A method comprising receiving an indication from a user that the user wishes to take a picture. The method further comprising receiving motion data for a camera device and analyzing the motion data to determine a motion state of the camera. The method further comprising acting based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises providing feedback to the user regarding a time to take a photo, based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the motion state is at a particular level. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the camera is at a correct angle as determined by the motion data.

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›1.independentA method comprising:nreceiving an indication from a user that the user wishes to take a picture;receiving motion data for a camera device;analyzing th…+11

›2.↳ 1The method of claim 1, wherein a larger weight is given to motion types that are more likely to cause image degradation.d2

›3.↳ 1The method of claim 1, wherein at least one of the motion types comprises inadvertent motion.d2

›4.↳ 1The method of claim 1, further comprising:nproviding feedback to the user of a motion state of the camera to enable the user to take a picture with an…d2+2

›7.↳ 1The method of claim 1, wherein the action comprises:ntaking a picture automatically when the low level of motion is detected.d2+2

›10.↳ 1The method of claim 1, wherein the motion data is further for determining whether the camera is at a correct angle; andntaking a photo when the camera…d2+2

›13.independentAn improved camera system including a motion acquisition logic, an image acquisition system, and a motion state system, the motion state system compri…+5

›19.independentAn improved camera system comprising:nan accelerometer to sense motion in a camera device;a motion analyzer to perform the following:nidentify one or …+4

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USPC · US Patent Classification

396/53396/50

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