An improved system and method for providing information concerning the
level of focus of objects appearing on a viewfinder for a digital camera
system. The present invention analyzes a plurality of objects or regions
of an image that is being shown to a user through a viewfinder of an
electronic device. The system creates an overview map that matches the
objects within the image, and colors are applied to objects within the
overview map, representing the focus quality levels of the respective
objects. The overview map is superimposed over the image, providing the
user with information concerning the relative focus quality of the
respective objects.