Multi-camera HDR Capture via Simultaneous Exposure

The patent applies preliminary action by simultaneously capturing multiple frames at different exposure times before movement occurs. The system prepares and executes multiple exposure captures in a single synchronized operation, ensuring all frames are captured at the same moment in time, thus eliminating movement-induced blurring and alignment issues that would occur with sequential capture methods.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the camera system to automatically detect scene dynamic range requirements and selectively activate HDR capture mode without user intervention. The system monitors scene characteristics in real-time and autonomously determines when HDR processing is necessary, eliminating the need for manual HDR option activation while maintaining capture reliability.

The patent applies self-service by implementing automatic scene analysis that continuously monitors dynamic range levels and autonomously decides when HDR capture is appropriate. The system performs real-time analysis of scene characteristics without requiring separate manual threshold checks, seamlessly integrating the decision-making process into the normal capture workflow and reducing operational complexity.

The patent applies segmentation by using multiple cameras positioned at different locations to capture simultaneous frames of the same scene. Each camera independently captures an exposure frame without being affected by scene movement, and the processed images are later combined to create the HDR result. This segmentation approach achieves precise alignment while distributing the complexity across separate camera units rather than requiring a single complex system.