WO2017098524A1 - A system and method for automatically capturing self-images or selfies in a mobile device - Google Patents

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WO2017098524A1
WO2017098524A1 PCT/IN2016/000285 IN2016000285W WO2017098524A1 WO 2017098524 A1 WO2017098524 A1 WO 2017098524A1 IN 2016000285 W IN2016000285 W IN 2016000285W WO 2017098524 A1 WO2017098524 A1 WO 2017098524A1
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The embodiments herein provides a system and method for automatically capturing a selfie of a user in a computing device. The system comprises a plurality of sensors, a front camera, and a processor. The plurality of sensors detects an orientation, movement and stability of the computing device detects motion and orientation of the mobile device when the front camera is switched-on. The system detects the face(s) present in the field of view of the front camera. The processor receives the orientation and face detection information and checks whether the mobile device is in stable condition and the face(s) are in the field of view of camera. When the conditions are met, the processor automatically triggers the front camera to capture an image of the user.

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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING SELF-IMAGES OR SELFIES IN A MOBILE DEVICE
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This patent application is related to and claims the benefit of priority from the Indian Provisional Patent Application with Serial No. 4772/CHE/2015 titled "A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING SELF- IMAGES OR SELFIES IN A MOBILE DEVICE", filed on September 9, 2015, was subsequently post dated by 3 months to December 9, 2015 and the contents of which are incorporated in entirety by the way of reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The embodiments herein is generally related to photography. The embodiments herein is particularly related to a system and method for capturing self- images or selfies in a mobile device. The embodiments herein is more particularly related to a system and method for automatically capturing self-images or selfies of a user in a mobile device by triggering an image capture mechanism in a front camera of the mobile device. The embodiments herein is also related to a system and method for capturing self-images or selfies in a mobile device without requiring a user intervention while capturing the picture.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] As digital age advances, the mobile communication devices play a crucial role in every one's life. The mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablet PCs, have become the most commonly used electronic apparatus. The design of these devices comprises a wide variety of functions for capturing images, playing multimedia video and audio files, and so on. In general, the mobile devices are equipped with a rear camera or an image capturing device to enable a user to take pictures anywhere at any time.
[0004] Nowadays, the mobile devices are equipped with a rear camera and a front camera. The front camera is used for video conferencing and for taking self- images or a selfies. A selfie is a type of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with either hand or selfie stick holding a digital camera or camera phone. In general, the selfies are taken with a mobile camera held at arm's length. The selfie pictures typically include either only the photographer or the photographer along with as many other people as desired. The front camera in the mobile device enables the user to view the display and capture an own image of the user while shooting.
[0005] The existing mobile devices, such as smart phones or tablets or feature phones, typically require human intervention while capturing a selfie picture. Hence, it is difficult to capture a selfie picture accurately with proper composition. Also, all of the mobile phones have a low resolution front camera and thus the clarity of the picture taken through front camera is very low. As a result, mobile phone users' attempt capturing the pictures multiple times for better results.
[0006] Hence there is a need for a system and method for automatically capturing a selfie picture of a user in a mobile device by triggering an image capture mechanism provided in a front camera of the mobile device. There is also a need for a system and method for capturing self-images or selfies in a mobile device without requiring a user intervention while capturing the picture. Further, there is also a need for a system and method for automatically triggering a front camera of a mobile device to capture an image by detecting face (s) that are present in a field of view of the front camera and an orientation of the mobile device.
[0007] The above mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein and which will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.
OBJECT OF THE EMBODIMENTS HEREIN
[0008] The primary object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for automatically capturing a selfie picture of a user in a mobile device by triggering an image capture mechanism arranged in a front camera of the mobile device.
[0009] Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for capturing the self-images or selfies in a mobile device without requiring a user intervention while capturing the picture.
[0010] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for automatically triggering a front camera of a mobile device to capture an image by detecting face (s) that are present in a field of view of the front camera and an orientation of the mobile device.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0012] The various embodiments herein provides a system and method for automatically capturing a self-image or a selfie of a user in a mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system comprises a plurality of orientation sensors such as an accelerometer sensor, a gyro sensor and so on, a front camera, and a processor. The automatic selfie capturing system is set up in a mobile device of the user.
[0013] A system for capturing a selfie from a computing device, the system includes, a plurality of sensors, a processor, and a front camera. The plurality of sensors is configured to detect an orientation and a movement of the computing ' device. The processor is communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and is configured for processing the information received from the plurality of sensors and trigger an image capture mechanism when the computing device is in a stable position. The front camera of the computing device communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and the processor and is configured for capturing a plurality of selfies.
[0014] According to an embodiment herein, the processors is loaded with an algorithm to trigger an image capture mechanism when the computing device is in a stable position.
[0015] According to an embodiment herein, the processor is further configured to determine the stability and movement of the computing device.
[0016] According to an embodiment herein, the plurality of sensors include orientation sensor, position sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
[0017] According to an embodiment herein, the processors triggers a user prompt for capturing selfie when the movement and the orientation of the front camera does not match a predetermined standard. [0018] According to an embodiment herein, the processors is loaded with an algorithm to trigger a user prompt for capturing selfie when the movement and the orientation of the front camera does not match a predetermined standard.
[0019] According to an embodiment herein, computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
[0020] The various embodiments herein provide a method for capturing a selfie from a computing device. The method includes, enabling an auto-focusing mode for a front camera when the computing device is held in a selfie position, detecting an orientation and movement of the computing device through a plurality of sensors, recognizing a plurality of faces present in a field of view of the front camera, triggering an image capture mechanism when the recognized faces in the field of view are in a stable position, and capturing the recognized faces present in the field of view of the front camera and further sharing the captured images to a local directory on the computing device.
[0021] According to an embodiment herein, the plurality of faces are recognized using a plurality of face recognition algorithms.
[0022] According to an embodiment herein, the sensors used for detecting the orientation and the movement of the computing device is selected from a group consisting of orientation sensor, position sensor, movement sensor, accelerometer, arid gyroscope.
[0023] According to an embodiment herein, the face recognition is enabled by comparing the image captured by the computing device with a plurality of images available in a database. [0024] According to an embodiment herein, the user is promoted to provide input when the computing device fails to recognize the computing device in a selfie position.
[0025] According to an embodiment herein, the computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
[0026] According to one embodiment herein, the mobile device is a mobile or hand held PC, or a tablet or smart phone, or a feature phone, or a smart watch, or any other similar device.
[0027] According to one embodiment herein, the plurality of the orientation sensors are configured to detect a movement and orientation of the mobile device, when the front camera is in a switched-on condition. For example, an accelerometer sensor detects the orientation of the mobile device and a gyro sensor tracks a rotation or twist of the mobile device, when the front camera is kept in a switched-on condition. Further, the orientation sensors are configured to send the movement and orientation information of the mobile device to the processor.
[0028] According to one embodiment herein, the automatic selfie capturing system is configured to detect the faces that are present in the field of view of the front camera of the mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system is loaded with a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera. The automatic selfie capturing system allows the front camera to send the face recognition information to the processor.
[0029] According to one embodiment herein, the processor is configured to receive the movement data and orientation information of the mobile device from the orientation sensors. The processor is configured to receive a face recognition information from the front camera of the mobile device. The processor is configured to check whether the mobile device is in a stable position or in a movement condition, when the front camera is kept in a switched-on condition. The processor is also configured to check whether the orientation of the mobile device matches with the selfie position. Further, the processor is configured to trigger an image capture mechanism arranged in the front camera to automatically capture a selfie image of the user.
[0030] According to one embodiment herein, the user of a mobile device turns on a front camera initially and enables auto focusing mode in the front camera by holding the mobile device in a selfie position. Later, the orientation sensors in the automatic selfie capturing system detects the movement and orientation of the mobile device and sends the detected information to the processor. The automatic selfie capturing system also detects the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera of the mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system uses a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera. The automatic selfie capturing system allows the front camera to send the face recognition information to the processor. The processor receives orientation information of the mobile device from the orientation sensors and facial images from the front camera of the mobile device. Further, the processor checks whether the mobile device is in stable position and the orientation of the mobile device matches with the selfie position. When a stable condition of the mobile device and the face (s) in the field of view of the front camera are detected, the processor triggers an image capture mechanism in the front camera that automatically captures an image of the user. Thus, the front camera of the mobile device automatically captures the selfie of the user and saves the picture in a gallery of the mobile device.
[0031] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating the preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of an illustration and not of a limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
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[0032] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of an automatic selfie capturing system for a mobile device, according to one embodiment herein.
[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart explaining a method for automatically capturing self-images or selfies of a user in a mobile device with an automatic selfie capturing system, according to one embodiment herein.
[0035] Although the specific features of the embodiments herein are shown in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with the embodiments herein.
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[0036] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0037] A system for capturing a selfie from a computing device, the system includes, a plurality of sensors, a processor, and a front camera. The plurality of sensors is configured to detect an orientation and a movement of the computing device. The processor is communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and is configured for processing the information received from the plurality of sensors and trigger an image capture mechanism when the computing device is in a stable position. The front camera of the commuting device communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and the processor and is configured for capturing a plurality of selfies.
[0038] According to an embodiment herein, the processors is loaded with an algorithm to trigger an image capture mechanism when the computing device is in a stable position. [0039] According to an embodiment herein, the processor is further configured to determine the stability and movement of the computing device.
[0040] According to an embodiment herein, the plurality of sensors include orientation sensor, position sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope. According to an embodiment herein, the processors triggers a user prompt for capturing selfie when the movement and the orientation of the front camera does not match a predetermined standard.
[0041] According to an embodiment herein, the processors is loaded with an algorithm to trigger a user prompt for capturing selfie when the movement and the orientation of the front camera does not match a predetermined standard.
[0042] According to an embodiment herein, computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
[0043] The various embodiments provide a method for capturing a selfie from a computing device. The method includes, enabling an auto-focusing mode for a front camera when the computing device is held in a selfie position, detecting an orientation and movement of the computing device through a plurality of sensors, recognizing a plurality of faces present in a field of view of the front camera, triggering an image capture mechanism when the recognized faces in the field of view are in a stable position, and capturing the recognized faces present in the field of view of the front camera and further sharing the captured images to a local directory on the computing device.
[0044] According to an embodiment herein, the plurality of faces are recognized using a plurality of face recognition algorithms. [0045] According to an embodiment herein, the sensors used for detecting the orientation and the movement of the computing device is selected from a group consisting of orientation sensor, position sensor, movement sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
[0046] According to an embodiment herein, the face recognition is enabled by comparing the image captured by the computing device with a plurality of images available in a database.
[0047] According to an embodiment herein, the user is promoted to provide input when the computing device fails to recognize the computing device in a selfie position.
[0048] According to an embodiment herein, the computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
[0049] The various embodiments herein provides a system and method for automatically capturing a self-image or a selfie of a user in a mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system comprises a plurality of orientation sensors such as an accelerometer sensor, a gyro sensor and so on, a front camera, and a processor. The automatic selfie capturing system is set up in a mobile device of the user.
[0050] According to one embodiment herein, the mobile device is a mobile or hand held personal computer (PC), or a tablet or smart phone, or a feature phone, or a smart watch, or any other similar device.
[0051] According to one embodiment herein, the plurality of the orientation sensors are configured to detect a movement and orientation of the mobile device, when the front camera is in a switched-on condition. For example, an accelerometer sensor detects the orientation of the mobile device and a gyro sensor tracks a rotation or twist of the mobile device, when the front camera is kept in a switched-on condition. Further, the orientation sensors are configured to send the movement and orientation information of the mobile device to the processor.
[0052] According to one embodiment herein, the automatic selfie capturing system is configured to detect the faces that are present in the field of view of the front camera of the mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system is loaded with a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera. The automatic selfie capturing system allows the front camera to send the face recognition information to the processor.
[0053] According to one embodiment herein, the processor is configured to receive the movement data and orientation information of the mobile device from the orientation sensors. The processor is configured to receive a face recognition information from the front camera of the mobile device. The processor is configured to check whether the mobile device is in a stable position or in a movement condition, when the front camera is kept in a switched-on condition. The processor is also configured to check whether the orientation of the mobile device matches with the selfie position. Further, the processor is configured to trigger an image capture mechanism arranged in the front camera to automatically capture a selfie image of the user.
[0054] According to one embodiment herein, the user of a mobile device turns on a front camera initially and enables auto focusing mode in the front camera by holding the mobile device in a selfie position. Later, the orientation sensors in the automatic selfie capturing system detects the movement and orientation of the mobile device and sends the detected information to the processor. The automatic selfie capturing system also detects the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera of the mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system uses a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face (s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera. The automatic selfie capturing system allows the front camera to send the face recognition information to the processor. The processor receives orientation information of the mobile device from the orientation sensors and facial images from the front camera of the mobile device. Further, the processor checks whether the mobile device is in stable position and the orientation of the mobile device matches with the selfie position. When a stable condition of the mobile device and the face (s) in the field of view of the front camera are detected, the processor triggers an image capture mechanism in the front camera that automatically captures an image of the user. Thus, the front camera of the mobile device automatically captures the selfie of the user and saves the picture in a gallery of the mobile device.
[0055] FIG. 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of an automatic selfie capturing system, according to one embodiment herein. The automatic selfie capturing system 100 comprises the plurality of orientation sensors 101 such as an accelerometer sensor, a gyro sensor and so on, the front camera 102, and the processor 103. The automatic selfie capturing system 100 is set up in the mobile device 104 of the user.
[0056] According to one embodiment herein, the mobile device 104 is a mobile or hand held PC, or a tablet or smart phone, or a feature phone, or a smart watch, or any other similar device. [0057] According to one embodiment herein, the plurality of orientation sensors
101 are configured to detect the motion and orientation of the mobile device 104 when the front camera 102 is kept in a switched-on condition. For example, an accelerometer sensor detects the orientation of the mobile device 104 and a gyro sensor tracks the rotation or twist of the mobile device 104, when the front camera
102 is in a switched-on condition. Further, the orientation sensors 101 are configured to send the movement data and orientation information of the mobile device 104 to the processor 103.
[0058] According to one embodiment herein, the automatic selfie capturing system 100 is configured to detect the face(s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera 102 of the mobile device 104. The automatic selfie capturing system 100 is loaded with a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face(s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera 102. The automatic selfie capturing system 100 allows the front camera 102 to send the facial images to the processor 103 for retrieving a face recognition information from the captured images.
[0059] According to one embodiment herein, the processor 103 is configured to receive the movement data and orientation information of the mobile device 104 from the orientation sensors 101. The processor 103 is configured to generate a face recognition information based on the captured images with the front camera 102 of the mobile device 104. The processor 103 is configured to check whether the mobile device 104 is in a stable or movement condition when the front camera 102 is kept in a switched-on condition. The processor 103 is also configured to check whether the orientation of the mobile device 104 matches with that of the selfie position. Further, the processor 103 is configured to trigger an image capture mechanism in the front camera 102 of the mobile device 104 to automatically capture a selfie of the user.
[0060] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart explaining a method for automatically capturing the self-images or selfies of a user in a mobile device by using an automatic selfie capturing system, according to one embodiment herein. Initially, the user of a mobile device turns on a front camera and enables auto focusing mode in the front camera by holding the mobile device in a selfie position (201). Later, the orientation sensors in the automatic selfie capturing system detects the movement and orientation of the mobile device and sends the detected information to a processor. The automatic selfie capturing system also detects the face(s) that are present in the field of view of the front camera of the mobile device. The automatic selfie capturing system is loaded with a suitable face recognition algorithm to detect the face(s) that present in the field of view of the front camera (202). The automatic selfie capturing system allows the front camera to sends the captured images to the processor for generating a face recognition information. The processor receives the mobile device orientation information from the orientation sensors. Further, the processor checks whether the mobile device is in stable position and the orientation of the mobile device matches with the selfie position (203). When the stable condition of the mobile device and the face(s) in the field of view of the front camera are detected, the processor triggers an image capture mechanism in the front camera to automatically capture a selfie of the user (204). Thus, the front camera of the mobile device automatically captures the selfie of the user and saves the picture in a gallery of the mobile device.
[0061] The embodiments herein provides an automatic selfie capturing system that automatically captures selfie pictures of a user in a mobile device. The system does not require a human intervention while capturing the selfie pictures of a user. Hence, it is easy for the mobile device users' to capture selfie picture accurately with proper composition. This further enhances the user experience while capturing selfie pictures by using mobile device such as a smart phone or a tablet or a feature phone.
[0062] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications.
[0063] Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the embodiments herein with modifications.

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1. A system for capturing a selfie from a computing device, the system comprising:
a plurality of sensors configured to detect an orientation and a movement of the computing device;
a processor communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and configured for processing information received from the plurality of sensors to trigger an image capture mechanism, when the computing device is in a stable position; and
a front camera of the computing device communicably coupled with the plurality of sensors and the processor, and wherein the front camera is configured for capturing a plurality of selfies.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to determine a stability and movement of the computing device.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors include orientation sensors, position sensors, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to trigger a user prompt for capturing selfie when the movement and the orientation of the front camera does not match a predetermined standard.
5. The system according to claim I, wherein the computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
6. A method for capturing a selfie from a computing device, the method comprising the steps of:
enabling an auto-focusing mode for a front camera when the computing device is held in a selfie position;
detecting an orientation and movement of the computing device through a plurality of.sensors;
recognizing a plurality of faces present in a field of view of the front camera, wherein the plurality of faces are recognized using a plurality of face recognition algorithms;
triggering an image capture mechanism when the recognized faces in the field of view are in a stable position; and
capturing the recognized faces present in the field of view of the front camera and further sharing the captured images to a local directory on the computing device.
7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the sensors used for detecting the orientation and the movement of the computing device is selected from a group consisting of orientation sensors, position sensors, movement sensors, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
8. The method according to claim 6, wherein the face recognition is enabled by comparing the image captured by the computing device with a plurality of images available in a database.
9. The method according to claim 6, wherein the user is promoted to provide input when the computing device fails to recognize the computing device in a selfie position.
10. The method according to claim 6, wherein the computing device is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a smart-television, and a wearable device.
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