Image capture using display device as light source
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1. A method of capturing digital images, comprising:
- illuminating, by an electronic device, an environment during a pre-flash phase;
determining, by the electronic device, a representation of a color distribution of the illuminated environment during the pre-flash phase;
determining, by the electronic device, a flash color based on the determined representation;
illuminating a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; 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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1. A method of capturing digital images, comprising:
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illuminating, by an electronic device, an environment during a pre-flash phase; determining, by the electronic device, a representation of a color distribution of the illuminated environment during the pre-flash phase; determining, by the electronic device, a flash color based on the determined representation; illuminating a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; and capturing a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that when executed by a data processing apparatus cause the data processing apparatus to:
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illuminate an environment during a pre-flash phase; determine a representation of a color distribution of the illuminated environment during the pre-flash phase; determine a flash color based on the determined representation; illuminate a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; and capture a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electronic device, comprising:
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a light source; a memory; a sensor; and a processor configured to perform the operations of; illuminating, with the light source, an environment during a pre-flash phase; determining, with the sensor, a representation of a color distribution of the illuminated environment during the pre-flash phase; determining, with the sensor, a flash color based on the determined representation; illuminating a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; and capturing a digital image of the illuminated target.
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17. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that when executed by a data processing apparatus cause the data processing apparatus to:
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illuminate an environment during a pre-flash phase; measure ambient light of the environment during the pre-flash phase; determine a flash color based on the measured ambient light; illuminate a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; and capture a digital image of the illuminated target. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. An electronic device, comprising:
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a light source; a memory; a sensor; and a processor configured to perform the operations of; illuminating an environment during a pre-flash phase; measuring ambient light of the environment during the pre-flash phase; determining a flash color based on the measured ambient light; illuminating a target in the environment with light emitted from a device configured to emit the light at the flash color; and capturing a digital image of the illuminated target.
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