АППАРАТ ПРИВОДА УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ СЪЕМА СИГНАЛА, ФОТОГРАФИРУЮЩИЙ АППАРАТ, В КОТОРОМ ИСПОЛЬЗУЕТСЯ ТАКОЙ АППАРАТ ПРИВОДА, И АППАРАТ ФОТОКАМЕРЫ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ И НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к средствам контроля и наблюдения, а более конкретно к средствам контроля и наблюдения с приводом устройства для съема сигнала, предназначенного для перемещения устройства для съема сигнала в направлении оптической оси. Техническим результатом является создание устройства для съема сигнала, запуск которого осуществляется с высокой точностью даже при небольшом перемещении. Результат достигается тем, что аппарат привода устройства для съема сигнала включает в себя основание, положение которого фиксировано относительно части объектива, подвижную часть, устройство для съема сигнала, которое прикреплено к подвижной части в состоянии, в котором поверхность съема сигнала перпендикулярна направлению оптической оси, первую опорную часть и вторую опорную часть, которые предусмотрены между основанием и подвижной частью и служат подвижной части опорой, первую поворотную часть, вторую поворотную часть, третью поворотную часть, четвертую поворотную часть и приводную часть, которая ...

ОБНАРУЖЕНИЕ И КОМПЕНСАЦИЯ ФОТОГРАФИЧЕСКОГО МЕРЦАНИЯ

Изобретение относится к системам захвата изображения. Техническим результатом является автоматическое обнаружение и корректировка или компенсация периодического мерцания. Результат достигается тем, что обнаруживают мерцание в фотографической установке посредством внесения камеры в установку, так чтобы свет падал на камеру, при этом захватывают множество сэмплов из схемы детектора света камеры, каждый из которых зависим от интенсивности света, падающего на камеру. Обнаружение дополнительно включает в себя обработку сэмплов, чтобы идентифицировать, варьируется ли интенсивность падающего света при одной или более заранее выбранных частотах. Данная обработка может включать в себя перемножение сэмплов с одним или более периодическими сигналами для генерирования выводов скалярных произведений, и анализ выводов скалярных произведений для выявления присутствия периодического мерцания. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Способ и устройство для регулировки параметров фотографирования

Способ и устройство для регулировки параметров фотографирования основаны на определении размера зрачка фотографа и регулировку параметров фотографирования согласно размеру зрачка. Сначала определяют размер зрачка фотографа; затем размер отверстия диафрагмы могут быть отрегулированы автоматически согласно размеру зрачка фотографа. Так как текущий размер зрачка зависит от интенсивности света в текущем окружении, параметры фотографирования фотографического устройства могут быть отрегулированы автоматически и эффективно на основе размера зрачка и приспособлены к текущему окружению посредством простой операции, а фотографу не требуется иметь профессиональные навыки. Технический результат заключается в повышении качества получаемого изображения. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СКАНИРОВАНИЯ И СОЗДАНИЯ ТРЕХМЕРНЫХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ПОВРЕЖДЕНИЙ И СЛЕДОВ

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для создания трехмерных моделей повреждений и следов для их последующего изучения, сохранения, проведения идентификации. Заявленное устройство для сканирования и создания трехмерных моделей повреждений и следов включает крестовину основания из прямоугольных алюминиевых трубок, скрепленных винтами с гайками, и соединенную с фотоштативом винтами с гайками, вертикальные стяжки с резьбой и гайками, накрытые пластиковым декоративным кожухом, прижимную планку, поперечную планку из прямоугольной алюминиевой трубки с отверстиями, скрепленную с крестовиной винтом с гайкой, и головку фотоштатива, скрепленную с поперечной планкой винтом. Причем устройство позволяет закреплять проектор и видеокамеру с возможностью передвижения и фиксирования видеокамеры в двух плоскостях относительно проектора по поперечной планке. Технический результат - возможность изменения расстояния до объекта камеры и проектора путем изменения расстояния камеры относительно проектора, значительно ...

ПЛАВУЧЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФОТОГРАФИРОВАНИЯ

Предложенное плавучее устройство для фотографирования может включать в себя узел придания плавучести, используемый для обеспечения силы плавучести, узел источника питания, используемый для подачи электропитания в электрические узлы, узел для фотографирования под водой, расположенный или подвешенный под узлом придания плавучести и используемый для фотографирования изображений под водой, узел привода, используемый для приведения узла придания плавучести в движение, и систему управления, используемую для управления работой электрических узлов. Поскольку в плавучем устройстве для фотографирования согласно данной полезной модели узел для фотографирования плавает в массе воды, оказывается возможным фотографирование сверху, и поэтому можно получить широкое поле зрения. Помимо этого, предусмотрены узел источника питания и узел привода, так что устройство для фотографирования может следить за объектом, представляющим интерес, и поэтому эксплуатационные затраты сокращаются, а объем применения расширяется ...

СТОЛ ДЛЯ АНИМАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к области кинематографии и может быть использовано при создании мультипликационных фильмов, а также для дополнительного образования детей. Технический результат заключается в снижении трудоемкости выполнения съемочных работ с улучшением панорамных съемок - плавным увеличением или уменьшением крупности кадра, упрощением производства анимационных работ, повышением качества отснятого материала. Стол для анимации содержит ярусную раму, состоящую из нижнего, среднего и верхнего ярусов, в каждом из которых выполнены отверстия для соединения их между собой с помощью вертикальных стоек, пластиковых втулок, шайб, при этом в нижней части каждой вертикальной стойки прикреплен протектор, а средний и верхний ярусы выполнены с пазами для размещения фоновой заставки. К нижнему ярусу с выполненными в нем отверстиями для размещения неподвижных декораций прикреплены с возможностью поворота, по меньшей мере, одна площадка для съемочного оборудования через сквозной паз и сцена, с наличием ...

ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ ФИКСАЦИИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ НЕГО

Изобретение относится к оборудованию фиксации изображений и к способу управления для него. Заявленное оборудование фиксации изображений содержит узел обнаружения, выполненный с возможностью выполнять процесс обнаружения объектов для снятого изображения; узел редактирования, выполненный с возможностью редактировать снятое изображение; узел получения, выполненный с возможностью получать данные для снятого изображения; и узел изменения, выполненный с возможностью изменять процесс редактирования узла редактирования на основе данных, полученных посредством узла получения. При этом узел изменения выполнен с возможностью, когда узел изменения изменяет процесс редактирования, назначать большие весовые коэффициенты данным, полученным посредством узла получения для снятого изображения на основе инструкции от пользователя, чем данным, полученным посредством узла получения для снятого изображения, обработанного автоматически. Технический результат - создание оборудования фиксации изображений, которое ...

КАМЕРА НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ И СИСТЕМА КАМЕРЫ НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ, ПРЕДУСМОТРЕННАЯ С ВЫШЕУПОМЯНУТОЙ

Группа изобретений относится к камере наблюдения с функцией управления экспозицией и системе камеры наблюдения, включающей в себя камеру наблюдения. Камера наблюдения с функцией управления экспозицией включает в себя: контроллер (22) экспозиции, который исполняет управление экспозицией посредством обращения к опорной зоне, которая установлена в части диапазона формирования изображения; средство (23) обнаружения изменения, которое обнаруживает изменение опорной зоны; и средство (21) установки зоны, которое устанавливает замещающую зону для замещения опорной зоны в случае, когда обнаруживается изменение опорной зоны. Контроллер (22) экспозиции исполняет управление экспозицией посредством обращения к замещающей зоне в случае, когда установлена замещающая зона. Система камеры наблюдения, включающая камеру наблюдения с функцией управления экспозицией, содержит информационное устройство, которое используется для операции установки посредством пользователя в отношении камеры наблюдения. Технический ...

ЗАХВАТ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к захвату изображений. Техническим результатом является обеспечение способа захвата изображения части головы и/или тела пользователя, которое в противном случае было бы трудно или невозможно увидеть без использования дополнительных зеркал. Результат достигается тем, что способ включает перемещение по меньшей мере одного из устройства для захвата изображения и субъекта относительно друг друга, мониторинг с использованием процессора ориентации субъекта относительно устройства для захвата изображения и захват изображения субъекта в заданной ориентации с использованием устройства для захвата изображения после определения с использованием процессора того, что субъект ориентирован с заданной ориентацией относительно устройства для захвата изображения. 3 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

Мультстанок Н. Пунько

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum UEberwachen fahrender Eisenbahnzuege durch Photographieren auf einen entgegengesetzt bewegten Film

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur photographischen Aufnahme von Gelaendestreifen

Bauelement-Vermessung mit einem Kamerasystem, das anstelle einer Bauelement-Zuführvorrichtung an einem Bestückautomaten angeordnet ist

Beschrieben wird ein Kamerasystem (150) sowie ein Verfahren zum optischen Erfassen eines elektronischen Bauelementes (192). Das Kamerasystem (150) weist auf (a) ein Gehäuse (260); und (b) eine Kamera (270), welche in oder an dem Gehäuse (260) derart angeordnet ist, dass ein sich außerhalb des Gehäuses (260) befindliches elektronisches Bauelement (192) von der Kamera (270) optisch erfassbar ist. Das Gehäuse (260) ist derart ausgebildet, dass das Kamerasystem (270) an einem Bestückautomaten (110) befestigbar ist indem es anstelle einer Bauelement-Zuführvorrichtung (140) an dem Bestückautomaten (110) lösbar angebracht wird. Ferner wird beschrieben ein Bestücksystem (100) sowie ein Verfahren zum Bestücken eines Bauelementeträgers (190) mit elektronischen Bauelementen 8192), wobei das Bestücksystem einen Bestückautomaten (110) und das beschriebene Kamerasystem (150) aufweist.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINER FOTOGRAFIE EINES BEWEGTEN GEGENSTANDES

ORIENTIERUNGSSTEUERUNGSVORRICHTUNG, HALTEVORRICHTUNG, ORIENTIERUNGSSTEUERUNGSVERFAHREN UND PROGRAMM DAZU

... [Problem] Bereitstellung einer Technik, mit der die Ausrichtung eines gehaltenen Gegenstands genau gesteuert werden kann.[Lösung] Diese Ausrichtungssteuerungsvorrichtung ist mit einer Steuereinheit ausgestattet. Die Steuereinheit steuert die Ausrichtung eines zu haltenden Gegenstands durch Steuern der Ausrichtung einer Haltevorrichtung zum Halten des zu haltenden Gegenstands auf der Basis der Gravitationsrichtung, und bestimmt die Gravitationsrichtung auf der Haltevorrichtung auf der Basis einer statischen Beschleunigungskomponente, die auf der Basis eines ersten Beschleunigungsdetektionssignals berechnet wird, das durch Detektieren einer auf die Haltevorrichtung wirkenden dynamischen Beschleunigungskomponente erhalten wird, und eines zweiten Beschleunigungsdetektionssignals, das durch Detektieren der auf die Haltevorrichtung wirkenden statischen Beschleunigungskomponente und dynamischen Beschleunigungskomponente erhaltenen wird.

Bildaufnahmevorrichtung und Steuerungsverfahren für diese

Eine Bildaufnahmevorrichtung ist dazu konfiguriert, einen Aufnahmeprozess basierend auf Daten über ein aufgenommenes Bild zu ändern. Die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung ist dazu konfiguriert, wenn die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung den Aufnahmeprozess ändert, größere Gewichtungen an die Daten über das aufgenommene Bild basierend auf einer Anweisung von einem Benutzer als zu den Daten über das aufgenommene Bild, das automatisch verarbeitet wird, zuzuweisen.

EINRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR BILDAUFNAHME VON GEGENSTÄNDEN

STEUERSCHALTUNG MIT EINER IMPULSGENERATORSCHALTUNG

Device for generating Kirlian diagrams

For diagnostic purposes, the objects to be investigated, especially live bodies, are placed in high-frequency electric fields with interpolation of imaging or recording media for electric charges. While the objects to be investigated are in contact with the imaging or recording media (3), high-frequency energy is delivered via an adjustable air slit (7) to a metal electrode (5) which is separated by an insulating plate (1) from the imaging or recording media. The electrode (11) arranged at the other end of the air slit (7) is a screw bolt which is connected to one connector of a high-frequency generator and which can be screwed into an insulating sleeve (9) which projects beyond the metal electrode (5). ...

Darstellungsverfahren auf durchsichtigen Blaettern

Verfahren zur Herstellung von elektrischen Schaltungskoerpern

Omni-direktionales Kamerasystem

Die Erfindung betrifft eine zum Verändern einer Richtung einer optischen Achse (24) einer Kamera (22) betreibbare Vorrichtung, umfassend: Eine erste Plattform (30), die um eine erste Drehachse (32) drehbar ist, eine zweite Plattform (40), die mit der ersten Plattform (30) starr verbunden ist, eine Kamera-Montageplatte (43), die an der zweiten Plattform (40) montiert ist, so dass die Montageplatte (43) um eine zweite Achse (45) drehbar ist, und wenigstens einen piezoelektrischen Motor (50, 60), der mit der ersten Plattform (30) und der Montageplatte (43) gekoppelt ist, und zum wahlweisen Drehen der ersten Plattform (30) um die erste Achse (32) und der Montageplatte (43) um die zweite Achse (45) betätigbar ist.

Screen printing device and image recognition method for screen printing device

Improvements in or relating to Devices for Forming a Desired Exposure Pattern in a Light-Sensitive Layer provided on a Support

... 1,154,441. Camera shutters. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. June 1, 1966 [June 4, 1965], No.24451/66. Heading G2A. Shutter members 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are arranged between a light source 1 and plate 2 such that they can cover a slot 3 elongated in the longitudinal direction. The members are secured to rods 71, 81, 91, 101, 111, 121, 131 and 141 respectively of Piezo-electric material which, upon the application of a voltage to an electrode, (not shown) associated with each rod bends the corresponding rod to close the adjacent portion of the slot 3. The electrodes may be energized according to a given programme to produce a desired illumination pattern.

Image Motion Stabilization System

... 1,154,881. Television. ITEK CORP. 8 June, 1966 [8 June, 1965], No. 25589/66. Heading H4F. An image motion stabilization system employs photosenstiive means (e.g. an image converter, image intensifier or image orthicon tube) producing an image of an object and having image deflection means supplied from sensors responsive to motion of the photosensitive means to deflect the image in a direction to cancel motion of the latter caused by motion of the photosensitive means such deflection being inhibited when the angular motion of the optical axis of the system is slower than two revolutions per second. The invention is described in connection with stabilizing the image on the film of photographic cameras, in the eyepiece of telescopic rifle sights and on the target of television pick-up tubes against random angular motion of the optical axis of the apparatus. The sensors, which provide signals indicative of the sign and magnitude of motion (i.e. instantaneous position) in rectangular coordinate ...

OPTICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING MECHANISM FOR COMPENSATING FOR RANDOM ANGULAR MOTION

... 1351908 Stabilizing optical system DYNASCIENCES CORP 25 May 1972 24635/72 Headings G2A and G2J A stabilizer for an optical system, including an objective 12 Fig. 1, an image receiving member 24 remote from the objective and a mechanism for compensating random angular motion, comprises a rigid housing 30 containing the objective 12, means for angularly decoupling the housing from the objective to define a pivot plane 64 in the optical path and a mass 62 inertially counterbalancing the lens 12 about the pivot plane 64 to compensate for random angular motion of the image-receiving member relative to the initial line-of-sight by tending to maintain the axis of objective 12 parallel to the initial line-of-sight. The pivot plane 64 may lie between objective 12 and member 24 or may be coincident with member 24 e.g. with its forward principal plane where member 24 is an eye-piece. The decoupling means may consist of a gimbal 44 whereby the holder 28 of the objective is enabled to move about two ...

Improvements in mountings for aerial survey cameras

... 671,674. Camera mountings. WILLIAMSON, S. May 11, 1950 [April 26, 1949], No. 11047/49. Class 97 (i). In a mounting for an aerial survey camera which has a base adapted to be secured to the floor of an aircraft and camera holding means attached to the base and providing a transverse axis on which the camera may be pivoted, the transverse axis is spaced below the base so that when the mounting is in place in an aircraft the axis lies as nearly as may be convenient to the skin of the aircraft, the camera itself being held with its nose on or near this axis. In the form shown, the mounting comprises a base-plate 1, which is apertured at 2, secured to the floor 3 of an aircraft and supported by shock absorbers 4 a frame 6 which has an opening 7 in register with the base plate opening. The level of frame 6 is adjustable by screws 5. Resting on frame 6 and rotatable by means of a pinion meshing with a toothed edge 9 to correct for drift is another frame 8; this frame is supported on frame 6 by ...

Method and apparatus for producing graphic art

Method of producing an object of art in which the surface of a transparent or translucent material is marked before light is shone through the marked material onto a light sensitive material so as to produce an image derived from the marked surface.

An optical system and method of taking a number of photographs

Inflatable chamber

An inflatable chamber is defined by an external wall and a base membrane in which the external wall is made from a flexible material and is predominantly transparent and the base membrane is made from a flexible material and is integrally attached at a periphery of the base membrane to the external wall. The inflatable chamber has an internal dividing wall 24 providing the inflatable chamber with a first internal chamber 26 and a second internal chamber 28, the external wall having an entrance allowing a person to enter and exit the first internal chamber 26 and the internal dividing wall 24 having an access allowing a person to move between the first internal chamber 26 and the second internal chamber 28. The second chamber 28 may contain mock snow flown by air passing through a vent 48. The inflatable chamber acts as an amusement apparatus to people within the second chamber 28. It is possible to take photographs of groups in the second chamber through the transparent external wall with ...

Improvements in or relating to aerial photographic cameras

... 540,507. Aerial photographic cameras. KODAK. Ltd., DAVIES, E. R., SELWYN, E. W. H., and OTAZU, J. M. July 1, 1940, No. 11109. [Classes 97 (i) and 98 (i)] An aerial photographic camera is provided with a plane-parallel glass plate between the objective and the film, the plate being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to that of the objective and to the direction of flight and at an adjustable angular speed so as to compensate the movement of the image on the film otherwise produced by the flight. In cases where the film is continuously moved to produce overlapping exposures, the angular speed of the plate is such that compensation is also made for the movement of the film. As shown, the film is passed from a supply reel 5 through a gate 8 to a take-up reel 13 by sprockets 6, 9, 11 the first and last of which are continuously rotated whilst the sprocket 9 is given an intermittent movement through gears 27, 29, 28 by a multilated gear 26 in order to move the film intermittently through the ...

OPTICAL SOUND TRACKS

... 1389382 Optical sound films UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION 1 June 1973 [21 June 1972] 26286/73 Heading G5R A film carrying pictorial images and an optical sound track correctly displaced for synchronization in projection is produced by digitizing the sound signals and using a computer to control a film plotter in which the images and the sound tract are displayed on a cathode ray tube and photographed by a camera.

A Photochemical Process of Making an Electronic Component.

... 1,153,469. Ceramic laminates. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 23 Dec., 1966 [30 Dec., 1965], No. 57616/66. Heading B5N. [Also in Divisions G2 and H1] Ceramic particles are dispersed in a photosensitive binder to produce a layer on a support. A similar ceramic layer, preferably with metal strips thereon, is then laminated to the first photosensitive layer the layers being stripped from the supports on which they were formed. The laminate may be photographically exposed and developed to produce electrical components (of Divisions G2 and H1).

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING EYE CLOSURES IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Method and apparatus for taking a photograph

A method of increasing the amount of information on photographing a subject's face comprises placing two or more angled mirrors behind the subject so that both the subject and the reflected images are simultaneously recorded. ...

Image pickup apparatus, control method thereof, and program

The conventional method cannot achieve, at the same time, both of reducing the load of a control unit during a continuous shooting and appropriately controlling the acquisition of information to be added to images acquired by the continuous shooting. There are included: a continuous shooting means for performing multiple shootings to acquire a plurality of images; a position acquiring means for acquiring position information; and an azimuth acquiring means for acquiring azimuth information. When the continuous shooting means is used to perform multiple shootings, the position acquiring means acquires no position information for each shooting by the continuous shooting means, and the azimuth acquiring means acquires azimuth information for each shooting by the continuous shooting means.

Apparatus and methods for time-lapse astrophotography

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Apparatus and methods are provided for time-lapse astrophotography. One embodiment of the invention comprises a method for capturing a time-lapse image sequence. The method comprises capturing a first plurality of photographs, wherein capturing each photograph of the first plurality of photographs comprises opening a shutter of an image-capture device; while the shutter of the image-capture device is open, moving the image-capture device to reduce the movement of a celestial object or coordinate within the field of view of the image-capture device; closing the shutter of the image-capture device; and moving the image-capture device to a subsequent orientation.

Identification of individuals in event photography

A database containing the names of people to be photographed is used to create a set of identification cards each bearing the name of a person in a manually readable form and in the form of a barcode or a magnetic strip. The cards are distributed to the respective people at a convenient time before the photographic event. The photograph is then taken and immediately following this the cards are collected in a sequence which corresponds to the position the person occupied in the photographic record. The cards are maintained in sequence prior to generating a database of names which identifies the people in relation to the positions which they occupied in the photographic record. The database can be used to print legends for group photographs, create mailing envelopes, etc. Equipment for use in event photography is also claimed and this comprises a box 10 with an arrowhead pin 17 (Fig.3). On collecting the cards in sequence, the cards are placed on the arrowhead pin 17 and are stored in box ...

Image pickup apparatus and image pickup optical system

Camera Adapter

Focusing position adjustment device, focusing position adjustment system, program and focusing position adjustment method

A focusing adjustment unit changes the relative positions of an optical system and an element of a camera the imaging direction of which faces a predetermined imaging target position from a first side of the imaging direction to a second side of the imaging direction. Every time the focusing adjustment unit changes the relative positions of the optical system and the element, an evaluation unit calculates, regarding an adjustment range that is a range in which an adjustment member provided at the imaging target position and having a pattern comprising a plurality of colors appears within an image captured by the camera, an evaluation value that increases monotonously with respect to the standard deviation of the density of pixels included in the adjustment range. A focusing position determination unit determines a focusing position of the camera on the basis of the change of the evaluation value calculated by the evaluation unit.

Process for the recording, using an electron beam, and retrieval of information

A polymerizable recording medium, if desired carried on a natural or synthetic polymer support, is polymerized with an electron beam, said medium comprising, generally together with a polymeric binding agent, at least one non-gaseous ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound having a b.p. above 100 DEG C. In examples, the polymerizable compounds used are triethylene glycol diacrylate, pentaerythritol tri- and tetra-acrylates and a mixture thereof, glycerol triacrylate, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate and diallyl succinate; other compounds are also disclosed, viz. glycerol di- and tri-methacrylate, glycerol diacrylate, diallyl maleate, butane-1,2,4-triol tri-methacrylate, tri-methylolpropane tri-methacrylate, tetramethylene glycol dimethacrylate, polyethylene glycol diacrylate, triallyl cyanurate and dipentaerythritol tetraacrylate. The preferrd binder is cellulose acetate/hydrogen succinate but several other polymeric compounds are also exemplified. Polymerization initiators may ...

Image processing device and method, program, and recording medium

In synthesizing a first image and a second image having different exposure conditions and synthesizing a wide dynamic range, pixel values for the first and second images are generated as first and second index values (Sa, Lb), in which a cumulative frequency rate (B) constitutes first and second reference values, and controls first and second exposure amounts (ES, EL) assuming, as first and second target conditions, that each of the first and second index values (Sa, Lb) has a predetermined relation with respect to first and second target values (Sat, Lbt). It is possible to reduce the time for the exposure amounts to converge with respect to a change in the brightness of a subject.

Method and apparatus for producing optical effects

This invention relates to an optical method which produces an image of an apparently hollow, eggshell-like three dimensional object by photographing a solid object and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. It is also possible to make an opaque object appear both hollow and transparent using the same apparatus.

THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGES

Apparatus for examining wire ropes

... 259,730. Bachmann, J. Sept. 7, 1925. Tell-tale apparatus.- Apparatus for examining wire ropes in service comprises one or more cameras actuated by means controlled by the movement of the rope in order to take a series of photographs. This series may be compared with a similar series of the rope taken before use. As applied to a rope a supporting a pit-cage h, Fig. 1, a single stationary camera b is operated intermittently as the cage descends by a cord g unwinding from a drum e having a pin f which actuates in turn the exposure lever c and filmfeed lever d. Two or more cameras may be employed, mounted on a turntable i, Fig. 4, which is rotated either through gearing connected to a rope attached to the cage, or, where each camera is intended to photograph always the same strand of the rope, by pins p on the turntable engaging between the strands. The exposure levers and film-feed levers in this form are actuated by contact with stationary projections. A single camera may be employed in conjunction ...

Photography

Improvements in cameras and optical arrangements therefor

... 888,589. Photographic camera attachments. PYE Ltd. Oct. 7, 1960 [Oct. 7, 1959], No. 33998/59. Drawings to Specification. Classes 97(1) and 98(1). An attachment for a camera comprises a body in which is disposed a semi reflecting element, preferably adjustable, which reflects light passing through one aperture in the body. and transmits light passing through another, two relatively rotatable polarisers being arranged to intersect one light beam so that when they are crossed this light beam will be cut off. This optical arrangement may be actually in the camera body and the camera may be a cine or television camera and may be used in a liquid. One of the polarisers may be on the semi reflector. The second aperture may have a removable mask, or a rotatable polariser which is coupled to a rotatable polariser in front of the first aperture so that only one aperture is "open" at one time. The rotatable polariser in front of the first aperture may be rotated through gearing by means of a rotatable ...

OPTICAL SCANNING SYSTEM

... 1484896 Optical scanning ELTRA CORP 10 Sept 1974 [19 Sept 1973] 39379/74 Heading G2J [Also in Division B6] Scanning apparatus e.g. for photo-typesetting, automatic reading or character recognition comprises an objective 40 having its axis parallel to the image plane 18; a first plane, mirror 46 pivotable about an axis normal to the image plane 18 for scanning images across the image plane; a second mirror 56 having a curved reflecting surface 58 whose average radius of curvature is at least twice the radius of scan, the optical axis of the surface 58 being parallel to the image plane 18 and intersecting the pivot axis of the first mirror 46, and a third, partially reflecting, mirror 60 arranged between the first and second mirrors to reflect light from the second mirror 56 on to the image plane. The curved surface 58 is provided to ensure that images move linearly across image plane 18 rather than in a curved path. Surface 58 may be parabolic or spherical. In Fig. 1, the object is a character ...

A composite picture display device and a method of producing same

... 775,684. Pictures. COLIN BUTEMENT, Ltd. July 7, 1955 [July 7, 1954], No. 19890/54. Class 11. A display device, composed of closely spaced strips of one picture a separated by strips of at least one other picture b, c, and a screen 12 composed of opaque strips separated by transparent strips the screen being positioned in front of the composite picture a, b, c so as to mask all but the strips of the picture a when the device is viewed from the position A and all but the strips of each other picture b, c when the device is viewed from position Band C, is produced by exposing a sensitive plate through a screen such as 12 to the light image of a first photographic negative and then moving either the screen, the sensitive plate or the position of projection of image so that the image of a second negative falls on a part of the sensitive plate not previously exposed. The pictures a, b, c may be different or may be such as to give an animated effect as the observer moves from position A to position ...

Process for photoelectric reproductions and apparatus therefor

... 789,309. Producing photographs electrically. BERCHTOLD, J. Oct. 17, 1955 [Nov. 2, 1954], No. 29505/55. Class 98(2) Photographs or radiographs are produced by projecting a pattern of electromagnetic waves through an electrically conductive layer 1 having low absorption for the particular waves used, on to a contacting photoconductive layer 2, the other side of which is in contact with a transversely conductive laterally non-conductive layer 3 backed by an electosensitive paper 4 and an electrical conductive layer 5, while an electrical potential is applied between layers 1 and 5. The layer 2 becomes conducting in the exposed portions and a corresponding image is formed in the electrosensitive paper by electrolytic action. Layer 3 may be formed of a bundle of parallel wires insulated from each other, and their ends adjacent layer 2 may be coated with nickel, but not so as to shortcircuit neighboring wires. The photo conductive layer 2 may be of selenium applied to the ends of the wires, and ...

Image pickup apparatus and control method therefor

An image processing apparatus is configured to change a shooting process based on data on a shot image. The image pickup apparatus is configured to, when the image pickup apparatus changes the shooting process, assign greater weights to the data on the shot image based on an instruction from a user than to the data on the shot image automatically processed. The processing may be any one of an image pickup process, an image editing process, image processing, a subject searching process, and a subject registering process. The image processing could be any one of distortion correction, white balance adjustment, and colour interpretation. The image editing could be any of image trimming, rotation, HDR, blur and colour conversion.

CONDITIONS FOR CAMERA-STABLE FOCUS FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF UNNOTICED USE OF CAMERAS ON PORTABLE MOBILE ONE COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Receiving cabin

Aufnahmekabine (1) zum Generieren dreidimensionaler Abbilder (6a) von Personen (6) oder Gegenständen mit einem von Seitenwänden (2) umgebenen Innenraum (1a) und mehreren im Bereich der Seitenwände (2) angeordneter Beleuchtungseinheiten (20) und Kameraeinheiten (8), die mit einer elektronischen Auswert- und Versorgungseinrichtung (9) verbunden sind, wobei die Aufnahmekabine (1) auf einer – vorzugsweise ebenen – Aufstandsfläche (5) aufstellbar ist, wobei die Seitenwände (2) und vorzugsweise eine gegebenenfalls vorhandene Deckenwand (3) zweischalig ausgebildet sind, wobei zwischen der äußeren Schale (25) und der inneren Schale (26) zumindest Teile der Beleuchtungseinheiten (20) und/oder zumindest Teile (8a) der Kameraeinheiten (8) sowie deren Verkabelung mit der elektronischen Auswert- und Versorgungseinrichtung (9) angeordnet sind.

photograph cab

Aufnahmekabine (1) zum Generieren dreidimensionaler Abbilder (6a) von Personen (6) oder Gegenständen mit einem von Seitenwänden (2) umgebenen Innenraum (1a) und mehreren im Bereich der Seitenwände (2) angeordneter Beleuchtungseinheiten (20) und Kameraeinheiten (8), die mit einer elektronischen Auswert- und Versorgungseinrichtung (9) verbunden sind, wobei die Aufnahmekabine (1) auf einer – vorzugsweise ebenen – Aufstandsfläche (5) aufstellbar ist, wobei die Seitenwände (2) und vorzugsweise eine gegebenenfalls vorhandene Deckenwand (3) zweischalig ausgebildet sind, wobei zwischen der äußeren Schale (25) und der inneren Schale (26) zumindest Teile der Beleuchtungseinheiten (20) und/oder zumindest Teile (8a) der Kameraeinheiten (8) sowie deren Verkabelung mit der elektronischen Auswert- und Versorgungseinrichtung (9) angeordnet sind.

DEVICE FOR FOTOGRAMMETRI SEIZING OF THE HUMAN HEAD.

RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE RECORDING ON AN IMAGE CARRIER AS WELL AS RECORDING METHOD FOR THIS.

TITLE-TURN OUT FUR OF FILM AMATEURS

CAMERA

System for extracting information from an identity card

HOSE WITH INTEGRAL FLANGED END

RECORDING AND DISPLAY METHOD AND APPARATUS

SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING INFORMATION FROM AN IDENTITY CARD

The present invention provides a unique and novel system for acquiring digital images of identification documents such as driver's license, passports, or medical insurance records using a digital camera so as to establish a high resolution image and extracting data automatically with machine vision tools so as to acquire accurate data. The present invention teaches also a system that acquires multi-spectral images of both sides of the identification document.

PHOTOGRAPHY STAND

An apparatus comprising a platform with a center area and a platform support structure rotatively supporting said platform from outside a safe area adjacent to a plane through said platform's rotational axis whereby an image capture device may be positioned longitudinally throughout a range of angles within the safe area about a subject placed on said platform's center area such that the platform support structure will not substantially interfere visually with the imaging of the subject by appearing in said image capture device's field of view in front of or behind the subject.

PHOTOGRAPHIC FLICKER DETECTION AND COMPENSATION

One disclosed embodiment includes detecting flicker in a photographic setting by introducing a camera into the setting so that light is incident upon the camera. A plurality of samples are captured from a light detector circuit of the camera, each of which is dependent upon intensity of light incident upon the camera. The method further includes processing the samples to identify whether the incident light is varying in intensity at one or more pre-selected frequencies. The processing may include multiplying the samples with one or more periodic signals to generate scalar product outputs, and analyzing the scalar product outputs to ascertain the presence of periodic flicker.

RAINBOW PROJECTOR

The present invention relates to a rainbow image projector adapted to project a vivid rainbow image from a relatively small light source onto walls of a stage, a store, places for various parties, and like. Specifically, light rays emitted from the linear incadescent light source are converted by a cylindrical condenser lens into parallel light rays which are, in turn, obliquely incident on a triangular prism over whole area of its first refraction plane. Thus, it is possible to project a vivid rainbow image of a large curvature radius from the small light source of small power consumption and heat generation. A housing containing therein said linear light source, cylindrical condenser lens and prism and provided with a projection window is inclination-adjustably mounted an inclination adjustment screw on a support leg so that a direction in which the rainbow image is projected may be variable. Said housing further comprises a blower for cooling contained therein and has a rear cover for ...

STABILIZED CAMERA MOUNT

LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL FOR PHOTO EXPOSURE

OPTICAL SPATIAL FILTERING WITH MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES WITH STEREOSCOPIC IMAGING, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with stereoscopic imaging, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative system includes a support structure oriented relative to a vehicle roll axis, pitch axis, and yaw axis. The system further includes multiple propellers carried by the support structure, and first and second stereo imaging devices, also carried by the support structure. The first stereo imaging device has a first field of view, the second stereo imaging device has a second field of view, and at least one of the multiple propellers is positioned forward of and between the first and second stereo imaging devices. The at least one propeller has a rotation disc that does not overlap with the first and second fields of view. In representative configurations the fields of view also do not overlap with other (e.g., any other) structures of the UAV.

TRIPOD FOR 3D MODELING AND CAMERA SHOOTING POSTURE RECOGNITION METHOD

Disclosed by the present invention are a tripod stand used for 3D modeling and a camera image capture posture recognition method, the tripod stand comprising a telescopic rod, a mobile phone clamp, a cradle head and support legs; the telescopic rod is composed of nested multi-section hollow round rods, and the round rods may be stretched, unfolded, and locked; the mobile phone clamp is fixed on the telescopic rod by means of a mobile phone clamp fixing seat; the cradle head is provided at a top portion of the telescopic rod, and the support legs are disposed at a bottom portion of the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod being vertically disposed on a plane by means of the support legs; there are three groups of support legs, and same are evenly distributed at the periphery of the telescopic rod. In the present invention, contrasting colors are used on a ground contact portion at the bottom portion of the stand so as to facilitate the identification of ground contact points, and by means ...

WIDE-AREA AERIAL CAMERA SYSTEMS

A system for capturing aerial images, the system comprising at least one steerable camera module, the steerable camera module comprising a camera and a beam steering mechanism in the optical path of the camera module whereby the pointing direction of the camera is time-multiplexed to provide a wider effective field of view. The system further comprising at least one overview camera, the focal length of the overview camera shorter than the focal length of the detail camera.

PILL SPEED AND POSITION SENSOR

A speed sensor determines the velocity of an object. A first detector detects light emitted by a first emitter. The first detector includes multiple photodetectors connected in series. The photodetectors produce a current that is proportional to the amount of light incident to the photodetector. The first detector additionally includes a current-to-voltage converter and a threshold detector. The current-to-voltage converter converts the current produced by the photodetectors into a voltage and the threshold detector compares the voltage generated by the current-to-voltage converter with a threshold voltage. When an object passes in between the emitter and any of the photodetectors, the light incident to the photodetector is at least partially blocked, reducing the current produced by the photodetector. Any sufficient reduction in current that reduces the voltage generated by the current-to-voltage converter below the threshold of the threshold detector is quickly registered as an output ...

SENSOR SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL CAMERAS

A camera (150) has a sensor (160) which is non-planar. The sensor comprises a plurality of planar facets (162) which form an array having a curvilinear configuration, facets in a central region having a greater pixel density than facets nearer the edge of the array. The camera has movable shade elements (184, 186) which shade the lens from extraneous light and which can be extended in dependence upon the angle of view. To compensate for gaps (164) between the facets (162), a composite image is formed from two successive exposures; a mechanism (190) is provided for tilting the lens between the exposures.

DRIVE DEVICE FOR AN ADJUSTMENT RING FOR A DIGITAL STILL OR VIDEO CAMERA LENS

Dispositif de contrôle de focale pour les objectifs à focale variable, couramment appelés zooms, des appareils photographiques reflex numériques, aussi dénommés DSLR. Le dispositif est constitué d'un levier de contrôle fixé sur une plaque de métal concave insérée dans une bande de caoutchouc circulaire fermée. L'élasticité du dispositif fait qu'il peut être monté sur des objectifs de toutes les marques et de toutes les tailles. La pression et l'adhérence de la bande de caoutchouc sur la bague de focale de l'objectif permettent de la faire bouger rapidement de haut en bas et de bas en haut à l'aide d'un levier de contrôle pour atteindre la focale désirée. Le dispositif se pose et s'enlève en quelques secondes.

Lufttopographisches Verfahren.

Hilfstabelle für photographische Aufnahmen.

Photographisches Aufnahme- und Wiedergabeverfahren und Kamera zur Ausführung desselben.

Procédé pour réaliser automatiquement, à partir d'un document original, la reproduction de traits, de demi-teintes ou de polychromes, et appareil pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

Appareil pour la prise de photographies en succession sur bande de papier réversible.

Verfahren zur Herstellung photographischer Reproduktionen von Bildern.

Matériel photographique pour la production d'images-contour.

Photographische Aufnahmeeinrichtung.

Appareil pour la prise de photographies en succession sur bande de papier reversible.

Verfahren zur Strichreproduktion.

Appareil de chronométrage.

Luftbildkamera

Procédé pour l'obtention de copies hectographiques

Verfahren zur Herstellung photographischer Bilder.

Verfahren zur Herstellung stereoskopischer Bilder für Projektion, Aufsichts- und Durchsichtsbetrachtung.

Appareil de chronométrage.

Dispositif enregistreur des temps des départs et des arrivées d'une compétition sportive.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Zeitmessung mittels Kamera und Bildbetrachterprojektor

Einrichtung zum Zeitmessen.

Method and apparatus for capturing, geolocating and measuring oblique images

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.

Curvilinear camera lens as monitor cover plate

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.

Wide-Angle Image Pickup Unit And Measuring Device

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.

Autonomous decision system for selecting target in observation satellites

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.

Photography device, photography method, and program

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.

Articulated Sensor Support Structure

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.

Photographic Stitching Device

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.

Image capturing apparatus and method for controlling the same

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.

BACK DROP SYSTEM AND METHOD

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 ...

Camera stabilization mechanism

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.

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

Camera for recording aerial images from aircraft

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.

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

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.

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

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 ...

Shock-resistant device and method

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.

DEVICES FOR POSITIONING SUBJECTS

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 ...

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

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 ...

Apparatus and methods for use in flash detection

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.

System and Method for Capturing Time-Lapse Photographs

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 ...

Stabilizing Platform

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.

Imaging apparatus

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 ).

CT Optic distortion filter

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 ...

CAMERA LENS ADJUSTMENT RING CONTROL

A device and a method for facilitating the rotation of an adjustment ring from a plurality of adjustment rings of a camera lens. The device comprises a tightening ring having an adjustable diameter and a control lever protruding from the tightening ring allowing a user to rotate the adjustment ring of the camera lens along the lens' longitudinal axis. The method comprises enlarging a tightening ring to an extended diameter larger than the diameter of the adjustment ring and positioning the lever ring device onto the adjustment ring of the camera for frictionally engaging the tightening ring onto the adjustment ring. Applying lateral pressure along the camera lens' longitudinal axis onto a control lever protruding from the tightening ring causes the adjustment ring to rotate. 1. A device for facilitating the rotation of an adjustment ring from a plurality of adjustment rings of a camera lens comprising:a tightening ring having an adjustable diameter; anda control lever protruding from the tightening ring allowing a user to rotate the adjustment ring of the camera lens along the lens' longitudinal axis.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tightening ring is made at least in part of elastic material allowing the tightening ring to frictionally engage onto adjustment rings of various sizes.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein two openings are used on the inner surface of the tightening ring claim 3 , one on either side of the control lever.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tightening ring is made of bendable rigid material further comprising a worm drive attached to the control lever to pull threads on the tightening ring causing the tightening ring to tighten or expand ring's diameter6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tightening ring is a partial ring made of bendable solid material with a diameter adjusted by clipping the partial ring over the adjustment ring.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the tightening ring further comprises an inner ring attached to ...

Optical path length adjustment

A system for adjusting an optical path length includes: a camera body; an image sensor coupled to the camera body; a first optical device coupled to the camera body; and a second optical device coupled to the camera body. At least one of the first and the second optical devices are movable relative to the camera body. The optical path length between the image sensor and the camera body opening is continuously adjusted by movement of the at least one of the first and the second optical devices relative to the image sensor. As the at least one of the first and the second optical devices move relative to the image sensor, the first optical device is in continuous contact with the second optical device.

Aerial vehicle image capturing systems

A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for capturing an image from an aerial vehicle. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include a boom, a motor, a propeller, a controller, a top plate, a bottom plate, and an image capturing device. The boom may be an arm that extends outwardly. The motor may be connected to an end of the boom. The propeller may be connected to the motor. The motor may be configured to rotate the propeller to lift the system, the apparatus, and/or the device into flight when the motor is engaged. The controller may be configured to control the motor. The top plate may be connected to a first end of the boom. The bottom plate may be connected to a second end of the boom. The image capturing device may be mounted to the top plate or the bottom plate.

Stabilizing platform and camera

A stabilizing platform for stabilizing a payload includes a frame assembly, a plurality of actuators, and a plurality of electronic speed control (ESC) units. The frame assembly includes a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another and is configured to support the payload. The plurality of actuators are configured to permit the plurality of frame components to move relative to one another. The plurality of actuators include a first actuator that is configured to control movement of the payload about a first axis and a second actuator that is configured to control movement of the payload about a second axis. Each of the plurality of ESC units is electrically coupled to a corresponding actuator of the plurality of actuators and is configured to control actuation of the corresponding actuator. At least one of the plurality of ESC units is received in the payload.

ROTARY PHOTOGRAPHING METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, MOBILE PLATFORM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A rotary photographing method includes obtaining brightness information in a scene where a photographing target is located and a rotation mode of a gimbal that connects a photographing device to a mobile platform, and generating control information according to the brightness information and the rotation mode. The control information including rotation control information and exposure control information. The method further includes sending the rotation control information to the gimbal to control the gimbal to rotate according to the rotation control information to drive the photographing device to rotate, and sending the exposure control information to the photographing device to control the photographing device to perform exposure according to the exposure control information. 1. A rotary photographing method comprising:obtaining brightness information in a scene where a photographing target is located and a rotation mode of a gimbal that connects a photographing device to a mobile platform;generating control information according to the brightness information and the rotation mode, the control information including rotation control information and exposure control information;sending the rotation control information to the gimbal to control the gimbal to rotate according to the rotation control information to drive the photographing device to rotate; andsending the exposure control information to the photographing device to control the photographing device to perform exposure according to the exposure control information.2. The rotary photographing method of claim 1 , wherein the brightness information is detected by the photographing device.3. The rotary photographing method of claim 1 , wherein the rotation mode includes at least one of a constant speed rotation mode claim 1 , an acceleration rotation mode claim 1 , or a deceleration rotation mode.4. The rotary photographing method of claim 1 , wherein the gimbal is configured to rotate about a roll axis in ...

Method of determining a path along an object, system and method for automatically inspecting an object

A method of determining a path along an object includes a step of “determining a reference point of the object in absolute coordinates”, a step of “ascertaining a set of points of the object in absolute coordinates on the basis of further points of the object within a relative coordinate system, conversion of the further points of the object to the absolute coordinate system being effected on the basis of the reference point of the object”, and a step of “determining the path along the object on the basis of the set of points of the object, so that the path extends at a distance from the object”.

CONTRAST DETECTION AUTOFOCUS USING ADAPTIVE STEP

A method for moving an optical device relative to an image sensor to focus an image includes receiving a current image acquired by the image sensor when the optical device is at a current position relative to the image sensor, obtaining a current contrast value of the current image and a current contrast variation rate at the current position, determining whether the current contrast variation rate meets a first threshold criterion, moving the optical device from the current position to a next position in accordance with the determination result, and repeating the aforementioned operations until a next contrast variation rate for a next image meets a second threshold criterion. The next image is acquired when the optical device is at the next position. 1. A method for moving an optical device relative to an image sensor to focus an image , comprising:a. receiving a current image acquired by the image sensor when the optical device is at a current position relative to the image sensor;b. obtaining a current contrast value of the current image and a current contrast variation rate at the current position;c. determining whether the current contrast variation rate exceeds a first threshold gradient value;d. moving the optical device from the current position to a next position in accordance with the determination result; andrepeating steps a to d until a next contrast variation rate for a next image exceeds a second threshold gradient value, the second threshold gradient value being less than the first threshold gradient value, the next image being acquired when the optical device is at the next position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the optical device from the current position to the next position in accordance with the determination result comprises:determining a step size, the step size being:greater than a previous step size used for moving the optical device to the current position in accordance with a determination that the current contrast variation ...

Anti-rotation mount

Imaging system comprising an anti-rotation mount and an image detector. The mount may comprise a first frame member having a fixed relation to a set of mutually transverse X, Y, and Z axes, and a second frame member. The second frame member may be connected to the first frame member via a coupling assembly, such that the frame members are not permitted to rotate relative to one another. The mount also may comprise X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis coupling structures each formed at least partially by the coupling assembly and each permitting axial motion of the frame members relative to one another only substantially parallel to the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis, respectively. The image detector may be connected to the mount via the second frame member.

Imaging device and imaging method

In an imaging method according to the present invention, in an imaging device including a taking lens having a plurality of regions each with an independent characteristic and an image pickup element having a plurality of light-receiving sensors provided so as to correspond to the plurality or regions, the plurality of light-receiving sensors performing pupil division of a light beam passing through any of the plurality of regions for selective light-receiving, from an imaging signal from a light-receiving sensor corresponding to one region of the plurality of regions, an image corresponding to the one region is generated. When the generated image is corrected, an influence of a light beam passing through a region other than the one region is removed from the image generated so as to correspond to the one region.

Imaging device

An imaging device according to one mode of the present invention includes a taking lens formed of two or more physically separated lenses and having a plurality of regions each having an individual focal distance corresponding to a combination of the two more lenses, an image pickup element having a plurality of light-receiving sensors provided to correspond to the plurality of regions, the plurality of light-receiving sensors each selectively receiving a light beam passing through any of the plurality of regions, and an image generating unit which generates an image of a subject from an imaging signal outputted from the image pickup element.

STOP DEVICE AND AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME

A stop device includes a first shift lever including a first shifting part configured to rotate around a rotation axis to form a first motion trajectory, and a second shift lever including a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory. The first shifting part drives the second shifting part to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to form a second motion trajectory. The stop device further includes a stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory. The second shift lever rotates to drive the second shifting part to contact a first side of the stopping boss when rotating in a first direction and to contact a second side of the stopping boss facing away from the first boss when rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction. 1. A stop device comprising:a first shift lever comprising a first shifting part configured to rotate around a rotation axis to form a first motion trajectory;a second shift lever comprising a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory, the first shifting part being configured to drive the second shifting part to rotate around the rotation axis to form a second motion trajectory; anda stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory;wherein the second shift lever is configured to rotate to drive the second shifting part to contact a first side of the stopping boss when rotating in a first direction and to contact a second side of the stopping boss when rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first side of the stopping boss and the second side of the stopping boss facing away from each other.2. The stop device according to claim 1 , wherein the first shift lever is configured to rotate for a total rotation angle greater than 360° and less than 720°.3. The stop device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Illumination device system

An illumination device system includes: an illumination device including an engaging portion configured to engage with an illumination device support base, a main body portion, a light emitting portion configured to swing around a turning axis in relation to the main body portion, and a cable extending from the main body portion; and a diffuser, and the diffuser swings around the turning axis between an advanced position positioned in front of the light emitting portion and a withdrawn position withdrawn from the front of the light emitting portion, and includes a first locking portion configured to engage with the illumination device support base and holds the diffuser at the advanced position, and a second locking portion configured to engage with the cable and holds the diffuser at the withdrawn position.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING A PAYLOAD

An apparatus includes a carrier, one or more first sensors, one or more second sensors, and one or more processors. The carrier includes a first frame and a second frame. A payload is affixed to the first frame. The second frame is rotatably coupled to a movable object. The one or more first sensors are disposed on the payload and configured to measure one or more motion characteristics of the payload. The one or more second sensors are disposed on the carrier and configured to measure one or more motion characteristics of the carrier. The one or more processors are configured to determine an input torque based on the one or more motion characteristics of the payload, determine an estimated disturbance torque based on the one or more motion characteristics of the carrier, and calculate an output torque based on the input torque and the estimated disturbance torque. 1. An apparatus for controlling an attitude of a payload , comprising: a first frame, the payload being affixed to the first frame; and', 'a second frame rotatably coupled to a movable object;, 'a carrier comprisingone or more first sensors disposed on the payload and configured to measure one or more motion characteristics of the payload;one or more second sensors disposed on the carrier and configured to measure one or more motion characteristics of the carrier; and determine an input torque based on the one or more motion characteristics of the payload;', 'determine an estimated disturbance torque based on the one or more motion characteristics of the carrier; and', 'calculate an output torque based on the input torque and the estimated disturbance torque, the output torque being configured to effect movement of the second frame to achieve a desired attitude of the payload., 'one or more processors individually or collectively configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:the movable object; anda damping element disposed between the movable object and the carrier; wherein the carrier is ...

CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE, GIMBAL, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A control method for controlling a gimbal system includes controlling a first gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a first angle and controlling a second gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a second angle, so that a signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap. 1. A control method for controlling a gimbal system comprising:controlling a first gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a first angle and controlling a second gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a second angle, so that a signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein:the first load includes a visible light photographing device and the signal input/output range of the visible light photographing device is a field of view of the visible light photographing device; andthe second load includes a fill light and the signal input/output range of the fill light is a field of view of the fill light.3. The control method of claim 2 , wherein controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle so that the signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap includes:controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle, so that the field of view of the visible light photographing device and the field of view of the fill light at least partially overlap.4. The control method of claim 3 , wherein controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle so that the field of view ...

IMAGE CAPTURING MODULE

An image capturing module includes a camera unit, a circuit board device connected to the camera unit, a heat dissipation device, and a casing enclosing the camera unit, the circuit board device, and the heat dissipation device. The circuit board device includes a circuit board unit disposed at a periphery of the camera unit and including a functional module. The heat dissipation device includes a heat sink attached on a surface of the functional module for dissipating heat from the functional module. The casing includes a ventilating window including a first opening portion and a second opening portion connected to the first opening portion. The second opening portion is arranged farther away from the front enclosure than the first opening portion, inclined relative to an optical axis of the camera unit, and oriented towards the front enclosure. 1. An image capturing module , comprising:a camera unit; 'a circuit board unit disposed at a periphery of the camera unit and comprising a functional module;', 'a circuit board device connected to the camera unit, the circuit board device comprising 'a heat sink attached on a surface of the functional module for dissipating heat from the functional module; and', 'a heat dissipation device comprising a first opening portion; and', 'a second opening portion connected to the first opening portion, wherein the second opening portion is arranged farther away from the front enclosure than the first opening portion, inclined relative to an optical axis of the camera unit, and oriented towards the front enclosure., 'a casing enclosing the camera unit, the circuit board device, and the heat dissipation device, the casing comprising a ventilating window, wherein the ventilating window comprises2. The image capturing module of claim 1 , wherein a profile of the second opening portion of the ventilating window is in a shape of an arc claim 1 , a top of the arc being further away from the optical axis of the camera unit than a bottom of ...

Lighter than air monitoring device and advertisement platform

An air monitoring device includes a main body defining a volume for receiving a gas and configured to move above a ground surface. The air monitoring device further includes a camera configured to detect image data corresponding to a surrounding environment of the main body. The air monitoring device further includes a power source configured to generate mechanical power to propel the main body through the surrounding environment. The air monitoring device further includes a network access device configured to communicate with a remote device. The air monitoring device further includes a processor configured to receive the image data and to cause the network access device to transmit the image data or processed data corresponding to the image data to the remote device.

CONTRAST DETECTION AUTOFOCUS USING ADAPTIVE STEP

A method for moving an optical device relative to an image sensor to focus an image includes receiving a current image acquired by the image sensor when the optical device is at a current position relative to the image sensor, obtaining a current contrast value of the current image and a current contrast variation rate at the current position, determining whether the current contrast variation rate meets a first threshold criterion, moving the optical device from the current position to a next position in accordance with the determination result, and repeating the aforementioned operations until a next contrast variation rate for a next image meets a second threshold criterion. The next image is acquired when the optical device is at the next position. 1. A method for moving an optical device relative to an image sensor to focus an image , comprising:receiving a current image acquired by the image sensor when the optical device is at a current position relative to the image sensor;obtaining a current contrast value of the current image and a current contrast variation rate at the current position;determining whether the current contrast variation rate meets a first threshold criterion;moving the optical device from the current position to a next position in accordance with the determination result; andrepeating the aforementioned operations until a next contrast variation rate for a next image meets a second threshold criterion, the next image being acquired when the optical device is at the next position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the optical device from the current position to the next position in accordance with the determination result comprises: greater than a previous step size used for moving the optical device to the current position in accordance with a determination that the current contrast variation rate meets the first threshold criterion, or', 'smaller than the previous step size in accordance with a determination that the current ...

Control device, imaging device, mobile object, control method and program

A control device includes a processor and a storage medium storing instructions that cause the processor to control an imaging device to capture a plurality of images while an imaging direction of the imaging device is changing, determine a target imaging direction of the imaging device that satisfies a predetermined condition based on the plurality of images, and control the imaging device to perform additional image capturing while further changing the imaging direction, including performing image capturing at a first image capture angle rate while the imaging direction is in a first angle range not including the target imaging direction and performing image capturing at a second image capture angle rate while the imaging direction is in a second angle range including the target imaging direction. The second image capture angle rate correspond to more images captured per unit angle than the first image capture angle rate.

AUTONOMOUS MEDIA CAPTURING

A media capture device (MCD) that provides a multi-sensor, free flight camera platform with advanced learning technology to replicate the desires and skills of the purchaser/owner is provided. Advanced algorithms may uniquely enable many functions for autonomous and revolutionary photography. The device may learn about the user, the environment, and/or how to optimize a photographic experience so that compelling events may be captured and composed into efficient and emotional sharing. The device may capture better photos and videos as perceived by one's social circle of friends, and/or may greatly simplify the process of using a camera to the ultimate convenience of full autonomous operation. 129.-. (canceled)30. An autonomous media capture device (AMCD) , comprising:a media capturing apparatus;a flight apparatus that houses the media capturing apparatus; and autonomously position the AMCD in any free space location; and', 'instruct the media capturing apparatus to capture media., 'at least one controller coupled to the media capturing apparatus and the flight apparatus, the at least one controller operative to31. The autonomous media capture device of claim 30 , wherein the at least one controller is further operative to transmit the captured media to a server.32. The autonomous media capture device of claim 30 , wherein the at least one controller is further operative to:receive feedback based on the captured media; andadjust at least one rule in a set of rules that controls operation of the media capturing apparatus based on the received feedback.33. The autonomous media capture device of claim 30 , wherein the at least one controller is further operative to maintain a set of rules that control how the media apparatus captures media.34. The autonomous media capture device of claim 33 , wherein the set of rules comprises:user preference data;object recognition data;emotion detection data; andenvironmental data.35. The autonomous media capture device of claim 30 , ...

FASTENING ASSEMBLY, HOLDING MECHANISM, BRACKET AND REMOTE CONTROLLER,USING THE HOLDING MECHANISM

A fastening assembly includes a fastening member and an operating member movably sheathed on the fastening member. The fastening member includes a threaded part and a mating part connected to the threaded part. The operating member includes a snap-fitting part corresponding to the mating part. 1. A fastening assembly comprising:a fastening member including a threaded part and a mating part connected to the threaded part; andan operating member movably sheathed on the fastening member, the operating member including a snap-fitting part corresponding to the mating part.2. The fastening assembly of claim 1 , wherein the operating member is configured to slide along an axial direction of the operating member relative to the fastening member to snap-fit the snap-fitting part with the mating part claim 1 , such that the operating member drives the fastening member to rotate via the snap-fitting part.3. The fastening assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a resetting member configured to provide an elastic restoring force to the operating member to enable the operating member to automatically reset after sliding.4. The fastening assembly of claim 3 , wherein the resetting member is accommodated in the operating member claim 3 , and a first end of the resetting member abuts against the fastening member and a second end of the resetting member abuts against the operating member.5. The fastening assembly of claim 4 , wherein:the operating member includes a first sheathing hole and a second sheathing hole arranged along the axial direction of the operating member, the first sheathing hole and second sheathing hole being in communication with each other and together penetrating the entire operating member;a size of the first sheathing hole is smaller than a size of the second sheathing hole, such that a stepped surface is formed at a position where the first sheathing hole and second sheathing hole are connected; andthe second end of the resetting member abuts against the ...

Payload mounting platform

Systems, devices, and methods are provided relating to improved mounting platforms for supporting a payload on a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting a payload comprises: a first support member coupled to the payload and configured to rotate the payload; a second support member coupled to the first support member and configured to rotate the first support member relative to the second support member; and a flexible member electrically coupling the first and second support members, wherein a length of the flexible member winds around a portion of the first support member or second support member, such that the length winds up around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a first direction and unwinds from the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction.

CRADLE HEAD, CRADLE HEAD CAMERA DEVICE AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

A cradle head includes: a yaw support, wherein one end of the yaw support is rotatable around a yaw axis; a pitching support, which is rotatably connected to the yaw support via a pitching axis, wherein a camera device mounting seat is provided on the pitching support; a first casing attached on the pitching support, wherein a first accommodating space is provided within the first casing, wherein the camera device mounting seat is disposed within the first accommodating space, and wherein a camera hole is provided in the first casing; and a third casing, provided on the yaw support, wherein a third accommodating space is provided within the third casing, the yaw support being disposed within the third accommodating space; wherein the third casing and the first casing form a part of a curved outer surface of the cradle head. 1. A cradle head , comprising:a yaw support, wherein one end of the yaw support is rotatable around a yaw axis;a pitching support, which is rotatably connected to the yaw support via a pitching axis, wherein a camera device mounting seat is provided on the pitching support;a first casing attached on the pitching support, wherein a first accommodating space is provided within the first casing, wherein the camera device mounting seat is disposed within the first accommodating space, and wherein a camera hole is provided in the first casing; anda third casing provided on the yaw support, wherein a third accommodating space is provided within the third casing, the yaw support being disposed within the third accommodating space;wherein the third casing and the first casing form a part of a curved outer surface of the cradle head.2. The cradle head according to claim 1 , further comprising:a roll support, wherein one end of the roll support is rotatably connected to the other end of the yaw support via a rolling axis;a second casing, provided on the roll support, wherein a second accommodating space is provided within the second casing, the roll ...

GIMBAL, FRAME, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Embodiments of the present disclosure provides a gimbal. The gimbal includes a pitch motor, a coaxial cable, and a first support arm arranged opposite a second support arm. The pitch motor is disposed at a front end of the first support arm, a motor shaft of the pitch motor extending in a direction of the second support arm for connecting with one end of an imaging device; a limiting shaft is disposed at a front end of the second support arm, the limiting shaft extending in a direction of the first arm for connecting with another end of the imaging device; a first wiring space is formed in the limiting shaft and a second wiring space is formed in the second support arm, a first end of the coaxial cable sequentially passing through the second wiring space and the first wiring space for electrically connecting with the imaging device. 1. A gimbal , comprising:a pitch motor;a coaxial cable; anda first support arm arranged opposite a second support arm, wherein:the pitch motor is disposed at a front end of the first support arm, a motor shaft of the pitch motor extending in a direction of the second support arm for detachably connecting with one end of an imaging device;a limiting shaft is disposed at a front end of the second support arm, the limiting shaft extending in a direction of the first arm for detachably connecting with another end of the imaging device; anda first wiring space is formed in the limiting shaft and a second wiring space connected to the first wiring space is formed in the second support arm, a first end of the coaxial cable sequentially passing through the second wiring space and the first wiring space for electrically connecting with the imaging device.2. The gimbal of claim 1 , wherein:the second support arm includes a first housing and a second housing covering the first housing, and the first housing and the second housing enclose the second wiring space.3. The gimbal of claim 1 , wherein:the limiting shaft is a hollow shaft with openings at ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE LIGHT CONTROL FOR A ROTORCRAFT

Provided are systems and methods for controlling a search and rescue (SAR) light on a rotorcraft. The system includes a processor programmed to: for each cartesian input point in a sequence defining a cartesian pattern, determine an initial light head orientation as a function of the real-time rotorcraft state; generate and transmit a pan command and a tilt command as a function of the initial light head orientation and the cartesian input point; and identify a delta-range. A pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera is configured to continuously slave and have a field of view centered on a beam axis of the SAR light. The PTZ camera captures a video stream and transmits it; zooms in on the field of view of the PTZ camera when the delta-range is positive; and zooms out on the field of view of the PTZ camera when the delta-range is negative. 1. A system to control a search and rescue (SAR) light on a rotorcraft , the SAR light configured to project a beam of light along a beam axis , the system comprising:a pan control motor configured to cause the beam axis to pan responsive to a pan command;a tilt control motor configured to cause the beam axis to tilt responsive to a tilt command;a navigation system providing a real-time rotorcraft state, including a latitude, a longitude, and an orientation;a source of a cartesian pattern configured to supply a cartesian input point; receive the cartesian input point;', 'determine an initial light head orientation as a function of the real-time rotorcraft state;', 'generate a pan command and a tilt command as a function of the initial light head orientation and the cartesian input point; and', 'transmit the pan command to the pan control motor and the tilt command to the tilt control motor; and, 'a controller operationally coupled to the navigation system and the source of a cartesian pattern, the controller having a processor programmed toa pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera configured to slave with the beam axis and to continuously have a field of ...

IMAGING DEVICE

A lens locking apparatus is configured to be coupled to a lens module. The lens module is configured to focus on an object by translating along an optical axis of the lens module. The lens locking apparatus is configured to fix a position of the lens module by applying a compressive force on the lens module when the lens module is at a focused position. 1. A lens locking apparatus configured to be coupled to a lens module , the lens module being configured to focus on an object by translating along an optical axis of the lens module ,wherein the lens locking apparatus is configured to fix a position of the lens module by applying a compressive force on the lens module when the lens module is at a focused position.2. The lens locking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lens module comprises one or more optical lenses configured to collect light from the object.3. The lens locking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a direction of the compressive force is substantially orthogonal to the optical axis.4. The lens locking apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:a pressing member configured to fix the position of the lens module by abutting against the lens module when the lens module is at the focused position.5. The lens locking apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the pressing member is configured to abut against a peripheral wall of the lens module when the lens module is at the focused position.6. The lens locking apparatus of claim 4 , wherein a friction between the pressing member and the lens module is larger than an inertial force generated by a vibration of the lens module.7. The lens locking apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising:an electromagnet configured to drive the pressing member to control abutting of the pressing member against the lens module.8. The lens locking apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising:an iron block fixed to the pressing member at an end of the pressing member adjacent to the electromagnet.9. The lens locking apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the ...

LOW-PROFILE MULTI-BAND HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FOR MACHINE VISION

A novel imaging system is provided for capturing imaging data. According to the disclosed embodiments, the imaging system comprises one or more cameras configured to capture the same scene within each camera's field of view. The imaging system also includes a plurality of bandpass filters that may be positioned in front of one or more cameras. Each bandpass filter may allow the transmission of incident electromagnetic signals between different pairs of first and second wavelengths. Accordingly, when the bandpass filters are positioned in front of the one or more cameras, each camera captures a different spectral image, i.e., containing only certain frequency components of the same scene being imaged in the cameras. The bandpass filters may be selectively aligned with one or more cameras by rotating and/or translating the filters relative to the cameras' positions in the imaging system. 1. An imaging system , comprising:one or more cameras, each camera comprising an image sensor; anda plurality of bandpass filters each having a respective passing band that permits signals between a first wavelength and a second wavelength of the respective passing band to pass to at least one image sensor in the imaging system.2. The imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging system comprises multiple cameras arranged in a linear array of cameras claim 1 , one of the plurality of bandpass filters positioned in front of each camera's image sensor.3. The imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging system comprises multiple cameras arranged in a multidimensional array of cameras claim 1 , one of the plurality of bandpass filters positioned in front of each camera's image sensor.4. The imaging system of claim 1 , further comprising:a rotatable stage on which at least some of the plurality of bandpass filters are mounted; anda rotation mechanism configured to rotate the rotatable stage and cause at least one of the plurality of bandpass filters to align with at least one camera ...

Method and apparatus for aerial surveillance

The invention relates to a method of performing surveillance of an object moving on the ground, which comprises: a) providing two independent image-acquisition devices, wherein at least one of said devices is capable of acquiring high-resolution images, and the second of said devices is capable of acquiring low-resolution images; b) independently acquiring low-resolution and high-resolution images of the same scanned area; c) identifying an object the movement of which it is desired to follow, using the images; d) locating the object identified in at least one image; and e) following the movements of the identified object through a string of low-resolution images.

MOTOR, GIMBAL AND MECHANICAL ARM HAVING SAME

The present invention relates to the field of motor technologies, and provides a motor, a gimbal and a mechanical arm having same. The motor includes a rotary shaft, a first magnetic element, a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first magnetic element is mounted on the rotary shaft and is capable of rotating with the rotary shaft. The first circuit board is mounted on the rotary shaft and disposed opposite to the first magnetic element. The first circuit board includes a coil circuit and the coil circuit faces toward the first magnetic element. The second circuit board is mounted on the rotary shaft, the second circuit board including an electronic speed control circuit, the second circuit board being electrically connected to the first circuit board. In the motor in the present invention, the second circuit board including the electronic speed control circuit is mounted on the rotary shaft, so that space of the motor can be properly used, thereby making a structure of the motor compact. 1. A motor , comprising:a rotary shaft;a first magnetic element, wherein the first magnetic element is mounted on the rotary shaft and is capable of rotating with the rotary shaft;a first circuit board, wherein the first circuit board is mounted on the rotary shaft and disposed close to the first magnetic element, the first circuit board being opposite to the first magnetic element, the first circuit board being provided with a coil circuit, and the coil circuit being disposed on a surface of the first circuit board facing toward the first magnetic element; anda second circuit board, wherein the second circuit board is mounted on the rotary shaft and disposed far away from the first magnetic element, the second circuit board being provided with an electronic speed control circuit, the second circuit board being electrically connected to the first circuit board.2. The motor according to further comprising a first supporting seat sleeved on the rotary shaft claim 1 , ...

AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM FOR TAKING MOVING IMAGES, COMPRISING A DRONE AND A GROUND STATION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

The displacements of the drone are defined by piloting commands applied to a set of propulsion units of the drone, the drone flying along a trajectory that is at least in part predetermined, to take moving images of a target. The drone adjusts the camera sight angle during its displacements, and as the case may be, those of the target, so that at each instant, the image taken by the camera contain the position of the target. The system comprises means for determining a static trajectory of the drone for the shooting, means for determining a dynamics of displacement of the drone along the static trajectory, and means for generating flying instructions for the drone based on the two determinations and on information about the target position over time. 1. A system for taking moving images , comprising:a drone provided with a camera;a ground station communicating with the drone through a wireless link, the displacements of the drone being defined by piloting commands applied to a propulsion unit or a set of propulsion units of the drone, the drone being adapted to fly along a trajectory that is at least in part predetermined, to take moving images of a target, and to adjust the sight angle of the camera during the displacements of the drone, and as the case may be, of the target, so that at each instant, the image taken by the camera contain the position of the target;a drone management module comprising program code enabled upon execution to perform:determining a static trajectory of the drone with respect to the target for the shooting;determining a dynamics of displacement of the drone along the static trajectory; andgenerating flying instructions for the drone based on the two determinations and on information about the target position over time.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein determining a static trajectory of the drone comprise selecting in association with a user interface of the ground station claim 1 , a trajectory among a set of memorized ...

IMAGING APPARATUS AND FOCUS CONTROL METHOD

An imaging apparatus includes: a distance measurement unit that measures distance values of a plurality of points in a first area which has a focus point as a reference point; a statistical unit that calculates statistics indicating a variation in the measured distance values of the plurality of points in the first area; a size determination unit that determines the size of a second area which has the focus point as a reference point, on the basis of the calculated statistics; a contrast evaluation value calculation unit that calculates a contrast evaluation value on the basis of an image of the second area; and a focusing unit that moves a focus lens to a lens position determined on the basis of the calculated contrast evaluation value. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:an imaging unit that captures an image of an object through an optical system including a focus lens;a distance measurement unit that measures distance values of a plurality of points in a first area which is in the captured image and has a focus point as a reference point;a statistical unit that calculates statistics indicating a variation in the measured distance values of the plurality of points in the first area;a size determination unit that determines a size of a second area which is used to calculate a contrast evaluation value in the image and has the focus point as a reference point, on the basis of the calculated statistics;a contrast evaluation value calculation unit that calculates the contrast evaluation value at each of a plurality of lens positions, on the basis of an image of the second area in an image captured by moving the focus lens to each of the plurality of lens positions; anda focusing unit that moves the focus lens to a lens position determined on the basis of the calculated contrast evaluation value.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the size determination unit reduces the size of the second area as the variation indicated by the statistics increases.3. ...

GIMBAL STRUCTURE AND CAMERA ASSEMBLY

A camera assembly of a gimbal structure is provided. The camera assembly includes a housing and a camera module disposed inside the housing. The camera assembly also includes a cable disposed inside the housing. The cable includes a first connection end, a second connection end, and a transition segment disposed between and connecting the first connection end and the second connection end. The first connection end is configured to connect with the camera module, the second connection end is configured to connect with an external device located outside of the housing. The transition segment includes a first transition segment disposed bending around a first rotation axis of the gimbal structure. The camera assembly is configured to rotate around the first rotation axis of the gimbal structure. 1. A camera assembly of a gimbal structure , comprising:a housing;a camera module disposed inside the housing; anda cable disposed inside the housing, and comprising a first connection end, a second connection end, and a transition segment disposed between and connecting the first connection end and the second connection end,wherein the first connection end is configured to connect with the camera module, the second connection end is configured to connect with an external device located outside of the housing,wherein the transition segment comprises a first transition segment disposed bending around a first rotation axis of the gimbal structure, andwherein the camera assembly is configured to rotate around the first rotation axis of the gimbal structure.2. The camera assembly of the gimbal structure of claim 1 , wherein the transition segment also comprises a second transition segment connected with the first transition segment claim 1 , the second transition segment being configured to axially extend along the first rotation axis.3. The camera assembly of the gimbal structure of claim 2 , wherein the first transition segment and the second transition segment are integrally ...

IMAGING DEVICE FOR SCENES IN APPARENT MOTION

Imaging systems and methods for imaging of scenes in apparent motion are described. A multi-axis positioning mechanism is operable to move an area imaging device along a tracking axis. A control module directs the multi-axis positioning mechanism to set the tracking axis to be substantially parallel with the apparent motion, and directs the multi-axis positioning mechanism to move the area imaging device in one or more cycles such that the area imaging device moves, in each of the one or more cycles, forward along the tracking axis at a tracking speed that compensates for the apparent motion. The control module directs the area imaging device to take at least one exposure during each of the one or more cycles to generate one or more exposures. An imaging module forms an image of the scene based on the one or more exposures. 1an area imaging device having a plurality of pixel sensors;a multi-axis positioning mechanism, the multi-axis positioning mechanism operable to move the area imaging device along a tracking axis; direct the multi-axis positioning mechanism to set the tracking axis to be at least substantially parallel with the apparent motion;', 'direct the multi-axis positioning mechanism to move the area imaging device in one or more cycles such that the area imaging device is moved, in each of the one or more cycles, forward along the tracking axis at a tracking speed that compensates for a speed of the apparent motion; and', 'direct the area imaging device to take at least one exposure during each of the one or more cycles to generate one or more exposures; and, 'a control module configured toan imaging module configured to form an image of the scene based at least one the one or more exposures.. An apparatus for imaging a scene having apparent motion, the apparatus comprising: This patent application is a continuation of, and claims priority to, co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/703,859 filed May 5, 2015, entitled “IMAGING DEVICE FOR SCENES IN ...

WIRELESS BATTERY-LESS MINI CAMERA AND SYSTEM FOR INTERIOR INSPECTION OF CLOSED SPACES

An integrated inspection system including at least one surface defining an enclosed space, at least one camera mounted in the enclosed space, and an interrogator device operatively coupled to the at least one camera. The interrogator device provides power to and receives images from the camera. 1. An integrated inspection system comprising:at least one surface defining an enclosed space;at least one camera mounted in the enclosed space; andan interrogator device operatively coupled to the at least one camera, the interrogator device providing power to and receiving images from the camera.2. The integrated inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one camera includes an energy storage device.3. The integrated inspection system according to claim 2 , wherein the energy storage device comprises a capacitor.4. The integrated inspection system according to claim 2 , wherein the interrogator device includes a charging controller operable to wirelessly charge the energy storage device.5. The integrated inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one camera includes a memory device and the interrogator device includes a memory unit.6. The integrated inspection system according to claim 5 , wherein interrogator device includes a transfer controller operable to wirelessly transfer images from the memory device to the memory unit of the interrogator device.7. The integrated inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one camera includes a communication port mounted to the surface and exposed outside the enclosed space claim 1 , the interrogator device being selectively connectable to the camera through the communication port.8. The integrated inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one camera includes at least one flash device.9. The integrated inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the camera includes a first face and a second face extending at an angle relative to the first face claim 1 , ...

Control device, camera device, movable object, control method, and program

A control device includes a circuit configured to determine, from a plurality of measured distances measured by a ranging sensor of a camera device, a subject distance from the camera device to a subject on a lens optical axis of the camera device based on the plurality of measured distances, an axis distance between the lens optical axis of the camera device and a lens optical axis of the ranging sensor, and an angle of view of the ranging sensor.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, REPRODUCTION CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

[Object] To resolve or reduce inconvenience resulting from a shift in imaging timing that occurs during reproduction of omnidirectional video or integral processing based on a plurality of captured images captured at different timings. [Solution] Provided is an image processing device including: a reproduction control unit configured to control reproduction of omnidirectional video based on a plurality of captured images sequentially captured in a plurality of fields of view that revolve while partially overlapping one another. The omnidirectional video is covered by M fields of view from a first field of view to an M-th (M>1) field of view with a reference direction serving as a starting point. In a case where reproduction in a reproduction field of view that straddles the reference direction is requested, the reproduction control unit causes a display unit to display a reproduction image based on a first captured image corresponding to the first field of view and a second captured image corresponding to the M-th field of view captured earlier than the first captured image. 1. An image processing device comprising:a reproduction control unit configured to control reproduction of omnidirectional video based on a plurality of captured images sequentially captured in a plurality of fields of view that revolve while partially overlapping one another, whereinthe omnidirectional video is covered by M fields of view from a first field of view to an M-th (M>1) field of view with a reference direction serving as a starting point, andin a case where reproduction in a reproduction field of view that straddles the reference direction is requested, the reproduction control unit causes a display unit to display a reproduction image based on a first captured image corresponding to the first field of view and a second captured image corresponding to the M-th field of view captured earlier than the first captured image.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , ...

Optical path length adjustment

A system for adjusting an optical path length includes a camera body having a camera body opening, an image sensor coupled to the camera body, and an optical device movably coupled to the camera body. The movable coupling of the optical device to the camera body includes a first coupling position of the optical device relative to the camera body and a second coupling position of the optical device relative to the camera body. In the first coupling position, the optical device is located at a position that intersects a path between the image sensor and the camera body opening. In the second coupling position of the optical device, the optical device is located at a position that does not intersect the path between the image sensor and the camera body opening.

Image capturing unit and image capturing system

Provided is an image capturing unit including an abutting member that abuts on an image capturing target which is inserted in a direction intersecting with an optical axis direction of an image capturing section which is included in a portable terminal, and makes a predetermined region of the image capturing target face the image capturing section, a facing member that faces the image capturing target which is abutted on the abutting member in the optical axis direction from an image capturing section side, and a pressing section that presses the image capturing target against the facing member along the optical axis direction.

Interchangeable mounting platform

A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.

COIL ACTUATOR

An actuator is introduced that utilizes the forces that result from placing a current carrying coil in a magnetic field to rotate a connected object about at least one axis. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator includes a coil of conductor coupled to an arm or other type of structural element that extends radially from an axis of rotation. The introduced coil actuator can be utilized to provide motion control in a variety of different applications such as gimbal mechanisms. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator can be implemented in a gimbal mechanism for adjusting an orientation of a device such as a camera relative to a connected platform such as the body of an aerial vehicle. 1. An actuator device comprising:a first structural element;a second structural element rotatably coupled to the first structural element, the second structural element including an arm that extends from a rotation axis to an end;a magnet assembly coupled to the first structural element; anda coil coupled to the arm of the second structural element proximate to the end, the coil arranged relative to the magnet such that, current applied to the coil causes the second structural element to rotate about the rotation axis relative to the first structural element.2. The actuator device of claim 1 , wherein the coil is a voice-coil.3. The actuator device of claim 1 , wherein the payload is a camera.4. The actuator device of claim 1 , wherein the first structural element is coupled to the second structural element via a hinge joint arranged at the rotation axis.5. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first structural element is statically coupled to a body of an aerial vehicle.6. The actuator device of claim 1 , wherein the first structural element is part of a mechanical linkage in a multi-axis gimbal mechanism.7. The actuator device of claim 1 , further comprising:a position sensor for sensing a relative angular position of the first structural element and/or ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VIBRATION CONTROL

A system for vibration control of a cryocooler that cools an imager. The system includes a vibration sensor that is physically affixed to the cryocooler. The vibration sensor senses a physical vibration of the cryocooler and to generates a vibration signal therefrom. The system also includes cryocooler drive electronics operatively coupled to the vibration sensor and the cryocooler. The cryocooler drive electronics output a drive waveform that drives the cryocooler so as to reduce the vibration impact of the cryocooler. The harmonic content of the cryocooler drive waveform is controlled by the cryocooler drive electronics based on the vibration signal. 1. A system for vibration control , the system comprising:a cryocooler configured to cool an imager based on a drive waveform;a vibration sensor physically affixed to the cryocooler, the vibration sensor configured to sense a physical vibration of the cryocooler and to generate a vibration signal therefrom; andcryocooler drive electronics operatively coupled to the vibration sensor and the cryocooler, the cryocooler drive electronics configured to output the drive waveform to drive the cryocooler so as to reduce the vibration impact of the cryocooler,wherein the harmonic content of the cryocooler drive waveform is controlled based on the vibration signal, and (a) set a start point for each harmonic to a neutral point,', '(b) for a current harmonic, generate a phase-amplitude matrix based on an initial start point, an amplitude step size and a phase step size, wherein the phase-amplitude matrix consists of a plurality of phase-amplitude points, each corresponding to a phase-amplitude measurement indicated by the vibration signal,', '(c) determine which of the phase-amplitude points has the lowest vibration signal level based on sampling the phase-amplitude matrix from the start point,', '(d) set the start point for the current harmonic to the phase-amplitude points having the lowest vibration signal level,', '(e) ...

Image pickup apparatus

The invention provides an image pickup apparatus with a blur correcting unit which has a display function of causing a photographer to easily confirm a photographed image. The image pickup apparatus includes photographing lens which forms an object image, a photoelectric conversion unit which is disposed on a predicted image plane of the photographing lens, a display unit which displays a photographed image obtained by the photoelectric conversion unit, an image display control unit which displays the photographed image by the display unit after the photographed image is obtained by the photoelectric conversion unit, a distance information acquiring unit which obtains distance information in the photographed image, and a blur correcting unit which performs blur correction on the photographed image based on the distance information obtained by the distance information acquiring unit. The image display control unit displays the photographed image where plural distances in the photographed image are focused.

Interchangeable mounting platform

A handheld platform includes an imaging device configured to obtain image data, a gimbal assembly coupled to the imaging device and configured to permit movement of the imaging device with respect to at least a first axis and a second axis that are non-orthogonal to each other, and a handheld support coupled to the gimbal assembly. The handheld support includes an input interface configured to receive a user input to control the imaging device or the gimbal assembly and a controller configured to generate one or more control signals based at least in part on the user input.

Monitoring camera, and monitoring camera system provided with same

There is provided a monitoring camera having an exposure control function, the camera appropriately executing exposure control even in a case where a deviation occurs in a reference area for exposure control that is set in a part of an imaging range due to an unintended viewing angle deviation. The monitoring camera includes: an exposure controller that executes exposure control by referring to a reference area which is set in a part of an imaging range; a change detector that detects a change in the reference area; and an area setter that sets a replacement area for replacing the reference area in a case where a change in the reference area is detected. The exposure controller executes the exposure control by referring to the replacement area in a case where the replacement area is set.

Mirror type display device and method for controlling same

The present invention relates to a mirror type display device and a control method thereof, and a mirror type display device of the present invention includes a mirror type display; a camera provided on a front surface of the display; an interface for recognizing a user's dress(wear) located in front of the display and a mobile terminal carried by the user through the camera and recommending an operation mode of the recognized mobile terminal based on the recognized dress(wear), and a controller. Thus, the user projecting the image on the mirror-type display device can be photographed to recognize the dress, and the mobile terminal recognized by the user can be recognized to recommend the mode of the mobile terminal suitable for the current dress mode.

POSTURE CONTROL APPARATUS, HOLDING APPARATUS, POSTURE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

[Object] To provide a technology capable of accurately controlling posture of an object to be held. 1. A posture control apparatus , comprisinga control unit that determines, on a basis of a static acceleration component, a gravity direction in a holding apparatus holding an object to be held, the static acceleration component being computed on a basis of a first acceleration detection signal and a second acceleration detection signal, the first acceleration detection signal being acquired by detecting a dynamic acceleration component acting on the holding apparatus, the second acceleration detection signal being acquired by detecting the dynamic acceleration component and the static acceleration component acting on the holding apparatus, and controls, by controlling posture of the holding apparatus on a basis of the gravity direction, posture of the object to be held.2. The posture control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit corrects the static acceleration component on a basis of correction information for correcting the static acceleration component, and determines the gravity direction on a basis of the corrected static acceleration component.3. The posture control apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit corrects the static acceleration component on a basis of the correction information for correcting the static acceleration component by the dynamic acceleration component.4. The posture control apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit corrects the static acceleration component on a basis of the correction information for correcting the static acceleration component by the angular velocity component acting on the holding apparatus.5. The posture control apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit generates the correction information while the holding apparatus is disposed at a certain place.6. The posture control apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe holding apparatus is attached to a flight ...

FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A FABRIC AND THE FABRIC FOR MOUNTING THEREON

A frame adapted to mount a fabric for image capturing has a top beam engaged with a pair of side support members and a pair of base support members engaging a base beam. Each of the side support members extends from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a corresponding base support member. The top beam is connected to the pair of side support members orthogonally. The base support members are connected to the base beam orthogonally. 1. A frame adapted to mount a fabric for image capturing , comprising a top beam engaged with a pair of side support members , a pair of base support members engages a base beam , each of the side support members extends from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a base support member ,wherein the top beam is connected to a pair of side support members orthogonally, and the base support members are connected to the base beam orthogonally.2. A frame of claim 1 , wherein each of the side support members is arranged to be parallel with another respective side support member claim 1 , each of the base support members is arranged to be parallel with another respective base support member claim 1 , and each of the curvilinear members is arranged to be parallel with another respective curvilinear member.3. A frame of claim 2 , wherein the top beam and the side support members are connected on a first plane and the base support member and a base beam are connected on a second plane claim 2 , the curvilinear members are adapted to connect the side support members and the base support member in a smooth transition.4. A frame of claim 3 , wherein the first plane and the second plane form an angle between 60° to 120°.5. A frame of claim 3 , wherein the first plane and the second plane form an angle of 90°.6. A frame of claim 1 , wherein the curvilinear members are made of aluminium.7. A frame of claim 1 , wherein the curvilinear members are made of a resilient material.8. A frame of claim 1 , further comprising ...

Differential gear device, stabilization mechanism, gimbal device, and image capturing device

The present disclosure provides a differential gear device. The differential gear device includes a differential gear set including a first side gear and a second side gear disposed opposite to each other, and a first planetary gear meshing with the first side gear and the second side gear, the first planetary gear being configured to rotate on its own and to revolve around the first side gear and the second side gear; a first motor connected to the first side gear; a second motor connected to the second side gear; and a slider-crank assembly including a crank, a connecting rod, and a sliding block, both ends of the connecting rod being hinged with the crank and the sliding block respectively, and the crank being connected with the first planetary gear.

Parts for Imaging Apparatus, and Imaging Apparatus

An imaging apparatus' parts are provided with an outer frame member, an enclosure section shielding body accommodated by the outer frame member and accommodating and achieving electrically continuous connection with an imaging part, a connection that connects a metal shield of a relay connector to the imaging apparatus by contacting with an interior of the enclosure section shielding body, a barrier wall between the relay connector and the enclosure section shielding body, and a connector terminal. The connector terminal includes an internal contact section exposed to an interior of the enclosure section shielding body, and an external contact section exposed to an interior of the connector. The enclosure section shielding body is formed of a box-shaped metal shell accommodating the internal contact section in the interior. The connector has a connector section shielding body formed of a tubular metal shell accommodating the external contact section in the interior. 1. Parts for an imaging apparatus comprising:an outer frame member made of a resin;an enclosure section shielding body accommodated by the outer frame member and accommodating and achieving electrically continuous connection with an imaging part;a connector that connects a metal shield of a relay connector to the imaging apparatus by contacting with an interior of the enclosure section shielding body;a barrier wall between the relay connector and the enclosure section shielding body; and an internal contact section exposed to an interior of the enclosure section shielding body and', 'an external contact section exposed to an interior of the connector,, 'a connector terminal including'}wherein the enclosure section shielding body is formed of a box-shaped metal shell that accommodates the internal contact section in the interior of the enclosure section shielding body, andthe connector has a connector section shielding body formed of a tubular metal shell that accommodates the external contact section in ...

CONTROL DEVICE OF MOVABLE TYPE IMAGING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF MOVABLE TYPE IMAGING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

[Object] To enable a user to image a free viewpoint video picture easily even in a place where it is difficult to install an imaging device at all times. [Solution] A control device of a movable type imaging device according to the present disclosure includes an imaging information acquiring section that acquires imaging information with regard to imaging from a plurality of movable type imaging devices having an imaging function; and an arrangement information calculating section that calculates arrangement information for arranging a plurality of the movable type imaging devices in order to generate a free viewpoint video picture by synthesizing an image imaged by a plurality of the movable type imaging devices on the basis of the imaging information. 1. A control device of a movable type imaging device , comprising:an imaging information acquiring section that acquires imaging information with regard to imaging from a plurality of movable type imaging devices having an imaging function; andan arrangement information calculating section that calculates arrangement information for arranging a plurality of the movable type imaging devices in order to generate a free viewpoint video picture by synthesizing an image imaged by a plurality of the movable type imaging devices on a basis of the imaging information.2. The control device of a movable type imaging device according to claim 1 , comprising:a free viewpoint video picture generating section that generates the free viewpoint video picture by synthesizing an image imaged by a plurality of the movable type imaging devices; anda quality determining section that determines a quality of the free viewpoint video picture,wherein the arrangement information calculating section calculates the arrangement information on a basis of a quality of the free viewpoint video picture.3. The control device of a movable type imaging device according to claim 2 , wherein the arrangement information calculating section calculates the ...

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, MAT, AND IMAGE GENERATION METHOD

A mat for an image pickup apparatus, where the image pickup apparatus operates to recognize a real object, the mat includes: a play field that defines a bottom region of a space in which the real object is placed; and a calibration chart located in the space and having a plurality of color regions in which respective luminances thereof differ from one another, where: the image pickup apparatus: (i) obtains data of a picked up image of the space in which the real object is located; and (ii) evaluates the picked up image and adjusts at least one of an image pickup condition in which the picked up image of the space is taken, and a processing condition in which the data are analyzed to recognize the real object, and at least one of the image pickup condition and the processing condition are adjusted based on color information in the data of the picked up image resulting from the plurality of color regions of the calibration chart. 1. A mat for an image pickup apparatus , where the image pickup apparatus operates to recognize a real object , the mat comprising:a play field that defines a bottom region of a space in which the real object is placed; anda calibration chart located in the space and having a plurality of color regions in which respective luminances thereof differ from one another, wherein:the image pickup apparatus: (i) obtains data of a picked up image of the space in which the real object is located; and (ii) evaluates the picked up image and adjusts at least one of an image pickup condition in which the picked up image of the space is taken, and a processing condition in which the data are analyzed to recognize the real object, andat least one of the image pickup condition and the processing condition are adjusted based on color information in the data of the picked up image resulting from the plurality of color regions of the calibration chart.2. The mat according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration chart includes a color region having a luminance ...

Method of automatically tracking and photographing celestial objects, and celestial-object auto-tracking photographing apparatus

Automatically tracking and photographing celestial objects and a celestial-object auto-tracking photographing apparatus, in which the burden on the CPU can be reduced by eliminating unnecessary arithmetic processes and can clearly photograph an object(s) so as to appear stationary without using an equatorial, and without using an actuator, which must be precisely controlled. The method includes moving relative to a photographic apparatus due to diurnal motion, to photograph a trimming area that has been electronically trimmed from a part of an imaging area of an image sensor, moving while the celestial object is photographed, including obtaining movement information of an image on the imaging area; setting movement data for the trimming area based on the obtained movement information of the image; and carrying out a photographing operation while moving the trimming area based on the movement data of the set trimming area at each trimming area, upon being moved.

Gimbal Mount for a Sensor

A gimbal mount for a sensor having an outer and inner gimbal mount to stabilize vibrations in a wide frequency band without having to statically balance the sensor. A direct drive is provided for at least one drive of an outer axis of rotation of the outer gimbal mount and an amplified piezo actuator is provided for at least one drive of an inner axis of rotation of the inner gimbal mount. The at least one outer axis of rotation is provided for vibration stabilization in a first range of the frequency band to be stabilized and the at least one inner axis of rotation stabilization is provided for vibration stabilization in a second range in the frequency band to be stabilized. The outer gimbal mount and the inner gimbal mount are embodied as mechanically rigid constructions which transmit vibrations in the frequency band to be stabilized essentially without damping. 1. A gimbal mount for vibration stabilization in a frequency band to be stabilized for at least one sensor arranged on a sensor holder with an outer gimbal mount having a number of degrees of freedom and an inner gimbal mount arranged on the outer gimbal mount and having a number of degrees of freedom , wherein each degree of freedom is formed by an axis of rotation and each axis of rotation is driven by a drive , wherein a direct drive is provided for at least one drive of an outer axis of rotation of the outer gimbal mount , and an amplified piezo actuator is provided for at least one drive of an inner axis of rotation of the inner gimbal mount , wherein the at least one outer axis of rotation is provided for vibration stabilization in a first range of the frequency band to be stabilized , and the at least one inner axis of rotation is provided for vibration stabilization in a second range of the frequency band to be stabilized , wherein the second range of the frequency band to be stabilized is at least partially located above the first range of the frequency band to be stabilized , and that both the ...

ADAPTIVE RATE GAIN CONTROLLER

An aerial vehicle comprises one or more sensors to environmental data, a communication system to receive control inputs from a user, two or more actuators, with each actuator coupled to a rotary wing. The aerial vehicle also comprises a controller to determine a mode of the aerial vehicle based on the environmental data and the control inputs, each mode indicating a set of flight characteristics for the aerial vehicle, generate a gain value based on the mode, the gain value, when used to modify power signals transmitted to actuators of the aerial vehicle, causes the aerial vehicle to conform within the indicated flight characteristics of the determined mode, generate an output signal modified by the gain value based on the input signal, and transmit a power signal based on the output signal to each actuator of the aerial vehicle.

DEVICE MOUNT

A mount for a device such as a camera or similar equipment includes a rotational element that receives and secures the device within the rotational element. The rotational element has an outer circumference that provides an outer contact surface to the inner contact surface of a ring clamp. The ring clamp may clamp the rotational element and device in a wide array of selectable orientations. The ring clamp may include an attachment for attaching the ring clamp to a larger element. 1. A mount for a device , the mount comprising:(A) a rotational element configured to be attached to the device, the rotational element comprising at least one outer contact surface;(B) a ring clamp comprising at least one substantially circumferential wall defining a circumference and an aperture within the circumference, the at least one circumferential wall comprising at least one inner contact surface, the ring clamp configured to receive the at least one rotational element within the circumference and clamp the rotational element via clamping contact between the at least one inner contact surface and the at least one outer contact surface;(C) wherein the rotational element can be clamped within the ring clamp in a selectable orientation.2. The mount of comprising one or more attachments for attaching the rotational element to the device.3. The mount of wherein the one or more attachments are removable from the rotational element.4. The mount of wherein the rotational element comprises a ball section and wherein the at least one outer contact surface comprises a portion of a sphere.5. The mount of wherein the inner contact surface comprises a partially spherical surface.6. The mount of wherein the ring clamp comprises an expansion joint.7. The mount of wherein the rotational element is rotatable within the ring clamp about at least two orthogonal axes.8. The mount of wherein the rotational element is rotatable within the ring clamp about at least three orthogonal axes.9. The mount of ...

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SWARM PHOTOGRAPHY

Herein is disclosed an unmanned aerial vehicle photography system comprising at least a first unmanned aerial vehicle and a second unmanned aerial vehicle; the first unmanned aerial vehicle further comprising one or more image sensors, configured to obtain a subject image of a subject; and one or more processors, configured to cause the one or more image sensors to obtain the subject image synchronously with the second unmanned aerial vehicle. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle photography system comprising at least a first unmanned aerial vehicle and a second unmanned aerial vehicle; one or more image sensors, configured to obtain a subject image of a subject; and', 'one or more processors, configured to cause the one or more image sensors to obtain the subject image synchronously with the second unmanned aerial vehicle., 'the first unmanned aerial vehicle further comprising2. The unmanned aerial vehicle photography system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to obtain the subject image according to a trigger instruction.3. The unmanned aerial vehicle photography system of claim 2 , wherein the first unmanned aerial vehicle further comprises:a transceiver, configured to receive the trigger instruction;a positioning circuit, configured to determine a position of the first unmanned aerial vehicle; anda memory, configured to store at least one of a trigger instruction, the subject image, or a position of the first unmanned aerial vehicle.4. The unmanned aerial vehicle photography system of claim 3 , wherein each unmanned aerial vehicle further comprises a clock claim 3 , wherein the clock is a function of the one or more processors claim 3 , and wherein the one or more processors are configured to synchronize the clock using data obtained from the positioning circuit.5. The unmanned aerial vehicle photography system of claim 3 , wherein the transceiver is further configured to receive a transmission of a position of the subject claim 3 , ...

CONTROL METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND AIRCRAFT

A control method includes obtaining an attitude limit angle of an aircraft, obtaining a current attitude angle of a gimbal mounted at the aircraft, and determining a flight attitude limit angle of the aircraft according to the attitude limit angle of the aircraft and the current attitude angle of the gimbal. The flight attitude limit angle is configured to constrain a tilt angle of the aircraft relative to a horizontal plane during flight, such that a vehicle body of the aircraft does not appear in an image captured by a photographing apparatus arranged at the gimbal. 1. A control method comprising:obtaining an attitude limit angle of an aircraft;obtaining a current attitude angle of a gimbal mounted at the aircraft; anddetermining a flight attitude limit angle of the aircraft according to the attitude limit angle of the aircraft and the current attitude angle of the gimbal, the flight attitude limit angle being configured to constrain a tilt angle of the aircraft relative to a horizontal plane during flight, such that a vehicle body of the aircraft does not appear in an image captured by a photographing apparatus arranged at the gimbal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the attitude limit angle is a first attitude limit angle; and obtaining a second attitude limit angle of the aircraft;', 'obtaining a tilt angle of the gimbal according to the current attitude angle of the gimbal, the tilt angle of the gimbal being an angle between a coordinate system of the gimbal and a coordinate system of the vehicle body of the aircraft; and', 'determining the flight attitude limit angle of the aircraft using a preset formula according to the first attitude limit angle, the tilt angle of the gimbal, the second attitude limit angle, and a preset attitude limit angle range., 'determining the flight attitude limit angle of the aircraft includes3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the preset attitude limit angle range includes:a first preset attitude limit angle of the gimbal ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a gimbal; a first camera; a second camera to detect a point of interest on ground; at least one sensor; a first motor; a second motor to operate the first camera and the second camera to maintain horizontality; and at least one processor electrically connected to the first camera, the second camera, the at least one sensor, the first motor, and the second motor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to detect a change in an angle; control the second motor to control the second camera to maintain horizontality; determine whether the point of interest is changed; if the point of interest is not changed, control the first motor to maintain hovering; and, if the point of interest is changed, control the first motor to maintain hovering by moving to original position before moving and compensating for tilt. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a gimbal;a first camera configured to record an image;a second camera configured to detect a point of interest on a ground as an input image;at least one sensor configured to detect a motion of the electronic device;a first motor configured to generate a thrust related to a flight of the electronic device;a second motor configured to operate the first camera and the second camera to maintain horizontality; andat least one processor electrically connected to the first camera, the second camera, the at least one sensor, the first motor, and the second motor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to:detect a change in an angle of the electronic device by the at least one sensor during a hovering operation of the electronic device;control the second motor to control the second camera to maintain horizontality in response to the change in the angle of the electronic device;determine whether the point of interest is changed based on an input image of the second camera;if the point of interest is not changed, control the first motor to maintain hovering ...

PARTS FOR IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS

An imaging apparatus' parts are provided with an outer frame member, an enclosure section shielding body accommodated by the outer frame member and accommodating and achieving electrically continuous connection with an imaging part, a connection that connects a metal shield of a relay connector to the imaging apparatus by contacting with an interior of the enclosure section shielding body, a barrier wall between the relay connector and the enclosure section shielding body, and a connector terminal. The connector terminal includes an internal contact section exposed to an interior of the enclosure section shielding body, and an external contact section exposed to an interior of the connector. The enclosure section shielding body is formed of a box-shaped metal shell accommodating the internal contact section in the interior. The connector has a connector section shielding body formed of a tubular metal shell accommodating the external contact section in the interior. 1. Parts for an imaging apparatus comprising:an outer frame member made of a resin;an inner frame member made of a metal material having a bottom wall section to shield an imaging part;a connector contacting the inner frame member,wherein the outer frame member has a barrier wall between a relay connector and the inner frame member, and the barrier wall has a first insertion hole, an internal contact section located at a first end of the connector and connectable to the imaging part and', 'an external contact section located at a second end of the connector opposite from the first end,, 'a connector section shielding body in a cylindrical shape and made of metal, and a connector terminal including'}, 'wherein the connector has'}wherein the connector section shielding body and the inner frame member are fixed to the outer frame member independent from each other,wherein an inner surface of the first insertion hole is fitted with a peripheral surface of the connector section shielding body.2. The parts for ...

Projection capture system and method

In one example, a projection capture system includes: a digital camera, a projector, and a mirror housed together as a single unit in which, when the unit is deployed for use with a work surface: the camera is positioned above the projector; the projector is positioned below the camera; and the mirror is positioned above the projector and configured to reflect light from the projector into the camera capture area. In one example, a projection capture method includes: establishing a camera capture area within which a camera can capture an image of an object; establishing a projector display area overlapping the capture area and into which a projector can project light; lighting the camera capture area with the projector; and positioning a specular glare spot from the projector lighting outside the camera capture area.

Device for photographing objects

Device for photographing objects comprising an optically opaque, box-like body housing a sample-holder disc rotating about a vertical axis, and suspended from a base to which it is rotationally coupled according to a horizontal diameter axis through two rotary loops; inside the box-like body there are lighting fixtures.

Aerial Vehicle Imaging and Targeting System

The subject disclosure relates to a tracking system to mount to an aircraft and to image and track a target aircraft. The tracking system may include a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the target aircraft, and a stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera. The IMU may be configured to generate position data representing a position of the aircraft. The stereo-vision system may be operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a 3D position of the target aircraft as a function of the position data. The processor may be configured to adjust the mirror position as a function of a mirror position. 1. A tracking system to mount to a vehicle and to image and track an object , the tracking system comprising:a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor;an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, wherein the IMU is configured to generate position data representing a position of the vehicle;a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the object; anda stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera, the stereo-vision system being operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the stereo-vision system is configured to determine a three-dimensional position of the object as a function of the position data.2. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the mirror is configured to direct the light from the light source toward the object as a function of a mirror position claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to adjust the mirror position.3. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the structured light source is a laser light source configured to generate light with a wavelength in the 450-495 nm light spectrum.4. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the structured light source is a laser light source configured to ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM PROVIDED THEREWITH, AND CALIBRATION METHOD

An image processing device includes a stitching processing unit that composites composition source images generated from captured images under a preset processing condition to generate a composite image, a screen generation unit that generates a screen and outputs the composite image to a display input device, a touch operation determination unit that determines a camera image region to be adjusted based on a detection result of a touch operation on the screen and determines an adjustment item according to an operation mode of the touch operation, and a processing condition setting unit that sets a temporary processing condition related to the camera image region to be adjusted. The stitching processing unit generates the composition source image from the captured image of the camera corresponding to the camera image region to be adjusted under the temporary processing condition and updates the composite image by compositing the composition source images. 1. An image processing device that outputs a composite image by performing an image composition process on an image for each of a plurality of cameras , the image processing device comprising:a processor; and generating a plurality of composition source images from the image for each of the plurality of cameras based on a preset processing condition;', 'performing the image composition process on the plurality of composition source images to generate a composite image for preview, the composite image including a plurality of camera image regions, each of the plurality of camera image regions corresponding to one of the plurality of composition source images and one of the plurality of cameras;', 'generating a preview display screen on which the composite image is displayed and outputting the preview display screen to a display;', 'detecting a first touch operation that a user performs on the preview display screen displayed on the display and determining a first adjustment item according to the first touch ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a camera; an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration applied to a housing; a posture determining unit that determines a posture of the housing based on a value detected by the acceleration sensor; and an activation control unit that activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes an upright posture. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a camera;an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration applied to the housing;a posture determining unit that determines a posture of the housing based on a value detected by the acceleration sensor;an activation control unit that activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes an upright posture; anda grasping form recognizing unit that recognizes a user's grasping form of the housing,wherein the activation control unit activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes the upright posture and the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes that the user's grasping form of the housing is not a grasping form of covering a lens of the camera.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising an illuminance sensor claim 1 ,wherein the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes whether the user's grasping form of the housing is a grasping form of covering the lens of the camera based on the detected value output from the illuminance sensor.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a touch panel that detects a user's touch claim 1 ,wherein the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes whether the user's grasping form of the housing is a grasping form of covering the lens of the camera based on a position of the touch.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a touch sensor that recognizes a touch of a side surface of the housing claim 1 ,wherein the ...

Aircraft, Methods for Providing Optical Information, Method for Transmission of Acoustic Information and Method for Observing or Tracking an Object

Provided is an aircraft having a spherical body which generates buoyancy or which may generate buoyancy when filled with gas, wherein the aircraft further comprises four actuation units arranged on the surface of the body for movement of the aircraft in a translation and/or rotation through air, and at least one camera arranged on or in the surface of the body. Further provided is a method for providing optical information to a person in the environment of a flying aircraft, a method for providing optical information about an object and/or surveying of an object, a method for transmission of acoustic information and a method for observing or tracking an object. 1. An aircraft having a spherical body which generates buoyancy or which may generate buoyancy when filled with gas , the aircraft comprising four actuation units arranged on a surface of the body for movement of the aircraft in a translation and/or rotation through air , and at least one camera arranged on or in the surface of the body.2. The aircraft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body is at least partially filled with gas having less density than air.3. The aircraft as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the gas is helium.4. The aircraft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a gravity force Fand a buoyancy force Fof the aircraft fulfill a following condition:{'br': None, 'i': 'F', 'sub': g', 'b, '=1−1, 2 F.'}5. The aircraft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a center of gravity of the aircraft substantially coincides with a center of buoyancy of the aircraft.6. The aircraft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the four actuation units are positioned in a first tetrahedral alignment on the body.7. The aircraft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aircraft further comprises at least one energy supply unit claim 1 , and wherein the at least one camera and the at least one energy supply unit are arranged in a second tetrahedral alignment on and/or in the body.8. The aircraft as claimed in claim 7 , wherein a center of gravity ...

AERIAL PANORAMIC OBLIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY APPARATUS

An aerial panoramic oblique photography apparatus includes a pod body provided with at least two nadir cameras and a plurality of oblique cameras. The at least two nadir cameras are arranged in a transverse direction, and the shooting regions of adjacent nadir cameras of the at least two nadir cameras are partially overlapping. Since the aerial panoramic oblique photography apparatus is provided with at least two transversely arranged nadir cameras, a plurality of stripes of aerial images is obtained for each aerial oblique photo-shooting operation. This can increase photo-shooting efficiency, reduce the number of flight, and lower photo-shooting cost. The combination of at least two nadir cameras and a plurality of oblique cameras can capture texture of the sides of urban buildings from multiple angles. Three-dimensional real scenery model of a city can be established more efficiently and completely. 1. An aerial panoramic oblique photography apparatus comprisinga pod body comprising a left pod unit and a right pod unit;at least two nadir cameras arranged in a transverse direction perpendicular to a bisecting plane between the left pod unit and the right pod unit, wherein at least one nadir camera is provided on the left pod unit and at least one nadir camera is provided on the right pod unit; anda plurality of oblique cameras disposed on the left pod unit and the right pod unit at an upper level and a lower level;wherein an angle of a lens axis of each nadir camera from a vertical direction is greater than 0 degree and less than 10 degrees, and an angle of a lens axis of each oblique camera from the vertical direction is 30 to 60 degrees, the vertical direction is a nadir direction from the lens of each nadir or oblique camera and perpendicular to a separation plane between the upper level and the lower level, the vertical direction, the transverse direction and a direction of an intersection line of the bisecting plane and the separation plane are perpendicular ...

TARGET SEARCHING APPARATUS, TARGET SEARCHING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A target searching apparatus includes a display, an object region extractor, a feature amount calculator, a second feature amount calculator, and an object present region extractor. The object region extractor extracts, from a display image, an object region including an identification object. The feature amount calculator calculates in-region and out-region representative values of the image feature amount that respectively are representative values inside and outside the object region in the display image. The second feature amount calculator calculates a representative value of the image feature amount in each of a plurality of small regions into which the object region is divided. The object present region extractor extracts, from the plurality of small regions, one or more small region having the representative value that is closer to the in-region representative value than the out-region representative value, as an object present region in which the identification object is present. 1. A target searching apparatus comprising:a display configured to display an image captured by a capturing unit;an object region extractor configured to extract, from a display image, an object region including an identification object that is a possible detection target and is to be identified, the display image being the image displayed on the display;a feature amount calculator configured to calculate an in-region representative value of an image feature amount and an out-region representative value of the image feature amount in the display image, the in-region representative value of the image feature amount being a representative value of the image feature amount inside the object region in the display image, the out-region representative value of the image feature amount being a representative value of the image feature amount outside the object region in the display image;a second feature amount calculator configured to calculate a representative value of the image feature ...

GIMBAL STRUCTURE

A gimbal structure includes a camera assembly. The gimbal structure also includes a first motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a first rotation axis. The first motor includes a first stator. The first stator includes a first signal control cable. The gimbal structure also includes a second motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. The second motor includes a second stator. The second stator includes a second signal control cable. The gimbal structure further includes a motor housing configured for mounting the first stator and the second stator. The first signal control cable and the second signal control cable are combined to form a first cable structure. 1. A gimbal structure , comprising:a camera assembly;a first motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a first rotation axis, the first motor comprising a first stator, the first stator comprising a first signal control cable;a second motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis, the second motor comprising a second stator, the second stator comprising a second signal control cable; anda motor housing configured for mounting the first stator and the second stator,wherein the first signal control cable and the second signal control cable are combined to form a first cable structure.2. The gimbal structure of claim 1 ,wherein the motor housing comprises a first housing disposed along the second rotation axis and a second housing disposed at a first end of the first housing along the first rotation axis,wherein the first housing comprises a first mounting member configured for mounting the first stator, andwherein the second housing comprises a second mounting member configured for mounting the second stator.3. The gimbal structure of claim 2 ,wherein the first motor comprises a first rotor and a first ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A 3D IMAGING DATASET OF AN OBJECT

A computerized imaging system and method for creating a 3D imaging dataset of an object are disclosed. The computerized imaging system includes an object stage mounted on a system base plate, the object stage is configured to rotate 360 degrees around its axis perpendicular to the base plate plane. The computerized imaging system includes an elongated elevation arm positioned alongside the object stage, wherein the elongated elevation arm having an image sensor, at least one lens, and a mirror mounted thereon, and wherein the optical axis of the image sensor is parallel to the elongated elevation arm elevation axis. The image sensor is used to capture a plurality of images of the object in a plurality of rotation and elevation angles of the object stage and elongated elevation arm. 1. A computerized imaging system for creating a 3D imaging dataset of an object , the system comprising:an object stage mounted on a system base plate, said object stage is configured to rotate 360 degrees around its axis perpendicular to said base plate plane; andan elongated elevation arm positioned alongside said object stage, wherein said elongated elevation arm having an image sensor, at least one lens, and a mirror mounted thereon, and wherein the optical axis of said image sensor is parallel to said elongated elevation arm elevation axis;wherein said image sensor is used to capture a plurality of images of said object positioned on said object stage in a plurality of rotation and elevation angles of said object stage and elongated elevation arm.2. The computerized imaging system of claim 1 , wherein said object stage comprising further an object stage plate claim 1 , an XY stage and a shaft claim 1 , wherein said object stage plate is used to support said object claim 1 , and wherein said XY stage is configured to displace said object stage plate in parallel to the plane of said system base plate.3. The computerized imaging system of claim 2 , wherein said XY stage displacements ...

TRIAXIAL ROTATION APPARATUS MOUNTED ON AERIAL VEHICLE

An embodiment of a tri-axial rotation apparatus comprises: a drive part; a first housing which rotates about a first axis and with respect to the drive unit and accommodates a first motor; a second housing which rotates about a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis, and with respect to the first housing, and accommodates a second motor, a third housing which rotates about a third axis, perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis, and with respect to the second housing, accommodates a third motor, and has a camera mounted thereon; a first connection part disposed between the first motor and. the first housing along the outer peripheral surface of the first motor; a second connection part disposed between the second motor and the second housing along the outer peripheral surface of the second motor; and a third connection part disposed between the third motor and the third housing along the outer peripheral surface of the third motor, wherein. the first connection part, the second connection part, and the third connection part are formed of flexible material and may be electrically connected. to the drive part. 1. A triaxial rotation apparatus comprising:a driver;a first housing coupled to the driver;a first motor disposed in a first housing;a second motor disposed in a second housing;a third motor disposed in a third housing;a first connecting member disposed to surround a portion of the first motor while having a length greater than an outer periphery of the first motor;a second connecting member disposed to surround a portion of the second motor while having a length greater than an outer periphery of the second motor; anda third connecting member disposed to surround a portion of the third second motor while having a length greater than an outer periphery of the third motor,wherein the first connecting member is made of a flexible material, is disposed in the first housing, and is electrically connected to the driver.2. The triaxial rotation ...

Microscopy system, microscopy method, and computer-readable recording medium

A microscopy system includes: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire slice images generated by capturing an object image while shifting a focal position along an optical axis of an observation optical system included in a microscope; an image shift processing configured to relatively shift, with respect to one slice image among the slice images, another slice image in a plane including the one slice image; an all-in-focus image generation unit configured to generate all-in-focus images by combining the one slice image and the other slice image relatively shifted with respect to the one slice image under conditions in which shift amounts of the other slice image with respect to the one slice image are different; and a display unit configured to display the all-in-focus images.

Adaptive rate gain controller

An aerial vehicle comprises one or more sensors to environmental data, a communication system to receive control inputs from a user, two or more actuators, with each actuator coupled to a rotary wing. The aerial vehicle also comprises a controller to determine a mode of the aerial vehicle based on the environmental data and the control inputs, each mode indicating a set of flight characteristics for the aerial vehicle, generate a gain value based on the mode, the gain value, when used to modify power signals transmitted to actuators of the aerial vehicle, causes the aerial vehicle to conform within the indicated flight characteristics of the determined mode, generate an output signal modified by the gain value based on the input signal, and transmit a power signal based on the output signal to each actuator of the aerial vehicle.

Vibration Damping Gimbal Sleeve for an Aerial Vehicle

A gimbal sleeve for connecting to a camera gimbal may float between a floor surface and a ceiling surface of an aerial vehicle chassis such that the gimbal sleeve has freedom of motion in yaw, pitch, and roll directions relative to the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may comprise a pair of connection points to the lower dampers on a floor surface of the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may furthermore comprise a ball joint coupled to a back surface of the vehicle chassis. The connection points include spring forces that enable the gimbal sleeve to return to an equilibrium position in response to external vibrations and reduce the magnitude of vibrations transferred from the aerial vehicle to the gimbal and camera systems. 1. An aerial vehicle with a partially floating gimbal connector , the aerial vehicle comprising:a vehicle chassis comprising a floor surface, a ceiling surface, a back surface, and a pair of side surfaces;a pair of dampers coupled to the floor surface of the vehicle chassis; a tube structured to couple with a gimbal connector;', 'a pair of attachment points extending in opposite directions from an outer surface of the cylindrical tube towards the side surfaces of the vehicle chassis;', 'a pair of pins extending from the pair of attachment points towards the floor surface and mating with the pair of lower dampers;', 'a ball joint coupling an end of the tube to the back surface of the vehicle chassis; and, 'a gimbal sleeve to couple to a gimbal, the gimbal sleeve at least partially extending into the vehicle chassis between the floor surface and the ceiling surface, the gimbal sleeve comprisinga set of tension elements coupling each of the attachment points to the ceiling surface, the floor surface, and one of the side surfaces, the tension elements applying a tension force to pull the gimbal sleeve towards an equilibrium position.2. The aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the pair of lower dampers each comprise a fluid-filled chamber to absorb ...

AUTOFOCUS INITIALIZATION BASED ON TARGET DETECTION

A method for moving an optical device of an imaging device includes one or more depth sensors acquiring one or more depth measurements within a predefined spatial coordinate system. Each of the one or more depth measurements indicates a distance from the imaging device to an object within the predefined spatial coordinate system. The method further includes one or more orientation sensors determining orientation information of the imaging device within the predefined spatial coordinate system, estimating an object distance between the imaging device and the object based on the one or more depth measurements and the orientation information, and moving the optical device from a first position to a second position according to the object distance and a focal length of the optical device. 1. A method for moving an optical device of an imaging device comprising:acquiring, by one or more depth sensors, one or more depth measurements within a predefined spatial coordinate system, each of the one or more depth measurements indicating a distance from the imaging device to an object within the predefined spatial coordinate system;determining, by one or more orientation sensors, orientation information of the imaging device within the predefined spatial coordinate system;estimating an object distance between the imaging device and the object based on the one or more depth measurements and the orientation information; andmoving the optical device from a first position to a second position according to the object distance and a focal length of the optical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more depth sensors comprise at least one of:a first depth sensor that has a first orientation along a first axis of the spatial coordinate system;a second depth sensor that has a second orientation along a second axis of the spatial coordinate system that is orthogonal to the first axis; ora third depth sensor that has a third orientation along a third axis of the spatial ...

VEHICLE IMAGING APPARATUS

A vehicle imaging station comprising one or more cameras each camera having an adjustable shutter speed and a field of view, the fields of view of the one or more cameras covering an vehicle imaging volume, a control unit arranged to control the shutter speed of the cameras, a vehicle speed detection device arranged to measure the speed of a vehicle moving through the vehicle imaging volume and to output detected vehicle speed data to the control unit. The control unit is arranged to automatically adjust the shutter speed of the cameras based on the detected vehicle speed data and to cause the cameras to capture one or more images with the adjusted shutter speed. 1. A vehicle imaging station comprising a camera array for imaging a vehicle as it passes through a vehicle imaging volume , the vehicle imagining station comprising:one or more support structures;first and second cameras attached to the one or more support structures and located on a first side of the vehicle imaging volume, wherein the first camera is located at a first height and is angled to capture one or more images of a front of a vehicle as it enters the vehicle imaging volume, and wherein the second camera is located at a second height, greater than the first height and is angled to capture one or more images of a rear of a vehicle as it exits the vehicle imaging volume; andthird and fourth cameras attached to the one or more support structures and located on a second side of the vehicle imaging volume, opposite to the first side, wherein the third camera is located at the first height and is angled to capture one or more images of the front of a vehicle as it enters the vehicle imaging volume and the fourth camera is located at the second height and is angled to capture one or more images of a rear of a vehicle as it exits the vehicle imaging volume.2. A vehicle imaging station according to claim 1 , further comprising a fifth camera located above the vehicle imaging volume claim 1 , such that it ...

PORTABLE AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE TARGETING INTELLIGENCE DEVICE

A device for obtaining surveillance information from an aerial vehicle. The device includes a camera configured to obtain image data based on a position of the vehicle, a transceiver configured to receive operator controls and output the obtained image data, a designator unit configured to emit a light source onto a surface of an object of interest to illuminate that surface when a designation command is received from an operator, a gimbal mechanism having a plurality of motors configured to orient the designator unit, a gimbal controller configured to control the motors of the gimbal mechanism, and a controller configured to control the designator unit to continuously emit the light source onto the surface of the object irrespective of the position of the vehicle. The controller compensates for an orientation of the designator unit based on the aerial vehicle's movement such that the designator unit continuously illuminates the object. 1. A device for obtaining surveillance information from an aerial vehicle , the device comprising:a camera configured to obtain image data of an object of interest based on a position of the aerial vehicle;a transceiver configured to receive operator controls and to output the image data obtained by the camera;a designator unit configured to emit a light source onto a surface of an object of interest to illuminate that surface when a designation command is received from an operator;a gimbal mechanism having a plurality of motors configured to orient the designator unit;a gimbal controller configured to control the plurality of motors of the gimbal mechanism to control orientation of the designator unit; anda central controller configured to receive flight information of the aerial vehicle based on the position of the aerial vehicle, and to control the designator unit to continuously emit the light source onto the surface of the object of interest irrespective of the position of the vehicle,wherein the central controller is configured ...

Interchangeable mounting platform

A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE DESCENT

Described are systems and methods for surveying a destination as an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) descends toward the destination. To confirm that the destination is clear of objects and includes a safe landing or delivery location, such as a substantially planar surface, the UAV may capture and process images at different altitudes during the descent. Feature points of a first image captured at a first altitude may be paired with feature points of a second image captured at a second, different altitude. A homography may be computed to confirm that the paired feature points lie in the same plane and then the two images may be registered based on the paired feature points. The registered images may then be processed to determine depth information and determine if descent of the UAV is to continue or be aborted. 1. A method to determine a substantially planar surface area at a destination , the method comprising:obtaining with a camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), at a first altitude above the destination, a first image of the destination;obtaining with the camera of the UAV, at a second altitude above the destination, a second image of the destination;determining a first plurality of feature points of the first image; 'associating a feature point of the first plurality of feature points with a corresponding feature point of the second image to form a paired feature point that includes a first feature point of the first image and a second feature point of the second image;', 'for each of the first plurality of feature points of the first imagedetermining a first plurality of paired feature points in which the first feature point of the first image and the second feature point of the second image are in a same plane;registering the first image and the second image based at least in part on the first plurality of paired feature points to generate a registered image set;generating a depth disparity map of the destination based on the registered image set; ...