Context aware input system for focus control

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PATENT NO 8913142
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13449731

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The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for controlling a focus operation for an image-capturing device. An exemplary method includes receiving a focus instruction, wherein the focus instruction describes an object of focus; sending first context data to an external system; in response to sending first context data to the external system, receiving second context data from the external system, wherein the second context data comprises data associated with the object of focus; and identifying the object of focus based on the received second context data; and determining a focus distance based on the identified object.

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SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INCSHINAGAWA-KU TOKYO 140-0002

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Jendbro, Magnus Lund, SE 41 1371
Klinghult, Gunnar Lund, SE 107 3492
Kristensson, Andreas Lund, SE 90 1004
Stenberg, Pär Lund, SE 7 108
Thörn, Ola Limhamn, SE 71 1074

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