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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Methods for providing diffuse light

Номер: US20120002957A1
Автор: Timothy M. Pastore
Принадлежит: Microscan Systems Inc

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method comprising: from an angled first end region of a substantially cylindrical beam splitter, reflecting incident light striking from any of a first set of predefined directions and to substantially transparently convey through said beam splitter and to a camera lens incident light traveling in any of a second set of predefined directions, the beam splitter defining a longitudinal central axis.

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Номер записи: 1
23-07-2021 дата публикации

Установка для создания перекладной анимации

Номер: RU0000205626U1
Автор: Ольга Владиславовна Груздева
Принадлежит: Ольга Владиславовна Груздева

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для съемки изображений, создания мультфильмов методом бумажной перекладки, пластилиновой перекладки и методом песочной анимации.Техническим результатом полезной модели является улучшение подсветки мультзаготовок, который достигается за счет того, что установка для создания перекладной анимации содержит корпус, внутри которого расположены прозрачные полки, между которыми по периметру расположены светодиодные ленты, отличающаяся тем, что с внутренней стороны корпуса установлены горизонтальные П-образные профили, основаниями к внутренней стенке корпуса, для установки прозрачных полок, при этом внутри вдоль профилей над посадочными местами для прозрачных полок расположены светодиодные ленты. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 626 U1 (51) МПК G03B 15/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G03B 15/02 (2021.02); G03B 15/06 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020139911, 04.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Груздева Ольга Владиславовна (RU) Дата регистрации: 23.07.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 04.12.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 23.07.2021 Бюл. № 21 2 0 5 6 2 6 R U (54) УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ СОЗДАНИЯ ПЕРЕКЛАДНОЙ АНИМАЦИИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам для периметру расположены светодиодные ленты, съемки изображений, создания мультфильмов отличающаяся тем, что с внутренней стороны методом бумажной перекладки, пластилиновой корпуса установлены горизонтальные Пперекладки и методом песочной анимации. образные профили, основаниями к внутренней Техническим результатом полезной модели стенке корпуса, для установки прозрачных полок, является улучшение подсветки мультзаготовок, при этом внутри вдоль профилей над который достигается за счет того, что установка посадочными местами для прозрачных полок для создания перекладной анимации содержит расположены светодиодные ленты. 5 з.п. ...

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Номер записи: 2
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for capturing, geolocating and measuring oblique images

Номер: US20120020571A1
Автор: Charles Mondello, Frank D. Giuffrida, Robert L. Gray, Stephen L. Schultz
Принадлежит: Individual

A computerized system for displaying and making measurements based upon captured oblique images. The system includes a computer system executing image display and analysis software. The software reads a plurality of captured oblique images having corresponding geo-location data and a data table storing ground plane data that approximates at least a portion of the terrain depicted within the captured oblique images. The executed software causes the computer system to receive a starting point selected by a user, receive an end point selected by the user and calculate a desired measurement between the starting and end points dependent upon the geo-location data and ground plane data. The desired measurement is selected from a group consisting of a distance measuring mode, a height measuring mode, and a relative elevation measuring mode.

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Номер записи: 3
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Inflatable film production accessories

Номер: US20120042577A1
Автор: David McIntosh
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for suspending above a shooting location comprises an inflatable panel and a plurality of attachment points from which the panel may be suspended. An inflation apparatus directs air into the panel through an air inlet to inflate the panel.

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Номер записи: 4
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Excitation light source assembly

Номер: US20120049089A1
Автор: Michael B. Nelson, Michael D. Cable
Принадлежит: Spectral Instruments Imaging LLC

An excitation light source assembly includes a housing defining a central opening therein and a plurality of lamp receptacles surrounding the central opening. The housing is mountable to a support structure having a camera mounted thereto so that a field of view of the camera is substantially unobstructed by the housing. A light source is positioned within each of the plurality of lamp receptacles. A diffuser is positioned adjacent the light source in each of the plurality of lamp receptacles so that each of the diffusers diffuses light produced by each of the light sources. A control system operatively connected to each of the light sources operates selected ones of the light sources to provide a desired excitation illumination to an object within the field of view of the camera.

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Номер записи: 5
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Curvilinear camera lens as monitor cover plate

Номер: US20120069232A1
Автор: Clarence Chui, Matthew S. Grob
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Mems Technologies Inc

Disclosed are various implementations of a camera lens that can be positioned between a display device and a user viewing the display device. The camera lens can be transparent to allow such viewing by the user, and also be configured to capture light rays from the user and turn such rays to an imaging sensor to form an image of the user. Such turning of light rays can be achieved by curved features formed on the camera lens. In some implementations, the camera lens is a substantially flat layer having such curved features. Various examples of the curved features are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for enhancing the image of the user in situations where a portion of a display being viewed is captured by the camera lens and combines with the image of the user.

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Номер записи: 6
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20120069240A1
Автор: Toshifumi Osawa
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

Information relating to object distances in a plurality of areas in an imaging plane is acquired, and a threshold value for an object luminance at which imaging is performed by flashing an illumination device according to a difference between an object distance in a reference area and the object distances in the plurality of areas.

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Номер записи: 7
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Image-acquisition apparatus and image-acquisition method

Номер: US20120092548A1
Автор: Katsutoshi Ochiai, Kiyotoshi Nishimura, Kohei Kawazoe, Tomoyoshi Baba, Toshiyuki Yamada
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

A needless irradiation region in an image-acquisition apparatus is reduced. Provided is a light-transmitting portion that radiates light and a light-receiving portion that receives reflected light, which is the light emitted from the light-transmitting portion being reflected upon reaching a target, and that converts the obtained reflected light to an image signal and outputs the image signal. The light-transmitting portion includes an irradiation scanning section that makes an irradiation region for a field of view smaller than the size of the entire field of view and that irradiates the entire field of view with light by scanning the irradiation region for the field of view.

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Номер записи: 8
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Early Photographic Synchronization System and Method

Номер: US20120127361A1
Автор: James E. Clark
Принадлежит: Lab Partners Associates Inc

A system and method for synchronizing a photographic lighting device to image acquisition by a camera such that initiation of light emission of the photographic lighting device occurs after the first shutter blade of the camera begins to expose an image acquisition sensor of the camera to light and before X-sync associated with the first shutter blade stopping movement.

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Номер записи: 9
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Lamp holder has built-in night light

Номер: US20120127692A1
Автор: Tseng-Lu Chien
Принадлежит: Individual

The lamp holder has build-in night light where the said lamp holder including (1) the lamp holder for light device manufacture use for production line or (2) the lamp holder which are purchased by people to add top of the existing lamp holder. Simple words (1) is for Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and (2) is for all consumer purchase from stores to add on their existing owned lighting device's lamp holder. The light source for said nigh light has features for wide and variety color choice, brightness choice, humility resistance, none-noisy, none-high frequency, none-foldable, none-flexible and incorporate with circuit means, IC means, control means, switch means, sensor means, trigger means, remote control means to turn on and turn on under pre-determined timing, time delay, period of time for desired function(s).

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Номер записи: 10
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for controlling color balance for a photographic illuminator

Номер: US20120154627A1
Автор: Brian Kindle, William Rivard
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for generating controlled illumination having a color balance that corresponds to prevailing ambient color balance. A multi-spectral light source having a given spectral characteristic is filtered through an active color filter to produce multi-spectral light conforming to the prevailing ambient color balance. Embodiments of the present invention advantageously enable photographic capture of images without introducing color balance inconsistencies seen in prior art illumination solutions.

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Номер записи: 11
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Wide-Angle Image Pickup Unit And Measuring Device

Номер: US20120162360A1
Автор: Fumio Ohtomo, Hitoshi Otani, Kaoru Kumagai
Принадлежит: Topcon Corp

The invention provides a wide-angle image pickup unit, comprising at least two cameras ( 4 a and 4 b ) to take digital images, wherein the two cameras are arranged in such a manner that optical axes ( 11 a and 11 b ) of the two cameras cross perpendicularly each other on a same plane and images of wide field angle α with the crossing point O as a center enable to be acquired, and wherein parts of field angles of the two cameras are superimposed on each other and an overlapping portion is formed by the two images superimposed on each other, and stereoscopic measurement can be performed based on the two images of the overlapping portion.

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Номер записи: 12
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Display Cabinet with Photographic and Video Camera-Disabling System

Номер: US20120162433A1
Автор: José Domingo Fuentes González
Принадлежит: Imaginacion Creativa SL

Display cabinet with photographic and video camera-disabling system of the type that comprise a cabinet ( 1 ) that comprises a compartment made from any material, and of any shape or size, with one or more access points ( 11 ), with or without an entry door, curtain or other type of closure where, within the actual cabinet ( 1 ) the invention comprises at least: first display means ( 12 ) that comprise, in turn, one or more concealment means activated by a central processing unit in the event of detection of an unauthorized camera; second, illumination means, formed from a plurality of illumination points ( 2 ) located in the ceiling and walls, and oriented in a variable manner, depending on the required application; a plurality of video cameras ( 3 ) located and oriented in accordance with the requirements of the specific application; and a central processing unit configured to detect unauthorized cameras.

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Номер записи: 13
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Image Capturing Apparatus and Electronic Apparatus

Номер: US20120169915A1
Автор: Jui-Hsiung Kuo
Принадлежит: Altek Corp

An image capturing apparatus and an electronic apparatus are described. The image capturing apparatus comprises a body, a flash lamp, a lens and a fill lamp. The flash lamp is disposed on the body and emits a flash light, and the lens is also disposed on the body. The lens collects and provides lights to an image sensing unit disposed inside the body to generate images. The fill lamp is disposed on the lens and electronically connects to the body. The fill lamp further locates on the direction of the flash lamp facing the lens, and thus provides lights as a filled light when the lens shields the light emitted by the flash lamp.

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Номер записи: 14
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Camera light

Номер: US20120176526A1
Автор: Elizabeth Jane Peacock, Stephen Thomas Peacock
Принадлежит: Individual

A camera light assembly ( 100 ) includes a camera assembly ( 102 ) and a marker light assembly ( 111 ). The camera assembly ( 102 ) includes a body ( 104 ) and a lens ( 108 ) positioned at a forward portion of the body ( 104 ). The marker light assembly ( 111 ) includes a light housing ( 112 ) having an aperture ( 118 ) extending therethrough. The body ( 104 ) of the camera assembly ( 102 ) is elongated and is received within the aperture ( 118 ) of the light housing ( 112 ) of the marker light assembly ( 111 ). Camera lock rings ( 126, 128 ) are utilized to releasably secure the camera assembly ( 102 ) to the marker light assembly ( 111 ).

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Номер записи: 15
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Flash lens and flash module employing the same

Номер: US20120176801A1
Автор: Jae-Sung You
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A flash lens and a flash module. The flash lens includes a circular first incidence surface on which light emitted from a light source in a center direction is incident; a second incidence surface arranged to be tilted with respect to an optical axis and on which light emitted from the light source in a lateral direction is incident; a reflective surface that reflects light incident from the second incidence surface; a bottom surface that connects the second incidence surface and the reflective surface; and a circular emission surface that emits light transmitted through the first incidence surface and light reflected by the reflective surface. The flash module includes an LED chip; and the flash lens of claim 1 that is arranged above the LED chip.

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Номер записи: 16
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Autonomous decision system for selecting target in observation satellites

Номер: US20120188372A1
Автор: Suhail Aldhafri, Tarik Ozkul
Принадлежит: Tarik Ozkul

The invention uses plurality of forward-looking preview cameras each looking at different nadir angle viewpoint to get cloud information from approaching target areas. The invention uses fuzzy logic system and other decision mechanisms to decide which target images should be acquired in which particular sequence and when the target image acquisition should start. The invention intends to give autonomous decision capability to agile earth observation satellites to make decision on their own to get the highest yield of quality images of target areas.

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Номер записи: 17
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Early Photographic Predictor Signal Synchronization System and Method

Номер: US20120207460A1
Автор: James E. Clark
Принадлежит: Lab Partners Associates Inc

A system and method for synchronizing a photographic lighting device to image acquisition by a camera such that initiation of light emission of the photographic lighting device occurs after the first shutter blade of the camera begins to expose an image acquisition sensor of the camera to light and before X-sync associated with the first shutter blade stopping movement.

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Номер записи: 18
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Illuminator with refractive optical element

Номер: US20120229611A1
Автор: Asaf Pellman, David Cohen, Giora Yahav
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

An illumination system having a refractive optical element that compensates for dependence in irradiance of images of objects captured by a photosensor is provided. The refractive optical element may structure the light such that similar objects in the same spherical surface in the field of view of the camera have the same irradiance on the camera photosensor. The illumination system may have an image sensor, a light source, and a refractive optical element. The image sensor has a photosensor that captures images of objects in a field of view. The irradiance of images of objects having a given exitance that are captured by the photosensor may depend on angular displacement from an optical axis of the image sensor. The refractive optical structures light from the light source to illuminate the field of view to compensate for the dependence of irradiance on angular displacement from the optical axis.

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Номер записи: 19
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Photography device, photography method, and program

Номер: US20120236163A1
Автор: Tomokazu Teruya
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A photography device can perform a continuous shooting operation. The photography device includes: an image determination unit configured to determine whether determination values of a plurality of determination elements for images input by an image input unit are equal to or higher than determination threshold values of the plurality of determination elements; a continuous shooting stopping control unit configured to stop the continuous shooting operation if the image determination unit determines that the determination values of the determination elements are equal to or higher than the respective determination threshold values; and a determination threshold value correction unit configured to decrease the determination threshold value of the corresponding determination element if the image determination unit determines that the determination value of any of the determination elements is lower than the determination threshold value of the corresponding determination element.

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Номер записи: 20
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Articulated Sensor Support Structure

Номер: US20120251092A1
Автор: Christopher E. Fisher, John Peter Zwaan, Makoto Ueno, Marc L. Schmalzel
Принадлежит: AeroVironment Inc

Embodiments include an assembly comprising: (a) a camera support structure comprising: a masthead disposed on the distal end of a mast wherein the masthead is configured to receive an imaging element; where a proximal end of the mast rotatably engaging an azimuth-elevation joint assembly wherein the azimuth-elevation joint assembly comprises a first angular actuator of a first rotational degree-of-freedom and a second angular actuator of a second rotational degree of freedom; and (b) a camera support structure housing comprising an aperture and a hatch wherein the hatch is resiliently biased to close the aperture; and wherein the camera support structure is configured to overcome the hatch resilient bias by at least one of: the release of a pin restraining a loaded spring and a rotational actuation of the mast via at least one of the first angular actuator and the second angular actuator.

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Номер записи: 21
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Photographic Stitching Device

Номер: US20120251096A1
Автор: Michael Joseph Winiarski
Принадлежит: Individual

A photographic stitching device that has a generally planar structure having an offset aperture, a capture device mount proximate to the offset aperture, and a mounting structure to accommodate a camera frame. The photographic stitching device allows a photographer to capture a matrix of precisely overlapping photographs that can later be electronically stitched together to create a higher resolution composite image, a panoramic image, a vista, a stereoscopic image, a 3-D image, an artistic rendering, or similar custom and unique photographic products.

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Номер записи: 22
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Digital image photographing apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20120257091A1
Автор: Dong-Min Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A digital image photographing apparatus and a method of controlling the digital image photographing apparatus, the method involving dividing an imaging surface of an imaging device into a plurality of areas, and applying a first skip mode to an area that is expected to include a target object and applying a different second skip mode to an area that is not expected to include the target object, so that images having different resolutions may be obtained from the plurality of areas.

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Номер записи: 23
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Electrically adjustable optical diffusion for luminaires

Номер: US20120262655A1
Автор: Charles H. Collias, James H. Collias
Принадлежит: Zylight LLC

An electrically adjustable optical diffusion panel for use in film or video production having a frame, diffusion material affixed to the frame, where the transparency of the material is continuously and variably changeable between a substantially transparent state and a substantially opaque state in response to an electric potential applied to electrodes of the material and a controller and battery. The electrically adjustable diffusion panel eliminates the need for manually changing diffusion papers or other filters and provides a continuous range of selectable levels of transparency/diffusion.

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Номер записи: 24
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Image capturing apparatus and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20120274804A1
Автор: Akihiro Tanabe
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An image capturing apparatus including an image capturing unit configured to obtain an image by image capturing includes a first storage unit configured to store face information of an owner of the image capturing apparatus, an estimation unit configured to estimate a photographer of the image capturing apparatus based on a relationship between an object included in the image obtained by the image capturing unit and the face information of the owner stored in the first storage unit, and a change unit configured to change a photographing mode to a simple photographing mode according to the estimated photographer.

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Номер записи: 25
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Light emission control device and light emission control method

Номер: US20120288263A1
Автор: Daisuke Yoshida
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A control device is provided for controlling a light emission device. The control device includes a light metering unit configured to acquire respective light metering values from a plurality of light metering regions. The control device further includes a correction unit configured to correct information about a light metering value of a target region based on a result of comparison between the light metering value of the target region and the light metering value of the light metering region at the periphery of the target region among the plurality of light metering regions, the result being acquired by the light metering unit allowing the light emission device to perform pre-flashing. Also, a calculation unit is provided which is configured to calculate a main light emission amount of the light emission device based on the information about the light metering value corrected by the correction unit.

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Номер записи: 26
29-11-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Capsule Camera with On-Board Storage

Номер: US20120301124A1
Автор: Gordon C Wilson, Kang-Huai Wang
Принадлежит: Capso Vision Inc

A capsule camera with on-board storage to archive the captured images in on-board non-volatile memory is disclosed. The capsule camera with on-board storage comprises multiple chips including a system processing chip and one or more non-volatile memory chips, where the system processing chip includes a compression module to compress images captured. If the multiple chips use individual chip packages and are disposed on respective printed circuit boards according to a conventional approach, it would require too much space to fit the multiple chips into the capsule camera housing. Accordingly, a capsule camera embodying the present invention is disclosed where the capsule camera integrates an image sensor, a light source, at least one system processing chip comprising compression module, one or more non-volatile memory chips and a battery into a housing, wherein the at least one system processing chip and said one or more non-volatile memory chips are disposed vertically in a multiple chip assembly.

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Номер записи: 27
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Camera including mount for flash

Номер: US20120315029A1
Автор: Hun-Young Ryu
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A camera includes a circuit board that includes a plurality of terminals disposed on a top surface of the circuit board to correspond to connection terminals of an external flash, and a support unit that supports the circuit board.

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Номер записи: 28
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Accessory, camera, accessory control program, and camera control program

Номер: US20130002897A1
Автор: Akihiro OZONE, Izumi KUMAZAWA, Kazuharu Imafuji, Keiko Tsuchiya, Yasuyuki Motoki
Принадлежит: Nikon Corp

An accessory is supplied with power from a camera, and includes an accessory control section that controls a process executed in the accessory in accordance with an image capture mode of the camera.

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Номер записи: 29
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Camera flash module

Номер: US20130003342A1
Автор: Jae Sung You
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A camera flash module is provided. The camera flash module may include a lens having a single refractive surface and a reflector that adjusts a direction of a light emitted from the lens. Accordingly, maintaining of a distance between a light emitting device and the lens may not be needed and thus, the camera flash module may be readily manufactured and a productivity may be improved. An error rate caused by distortion in a tilt and an optical axis between the light emitting device and the lens may be reduced. The reflector may adjust a direction of a light emitted from the lens and thus, an emission pattern requested by a camera may be satisfied, and a velocity of light may be improved. The reflector may surround the lens and thus, may prevent the lens from being detached from a light emitting device package body when an external impact occurs.

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Номер записи: 30
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Light-emitting apparatus and camera system including the same

Номер: US20130010155A1
Автор: Masataka Hamada
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A light-emitting apparatus and a camera system including the same are disclosed. According to an aspect of the invention, a camera system is provided that includes a light source color detector for detecting a color temperature of a light source; an auxiliary light apparatus for changing a color temperature of auxiliary light according to the detected color temperature of the light source; and a white balance controller for adjusting white balance while the auxiliary light is being radiated. Accordingly, a photograph having a natural color sense can be reproduced by reducing a sense of color incongruity in a captured image.

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Номер записи: 31
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Handheld electronic device and camera providing flash compensation of images, and associated method

Номер: US20130016269A1
Автор: Ken Wu, Marc Drader, Michael Purdy
Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

An improved handheld electronic device and camera apparatus upon which can be executed an improved method enable a modular camera to be used in conjunction with a flash. In one implementation, compensation parameters that are intended for use in a non-flash situation are overwritten with compensation parameters that are configured to compensate for the combined effects of the camera and the flash and are used by an embedded compensation routine executed on the camera. In another implementation, an image signal is processed by the embedded compensation routine using the original compensation parameters, but if it is determined that the image signal is a flash image signal, the image signal is further processed by the embedded compensation routine employing an additional set of parameters which compensate the image signal for the effect of the flash.

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Номер записи: 32
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Flash module and image capturing system

Номер: US20130028585A1
Автор: Hsien-Chang Lee
Принадлежит: Ability Enterprise Co Ltd

A flash module including a main body, a fixing base, a rotating structure, a switch and a linking structure is disclosed. The rotating structure is movably connected between the main body and the fixing base. The switch has a moving part. The linking structure is connected between the rotating structure and the moving part. The linking structure moves the moving part to an open position from a close position and rotates the rotating structure, so that the main body is moved relative to the fixing base.

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Номер записи: 33
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Micro-Optical System and Method of Manufacture Thereof

Номер: US20130088845A1
Автор: Barge Michel, Rudmann Hartmut
Принадлежит: HEPTAGON MICRO OPTICS PTE. LTD.

The optical system comprises a base plate having a first plate side and a second plate side, a light guide element located substantially on said first plate side and a lens element located on said second plate side. The base plate and the light guide element are integrally formed or are distinct parts, and the base plate is at least partially transparent The optical system forms a light path for light passing through said lens element, across said base plate and through said light guide element, and wherein said base plate comprises at least one mechanical guiding element. The method for manufacturing such an optical system comprises providing a wafer comprising a multitude of said base plates. 1. An optical system comprising a base plate having a first plate side and a second plate side , a light guide element located substantially on said first plate side and a lens element located on said second plate side , wherein said base plate and said light guide element are integrally formed or are distinct parts , wherein said base plate is at least partially transparent , and wherein the optical system forms a light path for light passing through said lens element , across said base plate and through said light guide element , and wherein said base plate comprises at least one mechanical guiding element.2. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein said light guide element has an axis described by its shape and said lens element has an axis described by its shape claim 1 , and wherein these axes are coinciding and are aligned perpendicular to said base plate.3. The optical system according to or claim 1 , wherein said base plate issubstantially made of a transparent material; orcomprises a first portion of a non-transparent material and a second portion of a transparent material, in particular wherein said second portion is encompassed by said first portion.5. The optical system according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , said base plate comprising at least ...

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Номер записи: 34
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods For Changing Power States of A Remote Device Using One Or More Camera Body Controls and A Preset Delay

Номер: US20130089313A1
Автор: Clark James E.
Принадлежит: LAB PARTNERS ASSOCIATES, INC.

A control system for controlling power states of a controlled device, such as a lighting device, a special effects device and an in-scene device, in a photographic image-acquisition setting. The control system is configured to detect one or more camera body signals generated as a function of actuation of one or more camera body controls by a user. The control system generates a first power state change signal in response to the detected camera body signal(s) and transmits the power state change signal to the remote device so as to cause the remote device to operate at a first power state. The control system also implements a preset delay and causes the remote device to change from the first power state to a second power state in response to expiration of the preset delay. 1. A method of changing power states of a remote lighting device using a camera body , comprising:detecting at least one first camera body signal that is generated as a function of a user actuation of at least one camera body control;generating a first power level signal in response to said detecting of the at least one first camera body signal, the first power level signal including data representing a first power output level for the remote lighting device;wirelessly transmitting the first power level signal so as to cause the remote lighting device to operate at the first power output level;implementing a preset delay; andcausing the remote lighting device to change from the first power output level to a second power output level different from the first power output level in response to expiration of the preset delay.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting of the at least one first camera body signal includes detecting a camera body wake signal and said generating of the first power level signal includes generating the first power level signal in response to said detecting of the camera body wake signal.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the camera body has a hotshoe ...

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Номер записи: 35
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods For Communicating With A Device Using One Or More Camera Body Controls

Номер: US20130094845A1
Автор: Clark James E.
Принадлежит: LAB PARTNERS ASSOCIATES, INC.

A control system for communicating with a controlled device, such as a lighting device, a special effects device and an in-scene device, in a photographic image-acquisition setting using a camera body. The control system is configured to detect a preset pattern of actuation of one or more camera body controls by a user. In response to detecting of the preset pattern, the control system either communicates a power state change signal to the controlled device or causes the camera body to enter into a controlled device control mode that changes the functionality of one or more camera body controls from a camera body functionality to a controlled device control functionality, or both. Such a system can allow a photographer to control a controlled device while remaining at the camera body. 1. A method of communicating with a remote lighting device using a camera body , comprising:detecting a first preset pattern of actuation by a user of at least one first camera body control on the camera body;generating a first power level signal in response to said detecting of the first preset pattern of actuation;wirelessly communicating the first power level signal to the remote lighting device so as to cause the remote lighting device to operate at a first power level;after communicating the first power level signal, detecting a second preset pattern of actuation by a user of at least one second camera body control on the camera body;generating a second power level signal in response to said detecting of the second preset pattern of actuation; andwirelessly communicating the second power level signal to the remote lighting device so as to cause the remote lighting device to operate at a second power level.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting of the first preset pattern includes detecting a first sequential actuation of a particular camera body control on the camera body.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein said detecting of the first sequential actuation ...

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Номер записи: 36
18-04-2013 дата публикации

BACK DROP SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130097058A1
Автор: BAKER Floyd
Принадлежит:

A backdrop system includes a backdrop, a frame and a backdrop clip for holding the backdrop. The backdrop system also includes a storage system and a system for fulfilling orders. 1. A backdrop system comprising:a frame;a pattern printed on a lightweight material;a main body attached to the frame;a clip attached to the lightweight material and to the main body; anda adjustable portion attached to the main body for determining the amount of tension to place on the main body and the clip.2. The backdrop system of wherein the lightweight material is a matte polypropylene material.3. The backdrop system of wherein the lightweight material is a vinyl banner material.4. The backdrop system of wherein the pattern printed on the lightweight material is a photo image.5. The backdrop system of wherein the pattern printed on the lightweight material is manipulated using a photo editing software.6. The backdrop system of wherein the lightweight material has a width in a range of 0.9 meters to 3 meters.7. The backdrop system of wherein the adjustable portion includes an elastomeric cord and a cord stop claim 1 , the cord stop used to vary the length of the elastomeric cord to adjust the amount of tension placed on the main body and the clip attached to the lightweight material.8. The backdrop system of wherein the lightweight material is rolled for storage.9. The backdrop system of further comprising:a plurality of lightweight materials having images for backdrops thereon, the lightweight materials rolled for storage; anda storage system for storing the plurality of rolled lightweight materials.10. The backdrop system of wherein the storage system includes arcuate cradles for storing the plurality of rolled lightweight materials.11. The backdrop system of wherein the storage system includes:a first modular portion; anda second modular portion.12. The backdrop system of wherein at least one of the first modular portion and the second modular portion is a cradle portion.13. A ...

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Номер записи: 37
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Camera stabilization mechanism

Номер: US20130105619A1
Автор: Henry E. Kulesza, Michael Sean Buscher
Принадлежит: Vanguard Defense International LLC

Camera mount systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a camera mount system is provided, including a first and a second axial arm configured to mount a camera system. The camera mount system further includes a plurality of pistons configured to attach the first and the second axial arms to a vehicle frame. The camera mount system also includes a plurality of springs configured to attach the first and the second axial arms to the vehicle frame, wherein the first and the second axial arms are disposed underslung to the vehicle frame, and wherein the pistons enable a first movement of the first and the second axial arms about a geometric plane and the springs enable a second movement of the first and the second axial arms along an axis normal to the geometric plane.

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Номер записи: 38
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Illumination device

Номер: US20130107535A1
Автор: Hiroshi Matsuwaki
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

An illumination device includes a point light source disposed on a base substrate, a package in which the point light source is sealed with a wavelength converter for converting a wavelength of light from the point light source, an optical member for controlling light from the package, a housing with an attachment face for holding the optical member and a bonding part for holding the package, and a circuit board on which the package is mounted. A space is provided between the wavelength converter and the optical member. The bonding part of the housing is directly positioned and fixed to a reference face of the package. This makes the heat generated from the LED chip released via the housing. Accordingly, a heat quantity transferred to the lens can be reduced.

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Номер записи: 39
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Real-Time Adjustment Of Illumination Color Temperature For Digital Imaging Applications

Номер: US20130128103A1
Автор: Spielberg Anthony Cappa
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An approach is provided to adjust illumination color temperature at a flash unit of a camera. Data that corresponds to the ambient light of a physical environment is collected, such as at a color temperature meter included in the camera. The ambient light has a distribution of color temperatures that cycle over a fixed time period. When a flash request is received, a time is calculated at which the flash unit will flash. One of the color temperatures is identified from the distribution of color temperatures with the identified color temperature being the predicted color of the ambient light that will be present in the physical environment when the flash unit flashes. The color temperature of the flash unit is set to the identified color temperature. 1. A method implemented by an information handling system to adjust illumination color temperature , the method comprising:collecting data corresponding to ambient light of a physical environment, wherein the ambient light has a distribution of color temperatures that cycle over a fixed time period, and wherein the collected data corresponds to the cycle of color temperatures;receiving a flash request;calculating a time at which a flash unit will flash in response to the received flash request;identifying one of the color temperatures from the distribution of color temperatures, wherein the identified color temperature is the color temperature in the cycle of color temperatures at the calculated time;setting a color temperature of the flash unit to the identified color temperature; andflashing the flash unit after setting the color temperature.2. The method of wherein the identifying further comprises:identifying a current position in the cycle of color temperatures corresponding to the ambient light; andadding a predetermined time delay to identify a future position in the cycle of color temperatures, wherein the predetermined time delay corresponds to an amount of time taken to flash the flash unit, and wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 40
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Camera system with exchangeable illumination assembly

Номер: US20130128104A1
Автор: Laurens Nunnink, Richard Reuter
Принадлежит: Cognex Corp

This invention provides a vision system with an exchangeable illumination assembly that allows for increased versatility in the type and configuration of illumination supplied to the system without altering the underlying optics, sensor, vision processor, or the associated housing. The vision system housing includes a front plate that optionally includes a plurality of mounting bases for accepting different types of lenses, and a connector that allows removable interconnection with the illustrative illumination assembly. The illumination assembly includes a cover that is light transmissive. The cover encloses an illumination component that can include a plurality of lighting elements that surround an aperture through which received light rays from the imaged scene pass through to the lens. The arrangement of lighting elements is highly variable and the user can be supplied with an illumination assembly that best suits its needs without need to change the vision system processor, sensor or housing.

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Номер записи: 41
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Prism plate, illumination optical system of imaging device, and forming die of prism plate

Номер: US20130128571A1
Автор: Isao Iwaguchi, Kozo Yamazaki
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Frontech Ltd

A prism plate is obtained which gives directivity to the exit directions of illumination light and enables control of the illuminance distribution. A prism plate 11 includes a prism surface 12 on which a prism array in the shape of a triangular pole having multiple ridgelines 13 is formed, and in which minute bumps and dips 14 are formed on the prism surface 12.

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Номер записи: 42
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Mobile electronic device and docking station thereof

Номер: US20130135512A1
Автор: Dae-myung Kim, Dong-Jun Kum, Yun-Je Oh
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A mobile electronic device including: a body including an accommodation space; and an aroma capsule that is accommodated in the accommodation space, is removable from the accommodation space, and includes an aroma to diffuse a fragrance.

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Номер записи: 43
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE AREA SCANNED BY AN AIRBORNE ELECTRO-OPTIC RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM IN A GIVEN TIME

Номер: US20130142500A1
Автор: Yavin Zvi
Принадлежит: RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS LTD.

The invention relates to an airborne reconnaissance system which comprises: (a) optical unit for acquiring light rays from a terrain portion, said optical unit comprises a plurality of optical components that are positioned along an optical path and designed to maneuver said light rays to produce at a focal plane an acquired image of a terrain portion, said acquired image having an area S which is several times larger than the area A of a focal plane array which is positioned at same focal plane; (b) gimbals unit for performing a continuous back and forth across-track scanning movement of a respective line of sight formed between said optical unit and the terrain below the aircraft; (c) a first back-scanning mirror along said optical path, for compensating for said continuous across track movement of the line of sight, said compensation is performed during a respective integration period for a section of said acquired image of area S which falls during said period on said focal plane array; and (d) a second, along-track mirror also positioned along said optical path, which alternates between plurality of along track states, each state causes a different diversion of the light rays within said optical path thereby to impinge on said focal plane array another along-track section of said acquired image of area S; and (e) capturing means for recording in each state of said along-track mirror the corresponding section of the terrain image which is impinged during said state on the focal plane array. 1. An airborne reconnaissance system which comprises:a. optical unit for acquiring light rays from a terrain portion, said optical unit comprises a plurality of optical components that are positioned along an optical path and designed to maneuver said light rays to produce at a focal plane an acquired image of a terrain portion, said acquired image having an area S which is several times larger than the area A of a focal plane array which is positioned at same focal plane;b. ...

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Номер записи: 44
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Generation of patterned radiation

Номер: US20130147921A1
Автор: Mor Zafrir, Shpunt Alexander
Принадлежит: PRIMESENSE LTD.

Imaging apparatus includes an illumination assembly, including a plurality of radiation sources and projection optics, which are configured to project radiation from the radiation sources onto different, respective regions of a scene. An imaging assembly includes an image sensor and objective optics configured to form an optical image of the scene on the image sensor, which includes an array of sensor elements arranged in multiple groups, which are triggered by a rolling shutter to capture the radiation from the scene in successive, respective exposure periods from different, respective areas of the scene so as to form an electronic image of the scene. A controller is coupled to actuate the radiation sources sequentially in a pulsed mode so that the illumination assembly illuminates the different, respective areas of the scene in synchronization with the rolling shutter. 127-. (canceled)28. Optical apparatus , comprising:a plurality of radiation sources, mounted on a substrate and configured to emit optical radiation;a patterning element, comprising a transparency;collection optics, which are configured to direct the radiation emitted by the radiation sources toward the patterning element, while causing the optical radiation emitted by each of the radiation sources to pass through a different, respective region of the transparency so as to form different, respective patterns;projection optics, which are configured to project the patterns of the radiation from the patterning element onto a scene; anda controller, which is coupled to actuate the radiation sources sequentially in a pulsed mode, so as to form the different, respective patterns in succession.29. The apparatus according to claim 28 , wherein the transparency comprises a micro-lens array.30. The apparatus according to claim 28 , and comprising:an imaging assembly, comprising an image sensor and objective optics configured to form an optical image of the scene on the image sensor, so that the image sensor ...

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Номер записи: 45
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Communication apparatus that sends signal for instructing image pickup apparatus to execute shooting operation and communication control method therefor

Номер: US20130155267A1
Автор: Junji Takai, Takuro MORITA
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A communication apparatus which is capable of, when remotely instructing an image pickup apparatus to execute a shooting operation, instructing execution of a shooting operation using a suitable method. A first sending unit sends a first signal for instructing execution of a shooting operation to a mounted image pickup apparatus via a cable connected to the mounted image pickup apparatus. A second sending unit sends a second signal for instructing execution of the shooting operation to the mounted image pickup apparatus via a signal terminal that is electrically connected to a terminal provided in an accessory shoe of the mounted image pickup apparatus. A control unit controls the first and second sending units so that, when execution of the shooting operation is instructed, a signal to be sent to the mounted image pickup apparatus is switched between the first signal and the second signal.

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Номер записи: 46
20-06-2013 дата публикации

REDUCED PRE-FLASH FOR LED FLASH BASED CAMERA DEVICES

Номер: US20130156413A1
Автор: GILBERT-SCHACHTER Yochanan Cliel Manoach, WANG Qian
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A mobile device comprising a processor, a camera module, and a flash configured to generate at least one of a reduced pre-flash, a standard pre-flash and a flash. The processor, in response to receiving an image capture request, is configured to receive a brightness value and determine a flash status based on a flash setting with the flash status being one of an off mode, on mode, and auto mode. In the event the flash status is one of the on mode and auto mode, determine whether there is sufficient light to capture an image based at least in part on a comparison of the brightness value and a flash threshold. In the event the brightness value is greater than the flash threshold, cause the flash to generate a shortened pre-flash and obtain only a white balance measurement and an auto-exposure measurement during the shortened pre-flash. 121.-. (canceled)22. An electronic device comprising:a flash configured to generate a shortened pre-flash, a standard pre-flash and a flash; anda processor, communicatively coupled to the flash, in response to receiving a picture request, configured to:receive a brightness value;determine a flash status based on a flash setting with the flash status being one of an off mode, on mode, and auto mode;in the event the flash status is in the auto mode, determine whether there is sufficient light to capture an image based at least in part on a comparison of the brightness value and a flash threshold;in the event the brightness value is not greater than the flash threshold and the flash status is in the auto mode, determine whether there is sufficient light to perform an auto-focus based at least in part on a comparison of the brightness value and an auto-focus threshold, andin the event the brightness value is greater than the auto-focus threshold, the processor is further configured to cause the flash to generate a shortened pre-flash having a predetermined duration and obtain only a white balance measurement and an auto-exposure measurement ...

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Номер записи: 47
27-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE STABILIZATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, OPTICAL APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130163972A1
Автор: Miyazawa Hitoshi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image stabilization apparatus, having a vibration correction unit that corrects image blur due to vibrations, detects an angular velocity of vibrations with a first vibration detection unit, calculates a rotational shake correction amount based on an output from the first vibration detection unit, detects vibrations with a second vibration detection unit, calculates a correction value from the outputs of the first and second vibration detection units, calculates a translational shake correction amount based on the correction value and the output of the first vibration detection unit, and drives the vibration correction unit based on at least one of the rotational or translational shake correction amounts. The image stabilization apparatus changes the translational shake correction amount to a smaller value when a main object accounts for a smaller proportion of an entire screen. 1. An image stabilization apparatus comprising:a vibration correction unit that corrects image blur due to vibrations;a first vibration detection unit that detects an angular velocity of vibrations;a first calculation unit that calculates a rotational shake correction amount based on an output from the first vibration detection unit;a second vibration detection unit that detects vibrations by using a method different from that of the first vibration detection unit;a second calculation unit that calculates a correction value from outputs from the first vibration detection unit and the second vibration detection unit and calculates a translational shake correction amount based on the correction value and the output of the first vibration detection unit;a driving unit that drives the vibration correction unit based on at least one of the rotational shake correction amount and the translational shake correction amount; anda changing unit that, when a main object accounts for a smaller proportion of an entire screen, changes the translational shake correction amount so as to be smaller than ...

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Номер записи: 48
18-07-2013 дата публикации

STORAGE STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130182404A1
Автор: MITANI Shohei
Принадлежит: Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.

A storage structure for a light-emitting device is included in a camera body, which also includes a lens mount formed on its front side for attaching a lens barrel and an imaging element arranged on its back side with a center thereof aligned with the center of the lens mount. The storage structure is a concave storage compartment arranged to correspond with an upper part of the lens mount. The light-emitting device is attached to the storage compartment and capable of popping up and down therefrom, the floor of the concave storage compartment is located between a lower edge of an engaging pawl, which is arranged at an upper edge portion of the lens mount, and the upper side of the imaging area of the imaging element. 1. A storage structure for a light-emitting device , comprising:a camera body which includes a lens mount formed at a front side for attaching a lens barrel and an imaging element arranged at a back side with a center thereof aligned with the center of the lens mount; anda concave storage compartment which is formed at a position corresponding to an upper part of the lens mount and to which the light-emitting device is attached and capable of popping up and down therefrom,the concave storage compartment having a floor located between a lower edge of an engaging pawl, which is arranged at an upper edge portion of the lens mount, and the upper side of the imaging area of the imaging element.2. The storage structure for a light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein the concave storage compartment and the entire light-emitting device claim 1 , while stored in the concave storage compartment claim 1 , are arranged at the back side of the camera body from the lens mount.3. The storage structure for a light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the light-emitting device claim 1 , while stored in the concave storage compartment claim 1 , is approximately at the same height as any member arranged on the upper side of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Camera for recording aerial images from aircraft

Номер: US20130201374A1
Автор: Dirk Döring, Holger Stoldt, Jörn Hildebrandt, Martin Timm, Martin Welzenbach
Принадлежит: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

A camera, more particularly for recording aerial images from aircraft, comprising a lens and at least one digital, areal image sensor fixed on a carrier element and having a predetermined pixel size, which image sensor has a curvature, more particularly caused by the fixing on the carrier element within a specific tolerance range. The lens at least partly brings about optical compensation of the curvature of the digital areal image sensor.

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Номер записи: 50
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130201653A1
Автор: Fernandez Juan, McGrath Paul, Shoemake Allan, WINTER William
Принадлежит:

The current invention discloses an illumination device that may be attached to a computing device and provide a light source for a video call, video conference, or a picture capturing process. The illumination device comprises a light source, a power connector, and an attachment assembly that connects that light source to the computing device. The light source maybe a plurality of LEDs or a light panel using electroluminescent lighting. The illumination device may further comprise an external power source and a switch. The illumination device may also be integrally connected to the computing device and uses the power source of the computing device and being controlled by buttons or switches of the computing device. The illumination device may also provide additional signals for incoming calls or ongoing calls by displaying different light intensity, pattern, or color. 1: an illumination device attached to a computing device , comprising:a light source;an attachment assembly affixing the light source to the computing device,a power connector, andan external power source, wherein the power connector connects the light source to the external power source.2: the illumination device as claim 1 , wherein the light source is a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs).3: the illumination device as claim 1 , wherein the power connector connects the light to a power source integral to the computing device.4: the illumination device as claim 1 , wherein the external power source is a battery.5: the illumination device as claim 1 , further comprising a switch controlling the light source.6: the illumination device as claim 2 , wherein the LEDs emit lights having a luminous intensity and the luminous intensity is adjustable.7: the illumination device as claim 6 , further comprising a switch to adjust the luminous intensity claim 6 , viewing angle claim 6 , color claim 6 , and/or light pattern of the LEDs.8: the illumination device as claim 2 , wherein the LEDs emit light having ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Lighting apparatus

Номер: US20130201671A1
Автор: Brian Marcus, Duane Sherwood, John Solano, Russell Abelein, Steven Tiffen
Принадлежит: Tiffen Co LLC

A portable, handheld lighting apparatus having a light intensity control component, a focus control component, and a light source accommodation component. The lighting apparatus is configured to be handheld with a single hand wherein the light intensity control component and the focus control components are accessible with the single hand to hold the apparatus. The lighting apparatus may be part of a kit that contains one or more of the following: various light modifying components, a power source, charger and various light sources.

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Номер записи: 52
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Image capture device, image capture device focus control method, and integrated circuit

Номер: US20130215319A1
Автор: Hiroto Tomita, Ikuo Fuchigami
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The stability is improved with which focus control is performed by an image capture device that brings a face region image into focus according to the contrast method. A human detection circuit 3 performs a human image search by using a threshold value Thh 1 . A face detection circuit 2 performs a face image search by using a threshold value Thf 1 . When an entire body image region corresponding to an entire body of a person is detected and a face image region corresponding to a face of the same person is detected in the captured image through the human image search and the face image search, the face detection circuit 2 performs redetermination with respect to the face image region by using a threshold value Thf 2 . The redetermination by using the threshold value Thf 21 has higher accuracy compared to the face image search by using the threshold value Thf 1.

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Номер записи: 53
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Strobe device

Номер: US20130215592A1
Автор: Atsumi MIYAZAWA, Takayuki Yoneya
Принадлежит: Stanley Electric Co Ltd

A strobe device 1 includes an electrically-conductive reflector 3 into which a xenon tube 2 having xenon gas enclosed therein and having a light-transmitting property is housed. The xenon tube 2 has an anode 21 and a cathode 22 at both ends, and a sintered body 23 electrically connected to the cathode 22 at the cathode- 22 side inside the xenon tube 2. A cathode- 22 -side end 34 a of a bottom surface 34 of the reflector 3 is positioned closer to the anode- 22 side than the sintered body 23. The bottom surface 34 is provided with an electrically-conductive projecting portion 35 projecting from the cathode- 22 -side end 34 a so as to be closer to the cathode- 22 side than the anode-side end 23 a of the sintered body 23.

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Номер записи: 54
29-08-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA ACCESSORY DEVICE THAT IS REMOVABLY ATTACHED TO CAMERA-SIDE ACCESSORY SHOE

Номер: US20130223831A1
Автор: Miyakawa Toshiki, Yamashita Kenichiro
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A camera accessory device which not only makes it possible to prevent a camera-side accessory shoe from being scratched thereby, but also encores positive electrical connection between the camera accessory device and a camera. The camera accessory device comprises a lock lever, a shoe bracket for engagement with the camera-side accessory shoe, contact pins for contact with respective electric contacts of the camera-side accessory shoe, a contact spring-holding member, and an accessory shoe-holding member which moves, in accordance with rotation of the lock lever, to a shoe member-locking position or to a shoe member-unlocking position. The contact pins are urged by the holding members such that urging forces applied to the electric contacts become larger when the accessory shoe-holding member has moved to the shoe member locking position than when the same has moved to the shoe member unlocking position. 1. A camera accessory device that is removably attached to a camera-side accessory shoe having an electric contact , comprising:an operation member;a shoe member configured to be engaged with the camera-side accessory shoe;a contact pin configured to be held in contact with the electric contact in a state where said shoe member is engaged with the camera-side accessory shoe; anda moving member configured to be movable, in accordance with operation of said operation member, to a shoe member-locking position for locking said shoe member to the camera-side accessory shoe and a shoe member-unlocking position for unlocking said shoe member from the camera-side accessory shoe,wherein said contact pin is urged by said moving member such that an urging force applied to the electric contact becomes larger when said moving member has moved to the shoe member-locking position than when said moving member has moved to the shoe member-unlocking position.2. The camera accessory device according to claim 1 , wherein said operation member has a cam portion and is configured to be ...

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Номер записи: 55
29-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCATTERED LIGHT IN A REFLECTIVE OPTICAL FILTER

Номер: US20130223832A1
Автор: Miesak Edward Jozef
Принадлежит: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

A system including a housing configured to receive a light emitted from an illumination source, a reflective filter system within the housing configured to direct a certain wavelength of the light emitted from the illumination source towards a target, and a baffle system configured to remove scattered light from the light emitted from the illumination source prior to the certain wavelength of light illuminating the target. A method and another system are also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a housing configured to receive a light emitted from an illumination source;a reflective filter system within the housing configured to direct a certain wavelength of the light emitted from the illumination source towards a target; anda baffle system configured to remove scattered light from the light emitted from the illumination source prior to the certain wavelength of light illuminating the target.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an aperture through which the light claim 1 , having passed through the filter system and baffle system claim 1 , leaves the housing to illuminate the target.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective filter system is further configured to remove scattered light from the light emitted from the illumination source.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective filter system comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces claim 1 , each reflective surface further comprising a coating configured to reflect the certain wavelength of the light emitted from the illumination source.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are configured within the housing to reflect the light emitted from the illumination source in a sequence from a first reflective surface of the plurality of reflective surfaces to a last reflective surface of the plurality of reflective surfaces prior to illuminating the target.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the baffle system ...

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Номер записи: 56
05-09-2013 дата публикации

PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130229781A1
Автор: Langley Mark
Принадлежит: MANFROTTO LIGHTING LIMITED

A panel is disclosed that is both light transmissive and light reflective for use in photographic lighting apparatus. The panel comprises a light transmissive material and a light reflective material, which are arranged to provide a distribution of both light transmissive regions and light reflective regions across an operative surface of the panel. 1. A panel that is both light transmissive and light reflective for use in photographic lighting apparatus , the panel comprising a light transmissive material and a light reflective material , which are arranged to provide a distribution of both light transmissive regions and light reflective regions across an operative surface of the panel.2. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light transmissive regions are translucent claim 1 , and adapted to diffuse light transmitted therethrough.3. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a substrate of light transmissive material claim 1 , with a discontinuous coating of light reflective material applied to at least one side of the substrate.4. A panel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the discontinuous coating of light reflective material defines the light reflective regions claim 3 , and the regions of the substrate that are exposed between the light reflective regions define the light transmissive regions.5. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light reflective and light transmissive panel comprises a sheet of flexible material.6. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the panel has two principal surfaces claim 1 , at least one of which has a distribution of both light transmissive regions and light reflective regions.7. A panel as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the regions between adjacent light reflective regions are light transmissive regions claim 6 , which are adapted to transmit light through the panel in either direction.8. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light transmissive regions are distributed sufficiently uniformly across ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Imaging apparatus, flash device, and control method thereof

Номер: US20130230304A1
Автор: Yusuke Shirakawa
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An imaging apparatus for performing wireless communication with an external device. An instruction transmitting unit transmits an operation instruction to the external device. A response signal receiving unit receives a response signal from the external device. A first controlling unit starts a first operation relating to an imaging process in a case that a first time passes from a point of receiving the response signal by the response signal receiving unit. The external device executes a second operation relating to the imaging process in a case that a second time passes from a point of transmitting the response signal from the external device to the imaging apparatus.

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Номер записи: 58
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Flash apparatus and method for controlling the colour temperature of light in a flash

Номер: US20130230305A1
Автор: Anton Falk, Bo Dalenius, Göran Marén, Ulf Carlsson
Принадлежит: PROFOTO AB

A flash apparatus comprising at least two flash tubes and at least two energy storage units is presented, wherein each of said at least two energy storage units is being arranged to be configured to strictly correspond to one of the at least two flash tubes for a flash. The flash apparatus is configured to control the amount of energy provided by the at least two energy storage unit(s) to their corresponding flash tube and control the flash duration of the corresponding flash tube dependent of each other, respectively for each flash tube, so as to obtain substantially the same colour temperature from each flash tube for a flash. A method and a computer program product for use in the flash apparatus are also presented.

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Номер записи: 59
05-09-2013 дата публикации

COMMON FOCUS ENERGY EMITTER

Номер: US20130230306A1
Автор: Neta Uri
Принадлежит:

The invention is directed towards common focus energy emitters having a common focus energy source and including two or more energy source units each having a 3D concave primary reflector for reflecting energy into an energy beam focused at the common focus energy source, and a secondary optical element for shaping the energy beam into an exit beam component of the exit beam. The 3D concave primary reflectors bound a minor 3D concave section of an imaginary primary reflector ellipsoid of revolution having a primary reflector axis of revolution non-coaxial with the energy emitter axis. Each primary reflector axis of revolution includes a first focal point disposed at the common focus energy source and a second focal point where its associated energy source is disposed thereat. 1. A common focus energy emitter for emitting an exit beam , the emitter having an energy emitter axis and comprising:(a) a common focus energy source for emitting an exit beam through an exit beam aperture, said common focus energy source and said exit beam aperture defining the energy emitter axis; and(b) at least two spaced apart energy source units each having:i) an energy source for emitting energy, said primary reflector bounding a minor three dimensional concave section of an imaginary primary reflector ellipsoid of revolution having a primary reflector axis of revolution non-coaxial with the energy emitter axis,', 'said imaginary primary reflector ellipsoid of revolution having a semi-major axis and a semi-minor axis in an imaginary plane including the energy emitter axis,', 'said primary reflector axis of revolution including a pair of spaced apart focal points,', 'said pair of spaced apart focal points including a first focal point located at said common focus energy source and a second focal point at which its associated energy source is disposed thereat,', 'said primary reflector axis of revolution subtending a primary reflector tilt angle relative to said imaginary plane including ...

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Номер записи: 60
12-09-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTING DEVICE AND PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130235551A1
Автор: Hamada Masataka
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A photographing system including a photographing device for capturing an image, and a lighting device that is capable of being mounted on the photographing device is provided. The lighting device includes a plurality of light sources configured as a solid state light-emitting device, and has a photographing auxiliary light function for allowing the solid state light-emitting device to be turned on to emit light during photographing and an autofocus (AF) auxiliary light function for allowing the solid state light-emitting device to be turned on to emit a predetermined amount of light when contrast AF is performed. And at least part of the light sources is shared when the photographing auxiliary light function and the AF auxiliary light function are performed. 1. A photographing system comprising:a photographing device that captures an image; anda lighting device that is capable of being mounted on the photographing device,wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of light sources configured as a solid state light-emitting device, and has a photographing auxiliary light function for allowing the solid state light-emitting device to be turned on to emit light during photographing and an autofocus (AF) auxiliary light function for allowing the solid state light-emitting device to be turned on to emit a predetermined amount of light when contrast AF is performed, andwherein at least part of the light sources is shared when the photographing auxiliary light function and the AF auxiliary light function are performed.2. The photographing system of claim 1 , wherein the photographing device further comprises an auxiliary light device to be turned on to emit light when contrast AF is performed claim 1 , andwherein, when the lighting device is not mounted on the photographing device, the auxiliary light device is turned on to emit light, and when the lighting device is mounted on the photographing device, the lighting device is turned on to emit light using the AF ...

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Номер записи: 61
26-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20130251357A1
Автор: Kubota Akira
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image pickup apparatus that is capable of reducing variation in the color temperature of a subject in a taken image and capable of shooting a more suitable image. The image pickup apparatus can shoot with emitting a light emitting unit. A color temperature acquisition unit acquires information about a color temperature of a light illuminating a subject. An emission control unit controls emission of the light emitting unit. The emission control unit determines emission light amount of the light emitting unit based on a color temperature difference between a color temperature of an illumination light of the light emitting unit and a color temperature based on the information acquired by the color temperature information acquisition unit. 1. An image pickup apparatus that is possible to shoot with emitting light by a light emitting unit , a color temperature of the emitted light by the light emitting unit being fixed , the apparatus comprising:a color information acquisition unit configured to acquire color information related to a light illuminating a subject; andan emission control unit configured to control emission of the light emitting unit,wherein the emission control unit determines emission light amount of the light emitting unit based on a difference between predetermined color information and color information acquired in a case where the light emitting unit does not emit the light by the color information acquisition unit.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the predetermined color information is related to the color temperature of the emitted light by the light emitting unit.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the emission control unit increases the emission light amount as the difference increases.4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a brightness information acquisition unit configured to acquire information about the brightness of the subject,wherein the emission control ...

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Номер записи: 62
03-10-2013 дата публикации

POP-UP FLASH ASSEMBLY AND CAMERA INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130259461A1
Автор: YOON Tae-Jin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A pop-up flash assembly including a main body comprising an opening; a moving unit linearly movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the moving unit is received in the opening at the first position and protrudes from the opening at the second position; a flash installed on the moving unit and generates light; a first link that has an end that is rotatably coupled to the main body; a second link that has an end that is rotatably coupled to another end of the first link, and another end of the second link being rotatably coupled to the moving unit; and a driver for rotating the first link. 1. A pop-up flash assembly comprising:a main body comprising an opening;a moving unit that is arranged in the main body in such a manner that the moving unit linearly moves in a direction in which the opening extends and is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the moving unit is received in the opening at the first position and the moving unit protrudes from the opening at the second position;a flash that is installed on the moving unit and generates light;a first link that has an end that is rotatably coupled to the main body;a second link that has an end that is rotatably coupled to another end of the first link, and another end of the second link being rotatably coupled to the moving unit; anda driver for rotating the first link.2. The pop-up flash assembly of claim 1 , wherein the end of the first link is rotatably coupled to a rotational axis of the main body claim 1 , andthe driver comprises a first spring that is installed between the end of the first link and the rotational axis to provide a rotational force to the first link.3. The pop-up flash assembly of claim 2 , wherein the driver further comprises a second spring that is installed between the first link and the second link to provide a rotational force between the first link and the second link.4. The pop-up flash assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a stopper that ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Photography system with depth and position detection

Номер: US20130265396A1
Автор: Jolinda K. Conzemius, Michael J. Surma
Принадлежит: Lifetouch LLC

A photography system includes a digital camera and a depth and position detection device. The digital camera is configured to capture a digital image of a subject. The depth and position detection device scans the subject and determines three-dimensional locations of the subject and any other objects within the field of view. The depth and position detection device also determines locations of body points of the subject. The depth and position information can then be mapped to the digital image.

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Номер записи: 64
17-10-2013 дата публикации

FRAME FOR MOUNTING REFLECTING PLATE AND BACKGROUND SHEET FOR PICTURE AND VIDEO SHOOTING THEREON

Номер: US20130272687A1
Автор: YOO Jae Kyun
Принадлежит:

A frame for mounting a reflecting plate and a background sheet for picture and video shooting thereon includes: a body having a plurality of edge pipes coupled to each other to form a structure of a plane figure, each edge pipe being coupled at the end portions thereof to the edge pipe adjacent thereto; and a coupling string disposed inside the edge pipes in such a manner as to be connected at both ends thereof to maintain an integral structure even in a state where the edge pipes are separated from each other, the coupling string having given expandability. 1. A frame for mounting a reflecting plate and a background sheet for picture and video shooting thereon , the frame comprising:a body having a plurality of edge pipes coupled to each other to form a structure of a plane figure, each edge pipe being coupled at the end portions thereof to the edge pipe adjacent thereto; anda coupling string disposed inside the edge pipes in such a manner as to be connected at both ends thereof to maintain an integral structure even in a state where the edge pipes are separated from each other, the coupling string having given expandability.2. The frame according to claim 1 , wherein each edge pipe has a reduced pipe disposed at one side thereof claim 1 , the reduced pipe having one or more planes formed along the outer peripheral surface thereof claim 1 , and an enlarged pipe disposed at the other side corresponding to one side thereof claim 1 , the enlarged pipe having the inner peripheral surface having the same shape as the outer peripheral surface of the reduced pipe.3. The frame according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling string is made of a rubber string or a flexible wire.4. The frame according to claim 1 , further comprising:a fixing pipe adapted to be coupled at both side ends thereof to the body; andcoupling means disposed between the body and each end portion of the fixing pipe in such a manner as to mount the fixing pipe onto the body.5. The frame according to claim 4 ...

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Номер записи: 65
17-10-2013 дата публикации

FLASH DRIVER TO LIMIT A LOAD CURRENT OF A FLASH AND METHOD TO LIMIT A LOAD CURRENT OF A FLASH DRIVER

Номер: US20130272688A1
Автор: Trattler Peter, Waser Karl Georg
Принадлежит: ams AG

A flash driver to limit a load current for a flash comprises a dc/dc converter (DCDC) having a first input (IN1) to receive an input voltage (Vin) and an output (OUT) to supply an output voltage (Vout). The dc/dc converter is designed to convert the input voltage (Vin) to the output voltage (Vout). Furthermore the flash driver has an adjustable current source (Iadj) connected between the output (OUT) and a load terminal (LT). A first control unit (CTRL) is connected to the first input (IN) and coupled to the adjustable current source (Iadj), and is designed to compare the input voltage (Vin) to a threshold (Vth) and, if the comparison indicates the input voltage (Vin) being smaller than the threshold value (Vth), adjust the adjustable current source (Iadj) such that the input voltage (Vin) is equal or greater than the threshold value (Vth). A second control unit (CTRL) is coupled to the adjustable current source (Iadj) and the dc/dc converter (DCDC) and is designed to detect a voltage drop over the adjustable current source (Iadj) and to set the dc/dc converter (DCDC) to control the conversion of input voltage (Vin) to the output voltage (Vout) depending on the detected voltage drop. 1. A flash driver to limit a load current for a flash comprising:a dc/dc converter having a first input to receive an input voltage and an output to supply an output voltage, and being designed to convert the input voltage to the output voltage;an adjustable current source connected between the output and a load terminal;a first control unit connected to the first input and coupled to the adjustable current source, and being designed to compare the input voltage to a threshold and, if the comparison indicates the input voltage being smaller than the threshold value, adjust the adjustable current source such that the input voltage is equal or greater than the threshold value; anda second control unit coupled to the adjustable current source and the dc/dc converter to detect a voltage ...

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Номер записи: 66
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Shock-resistant device and method

Номер: US20130277500A1
Автор: Kirk A. Miller
Принадлежит: Raytheon Co

A shock-resistant device includes snubbers that may be selectively extended to selectively create a stiff attachment between a vibration-isolated component of the device, and another part of the device. The snubbers may be electromechanical or hydraulically driven. The device may be a sensor system for an unmanned aerial vehicle, with the snubbers extendible to create a stiff attachment between an inner gimbal and an outer shell of the sensor system, for example prior to landing the unmanned aerial vehicle on an aircraft carrier, or prior to transportation or storage of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The snubbers may be able to be manually actuated, even when the unmanned aerial vehicle has no power available.

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Номер записи: 67
24-10-2013 дата публикации

DEVICES FOR POSITIONING SUBJECTS

Номер: US20130279893A1
Автор: DePauw Matthew, Hepner Andrew, Roth Richard C.
Принадлежит: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC

Devices and methods for reproducibly positioning a subject are described. A device may include a first parallax bar assembly having a first wire and a second wire spaced a first distance and parallel to the first wire, and a second parallax bar assembly having a third wire and a fourth wire spaced a second distance and parallel to the third wire. The first and second wires are substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth wires, and an imaginary straight line intersects the first, second, third, and fourth wires. Some devices may include a chair and a headrest for positioning a subject. 1. A system for positioning a subject comprising:a first parallax bar assembly comprising a first wire and a second wire spaced a first distance and parallel to the first wire;a second parallax bar assembly comprising a third wire and a fourth wire spaced a second distance and parallel to the third wire;wherein the first and second wires are substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth wires, and an imaginary straight line intersects the first, second, third, and fourth wires.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first parallax bar assembly further comprises a first support parallax bar having a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , the first and second wires extending from the first portion to the second portion of the first support parallax bar.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second parallax bar assembly further comprises a second support parallax bar having a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , the third and fourth wire extending from the first portion to the second portion of the second support parallax bar.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprises an adjustable support stand configured to provide vertical adjustment of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth wires.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprises an adjustable support bracket configured to provide horizontal adjustment of the first claim 4 , second claim ...

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Номер записи: 68
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Flattenable tubular camera flash diffuser

Номер: US20130279895A1
Автор: Les Tirmenstein
Принадлежит: Individual

A diffuser for a flash of a hand-held camera, the diffuser including: (A) a sheet material that can be curved, angled, or folded to form a generally tubular shape that can be attached to the flash of the hand-held camera; and (B) means for selectively retaining the sheet material in the generally tubular shape. A method of diffusing a flash of a hand-held camera is also provided, the method comprising the steps of positioning a diffuser according to the invention on the flash of the hand-held camera. The method can include the step of taking flash photography with the hand-held camera with the diffuser on the flash.

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Номер записи: 69
31-10-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL ELEMENT

Номер: US20130287380A1
Автор: Peck Shaun, Thursby Jonathan
Принадлежит: E.V. OFFSHORE LIMITED

The present invention relates to an optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways, a camera system for the inspection of passageways and a method of illuminating a passageway during inspection with a camera. An optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways comprises a first optical portion arranged to transmit light into a camera, a second optical portion arranged to transmit light emitted from a light source, the second optical portion located adjacent the first optical portion, and barrier means arranged to prevent light being transmitted from the second optical portion into the first optical portion. 1. An optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways , the element comprising:a first optical portion arranged to transmit light into a camera;a second optical portion arranged to transmit light emitted from a light source, said second optical portion located adjacent said first optical portion; andbarrier means arranged to prevent light being transmitted from said second optical portion into said first optical portion.2. An optical element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said barrier means comprises reflecting means to reflect light in the second optical portion and to prevent light from the second optical portion being transmitted into the first optical portion.3. An optical element as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said reflecting means comprises a reflecting surface.4. An optical element as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said reflecting surface comprises a peripheral surface of said first optical portion and/or said second optical portion.5. An optical element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said barrier means comprises an interface between said first optical portion and said second optical portion.6. An optical element as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said interface is formed by an unpolished surface of at least one of said first and second optical portions.7. An optical ...

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Номер записи: 70
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Imaging device and light emission amount control method of the same

Номер: US20130293745A1
Автор: Kazunori Tamura
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

An imaging device performs control for changing evaluation values calculated for specific areas which are at least a portion of segment areas around a segment area where a brightness difference calculated by subtracting non-light emission image data from pre-light emission image data is negative or a segment area where a brightness difference calculated by subtracting the pre-light emission image data from the non-light emission image data is positive so that the evaluation values are reduced when the brightness difference is calculated by subtracting the non-light emission image data from the pre-light emission image data and an absolute value of the negative evaluation values are reduced when the brightness difference is calculated by subtracting the pre-light emission image data from the non-light emission image data, in a case where the brightness differences of all segment areas include negative and positive values together.

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Номер записи: 71
07-11-2013 дата публикации

System and method for obtaining photographic and/or videographic images

Номер: US20130293770A1
Автор: William Connor Delzell
Принадлежит: Individual

A photographic system and integrated methods thereof that makes use of four frames and light heads on robotic brackets, which can be positioned automatically using a mechanical gantry device. The lights can be positioned, rotated and adjusted automatically in response to a user input selection based on a desired photographic result selected at a user interface.

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Номер записи: 72
14-11-2013 дата публикации

MOVING BODY PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM, MOVING BODY PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY PHOTOGRAPHING METHOD AND MOVING BODY PHOTOGRAPHING PROGRAM

Номер: US20130302022A1
Автор: Oyama Takahiro
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A moving body photographing system, apparatus, method and program wherein an individual can easily take a photograph while operating the moving body. A portable terminal moves together with a moving body and includes a moving body photographing module for inputting a condition when the moving body is to be photographed to reserve photographing. A wireless communication section and a moving body communication section transmit information representing the inputted condition and representing a position of the portable terminal to a management apparatus and a photographing apparatus. The management apparatus and the photographing apparatus include a wireless position measurement section for measuring a position of the moving body moving together with the portable terminal. A camera apparatus is provided for photographing the moving body in accordance with a condition inputted to the portable terminal based on the position information of the moving body measured by the moving body position measurement means. 1. A moving body photographing system wherein a portable terminal which moves together with a moving body and photographing means communicate with each other to photograph the moving body in a state wherein the moving body is moving , said moving body photographing system comprising:reservation means for reserving photographing of the moving body in a state wherein the moving body is moving by the moving body photographing system by inputting a condition when the moving body is to be photographed to the portable terminal; andcommunication means for transmitting information representing the condition inputted to the portable terminal and information representing a position of the portable terminal to the photographing means, moving body position measurement means for measuring a position of the moving body moving together with the portable terminal; and', 'a camera apparatus for photographing the moving body in accordance with the condition inputted to the portable ...

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Номер записи: 73
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Method of creating a time-lapse lenticular print

Номер: US20130315578A1
Автор: Goktan N. Goktas, Kemal Arin
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a method for creating lenticular prints, generally for use as postcards, in which an historical photograph is interlaced with a contemporary photograph. In order to provide a more accurate illusion of morphing between photographs, the photographer determines the approximate position and orientation of the original camera lens, the approximate equivalent focal length and f-stop (i.e., lens aperture) of the original lens. He may also attempt to duplicate other parameters of the original photograph, such as the time of day and time of year, as well as other physical conditions such as cloud cover and snowfall. No matter how hard a photographer may try, some historical photographs will be impossible to simulate, as certain conditions may be impossible to replicate. Natural processes or man-made changes, such as new buildings or the destruction of old buildings may either preclude or hamper complete simulation of the original photograph.

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Номер записи: 74
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Reflector Apparatus with a Multiple Reflector Arrangement

Номер: US20130322051A1
Автор: Ortiz-Gavin Sergio Alejandro
Принадлежит:

A light shaping tool with a multiple reflector arrangement to produce varied light and diffused light. A combination of varied light sources that complement each other is configured in an apparatus to produce desirable lighting. Different combinations of light reflecting surfaces and materials are configured to cooperate in a multiple reflector arrangement to produce and shape light for stage, studio, motion picture and still photography. 1. A light reflecting apparatus with a dual reflector configuration comprising:a first reflector adapted to be positioned axially adjacent to a lamp, the first reflector having an inner light reflecting surface directed at the lamp and having an exterior light reflecting surface,the first reflector having a plurality of apertures extending from the inner light reflecting surface to the exterior light reflecting surface; anda second reflector positioned axially adjacent to the first reflector, the second reflector having a light reflecting surface adjacent to the exterior light reflecting surface of the first reflector.2. The apparatus of wherein the light reflecting surface of the second reflector comprises light reflecting panels that alternate between a first color and a second color different from the first color.3. The apparatus of wherein the inner light reflecting surface and the exterior light reflecting surface of the first reflector include one or more translucent portions.4. The apparatus of wherein the second reflector is a parabolic reflector.5. The apparatus of further comprising a second lamp positioned between the first reflector and the second reflector.6. The apparatus of wherein the light reflecting surface of the second reflector includes at least one LED light source.7. The apparatus of wherein the light reflecting surface of the second reflector comprises a shift configuration.8. The apparatus of wherein the light reflecting surface of the second reflector comprise a checkered shift configuration.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for use in flash detection

Номер: US20130343602A1
Автор: Jeffrey Dykes Mcgee, Michael Dale Perry, Robin Terry Snider
Принадлежит: General Atomics Corp

The present embodiments provide methods, systems and apparatuses that detect, classify and locate flash events. In some implementations, some of the methods detect a flash event, trigger an imaging system in response to detecting the flash event to capture an image of an area that includes the flash event, and determines a location of the flash event.

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Номер записи: 76
26-12-2013 дата публикации

User control of flash light characteristics in a camera system

Номер: US20130343741A1
Автор: Sachin Krishna Nikam
Принадлежит: Nvidia Corp

A method includes providing, in a camera system, a flash light including one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) having color changing ability based on the one or more LEDs being constituted by a combination of semiconductor compounds, and providing a user interface on the camera system to enable a user of the camera system to modify a number of settings on the camera system. The method also includes modifying, through a flash light driver component, an intensity level of the flash light and/or a voltage supplied thereto through a flash light driver circuit of the flash light in accordance with an appropriate modified setting by the user on the user interface. The modification of the voltage supplied to the flash light enables an appropriate modification of a color of a light emitted by the flash light.

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Номер записи: 77
26-12-2013 дата публикации

TTL Photographic Wireless Communication System and Method

Номер: US20130343742A1
Автор: Clark James E.
Принадлежит: LAB PARTNERS ASSOCIATES, INC.

A system and method for synchronizing a remote lighting device to a camera using a hot shoe connection and a wireless communication device connected via the hot shoe connector. The wireless communication device receives a request for flash data from the camera via the hot shoe connector. The wireless communication device responds to the request with response data that mocks information that a flash would provide if the flash were connected to the hot shoe connector, such that the camera continues to provide TTL data via the hot shoe connector to the wireless communication device. 1. A method of synchronizing a remote lighting device to image acquisition of a camera , the camera having a hot shoe connector with a wireless communication device connected thereto , wherein the wireless communication device is not a photographic flash and a photographic flash is not directly connected to the hot shoe connector of the camera , the method comprising:receiving a first request for flash data from the camera at the wireless communication device via the hot shoe connector of the camera;responding to the first request for flash data with response data that mocks information that a photographic flash would provide if the photographic flash were connected to the hot shoe connector, such that the camera continues to provide TTL data via the hot shoe connector to the wireless communication device;receiving a synchronization signal at the wireless communication device via the hot shoe connector of the camera;wirelessly communicating TTL information from the wireless communication device to a remote photographic lighting device, the TTL information being based on the TTL data from the camera body;wirelessly communicating a remote synchronization signal from the wireless communication device to the remote photographic lighting device; andsynchronizing the remote photographic lighting device to an image acquisition by the camera using the remote synchronization signal and the TTL ...

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Номер записи: 78
02-01-2014 дата публикации

PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE

Номер: US20140003025A1
Автор: Huang Chung-Yon, MA Shyh-Yih
Принадлежит: VIVOTEK INC.

A photographic device includes a casing, a photographic body, an auxiliary light source and an adjusting assembly. The casing includes an opening. The photographic body, disposed in the casing, and the photographic body, corresponds to the opening. The photographic body is adapted for image capturing. The auxiliary light source, disposed between the casing and the photographic body, is adapted for emitting light outside through the opening. The adjusting assembly, disposed in the casing, is connected to the auxiliary light source. The adjusting assembly is adapted for driving the auxiliary light source to move relative to the opening. 1. A photographic device , comprising:a casing, and the casing including an opening;a photographic body disposed in the casing, and the photographic body corresponding to the opening, and the photographic body being adapted for image capturing;an auxiliary light source disposed between the casing and the photographic body, and the auxiliary light source being adapted for emitting light outside through the opening; andan adjusting assembly disposed in the casing and connected to the auxiliary light source, and the adjusting assembly being adapted for driving the auxiliary light source to move relative to the opening.2. The photographic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a lens assembly disposed at the opening, the lens assembly including a first lens element and a second lens element, the first lens element being corresponding to the photographic body, and the second lens element being corresponding to the auxiliary light source.3. The photographic device according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting assembly comprising:a substrate securely disposed in the casing;a driving assembly securely disposed on the substrate; anda connecting assembly, and two sides of the connecting assembly being connected to the auxiliary light source and the driving assembly, respectively;wherein the driving assembly being adapted for driving the ...

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Номер записи: 79
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Image pickup system and image pickup method

Номер: US20140014820A1
Автор: Tomoya Takahashi, Yusuke Yabe
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An image pickup system that performs image pickup control of a rolling shutter type such that an all line exposure period and a non-all line exposure period are generated and controls a light source of illumination light to increase or decrease, in a first light adjustment mode, while maintaining a light amount of the illumination light in a first period during the all line exposure period at a predetermined level, a light amount of the illumination light during a second period including the all line exposure period other than the first period and the non-all line exposure period compared with an immediately preceding second period.

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Номер записи: 80
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Illuminating Device for Close-up Photographing

Номер: US20140028867A1
Автор: Erickson Douglas Alan
Принадлежит:

A mobile photographic accessory that simultaneously stabilizes a recording camera, illuminates the subject, and provides an optional close-up lens, thus enhancing close-up photographs and video recordings. 1. An illuminating device for close-up photographing , comprising:(a) a camera-stabilizing, rigid enclosure;(b) a diffused light source mounted in said enclosure, and;(c) a moveable lens mounted in said enclosure;whereby said device can be used to light and magnify an object in proximity to a stabilized photographic recording device resting thereon.2. The illuminating device according to claim 1 , wherein a photographic recording device is integrated in the rigid enclosure3. System for digital image recording of an object comprising a device according to claim 2 , further comprising means for displaying claim 2 , selecting and storing of images or sequences of images.4. System for digital image recording of an object according to claim 3 , further comprising one or more of the following tools: tools for comparing claim 3 , modifying and analyzing the images claim 3 , means for adding text information to the image datasets claim 3 , tools for adding sound information to the image datasets claim 3 , tools for managing the image datasets and related datasets in a database system claim 3 , and means for producing output from the image- and related datasets.5. Method for digital recording of an object using a system according to claim 3 , comprising the selection of an image or image sequence by a trigger claim 3 , the display of the images on a monitor and the storage of the images.6. Method for digital recording of an object according to claim 3 , comprising one or more of the following procedures: a recorded image is modified and analyzed claim 3 , text is added and stored in relation with the image dataset claim 3 , sound is added and stored in relation with the image dataset claim 3 , the datasets containing the image and related information are stored and managed ...

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Номер записи: 81
30-01-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE WITH FOCUSED ILLUMINATION

Номер: US20140029236A1
Автор: DROST JEFFREY D., LINDNER RICHARD, LYNCH CHRIS, WALKER BILL
Принадлежит: ENVIROSIGHT LLC

An imaging system comprising a parabolic reflector having a base and defining a first axis, a light source disposed proximate the base essentially along the first axis, an imaging device comprising a zooming lens having a second axis, the imaging device being disposed in front of the light source along the first axis such that the second axis and the first axis are essentially coincident. 1. An imaging system comprising:a parabolic reflector having a base and defining a first axis;a light source disposed proximate said base essentially along said first axisan imaging device comprising a zooming lens having a second axis, said imaging device being disposed in front of said light source along said first axis such that said second axis and said first axis are essentially coincident.2. The imaging system of claim 1 , wherein further comprising:at least one adjustment mechanism operatively connected between said imaging device and said parabolic reflector such that movement of said adjustment mechanism moves the second axis relative to the first axis.3. The imaging system of claim 2 , further comprising a housing containing said imaging device.4. The imaging system of claim 3 , wherein said adjustment mechanism comprises an adjustment member claim 3 , a portion of which is accessible from outside said housing.5. The imaging system of claim 4 , wherein said adjustment member is coupled between a cooperating member operatively attached between said reflector and said imaging device claim 4 , such that rotating said adjustment member causes relative movement between said reflector and said imaging device.6. The imaging system of claim 4 , wherein said housing comprises a front face claim 4 , at least a portion of which is transparent claim 4 , and wherein said imaging device is mounted to said front face claim 4 , and further comprising a complaint gasket between said imaging device and said front face claim 4 , and wherein said cooperating member is a bracket disposed on ...

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Номер записи: 82
06-02-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Capturing Time-Lapse Photographs

Номер: US20140036233A1
Автор: Posehn Michael R.
Принадлежит: GRANITE BAY SOFTWARE, INC.

A method for generating a series of time-lapse photographs exhibiting minimal flicker is presented. The preferred method is adaptable to capture a series of time-lapse photographs of a sunset from full daylight to darkest night or vice versa while minimizing flicker between the images. The method utilizes a software program designed to achieve an even transition of the time-lapse and to minimize flickering of an image sequence. The software program features a flicker minimizing function designed to control several factors affecting the time-lapse technology. The present method utilizes data regarding a time-of-day a time zone at a geographic location. Latitude and longitude coordinates are utilized to automatically adjust the rate of change of exposure in a period of twilight. The software program is executed with a time-lapse interval between a plurality of images. 1. A method for generating a sequence of time-lapse photographs , the method comprising the steps of:a. entering a time-of-day value into a software program installed on an electronic device;b. entering latitude and longitude coordinates into the software program;c. entering a camera sensitivity minimum value, a camera sensitivity maximum value and a camera sensitivity shift time;d. entering a minimum shutter speed value and a maximum shutter speed value;e. installing on a camera lens at least one neutral density filter having a stop value;f. entering a desired image luminance value into the electronic device;g. entering a camera aperture value, a camera sensitivity value and a camera is shutter speed value to establish an initial image luminance near the desired image luminance value;h. executing the software program to control a camera to capture a plurality of images having a time-lapse interval between said images;i. gradually increasing the camera shutter speed value to maintain said desired image luminance;j. incrementally increasing the camera sensitivity value when the camera shutter speed value ...

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Номер записи: 83
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Stabilizing Platform

Номер: US20140037278A1
Автор: Tao Wang
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Dajiang Innovations Technology Co Ltd

The present invention provides an apparatus and related methods for stabilizing a payload device such an imaging device. The methods and apparatus provide fast response time for posture adjustment of the payload device while reducing the energy used.

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Номер записи: 84
06-02-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING APPARATUS, FLASH DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140037280A1
Автор: Shirakawa Yusuke
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An imaging apparatus for performing wireless communication with an external device. An instruction transmitting unit transmits an operation instruction to the external device. A response signal receiving unit receives a response signal from the external device. A first controlling unit starts a first operation relating to an imaging process in a case that a first time passes from a point of receiving the response signal by the response signal receiving unit. The external device executes a second operation relating to the imaging process in a case that a second time passes from a point of transmitting the response signal from the external device to the imaging apparatus. 1an input unit configured to input a predetermined trigger signal; anda transmission controlling unit configured to control transmitting a predetermined operating instruction more than once, the predetermined operating instruction being in a plurality of predetermined operating instructions and including timing information regarding an operating timing, in a case where the predetermined trigger signal is input by the input unit,wherein each of the predetermined operating instructions which are transmitted more than once includes the timing information different with each other so that the external apparatus is operated in specific timing according to any of the predetermined operating instructions transmitted more than once.. A communication apparatus configured to wirelessly transmit an operating instruction for operating an external apparatus having a communication unit, the communication apparatus comprising: This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/864,981, filed Apr. 17, 2013, which in turn is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/463,184 filed May 3, 2012, which in turn is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/700,098 filed Feb. 4, 2010, which becomes U.S. Pat. No. 8,195,040 issued on Jun. 5, 2012, and which claims priority from Japanese Patent ...

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Номер записи: 85
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Integrated thin film imager for bright field, dark field, and frustrated total internal reflection imaging

Номер: US20140043527A1
Автор: Jeng Ping Lu
Принадлежит: Palo Alto Research Center Inc

An optical imaging system includes a thin film imager that is able to create images of objects in various modes of imaging such as bright field, dark field, frustrated total internal reflection, fly eye, and the like. The imaging system may be an integrated optical design that performs different modes of optical imaging in the same imaging device by positioned pin hole structures in geometries that capture images according to the desired mode of imaging.

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Номер записи: 86
13-02-2014 дата публикации

PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE

Номер: US20140044427A1
Автор: HUANG Shang-Yu
Принадлежит: VIVOTEK INC.

A photographic device includes a base, a camera lens module, a circuit component and multiple light-emitting components. The base has an installation surface. The camera lens module is movably installed on the installation surface of the base. The circuit component is installed on the installation surface of the base. The light-emitting components are electronically disposed on the circuit component. At least two of the light emitting components have different optical axis directions. 1. A photographic device comprising:a base having an installation surface;a camera lens module movably installed on the installation surface of the base;a circuit component installed on the installation surface of the base; anda plurality of light-emitting components electronically disposed on the circuit component, wherein at least two of the plurality of light emitting components have different optical axis directions.2. The photographic device according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit component comprises a first circuit board and a second circuit board claim 1 , the plurality of light-emitting components are electronically disposed on the first circuit board and the second circuit board claim 1 , and the angle between the first circuit board and the installation surface is different from the angle between the second circuit board and the installation surface claim 1 , so as to make at least two of the plurality of light-emitting components have different optical axis directions.3. The photographic device according to claim 2 , wherein the angle between the first circuit board and the installation surface is greater than the angle between the second circuit board and the installation surface.4. The photographic device according to claim 2 , wherein the first circuit board and the second circuit board are near the camera lens module.5. The photographic device according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of light-emitting components are near the camera lens module.6. The photographic ...

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Номер записи: 87
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Fluorescence observation device, domed base and fluorescence microscope provided with multiple light sources having different illumination angles

Номер: US20140049817A1
Автор: Chih-Yi Yang
Принадлежит: Lumos Technology Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a fluorescence observation device, a domed base and a fluorescence microscope. The fluorescence observation device includes a dome, a multi-angle light-emitting unit and a controller unit. The dome includes a transparent thermal insulation layer and a heat sink layer. The multi-angle light-emitting unit includes multiple directional narrow light field electro-luminescence devices thermally connected to the heat sink layer and adapted to emit light at different angles to pass through the transparent thermal insulation layer. The narrow light field electro-luminescence devices are selectively activated to emit light by the controller unit, so that the illumination angle of the multi-angle light-emitting unit can be adjusted. The fluorescence observation device can be combined with a base to constitute the domed base. Alternatively, narrow light field electro-luminescence devices are mounted on the base.

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Номер записи: 88
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Imaging apparatus

Номер: US20140049824A1
Автор: Hironori Honsho, Norikazu Katsuyama
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

An imaging apparatus ( 100 ) includes an outer shell ( 1 ) having a spherical inner surface, a camera body ( 2 ) configured to be movable inside the outer shell ( 1 ) and to shoot an image of an object outside the outer shell ( 1 ) through the outer shell ( 1 ), first to third drivers ( 26 A- 26 C) attached to the camera body ( 2 ) and configured to drive the camera body ( 2 ) with the first to third drivers ( 26 A- 26 C) contacting an inner surface of the outer shell ( 1 ), and a cleaner ( 7 ) configured to clean up a foreign substance on the inner surface of the outer shell ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 89
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Skye flash

Номер: US20140049937A1
Автор: Buckner Cody Skye
Принадлежит:

A flash unit(s) include a flash device(s) operable to emit a flash. The flash can be of any type. The flash will be attached to the front face (front side) of the electronic device. The electronic device can be of any type. The unit(s) can be placed on either side of the device, meaning the right, left and/or both. It can also be placed in the center of the device. This will assist the user in obtaining a higher quality picture and/or video. 1) A flash unit(s) include a flash device(s) operable to emit a flash. The flash can be of any type. The flash will be attached to the front face (front side) of the electronic device. The electronic device can be of any type. The unit(s) can be placed on either side of the device , meaning right , left and/or both. It can also be placed in the center of the electronic device. This will assist the user in obtaining a higher quality picture and/or video. The name will be Skye Flash.2) The flash unit(s) according to claim 1 , inserting a small flash of any type into the front face (front side) of the electronic device.3) The flash unit(s) according to . The flash will be inserted into the front face (front side) of the electronic device claim 2 , this will assist the user in obtaining a higher quality picture and/or video.4) The flash unit(s) according to . The flash unit(s) can be placed on either side of the electronic device claim 3 , meaning the right claim 3 , left and/or both. The unit(s) can also be placed in the center of the device. Foreign filing license granted Sep. 11, 2012Paris Convention: U.S. 61/742,650U.S. Pat. No. 8,249,442Yasuda, et al. Aug. 21, 2012Nonprovisional (utility) Patent Application Filing Guidehttp://www.uspto.gov/patents/resources/types/utility.ispA flash unit(s) include a flash device(s) operable to emit a flash. The flash can be of any type. The flash will be attached to the front face (front side) of the electronic device. The electronic device can be of any type. The unit(s) can be placed on ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-02-2014 дата публикации

LIGHTING AND POWER DEVICES AND MODULES

Номер: US20140055978A1
Автор: Gantz Cindy, Tripier Jean, Wallace Jackie
Принадлежит:

Electronic device cases and lighting and power devices and modules are described. A case for a portable electronic device may include a rim portion defining an opening for a display of the portable electronic device and one or more light sources adjacent to the rim portion. A lighting device may include one or more light sources for illuminating a user's face during use of a camera of a portable electronic device, and a power member for providing power to the one or more light sources. A lighting module may include a plurality of lighting devices. A power module having a battery may be configured to provide power to a portable electronic device. 16-. (canceled)7. A case for a portable electronic device having a display and a front-facing camera , comprising: a base portion for resting against a lower portion of the portable electronic device;', 'a lower sidewall connected to the base portion, the lower sidewall for resting against a bottom side edge of the portable electronic device;', 'a rim portion at least partially defining an opening for the display and front-facing camera of the portable electronic device; and', 'one or more light sources adjacent to the opening., 'a case portion, comprising8. The case of claim 7 , further comprising: a roof portion for resting against a top portion of the portable electronic device;', 'an upper sidewall connected to the roof portion, the upper sidewall for resting against a top side edge of the portable electronic device; and', 'a second rim portion partially defining an upper portion of the opening for the display and front-facing camera of the portable electronic device,', 'wherein the other case portion slides onto the portable electronic device., 'an another case portion, comprising9. The case of claim 7 , further comprising a connector for mating with an electronic interface of the portable electronic device claim 7 , the connector disposed adjacent to the base portion.10. The case of claim 9 , wherein the connector is ...

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Номер записи: 91
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Information display using electronic diffusers

Номер: US20140063049A1
Автор: Joel S. Armstrong-Muntner
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Embodiments of systems and methods for using electronic diffusers to implement message indicators are described. A segment of a diffuser attached to an electronic device is configured to indicate an informational message in response to signals that result in a change to an optical property. A set of information to be displayed using the segment is determined, and a signal is transmitted to the segment to display the information.

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Номер записи: 92
06-03-2014 дата публикации

LIGHTING APPARATUS USED IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME

Номер: US20140063775A1
Автор: Daijo Kazuhiro, Sawada Nami
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

The present invention includes a light-emitting element, and a reflector including a reflection face that reflects light from the light-emitting element toward a rectangular area to be photographed. The reflection face includes a pair of first refection faces facing each other with the light-emitting element interposed therebetween in a direction corresponding to a long-side direction demarcating the area to be photographed, and a pair of second reflection faces facing each other with the light-emitting element interposed therebetween in a direction corresponding to a short-side direction demarcating the area to be photographed. Furthermore, a height of the second reflection faces is lower than a height of the first reflection faces. This makes it possible to achieve a lighting apparatus used in photography, which is small and with which the whole area to be photographed is illuminated uniformly. 1. A lighting apparatus used in photography , comprising:a light-emitting element; anda reflector including a reflection face that reflects light from the light-emitting element toward a rectangular area to be photographed,wherein the reflection face includes a pair of first refection faces facing each other with the light-emitting element interposed therebetween in a direction corresponding to a long-side direction demarcating the rectangular area to be photographed, and a pair of second reflection faces facing each other with the light-emitting element interposed therebetween in a direction corresponding to a short-side direction demarcating the rectangular area to be photographed, anda height of the second reflection faces is lower than a height of the first reflection faces.2. The lighting apparatus used in photography of claim 1 , wherein the first reflection faces and the second reflection faces have a concave radius of curvature to at least the height of the second reflection faces.3. The lighting apparatus used in photography of claim 2 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 93
06-03-2014 дата публикации

ACCESSORY, CAMERA, ACCESSORY CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CAMERA CONTROL PROGRAM

Номер: US20140064718A1
Автор: IMAFUJI Kazuharu, KUMAZAWA Izumi, OZONE Akihiro, TSUCHIYA Keiko
Принадлежит: NIKON CORPORATION

An accessory controlled by a camera, includes: a storage section that stores information regarding an accessory function of the accessory; and an accessory control section that transmits the information stored in the storage section to the camera, wherein the storage section stores first information by which the camera determines whether the accessory has an extended function and second information indicating characteristics of the accessory function, and the accessory control section transmits the first information, and then transmits the second information. 1. An accessory controlled by a camera , comprising:a storage section that stores information regarding an accessory function of the accessory; andan accessory control section that transmits the information stored in the storage section to the camera,wherein the storage section stores first information by which the camera determines whether the accessory has an extended function and second information indicating characteristics of the accessory function, andthe accessory control section transmits the first information, and then transmits the second information.2. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the extended function indicates a function other than a function of illuminating a subject claim 1 , andwhen the accessory has the extended function, the accessory control section transmits information indicating the details of the extended function as the second information.3. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the accessory control section controls a plurality of objects to be controlled which are divided into a plurality of groups depending on type claim 1 , and sends third information indicating the details of the objects to be controlled belonging to a first group of the plurality of groups claim 1 , as the second information claim 1 , to the camera.4. The accessory according to claim 3 , wherein the objects to be controlled belonging to the first group include a light emitting section.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 94
13-03-2014 дата публикации

System and method for matching a camera aspect ratio and size to an illumination aspect ratio and size

Номер: US20140071328A1
Автор: Edward Jozef Miesak
Принадлежит: Lockheed Martin Corp

A system including an imaging device configured to capture an image of a target at a first aspect ratio and with a first field of view on the target, a light source configured to illuminate the target with a light at a second aspect ratio and with a second field of view on the target, and at least one optical baffle configured to shape the light at the target. The second aspect ratio equals the first aspect ratio and the second field of view equals the first field of view. Methods are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 95
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Hybrid illumination systems and methods

Номер: US20140078725A1
Автор: Ian Ashdown, Ingo Speier, Philippe M. Schick, Wallace Scott
Принадлежит: Cooledge Lighting Inc

In accordance with certain embodiments, interior spaces are illuminated with a combination of harvested sunlight and artificial light emitted by one or more light-emitting elements.

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Номер записи: 96
20-03-2014 дата публикации

LIGHT FOCUSING DEVICE

Номер: US20140079382A1
Автор: Baker John B., Sowder Erik
Принадлежит: ExpoImaging, Inc.

A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash. The device comprises a mount for detachably coupling to the camera; a housing coupled with the mount, the housing configured to enclose the built-in flash when the built-hi flash is an enabled position and comprising an alignment verification window; and a lens coupled with the housing such that light generated by the built-in flash is focused by the lens such that intensity of the light is increased farther away than what the built-in flash is able to do on its own. One or more spacers are included to adjust the height of the housing with respect to the flash for proper alignment. 1. A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash comprising:a mount for detachably coupling to said camera;a housing coupled with said mount, said housing configured to enclose said built-in flash when said built-in flash is an enabled position;an alignment verification window formed in said housing to enable visual verification of the alignment of the housing with respect to said built-in flash; anda lens coupled with said housing such that light generated by said built-in flash is focused by said lens such that intensity of said light is increased farther away than what said built-in flash is able to do on its own.2. The light focusing device of claim 1 , wherein said mount is configured to mount into a hot shoe.3. The light focusing device of claim 1 , wherein said built-in flash claim 1 , when in said enabled position claim 1 , is centered with said lens.4. The light focusing device of claim 1 , wherein said lens is selected from a group consisting of: a Fresnel lens claim 1 , and a meniscus lens.5. The light focusing device of claim 1 , wherein said lens accommodates a field of view of a camera lens comprising a focal length of 100 mm.6. The light focusing device of claim 1 , wherein said lens is selected from a group consisting of: an elliptical lens claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-03-2014 дата публикации

CAMERA FLASH WITH RECONFIGURABLE EMISSION SPECTRUM

Номер: US20140085534A1
Автор: BERGQUIST Johan
Принадлежит: CORE WIRELESS LICENSING S.A.R.L.

A method and an apparatus for spectrum synthesis for use in a flash unit, wherein the spectrum synthesis includes combining a plurality of emissive light sources in order to provide a combine output beam and producing the output spectrum for the combined output beam at least based on a reference spectrum. The reference spectrum can be obtained by sensing the spectrum of ambient light or selected from a plurality of stored spectra. The flash unit has at least two emissive light sources and each of the light sources can be adjusted relative to each other so that the outputs from the light sources can mimic a selected illumination scenario. It is possible to use a mixture of quantum dots to tailor each light source so that the combined spectra from different light sources can reasonably mimic a number of frequently used illumination scenario. 1. A method for producing an output spectrum of a flash unit , comprising:displaying one or more illumination scenarios, the illumination scenarios each having a particular illuminant spectral distribution;receiving a selection of an illumination scenario; andadjusting base spectra of a plurality of light sources to create a combined output beam having an output spectrum that corresponds to the selected illumination scenario's spectral distribution.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining the spectral distribution of ambient light surrounding the flash unit;comparing the spectral distribution of the ambient light to the selected illumination scenario's spectral distribution; andadjusting the base spectra at least partially based on the comparison.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising sensing the spectral distribution of ambient light to providing a reference spectrums.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the illumination scenarios include at least one of sunlight claim 1 , cloudy sky claim 1 , tungsten lamp claim 1 , fluorescent light claim 1 , and candle light.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 98
27-03-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING ENCLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140086567A1
Автор: Feke Gilbert D.
Принадлежит:

An imaging apparatus for imaging an object has an enclosure chassis that defines an enclosed imaging volume and that provides an imaging aperture to a camera apparatus that mounts against the chassis and that further provides at least a first lateral access opening for access to the object. A light-obstructing gasket is coupled to the enclosure chassis and has at least a first foldable lateral access leaf that folds to a first position against the first lateral access opening to block ambient light through the first lateral access opening and that folds away from the first lateral access opening to a second position to allow access to the object. 1. An imaging apparatus for imaging an object , the apparatus comprising:an enclosure chassis that defines an enclosed imaging volume and that provides an imaging aperture to a camera apparatus that mounts against the chassis and that further provides at least a first lateral access opening for access to the object;anda light-obstructing gasket that is coupled to the enclosure chassis and that has at least a first foldable lateral access leaf that folds to a first position against the first lateral access opening to block ambient light through the first lateral access opening and that folds away from the first lateral access opening to a second position to allow access to the object.2. The imaging apparatus of further comprising a platform having a light source that is energizable for illuminating the enclosed imaging volume through an illumination opening in the enclosure chassis.3. The imaging apparatus of wherein the enclosure chassis further provides a second lateral access opening for access to the object and wherein the light-obstructing gasket further has a second foldable lateral access leaf that folds removably against and away from the second access opening.4. The imaging apparatus of wherein the light-obstructing gasket further obstructs light entry between the enclosure chassis and the platform.5. The imaging ...

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Номер записи: 99
10-04-2014 дата публикации

CT Optic distortion filter

Номер: US20140098276A1
Автор: Thompson Calvin J.
Принадлежит:

The present invention creates distorted images for use in video, film, photos, mobile devices, video games, morphing targets, interactive screens, or any device with a display screen. The main components are a frame with provision for mechanical manipulation, with a reflective surface affixed to it, video or film source, projector, receiving surface, camera and computer. A video is projected onto a reflective surface that has been manipulated by the introduction of mechanical movement and/or heat so as to create changes in the reflective surface, causing visual distortions. The reflection is then recorded by a device such as a camera and/or a three dimensional scanner. While the description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use what is disclosed, it should not be limited by the above described but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed. 1. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface disposed within the frame.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface in the frame as described in , the optically responsive surface being reflective.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'b. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface in the frame as described in , the optically responsive surface being refractive.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'c. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface in the frame as described in , the optically responsive surface being translucent.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'd. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface in the frame as described in , the optically responsive surface being irregularly shaped.'}2. A movable frame with an optically responsive surface disposed within the frame.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, 'a. A mechanically movable frame with an optically responsive surface disposed ...

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Номер записи: 100