Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing histogram cumulative distribution function curves. In use, a first cumulative distribution function for a first histogram of a first pixel region of a first image is computed, and a first set of parameters for the first cumulative distribution function is extracted. A second cumulative distribution function for a second histogram of a second pixel region of the first image is computed, and a second set of parameters for the second cumulative distribution function is extracted. An interpolated cumulative distribution function comprising interpolated parameters calculated by interpolating between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters is created. Additionally, a first equalized pixel in a second image based on a first input pixel in the first image and the interpolated cumulative distribution function is generated.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for rendering a combined image. In use, two or more source images including at least one strobe image and at least one ambient image are loaded. A pixel-level correction is estimated for at least one of the two or more source images based on a pixel level correction function. At least one pixel of the two or more source images is color-corrected based on the pixel-level correction. A first blend weight associated with the two or more source images is initialized, and a first combined image from the two or more source images is rendered based on the color-correction and the first blend weight. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for displaying representative images is disclosed. In use, a first relationship between each of two or more representative images is configured. A view panel including the two or more representative images is displayed, and a notification indicating a new orientation for the view panel is received. In response to the new orientation, an in-place rotation animation for each of the two or more representative images of the view panel is generated, and the first relationship between each of the two or more representative images is maintained.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating an image stack. In use, one or more exposure parameters for an image stack are configured. Next, a capture command is received. Further, a pixel array is initialized within an image sensor of the camera module. Moreover, one or more ambient images are sampled within one or more corresponding analog storage planes. Next, if it is determined whether a strobe unit is enabled, where, if it is determined that the strobe unit is enabled, one or more strobe images are sampled within the corresponding analog storage planes.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing histogram cumulative distribution function curves. In use, a first image is received and divided into two or more pixel regions. For at least one of the two or more pixel regions, a first histogram is computed, and based on the first histogram, at least one cumulative distribution function is computed for the at least one of the two or more pixel regions. Next, based on the at least one cumulative distribution function, two or more curve fit coefficients are extracted and interpolated. Further, an interpolated cumulative distribution function is created based on the interpolation and the interpolated cumulative distribution function is applied to the at least one of the two or more pixel regions.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for receiving face models based on face nodal points. In use, a real-time face model is received, wherein the real-time face model includes one or more face nodal points. Real-time face nodal points are received, including additional one or more face nodal points. The real-time face model is manipulated based on the real-time face nodal points.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for digital photography. In use, a digital package is received comprising two or more images. A threshold associated with the two or more images is defined. Additionally, a first action is performed on the two or more images using a machine learning system. Based on a result of the first action, a second action is performed using the machine learning system. Further, the first action and the second action are iteratively reperformed until the threshold is obtained. A synthetic image is rendered based on the two or more images, the first action, the second action, and the threshold.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for displaying representative images within a collection viewer is disclosed. The method comprises displaying two or more representative images within a collection viewer at a first orientation, receiving an indication of a second orientation for the collection viewer, in response to the indication, displaying a clockwise animation sequence for each of the two or more representative images, and displaying the two or more representative images within a collection viewer at the second orientation.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for displaying representative images is disclosed. In use, a first relationship between each of two or more representative images is configured. A subpanel including the two or more representative images is displayed, and a notification indicating a new orientation for the subpanel is received. In response to the new orientation, an in-place rotation animation for each of the two or more representative images of the subpanel is generated, and the first relationship between each of the two or more representative images is maintained.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating an image stack. In use, one or more exposure parameters for an image stack are configured. Next, a capture command is received. Further, a pixel array is initialized within an image sensor of the camera module. Moreover, one or more ambient images are sampled within one or more corresponding analog storage planes. Next, if it is determined whether a strobe unit is enabled, where, if it is determined that the strobe unit is enabled, one or more strobe images are sampled within the corresponding analog storage planes.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a focus sweep to produce a focus stack. In use, an image is sampled as image data. Next, a first focus region is identified and a second focus region is identified. Next, first focus target information corresponding to the first focus region is determined and second focus target information corresponding to the second focus region is determined. Further, a focus is adjusted, based on the first focus target information and at least one first image is captured based on the first focus target information. Additionally, the focus is adjusted, based on the second focus target information and at least one second image is captured based on the second focus target information. Lastly, the at least one first image and the at least one second image are saved to an image stack. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for enabling operation based on user authorization. In use, a first user is authenticated by receiving at least one first image based on a first set of sampling parameters, identifying at least one face associated with the at least one first image, and determining that the at least one face is an authorized user. Based on the authentication, the first user is permitted to access a first vehicle. Additionally, use of the first vehicle is verified for the first user, and in response to the verification, operation of the first vehicle by the first user is enabled.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for receiving face models based on face data points. In use, a real-time face model is received, wherein the real-time face model includes one or more face data points. Real-time face data points are received, including additional one or more face data points. The real-time face model is manipulated based on the real-time face data points.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for displaying representative images within a collection viewer is disclosed. The method comprises receiving an indication of a new orientation for the collection viewer, displaying a sequence of animation frames that depict an in-place rotation animation for the representative images, generating a rotation angle in a sequence of rotation angles, and displaying a rendered representative image for each of the two or more representative images by rendering the two or more representative images, wherein each rendered representative image is rotated according to the rotation angle.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a focus sweep to produce a focus stack. In use, an image is sampled as image data. Next, a first focus region is identified and a second focus region is identified. Next, first focus target information corresponding to the first focus region is determined and second focus target information corresponding to the second focus region is determined. Further, a focus is adjusted, based on the first focus target information and at least one first image is captured based on the first focus target information. Additionally, the focus is adjusted, based on the second focus target information and at least one second image is captured based on the second focus target information. Lastly, the at least one first image and the at least one second image are saved to an image stack. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for transmitting face models based on face data points. In use, a first image is received and at least one face associated with the first image is identified. Next, a face model is created of the at least one face by determining a structure of the at least one face, wherein the face model includes one or more face data points. The face model is transmitted. Additionally, a real-time stream is enabled of the at least one face, and a real-time face model is determined of the real-time stream using the face model. The real-time face model is then transmitted.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for capturing an image with correct skin tone exposure. In use, one or more faces are detected having threshold skin tone within a scene. Next, based on the detected one or more faces, the scene is segmented into one or more face regions and one or more non-face regions. A model of the one or more faces is constructed based on a depth map and a texture map, the depth map including spatial data of the one or more faces, and the texture map includes surface characteristics of the one or more faces. The one or more images of the scene are captured based on the model. Further, in response to the capture, the one or more face regions are processed to generate a final image.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for rendering a combined image. In use, two or more source images including at least one strobe image and at least one ambient image are loaded. A pixel-level correction is estimated for at least one of the two or more source images based on a pixel level correction function. At least one pixel of the two or more source images is color-corrected based on the pixel-level correction. A first blend weight associated with the two or more source images is initialized, and a first combined image from the two or more source images is rendered based on the color-correction and the first blend weight. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating an image stack. In use, one or more exposure parameters for an image stack are configured. Next, a capture command is received. Further, a pixel array is initialized within an image sensor of the camera module. Moreover, one or more ambient images are sampled within one or more corresponding analog storage planes. Next, if it is determined whether a strobe unit is enabled, where, if it is determined that the strobe unit is enabled, one or more strobe images are sampled within the corresponding analog storage planes.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for capturing an image with correct skin tone exposure. In use, one or more faces are detected having threshold skin tone within a scene. Next, based on the detected one or more faces, the scene is segmented into one or more face regions and one or more non-face regions. A model of the one or more faces is constructed based on a depth map and a texture map, the depth map including spatial data of the one or more faces, and the texture map includes surface characteristics of the one or more faces. The one or more images of the scene are captured based on the model. Further, in response to the capture, the one or more face regions are processed to generate a final image.