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Enhanced image capture

  • US 9,774,779 B2
  • Filed: 08/04/2014
  • Issued: 09/26/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • outputting, by a processor and to an image-capture device, one or more instructions to capture an image before receiving an indication of a capture command;

    storing, data representative of a plurality of still images captured in response to the one or more instructions to capture an image;

    receiving, by the processor and at a first time, an indication of a capture command;

    outputting, for display, data representative of a first still image of the plurality of still images, wherein the first still image is associated with an image-capture time closest in time to the first time;

    determining, by the processor, a first image quality characteristic of the first still image and a second image quality characteristic of a second still image of the plurality of still images;

    determining, by the processor, that the second image quality characteristic is greater than the first image quality characteristic; and

    outputting, for display, an icon indicating that the second still image is available.

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