IP Library Patent Application 14250827
Patent Application
App. No. 14/250,827

IMAGE FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

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App. No.
14/250,827
Abstract

The embodiments of the present invention provide an image forming method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The image forming method includes: matching a real-time image formed by an image forming element with a pre-stored registered image, when a depth of field of the image forming element moves; and making a shooting when an object corresponding to the registered image is matched with an object in the real-time image and the object is within the depth of field of the image forming element. With the embodiments of the present invention, an accurate auto-focusing can be achieved, an effect of highlighting a specific object and clearly imaging the same can be obtained, and an image of higher quality can be formed.

Claims (31)

1 . An image forming method, comprising:

matching a real-time image formed by an image forming element with a pre-stored registered image, when a depth of field of the image forming element moves; and

making a shooting when an object corresponding to the registered image is matched with an object in the real-time image and the object is within the depth of field of the image forming element.

2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein by using a focusing apparatus, the depth of field of the image forming element is controlled to move from near to far, or move to-and-fro between proximal and distal ends.

3 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein said making a shooting comprises shooting is a static image.

4 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising obtaining the registered image by shooting the object.

5 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising: performing an image processing for an image formed by the shooting.

6 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising: giving an information prompt when an object corresponding to the registered image is not matched with the object in the real-time image.

7 . An image forming apparatus, comprising:

an image matching unit configured to match a real-time image formed by an image forming element with a pre-stored registered image, when a depth of field of the image forming element moves; and

an image shooting unit configured to make a shooting when an object corresponding to the registered image is matched with an object in the real-time image and the object is within the depth of field of the image forming element.

8 . The apparatus according to claim 7 , further comprising:

an image registering unit configured to obtain the registered image by shooting the object.

9 . The apparatus according to claim 7 , further comprising:

an image processing unit configured to perform an image processing for an image formed by the shooting.

10 . The apparatus according to claim 7 , further comprising:

an information prompting unit configured to give an information prompt when an object corresponding to the registered image is not matched with the object in the real-time image.

11 . An electronic device, comprising:

an image forming element having a depth of field;

a focusing apparatus configured to control the depth of field of the image forming element to move; and

the image forming apparatus according to claim 7 .

12 . The electronic device according to claim 11 , wherein the focusing apparatus is configured to control the depth of field of the image forming element from near to far, or move to-and-fro between proximal and distal ends.

13 . The electronic device according to claim 12 , wherein the focusing apparatus comprises at least one of a Voice Coil Motor (VCM), a T-Lens, a piezo motor drive, a Smooth Impact Drive Mechanism (SIDM) or a liquid actuator.

14 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein said making a shooting comprises shooting a dynamic image.

15 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising obtaining the registered image by obtaining the registered image transmitted from another device via a communication interface.

16 . The apparatus according to claim 7 , further comprising:

an image registering unit configured to obtain the registered image transmitted by another device via a communication interface.

17 . An electronic device, comprising:

an image forming element having a depth of field;

a focusing apparatus configured to control the depth of field of the image forming element to move; and

the image forming apparatus according to claim 8 .

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 27, 2016
From: SONY CORPORATION
To: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Reel/Frame 038542/0224 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 11, 2014
From: YANG, QING
To: SONY CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 032657/0013 →