Patent published on July 27, 2023

Samsung Unveils Revolutionary Device for Image Editing and Synthesis

Samsung has recently unveiled a revolutionary device that could revolutionize the way we edit and synthesize images. The device, which is the brainchild of the company’s R&D team, is designed to acquire multiple images of different sizes, identify a moving object in the images, and create a new image by replacing the moving object in one image with the same object in another image.

Ever since the invention of the camera, people have been trying to capture moments exactly as they unfold, be it a sports event, a wedding, or a beautiful landscape. But despite the advancement in camera technology, capturing moving objects in a single frame has always been a challenging task. This is why Samsung came up with this revolutionary device that could change the way we take pictures.

The device operates by taking multiple images of different sizes and then identifying a moving object in them. It then creates a new image by replacing the moving object in one image with the same object in another image. This process is called cross-reference and is used to generate a single image that contains multiple frames.

Samsung’s device is based on the concept of long-time photography, which is achieved by adjusting the aperture size of a camera. This allows the camera to take multiple frames at different intervals, which are then combined into a single image. This image then contains the moving object in each frame, which creates a unique effect.

What makes this device even more impressive is that it is designed to work with compact system cameras (CSC). This means that you don’t need to take out bulky cameras to take pictures of moving objects. All you need is your CSC and the device to capture stunning images.

In terms of how the device works, it is built on a combination of techniques and technologies. It starts with adjusting the parameters of the camera, such as shutter speed, international organization for standardization (ISO), and aperture size. This allows the camera to take multiple frames at different intervals. Then, the device uses a method called cross-reference to replace the moving object in one image with the same object in another image.

Finally, the device creates a new image by combining the images taken with the different parameters. This creates a single image that contains multiple frames, which gives an almost surreal effect.

The device is still in its early stages of development, and it remains to be seen whether it will make it to the market or not. However, the technology used by the device could have far-reaching consequences for the way we take and edit pictures. It could be the perfect tool for photographers, cinematographers, and even everyday people who want to capture stunning images.

So, while the device is still in its early stages of development and there is no certainty that it will make it to the market, Samsung’s revolutionary device for image editing and synthesis could potentially revolutionize the way we capture and edit photos. All that’s left to do is wait and see.

Patent number US20230239576A1 is registered with Samsung Electronics Co. and the technology used in the patent could be a game-changer for photographers and cinematographers, although there is no surety whether this patent will come to the market or not.

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