GoPro has filed a patent for a system that dynamically adjusts stabilization parameters for captured visual content. The system assesses the context of capture and determines stabilization parameter values to control the placement of a viewing window within the field of view for stabilization. This technology aims to improve the quality of captured footage by optimizing stabilization based on the specific context of capture. GlobalData’s report on GoPro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Dynamic stabilization adjustment system for image capture devices
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230319406A1) describes a system for dynamic stabilization adjustment. The system includes one or more physical processors that are configured with machine-readable instructions to perform various functions.
The system assesses the context of capture of visual content by an image capture device and determines one or more stabilization parameter values based on this context. These stabilization parameter values control the placement of a viewing window within the field of view of the visual content for stabilization purposes. The system then effectuates the stabilization of the visual content based on these parameter values.
The context of capture includes factors such as the direction of gravity on the image capture device during the capture, as well as the motion type or mounting type of the device. The stabilization parameter values include a range of values for different parameters. For example, the horizon leveling parameter value controls the rotation of the viewing window to depict an upright scene within the stabilized visual content. The margin-distortion parameter value controls the amount of stabilization margin between the field of view and the viewing window. The motion blur parameter value determines the extent to which motion blur is taken into account for stabilization. The stickiness parameter value controls the deviation of the viewing window from the center of the field of view. The weight balance parameter value minimizes the combination of rotational velocity and acceleration of the image capture device.
The patent also describes a method for dynamic stabilization adjustment performed by a computing system. The method includes assessing the context of capture, determining stabilization parameter values, and effectuating the stabilization of the visual content based on these values. The method includes similar parameters and ranges as described in the system claims.
Overall, this patent describes a system and method for dynamically adjusting stabilization parameters based on the context of capture, allowing for more effective stabilization of visual content captured by an image capture device.
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