This invention describes a portable device, like a smartphone, equipped with two cameras on its front surface. It captures two images of the same scene and uses the differences between these images to figure out how far away objects are. Based on this depth information, the device can apply different visual effects to various parts of the image, for example, making a foreground object sharper while blurring the background. The claims specifically focus on using disparity between the two images to determine depth and apply effects.
Why it matters: The continuous evolution of mobile processors and AI-driven image processing algorithms since 2021 has significantly enhanced the real-time performance and accuracy of depth detection and selective image effects on portable devices. This makes the sophisticated, nuanced application of effects described in the claims more practical and user-friendly today.
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