Method and system for improving settings of a camera images of which are used to perform a particular task

A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer readable instructions which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to carry out a method for improving settings of a camera, the method comprising:

• obtaining a first set of setting parameters that are adjustable by an auto-setting algorithm, the setting parameters of the first set being set as a function of a task to be performed based on images obtained from the camera;
• obtaining a second set of setting parameters, the setting parameters of the second set being setting parameters of the camera, values of which are settable remotely from the camera;
• determining, as a function of the first and second sets of setting parameters, whether the auto-setting algorithm and the camera are compatible to perform the task;
• and
• if the auto-setting algorithm and the camera are compatible to perform the task, executing the auto-setting algorithm to adjust values of setting parameters of the camera;
• and
• wherein a first or second set of setting parameters is obtained for each auto-setting algorithm of a plurality of auto-setting algorithms or each camera of a plurality of cameras, respectively, wherein the compatibility of said auto-setting algorithms or cameras with at least one camera or auto-setting algorithm, respectively, is determined, the method further comprising:
• displaying a list of items of information relating to the auto-setting algorithms or cameras, according to corresponding compatibility indications;
• detecting selection by a user of an item of information displayed;
• and
• executing at least one auto-setting algorithm upon detection of a selection of an item of information displayed.

A device for improving settings of a remote camera, the device comprising a microprocessor configured for carrying out the steps of:

• obtaining a first set of setting parameters that are adjustable by an auto-setting algorithm, the setting parameters of the first set being set as a function of a task to be performed based on images obtained from the remote camera;
• obtaining a second set of setting parameters, the setting parameters of the second set being setting parameters of the remote camera, values of which are settable remotely from the remote camera;
• determining, as a function of the first and second sets of setting parameters, whether the auto-setting algorithm and the remote camera are compatible to perform the task;
• and
• if the auto-setting algorithm and the remote camera are compatible to perform the task, executing the auto-setting algorithm to adjust values of setting parameters of the remote camera,
• wherein the microprocessor is further configured so that a first or second set of setting parameters is obtained for each auto-setting algorithm of a plurality of auto-setting algorithms or each camera of a plurality of cameras, respectively, and so that the compatibility of said auto-setting algorithms or cameras with at least one camera or auto-setting algorithm, respectively, is determined, the microprocessor being further configured for carrying out the steps of:
• displaying a list of items of information relating to the auto-setting algorithms or cameras, according to corresponding compatibility indications;
• detecting selection by a user of an item of information displayed;
• and
• executing at least one auto-setting algorithm upon detection of a selection of an item of information displayed.