GoPro has patented a system for stabilizing videos captured by an image capture device. The system switches between movement stabilization and object stabilization based on whether the video depicts an object of interest. This technology ensures smooth and focused footage by adjusting stabilization techniques accordingly. GlobalData’s report on GoPro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Stabilizing videos based on object of interest or movement
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11889189B1) discloses a system for stabilizing videos using a combination of movement stabilization and object stabilization techniques. The system, operated by one or more physical processors, analyzes visual information from a video captured by an image capture device to determine whether an object of interest is present. If the object is not detected, movement stabilization is applied based on the device's motion during capture. In contrast, if the object is identified, object stabilization is utilized to keep the object centered in the stabilized visual content. The object stabilization includes object leveling to maintain the object upright and can adjust based on facial expressions, ensuring a consistent focus on the object of interest.
Furthermore, the system incorporates horizon leveling during movement stabilization using the device's gravity vector, while object leveling during object stabilization is determined by the rotation of the object within the visual content. The method, performed by a computing system, seamlessly switches between the two stabilization modes based on the presence of the object of interest, providing a smooth and focused viewing experience. Stabilization is carried out in real-time during video capture, with different viewing windows used for movement and object stabilization, ensuring the object remains centered in the frame. This innovative system offers a sophisticated approach to video stabilization, particularly beneficial for capturing dynamic scenes with moving objects or individuals of interest.
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