Sound-based focus system and focus method thereof

Details Sound-based focus system and focus method thereof Sound-based focus system and focus method thereof

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Fuller, Rodney E (Department: 2862)

Photography

With exposure objective focusing means, focusing aid, or...

Using sound

C396S079000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07986875

ABSTRACT:
A sound-based focus system includes an imaging device and focus controller. The imaging device is configured for capturing an image. The focus controller includes a sound detecting module and a control module. The sound detecting module is configured for obtaining the position coordinates of a sound source. The control module is configured for controlling the imaging device to focus on the sound source according to the position coordinates thereof.

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