US 10944901

US Patent 10944901, titled "Real time assessment of picture quality," was filed on May 6, 2020, and issued on March 9, 2021. The current and original assignee is Snapaid Ltd., and the inventor is Ishay Sivan.

Abstract:
The patent describes a computerized method for evaluating the photo quality of a captured image within a device's image acquisition system. This method involves combining multiple quality indicators (QIs) computed from the current and previous image frames, along with a confidence level for at least one of these QIs. A processor then uses this combined information to determine if the photo quality is acceptable and takes different actions based on whether the quality meets the acceptable criteria.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Claim 1 (Method for computing photo quality): This claim describes a method that involves:

  1. Computing Quality Indicators: Calculating at least two different quality indicators (QIs) for a captured image, using data from the current image and previous image frames. This computation also includes determining a confidence level for at least one of these QIs.
  2. Combining and Determining Acceptability: Combining these QIs to create at least one "total quality indicator." This total indicator is then used to decide if the overall photo quality is acceptable.
  3. Taking Differential Action: Based on whether the photo quality is acceptable or not, the system takes a specific, different action.
  4. Providing Feedback: The system provides detailed feedback about the photo quality.
  5. Adjusting Parameters: The computed QIs and their confidence levels are used to modify parameters within the lens/sensor module to improve the total quality indicator.
  6. Automatic Capture: The capturing device is automatically activated when a logical criterion, based on the QIs, is met.

• Claim 16 (System for real-time picture quality assessment): This claim outlines a system designed to assess picture quality in real time on a device with multiple sensors. The system comprises:

  1. Multiple Sensors: The device includes various sensors, such as an image sensor, accelerometer, or gyroscope, which provide data.
  2. Processing Component: A processing component receives data from these sensors and computes multiple quality indicators (QIs) and their confidence levels. It also combines these QIs to create a total quality indicator.
  3. Decision-Making: The processing component uses the total quality indicator to determine if a picture's quality is acceptable.
  4. Action Initiation: Based on the quality assessment, the processing component initiates an action, such as providing feedback to the user or adjusting camera parameters.
  5. Data Saving: The system saves quality indicators along with the image.

• Claim 17 (Computer program product): This claim describes a computer program product that includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. This medium stores computer program code designed to be executed by a computer to implement a method for computing photo quality. The method performed by this program code is identical to the steps outlined in Claim 1.

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