Method and apparatus to provide improved image quality in a...

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Tran, Sinh (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Camera image stabilization

Reexamination Certificate

active

07982770

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing improved images utilizing acceleration data is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes the accelerometer data to time the taking of the image to minimize motion effects.

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