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US 2003/0142216 A1Published application
Audio-based attention grabber for imaging devices
AssigneeIntel Corporation
InventorLenka M. Jelinek
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Abstract
A digital imaging device such as a digital camera or a video camera may include the capability to store audio files. These audio files may be generated under user control when the user wishes to take a picture or capture video. The audio files may be played back as attention grabbers to attract the attention of the imaging subjects. After attracting the attention of the subjects by playing back a recorded audio sound, an image may be automatically captured.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- playing back audio stored on an imaging device;
- and
- automatically capturing an image after playing back said stored audio.
An article comprising a medium storing instructions that enable a processor-based system to:
- play back audio stored on an imaging device;
- and
- automatically capture an image after playing back said stored audio.
An imaging device comprising:
- an imaging array;
- a processor coupled to said imaging array;
- and
- a storage storing instructions that enable the processor to automatically play back audio, provide a time delay and to automatically capture an image.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.