Synchronized multi-perspective pictures
View Patent ↗In a method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, an ad hoc network is formed between a plurality of image capture devices. A leader is then selected from the plurality of image capture devices. The leader sends the other image capture devices (termed “followers”) a capture message. In response to the capture message, the follower image capture devices synchronously capture images of a common subject matter. The follower image capture devices send their respective captured images to the leader. The leader then consolidates the captured images. In this manner, simultaneous and/or synchronized multi-perspective image capture of a common subject matter is accomplished without requiring expensive or specialized devices.
1. A method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, comprising:
forming an ad hoc network between a plurality of image capture devices;
selecting a leader from the plurality of image capture devices, wherein the selecting further comprises:
determining the leader by a plurality of users of the plurality of image capture devices;
waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface of the leader; and
agreeing to lead the other image capture devices by a user of the leader;
sending a capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices of the plurality of image capture devices; and
synchronously capturing images of a common subject matter by the other image capture devices in response to the capture message.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
sending the captured images from the other image capture devices to the leader; and
consolidating the captured images by the leader.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sending comprises:
sending a ready message from the leader to the other image capture devices;
collecting responses from the other image capture devices by the leader;
determining if sufficient “yeses” are received from the other image capture devices; and
sending the capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices, if sufficient “yeses” are received.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the consolidating comprises:
determining if sufficient images are received from the other image capture devices by the leader; and
consolidating the received images, if sufficient images are received.
5. A computer readable medium embodying computer program instructions for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, the computer program instructions comprising:
forming an ad hoc network between a plurality of image capture devices;
selecting a leader from the plurality of image capture devices; wherein the selecting instruction further comprises instructions for:
determining the leader by a plurality of users of the plurality of image capture devices;
waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface of the leader; and
agreeing to lead the other image capture devices by a user of the leader;
sending a capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices of the plurality of image capture devices; and
synchronously capturing images of a common subject matter by the other image capture devices in response to the capture message.
6. The medium of claim 5 , further comprising instructions for:
sending the captured images from the other image capture devices to the leader; and
consolidating the captured images by the leader.
7. The medium of claim 5 , wherein the sending instruction comprises instructions for:
sending a ready message from the leader to the other image capture devices;
collecting responses from the other image capture devices by the leader;
determining if sufficient “yeses” are received from the other image capture devices; and
sending the capture message from the leader to the other image capture devices, if sufficient “yeses” are received.
8. The medium of claim 6 , wherein the consolidating instruction comprises instructions for:
determining if sufficient images are received from the other image capture devices by the leader; and
consolidating the received images, if sufficient images are received.
9. A method for synchronized multi-perspective image capture, comprising:
joining an ad hoc network including a plurality of image capture devices;
receiving a notification of a selection as a leader from the plurality of image capture devices;
waiting until the other image capture devices are visible on an interface;
sending a notification agreeing to lead the other image capture devices;
sending a capture message to the plurality of image capture devices; and
synchronously capturing an image of a common subject matter with the plurality of image capture devices capturing images of the common subject matter in response to the capture message.