Image analysis – Applications
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Akhavannik, Hadi (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
C345S084000, C358S518000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07965859
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for controlling lighting conditions in a user environment in the context of an image capture device are disclosed. An inner frame area and an outer frame area adjust certain lighting conditions in the user environment in response to certain lighting conditions detected by the image capture device. The frame areas may be dynamically controlled as to affect the brightness and/or color of the particular user environment.
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Akhavannik Hadi
Carr & Ferrell LLP
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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