Patent ID: 7248301
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for providing feedback to a camera user, comprising: capturing an image in response to a user fully depressing a shutter button of a camera; storing the captured image in memory; dividing the captured image into discrete portions such that substantially each area of the image pertains to one discrete portion; analyzing levels of focus of the discrete portions of the captured image; evaluating a relative focus of the discrete portions by comparing the levels of focus of each discrete portion; and identifying to a user the discrete portions having relatively high levels of focus with a graphical indication presented in a display of the camera without providing any graphical indication for the discrete portions having relatively low levels of focus such that the user can see what areas of the captured image are more in focus, wherein displaying the graphical indication comprises at least one dot displayed over a discrete portion in the display.