The camera on Google's Nexus 5 may have a unique feature that will adjust the camera settings automatically. A patent filed by Google suggests that the Nexus 5 may use the GPS sensor and internet to tweak the settings of the camera.
Digital cameras have adjustable settings like light sensitivity, white balance, flash level and focus. To improve the photos taken with the smartphone's camera, the Nexus 5 running Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will have built-in sensors.
According to the patent, the camera would determine the user's location using GPS and also get weather information from the internet. It will then combine this information with the existing built-in sensors. The smartphone's light sensor, accelerometer and a temperature sensor will also be used to achieve the best image quality possible.
The new GPS assisted automatic imagery will probably not be enough to do away with manual settings altogether. The results of image quality will likely improve and help the Nexus 5 stand out against competing smartphones on the market.
The patent doesn't explain if the new GPS-assisted camera feature is exclusive to the phone itself or to Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. The patent application appears to be directed more to software than hardware. It's unclear whether it will be featured in Google branded Nexus smartphones or in any smartphone that runs Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. The anticipated Nexus 5 and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie software are expected to be unveiled during next month's Google I/O conference.
