Patent ID: 7889266
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of image capture in a camera having a capture button for image capturing, said method comprising: capturing a raw image at a hyperfocal distance in response to a pressing of the capture button, wherein the camera comprises an automatic focusing module for carrying out a focusing function in response to the pressing of the capture button; keeping the raw image at least before the focusing function is finished; and if the capture button is released before the focusing function is finished, processing said raw image into a processed image and saving the processed image in a storage medium; capturing a second raw image after the focusing function is finished, wherein a predetermined time period is started in response to the finishing of the focusing function; and if the capture button is released before the predetermined time period has expired, processing the second raw image into a processed image and saving the processed image in the storage medium.