Method and device for touchless control of a camera

Details Method and device for touchless control of a camera Method and device for touchless control of a camera

2006-11-21

2009-11-17

Whittington, Kenneth J (Department: 2858)

Photography

Camera combined with or convertible to diverse art device

C345S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07620316

ABSTRACT:
A device (100) and a method (200) for operating a camera (130) based on touchless movements is provided. The device (100) includes a sensing unit (110) for detecting a touchless movement, and a controller (130) for handling one or more controls of the camera in accordance with the touchless movement. A virtual user interface is provided to allow a user to control a camera on a computer or a mobile device using touchless finger movements. Touchless controls are provided for zoom, pan, focus, aperture, balance, color, calibration, or tilt. A first touchless finger movement can select a control, and a second touchless finger movement can adjust the control.

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