A new auto-focus method based on focal window searching and tracking approach for digital camera

Tsung Han Tsai, Chung Yuan Lin

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Abstract

This paper presents a new method for auto-focus digital camera system. Our approach differs from other common auto-focus approaches, since a focal window will be searched and tracked before applying auto-focus algorithm to move the lens toward the proper position. The advantages are increasing the focus reliability and flexibility than common auto-focus approaches. Our approach consists of two major stages, motion detection and focal window searching and tracking. Motion detection firstly detects the region-of-interest (ROI) in image, then focal window searching and tracking stage selects a proper focal window among detected ROIs, and tracks this window through the consecutive image. The performance is tested by a high motion and a low motion sequences. Focus values derived from the selected focal window are shown to demonstrate that our algorithm can achieve auto-focus in both high motion and low motion conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP2008
Pages650-653
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP2008 - St. Julians, Malta
Duration: 12 Mar 200814 Mar 2008

Publication series

Name2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP 2008

Conference

Conference2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP2008
Country/TerritoryMalta
CitySt. Julians
Period12/03/0814/03/08

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