a user as a simple choice between offered alternatives, based on said analyzing; and (ii) accepting user choice input following said presenting; and (c) setting said final capture state of said camera responsive to said user input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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