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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Mobile Replacement-Dialogue Recording System

Номер: US20120041759A1
Автор: Gary A. Randall, Sean C. Barker, Timothy Scott Bogart
Принадлежит: BOARDWALK Tech GROUP LLC

A mobile replacement-dialogue recording system enables the creation of replacement-dialogue items by mobile users not at a media recording studio. Studio-users prepare guide media video, audio and text data which are made available to mobile users through a media server. A mobile user's mobile replacement-dialogue recording device obtains guide media and allows the user to view the guide media in rehearsal mode. The mobile replacement-dialogue recording device then records the mobile user's dialogue performance while presenting the mobile user with synchronized guide media. The mobile user can review, delete, and rerecord the resulting potential replacement dialogue, as well as create feedback media characterizing the replacement dialogue. Selected replacement dialogue items can be transmitted to the media server. A studio-module can then obtain the selected replacement dialogue items and feedback media from the media server so that they may be used in media-replacement.

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

System for background subtraction with 3d camera

Номер: US20120051631A1
Автор: Daniel Palmer Dabbelt, Dennis Jinn Lin, Minh Ngoc Do, Quang Huu Nguyen, Sanjay Jeram Patel
Принадлежит: University of Illinois

A system for background image subtraction includes a computing device coupled with a 3D video camera, a processor of the device programmed to receive a video feed from the camera containing images of one or more subject that include depth information. The processor, for an image: segments pixels and corresponding depth information into three different regions including foreground (FG), background (BG), and unclear (UC); categorizes UC pixels as FG or BG using a function that considers the color and background history (BGH) information associated with the UC pixels and the color and BGH information associated with pixels near the UC pixels; examines the pixels marked as FG and applies temporal and spatial filters to smooth boundaries of the FG regions; constructs a new image by overlaying the FG regions on top of a new background; displays a video feed of the new image in a display device; and continually maintains the BGH.

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Номер записи: 2
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Foreground/Background Separation Using Reference Images

Номер: US20120069222A1
Автор: Adrian Capata, Adrian Zamfir, Alexandru Drimbarean, Eran Steinberg, Mihai Ciuc, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi
Принадлежит: Tessera Technologies Ireland Ltd

A technique involves distinguishing between foreground and background regions of a digital image of a scene. First and second images are captured of nominally a same scene. The first image is a relatively high resolution image taken with the foreground more in focus than the background, while the second image is a relatively low resolution reference image taken with the background more in focus than the foreground. Regions of the captured images are assigned as foreground or background. In accordance with the assigning, one or more processed images are rendered based on the first image or the second image, or both.

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Номер записи: 3
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Display Cabinet with Photographic and Video Camera-Disabling System

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

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

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Номер записи: 4
05-07-2012 дата публикации

System And Method For Web Based Collaboration Using Digital Media

Номер: US20120173980A1
Автор: Eric B. Dachs
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method configured to allow production team members to view, organize and manage production of a motion picture. The system and method allows the production team members to organize the project script; extract the script into scenes and slates; view, organize, select and collaborate on uploaded digital media and takes for each scene as well as uploaded audio, music or special effects that are to be applied to the product. The system tracks versions of the project by monitoring each change as well. The system also allows production member to organize project calendars, tasks associated with projects, contacts, notes, budgeting and other facets of the project. The system incorporates security measures which allow certain members of the production team to only have access to designated high-security material.

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Номер записи: 5
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Imaging control device, immersion position information generation device, imaging control method, immersion position information generation method

Номер: US20120307020A1
Автор: Jun Hirano
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A technology is disclosed that provides an imaging control device and the like capable of actualizing immersive zoom enlargement. The technology includes: an imaging unit 701 that includes at least two optical systems disposed at an interval of a predetermined baseline-length; a calculating unit 704 that, based on a predetermined reference zoom magnification, a desired zoom magnification in relation to the predetermined reference zoom magnification, and a distance from the imaging unit to a subject, calculates an immersion distance from a virtual position in which the imaging unit should be disposed to actualize the desired zoom magnification to an actual position of the imaging unit and calculates, based on the immersion distance, an interval between the at least two optical systems when the at least two optical systems are disposed on an extension line of a line connecting together the at least two optical systems to actualize a desired zoom magnification that is similar to that when the imaging unit is disposed in the virtual position and the desired zoom magnification is actualized; and a control unit 705 that changes the predetermined baseline-length to the calculated interval and disposes the at least two optical systems. The imaging unit images the subject in the above-described disposal state.

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Номер записи: 6
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Sports Video Training Accessory

Номер: US20130038770A1
Автор: James Hawkins
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for providing feedback to an individual involved in improving an activity such as a sport, performance or the like. The present invention relates to a training accessory, and more particularly to a holding apparatus for mounting a video or photographic device, such as a digital camera having a display device for feedback, such as a tablet PC, i-phone, i-pad, cell phone having a screen, multimedia device, or the like. The imaging and display device being easily transportable and easy to set up, for example, on a golf course where multiple instances are required, yet does not interfere with the playing of the game.

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Номер записи: 7
21-02-2013 дата публикации

System and method for interactive promotion of products and services

Номер: US20130046637A1
Автор: Bradley A. Slutsky, Frank T. Young
Принадлежит: Firethorn Mobile Inc

A method and system for interactively promoting the sale of a product or service are described. The method and system includes capturing an image of a consumer with a video camera. Next, a biometric scan of the image may be conducted to determine if at least one biometric has been recognized from the scan. The biometric scan usually comprises a facial recognition scan. If one biometric has been recognized from the scan, the system may access a database comprising biometrics associated with at least one of browsing history, purchase history, and preference data associated with a consumer. The system may then display advertising images on a display device comprising a product or service augmented with one or more images of the consumer and which correspond with data stored in the database. The system may convey options for initiating a sale and preserving the sale of the product or service.

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Номер записи: 8
14-03-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROJECTION UNIT

Номер: US20130063646A1
Автор: TANABE Shigeki, UENO Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: KYOCERA CORPORATION

According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes an image projecting unit and a processing unit. The image projecting unit projects an image to a projection area. The processing unit is configured to acquire information for a second image related to a first image placed in the projection area, and cause the image projecting unit to project the second image based on the information acquired. 1. A mobile electronic device comprising:an image projecting unit for projecting an image to a projection area; and acquire information for a second image related to a first image placed in the projection area, and', 'cause the image projecting unit to project the second image based on the information acquired., 'a processing unit configured to'}2. The mobile electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sound detecting unit for detecting a sound, wherein 'cause the image projecting unit to project the second image in synchronization with the sound detected by the sound detecting unit.', 'the processing unit is configured to'}3. The mobile electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein 'acquire the information for the second image based on the sound detected by the sound detecting unit.', 'the processing unit is configured to'}4. The mobile electronic device according to claim 2 , whereinthe processing unit is configured to change the second image to be projected when detecting, based on the sound detected by the sound detecting unit, that the first image in the projection area is changed.5. The mobile electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an information acquiring unit for acquiring information from an external device, wherein 'acquire the information for the second image through the information acquiring unit.', 'the processing unit is configured to'}6. The mobile electronic device according to claim 5 , whereinthe processing unit is configured to acquire the information including whether content of the first image is updated ...

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Номер записи: 9
21-03-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE IMAGE PICKUP UNIT AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130070072A1
Автор: Honda Kazuki
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

In an assembly method for an endoscope image pickup unit, the endoscope image pickup unit includes a distal end portion main body portion including a front opening portion, a side opening portion, a rear opening portion and an arrangement space portion, a lens section including a distal end lens having an outer diameter that generally fits in the front opening portion, and an image pickup section that fits in the rear opening portion and includes an image pickup device arranged in an image forming position by a lens system such as the lens section. The assembly method includes steps for inserting the lens section into the arrangement space portion from the side opening portion, fitting the inserted lens section in the front opening portion, and fitting the image pickup section in the rear opening portion from a rear of the rear opening portion. 1. An assembly method for an endoscope image pickup unit including:a distal end portion main body portion including a front opening portion, a side opening portion, and a rear opening portion functioning as opening portions respectively opened to a front, a side, and a rear and an arrangement space portion that communicates with the three opening portions;a lens section including a distal end lens having an outer diameter that generally fits in the front opening portion; andan image pickup section that fits in the rear opening portion and includes an image pickup device arranged in an image forming position by the lens section or an image pickup device arranged in an image forming position by the lens section and a rear lens section arranged to be integrated with the image pickup device in a rear of the lens section,the assembly method comprising:an inserting step for inserting the lens section into the arrangement space portion from the side opening portion;a fitting step for fitting the lens section, which is inserted into the arrangement space portion, in the front opening portion that communicates with the arrangement ...

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Номер записи: 10
21-03-2013 дата публикации

TIMING ADJUSTMENT CIRCUIT, SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP ELEMENT, AND CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130070118A1
Автор: Hatano Masahiro, Kikuchi Masaru
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A timing adjustment circuit includes at least one data line; a phase synchronization circuit that includes a plurality of oscillation delay elements which oscillate an oscillation signal, and that is configured to oscillate the oscillation signal by synchronizing a phase of a feedback clock with a phase of a reference clock; at least one delay circuit that includes a delay element which is disposed on the data line and which is equivalent to one of the plurality of oscillation delay elements, and that is configured to delay data which is to be transmitted on the data line; and a delay adjustment unit configured to adjust an amount of delay of the delay element of the delay circuit in accordance with a signal associated with oscillation of the phase synchronization circuit. 113-. (canceled)14. A solid-state image pickup element comprising:a pixel section in which a plurality of pixels that perform photoelectric conversion are disposed in a matrix form,a pixel read section having a function of reading analog pixel signals from the pixel section, and of converting the read analog pixel signals into digital signals, anda timing adjustment circuit configured to adjust delay timing of the digital signals that are obtained by the pixel read section, the timing adjustment circuit including:at least one data line;a phase synchronization circuit that includes a plurality of oscillation delay elements which oscillate an oscillation signal, and that is configured to oscillate the oscillation signal by synchronizing a phase of a feedback clock with a phase of a reference clock;at least one delay circuit that includes a delay element which is disposed on the data line and which is equivalent to one of the plurality of oscillation delay elements, and that is configured to delay data which is to be transmitted on the data line; anda delay adjustment unit configured to adjust an amount of delay of the delay element of the delay circuit in accordance with a signal associated with ...

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Номер записи: 11
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Composite flash for an electronic device

Номер: US20130070119A1
Автор: Marc A. Drader, Yochanan Cliel Manoach GILBERT-SCHACHTER
Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

An apparatus and method for capturing an image on an electronic device having a flash comprising a first light source and a second light source is presented herein. A detection of a color spectrum of ambient light is made using image data sensed by an image sensor of a camera module. Additionally, a determination of an intensity of a first light when combined with an associated intensity of a second light results in a color spectrum that substantially matches the color spectrum of the ambient light. The flash emits a first light from the first light source of the flash and second light from the second light source of the flash. An image from a camera module is recorded during the emission of the first and second light.

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Номер записи: 12
21-03-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND RANGEFINDER DEVICE

Номер: US20130070146A1
Автор: Imamura Norihiro
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes a lens optical system L, an imaging device N at least having a plurality of first and second pixels P and P, an array optical device K, and a signal processing section C for generating an image. The lens optical system L has an optical region D and an optical region D; the array optical device K causes light passing through the optical regions D and D to respective enter the plurality of first and second pixels P and P; and a proportion of an amount of light exiting the optical region D relative to an amount of light entering the optical region D is smaller than a proportion of an amount of light exiting the optical region D relative to an amount of light entering the optical region D 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:a lens optical system having a lens and a stop;an imaging device at least including a plurality of first pixels and a plurality of second pixels on which light passing through the lens optical system is incident;an array optical device disposed between the lens optical system and the imaging device; anda signal processing section for generating an image by using a plurality of pixel values obtained at the plurality of first pixels and a plurality of pixel values obtained at the plurality of second pixels, wherein,the lens optical system has a first region and a second region in the stop or in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis and near the stop;the array optical device causes light passing through the first region to enter the plurality of first pixels, and causes light passing through the second region to enter the plurality of second pixels; anda proportion of an amount of light exiting the second region relative to an amount of light entering the second region is smaller than a proportion of an amount of light exiting the first region relative to an amount of light entering the first region.2. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the lens optical system includes a ...

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Номер записи: 13
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Detail on triggers: transitional states

Номер: US20130076591A1
Автор: John Visosky, Mohammed Selim, Ron Cassar, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: IMERJ LLC

A multi-display device is adapted to turn on and off certain device functionality based on one or more of device state and triggers. These triggers include a transition trigger, an open trigger and a closed trigger. Furthermore, and based on one or more of these triggers and device state, the device can provide feedback to a user, such as visual feedback, audio feedback and vibration feedback to assist a user with determining when the device is changing state. The operation of the primary screen, secondary screen, system and feedback options are also described relative to the beginning and endpoint of the device transition. Furthermore, the trigger corresponding to a transitional trigger where primary and secondary screens have a certain angle orientation and the trigger corresponding to a trigger point where the primary and secondary screens have a second angle orientation relative to one another are described.

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Номер записи: 14
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Smartpad - suspended app management

Номер: US20130076596A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

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Номер записи: 15
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Smartpad dual screen keyboard

Номер: US20130076632A1
Автор: Martin Gimpl, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

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Номер записи: 16
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Dual display pinyin touch input

Номер: US20130076679A1
Автор: Andreas Kretz
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices including providing a device having at least a primary screen and a secondary screen; receiving a first input, where the first input comprises a pinyin input on the primary screen; processing the first input to estimate a character based on the first input; displaying the estimated character(s); and displaying a selection, where the selection includes a chosen character selected from the estimated character(s).

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Номер записи: 17
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Multiscreen phone emulation

Номер: US20130076680A1
Автор: Christophe Max Jean Jouin
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A computer system including a computer display; a computer processor, where the computer processor is running at least one computer operating system, where the at least one computer operating system communicably interfaces with a device operating system, where the device operating system resides on a device and the device includes a device processor and two or more device displays; and where the computer display mimics the two or more device displays.

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Номер записи: 18
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Smartpad smartdock - docking rules

Номер: US20130076795A1
Автор: John S. Visosky, Martin Gimpl, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

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Номер записи: 19
28-03-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130076905A1
Автор: Blake, III Thomas E., Newton Robert J.
Принадлежит: TRW AUTOMOTIVE U.S. LLC

An apparatus for use in association with a vehicle having a windshield, includes a module and a camera assembly disposed in the module. The camera assembly includes an image sensor and a camera lens. The camera lens has a first end portion disposed adjacent to the image sensor and a second end portion spaced from the image sensor. A polarizer lens is disposed adjacent to the second end portion of the camera lens. 125-. (canceled)26. An apparatus for use in association with a vehicle having a windshield , said apparatus comprising a module , a camera assembly disposed in said module , said camera assembly includes an image sensor and a camera lens , said camera lens having a first end portion disposed adjacent to said image sensor and a second end portion spaced from said image sensor , and a polarizer lens disposed adjacent to said second end portion of said camera lens.27. An apparatus as set forth in wherein said module has a first major side which faces toward the windshield claim 26 , a second major side which faces away from the windshield claim 26 , and a minor side which extends between said first and second major sides claim 26 , said minor side of said module having an opening through which said camera lens is optically exposed to environment adjacent to said module.28. An apparatus as set forth in further including a polarizer lens retainer claim 27 , an inner seal disposed on said polarizer lens retainer claim 27 , said inner seal having an inner end portion which provides a seal between said camera lens and said inner seal claim 27 , said inner seal having an outer end portion which provides a seal between said polarizer lens and said inner seal claim 27 , and an outer seal disposed on said polarized lens retainer claim 27 , said outer seal having an inner end portion which provides a seal between said polarizer lens and said outer seal claim 27 , said outer seal having an outer end portion which provides a seal between said module and said outer seal.29 ...

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Номер записи: 20
28-03-2013 дата публикации

BACKSIDE ILLUMINATION IMAGE SENSOR, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROCESSING IMAGE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130076933A1
Автор: Ahn Jung Chak, GETMAN Alexander, KIM Bum Suk, Kim Jin Hak, KIM Sun-Kyu, KIM Tae Chan
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A backside illumination image sensor is provided. The backside illumination image sensor includes a plurality of different types of pixels, each pixel including a photodiode configured to accumulate photogenerated charges corresponding to light incident on a backside of a semiconductor substrate and a transfer transistor configured to transfer the photogenerated charges to a floating diffusion node; and a plurality of transfer lines disposed at a front side of the semiconductor substrate, the plurality of transfer lines connected to a gate of the transfer transistor of a respective one of the pixels, wherein transfer control signals respectively transmitted through the transfer lines produce different effective integration times in the pixels. 1. A backside illumination image sensor comprising: a photodiode configured to accumulate photogenerated charges corresponding to light incident on a backside of a semiconductor substrate, and', 'a transfer transistor configured to transfer the photogenerated charges to a floating diffusion node; and, 'a plurality of different types of pixels, each pixel including,'}a plurality of transfer lines disposed at a front side of the semiconductor substrate, the plurality of transfer lines respectively, connected to gates of the transfer transistors of the pixels,wherein transfer control signals respectively transmitted through the transfer lines produce different effective integration times in the pixels.2. The image sensor of claim 1 , wherein the different effective integration times are adjusted by a command generated by an image signal processor.3. The image sensor of claim 2 , wherein the image signal processor is implemented in a separate chip.4. The image sensor of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of different types of pixels include a white pixel claim 1 , a blue pixel claim 1 , a red pixel and a green pixel.5. The image sensor of claim 4 , wherein the white claim 4 , blue claim 4 , red and green pixels have a same effective ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-03-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL ELEMENT DRIVE MECHANISM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130076969A1
Автор: Ichino Kazushige, UEHARA Takumi, YAMAMOTO Harushige
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image pickup apparatus including a lens barrel with a bending optical system, in which a reflection optical element is movable between a storage state and a photographing state. When a rotary cylinder that retains a lens group to which light beams from an object are incident is being driven by a drive source to advance and retreat between a storage state and a photographing state, the coupling between a cam mechanism for rotary cylinder operation and a driving force transmission gear train for optical element operation is automatically established and released, whereby the operation for moving the reflection optical element between the storage state and the photographing state can be achieved by a single drive source. 1. An optical element drive mechanism of an image pickup apparatus having a lens group disposed on a first optical axis along which light beams from an object are incident , and an optical element for bending the light beams propagating along the first optical axis to a direction of a second optical axis , the optical element being movable between a storage state and a photographing state , comprising:a drive mechanism configured to rotatably drive a rotary cylinder mounted with the lens group, said drive mechanism being operable in conjunction with a drive source;a cam mechanism for rotary cylinder operation configured to operate in conjunction with rotation of the rotary cylinder, said cam mechanism at least moving the rotary cylinder in the direction of the first optical axis to advance and retreat between a storage state and a photographing state and rotating the rotary cylinder about the first optical axis in the photographing state;a driving force transmission gear train having an input-side gear disposed for engagement with a gear portion formed on the rotary cylinder, said driving force transmission gear being configured to have the input-side gear in engagement with the gear portion so as to output a rotational driving force of the rotary ...

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Номер записи: 22
28-03-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130076975A1
Автор: Fusayasu Hirotsugu, INOUE Atsushi, Kumoi Masafumi, NAGAOKA Ryuichi, Nishizawa Yoshio, Tobinaga Masato
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging device includes: an imaging element a main circuit substrate a mounting component mounting the imaging element a metal plate disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate a mount supporting the metal plate by connection sections being fixed at at least three fixing points; elastic components urging the connection sections at each fixing point of the mount and an electrically-conductive component electrically connecting between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate The electrically-conductive component is disposed such that a connection point with the metal plate is positioned in a area formed by the at least three fixing points being sequentially connected in the case of a back surface of the metal plate being viewed in a direction orthogonal thereto. 1. An imaging device for taking an image of an object , the imaging device comprising:an imaging element configured to capture an optical image of an object, and generate image data;a main circuit substrate, disposed behind the imaging element, configured to perform signal processing of the image data generated by the imaging element;a mounting component configured to mount the imaging element;a metal plate, disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate, having a front surface on which the mounting component is mounted;a mount, disposed in front of the metal plate, configured to support the metal plate by connection sections extending forward from the metal plate being fixed at at least three fixing points;a plurality of elastic components, provided at each fixing point of the mount, configured to urge the connection sections; andan electrically-conductive component configured to electrically connect between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate, whereinthe electrically-conductive component is disposed such that a connection point with the metal plate is positioned in a area which is formed by the ...

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Номер записи: 23
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Data path selection

Номер: US20130078995A1
Автор: Christophe Max Jean Jouin
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A wireless communication device is provided that includes a cellular telephony module to access a cellular network, a wireless communication module to access a non-cellular network, an antenna configured to be in wireless communication with a plurality of compatible and currently accessible communication networks including the cellular and non-cellular networks, and a mobile network selector to select a compatible and currently accessible communication network for current access by the wireless communication device based on a network characteristic other than network speed.

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Номер записи: 24
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Orientation arbitration

Номер: US20130079062A1
Автор: John S. Visosky, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for configuring and displaying individual display screens of a multi-display device. More particularly, the method includes determining and presenting the display orientation of each display independently of other displays. The method and device may present a portrait display orientation in one display screen while simultaneously present a landscape display orientation in another display screen. Display orientation may be based on the user's desires and/or requirements of a hosted application. Upon rotation of the multi-display device, each screen display may be configured to maintain its orientation or may be configured to allow its display orientation to change, for example from portrait to landscape orientation. The display orientation characteristics for each display screen may be selectable by the user.

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Номер записи: 25
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Secondary single screen mode activation through menu option

Номер: US20130080931A1
Автор: Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface on a second screen. More particularly, the method includes a change in the display mode of a multiple screen device from a first screen to a second screen while the device is closed. The change in the display mode may be made in a menu. The menu can be rendered in response to a request. The change to the second screen can be received by the selection of a user interface device in the menu. In response to the selection, the device can render the user interface in the second screen.

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Номер записи: 26
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Secondary single screen mode activation through user interface toggle

Номер: US20130080932A1
Автор: Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface on a second screen. More particularly, the method includes a change in the display mode of a multiple screen device from a first screen to a second screen while the device is closed. The change in the display mode may be made in response to a request from an application. The application may be executed and have the user interface window associated with the application moved to a second screen. The change to the second screen can be requested based on input into the application or automatically generated based on the type of application. In response to the request from the application, the device can render the user interface in the second screen.

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Номер записи: 27
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Activating applications in unified desktop

Номер: US20130080934A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Martin Gimpl, Paul E. Reeves, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments provide for a handheld device with a unified desktop for integrating the functionality of the handheld device with a larger computer system. When connected to a peripheral display and/or a display of the larger computer system, the handheld device provides a unified desktop displayed across the screen(s) of the handheld device and the peripheral display. The unified desktop unifies the functionality provided by the larger computer system and the handheld functionality, e.g., communication applications (e.g., phone, SMS, MMS). A user can seamlessly interact with applications, e.g., open, move, close, receive notifications, on the unified desktop whether the applications are displayed on the screens of the handheld device, or the peripheral display of the larger computer system.

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Номер записи: 28
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Unified desktop freeform window mode

Номер: US20130080938A1
Автор: Martin Gimpl, Paul E. Reeves, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface or “desktop” across two devices are provided. More particularly, a unified desktop is presented across a device and a computer system. The unified desktop acts as a single user interface that presents data and receives user interaction in a seamless environment that emulates a personal computing environment. To function within the personal computing environment, freeform windows are generated to encapsulate user interfaces for device applications. The freeform windows allow the user interfaces for the device applications to function as other windows in the personal computing environment.

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Номер записи: 29
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Desktop application manager: card dragging of dual screen cards - smartpad

Номер: US20130080957A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Eduardo Diego Torres Milano, Ron Cassar, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: IMERJ LLC

Methods and devices for selecting a card from an application stack, wherein the card represents a corresponding application that a user would like to make active or bring focus to. The selecting includes one or more of a dragging and a tapping action, with these actions being triggers for transitioning the device to an optional drag state or tapped state, respectively. Transitioning through this state executes the activating of a corresponding application or other action on the device to facilitate window/application/desktop management. The selecting further allows a user to specify which a touch screen (or portion hereof) on which a particular application should be launched.

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Номер записи: 30
04-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGER, MODULE FOR AN IMAGER, IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130083184A1
Автор: Allon Noam, Blair Carl Darius, Eisenberg Shari, Yogesan Kanagasingam
Принадлежит:

An imager () which may comprise a body () and an image sensor () housed within the body wherein the body may be releasably operably coupleable to a module (), the module having an optical aperture () extending therethrough that aligns with the image sensor when operably coupled to the body to form an imaging channel wherein the sensor is operable to image a subject within an optical axis X of the imaging channel. 1. An imager comprising:a body; andan image sensor supported by the bodywherein the body is releasably operably coupleable to a module, the module having an optical aperture extending therethrough that aligns with the image sensor when operably coupled to the body to form an imaging channel wherein the sensor is operable to image a subject within an optical axis of the imaging channel.2. The imager of claim 1 , further comprising a camera lens for focussing the subject image on the image sensor.3. The imager of claim 2 , wherein the camera lens is housed in the body of the imager or in the module.4. The imager of claim 2 , wherein the module comprises projection means for emitting radiation along the imaging channel for radiating the subject for a diagnostic purpose.5. The imager of claim 4 , wherein the projection means comprises optics.6. The imager of claim 4 , wherein when the subject is an eye claim 4 , the camera lens comprises an entrance pupil claim 4 , wherein the entrance pupil is such that there is substantially no overlap between a conjugate of the entrance pupil and a conjugate of an image of the projection means in a corneal plane.7. The imager of claim 4 , wherein the projection means comprises radiation emitting means.8. The imager of claim 7 , wherein the radiation emitting means comprises one or more light emitting diodes.9. The imager of claim 7 , comprising a selector operable to select a wavelength of the radiation emitted by the radiation emitting means according to the diagnostic purpose.10. The imager of claim 9 , wherein when the ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM USED IN CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20130083228A1
Автор: Iwatani Toshihiko
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An image capturing device can suppress unintended operation by the user. A digital camera has a CCD image sensor, a liquid crystal monitor, and electronic viewfinder, a touch panel, an eyepiece sensor, and a camera controller. The CCD image sensor captures an optical image of a subject and outputs it as image data. The electronic view finder is able to display a second image on the basis of image data. The touch panel is disposed over the surface of the liquid crystal monitor, and is able to undergo a first operation corresponding to a first image. The eyepiece sensor is able to detect proximity between the electronic viewfinder and an object. 1. An image capturing device , comprising:an imaging section that captures an optical image of a subject and outputs image data;a first display section that is configured to display a first image based on the image data;a second display section that is configured to display a second image based on the image data;a touch panel that is disposed over the surface of the second display section and is operable to undergo a first operation corresponding to the first image;a proximity detector that can detect proximity between the first display section and an object; anda controller that activates the first operation after the proximity detector has detected proximity between the first display section and an object, and that deactivates the first operation after the proximity detector has not detected proximity between the first display section and an object, when the touch panel has undergone the first operation.2. The image capturing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the touch panel is operable to undergo a second operation corresponding to the second image.3. The image capturing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the second display section stops its display when the touch panel has undergone the first operation.4. The image capturing device according to claim 2 ,wherein the controller is configured to control the touch panel ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Single Actuator Configuration for a Camera Module

Номер: US20130083235A1
Автор: Dirk Jacobsen, Horst Knoedgen
Принадлежит: Digital Imaging Systems GmbH

Systems and methods for camera modules having a movable lens barrel, allowing a maximum lens diameter with minimal outside dimensions are disclosed. At least one single linear actuator is moving the lens barrel. Each actuator is deployed in an own corner of the camera module. The moving lens barrel is guided by rolling elements bearings. The actuator comprises a stator, comprising one or more coils wrapped around a rod of magnetic metal and an anchor comprising one or more permanent magnets, which are tightly attached to the lens barrel. An offset between the longitudinal center line of magnets of the anchor and the center of the stator generates a permanent force pushing the lens barrel in direction of the stator of the motor and consequently pushes protrusions on the lens barrel onto the rolling elements bearings, thus preventing the bearings to fall apart in case of a mechanical shock.

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Номер записи: 33
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Display frame for handheld dual display device

Номер: US20130083464A1
Автор: Charles Becze, Kyung Won Park
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A display frame for a communication device includes: a substantially planar body to receive a display panel for a screen of the device, plural clips positioned around a periphery of the body to engage at least one of a slot and lip of a housing of the device, and a cutout to pass a flexible circuit extending from a printed circuit board and to the display panel, thereby enabling the flexible circuit to bend to connect to the display panel.

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Номер записи: 34
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Calendar application views in portrait dual mode

Номер: US20130086480A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Jennifer L. Fraser, Lucilla Madamba, Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A communication device comprising a microprocessor readable computer readable medium is provided that includes microprocessor executable instructions to provide graphical output, in a first mode, simultaneously on multiple screens and, in a second mode, simultaneously as multiple displays on a common screen.

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Номер записи: 35
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Gallery video player

Номер: US20130088446A1
Автор: John S. Visosky, Martin Gimpl, Mohammed Selim, Ron Cassar, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface in a dual screen device. More particularly, the method includes providing a gallery for the dual screen device. The gallery can present one or more images in a user interface. The gallery user interface can adapt to changes in the device configuration. Further, the gallery can display images or videos in the various configurations.

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Номер записи: 36
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Camera device for capturing images of an external region of a vehicle

Номер: US20130088599A1
Автор: Gerd Buschmann, Helko Schutz, Peter Ulomek
Принадлежит: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a camera device for capturing images of an external region ( 30 ) of a vehicle. Said device comprises a camera ( 10 ) and a chamber ( 11 ) in which the camera ( 10 ) can be accommodated at least in part and which has an opening toward the outer region ( 30 ). Furthermore, an inner chamber ( 31 ), which can comprise in particular areas of the luggage compartment and/or of the passenger compartment, is provided in the vehicle. The invention further comprises at least one housing component ( 20 ), which separates the camera space ( 11 ) at least in some regions from the inner chamber ( 31 ). According to the invention, at least one housing component ( 20 ) is provided as a sealing element ( 21 ), which consists of a fluid-tight material and which is arranged such that said element seals the camera space ( 11 ) in a fluid-tight manner with respect to the inner chamber ( 31 ). The sealing element ( 21 ) consists at least in part of a flexible, elastic material, wherein the electric cables ( 14 ) of the camera ( 10 ) and/or of the drive ( 16 ), and/or the camera ( 10 ) itself, can be guided in a fluid-tight manner through the sealing element ( 21 ) and be fixed there. When the camera ( 10 ) performs a displacing motion, the movements of the electric cables ( 14 ) or of the camera ( 10 ) itself caused thereby are absorbed by the sealing element ( 21 ), which moves accordingly.

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Номер записи: 37
11-04-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONDUCTING A TRANSACTION IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130088615A1
Автор: ALTIERI Frances BARBARO
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for conducting a transaction—such as the purchase of goods and services - including the collection, conversion, storage, tagging and the integration of a live inventory system, mark-up, mark-down system, live auction, and bartering system in an interactive software application, virtual world, social network, commercial and/or game application, which provides a real world experience to the user. 1. An image capturing system , comprising:an input device having a unique serial number, which captures and transfers image files to an inventory storage device;wherein said inventory storage device is one of internal to said input device or on a separate storage system;wherein said input device embeds a description set onto each of said images captured;a polling mechanism which polls input devices to determine if said input device is a duplicate input device, such that when said input device is not a duplicate input device, said description set is embedded onto each of said images;a formatting mechanism which formats data of said images, such that said images can be displayed in a virtual environment, and/or stored in said inventory storage device; anda tagging mechanism which tags each image with a removable ticket inventory identification, such that each of said images displays aid ticket inventory identification in said virtual environment.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said description set includes a device serial number claim 1 , vendor identification (ID) and/or any type of unique ID differentiating each of said images from other of said images captured.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said ID is non-removable.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein when said input device is a duplicate device claim 1 , said description set is amended for user approval.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said ticket inventory identification includes at least one of an item name claim 1 , date claim 1 , time claim 1 , color ...

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Номер записи: 38
18-04-2013 дата публикации

SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SOLID- STATE IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130093948A1
Автор: TAKESHITA Takao, UCHIYAMA Hiroo
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A solid-state imaging apparatus in which heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding can be efficiently performed is provided. 1. A solid-state imaging apparatus including:a first board on which a solid-state imaging element, and a signal processing circuit section that processes an output signal from the solid-state imaging element are mounted;a second board on which a power supplying circuit section is mounted; anda heat dissipation plate which is placed between the first board and the second board to cover the power supplying circuit section, and which has an electrically conductive property and a thermally conductive property.2. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipation plate is thermally in contact with the signal processing circuit section mounted on the first board or the power supplying circuit section mounted on the second board.3. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further includes a case which houses the first board and the second board claim 1 , and the heat dissipation plate is thermally in contact with the case.4. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein:the case is configured by a first case which houses the first board, and a second case which houses the second board, andthe heat dissipation plate is sandwiched between the first case and the second case.5. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein an end portion of the heat dissipation plate elastically butts against the case.6. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a lens unit which holds the lens is fixed to the first board claim 1 , and in contact with the case claim 1 , anda coefficient of thermal conductivity of the heat dissipation plate is higher than a coefficient of thermal conductivity of the lens unit.7. The solid-state imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipation plate is formed by a metal plate.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 39
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Predictive motion interpolation

Номер: US20130097532A1
Автор: John S. Visosky, Maxim Marintchenko, Paul E. Reeves
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

Methods and devices for receiving input and presenting a user interface with two screens and an off screen gesture area. The device may have an off screen gesture area that accepts user input outside the display area. The interface inputs received in the off screen gesture are may have special handling and cause different display changes. Further, the device, having two screens, may receive user interface inputs that cross the seam between the two displays. To provide a display that acts like a single display area, the device can predict motions may cross the seam and then interrelate separate inputs on separate screens. The interrelated inputs can cause display changes as if the inputs were received as a single user interaction.

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Номер записи: 40
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Method of enabling association of object with surface

Номер: US20130100297A1
Автор: Lapstun Paul, Silverbrook Kia, Walmsley Simon Robert
Принадлежит: SILVERBROOK RESEARCH PTY LTD

A method is provided of enabling association of an object with a surface. In the method a server receives an image of the surface captured with an image sensor of a mobile device networked with the server, receives a request to associate a selected object with the captured image, receives specification of a location on the surface with which the selected object is to be associated, and associates the selected object with the specified location of the captured image of the surface. 1. A method of enabling association of an object with a surface , comprising the steps of:(a) receiving, at a server, an image of the surface captured with an image sensor of a mobile device networked with the server;(b) receiving, at the server, a request to associate a selected object with the captured image;(c) receiving, at the server, specification of a location on the surface with which the selected object is to be associated; and(d) associating, at the server, the selected object with the specified location of the captured image of the surface.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said request of step (b) is initiated through interaction with the surface using the mobile device.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said interaction is with an interactive element of the surface claim 2 , the server having an association of the interactive element with the surface.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said specification of step (c) is initiated through interaction with the location of the surface using the mobile device.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step (c) is carried out at the server prior to step (b).6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is a smartphone having a digital camera as the image sensor. The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/220,585 filed on Aug. 29, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/611,915 filed Nov. 3, 2009, now issued U.S. Pat. No. 8,091,774, which ...

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Номер записи: 41
25-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130100298A1
Автор: Hara Kenichiroh
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In the presence of a switching instruction of operation modes in an image capture apparatus, it is examined whether image data is being transferred or not. When the image data is not being transferred, the operation modes are immediately switched. When the image data is being transferred, the operation modes are switched after the completion of transfer. 1. An image capture apparatus having a first operation mode and a second operation mode , the image capture apparatus being capable of transferring image data to an external device in the first and second operation modes , the image capture apparatus comprising:a communication unit adapted to communicate with the external device,a detection unit adapted to detect a switching instruction to the first and second operation modes, anda switching control unit adapted to switch, in one of the first and second operation modes, to the other operation mode after completion of transfer performed by the communication unit, the operation modes being switched when the detection unit detects a switching instruction to the other operation mode of the first and second operation modes while the communication unit transfers the image data to the external device.2. The image capture apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a presenting unit adapted to present a user interface for enabling a user to provide a terminating instruction of a transfer process performed by the communication unit when the detection unit detects claim 1 , in one of the first and second operation modes claim 1 , a switching instruction to the other operation mode of the first and second operation modes while the communication unit transfers the image data to the external device claim 1 ,wherein the switching control unit terminates, when the terminating instruction is inputted from the user interface, the transfer process performed by the communication unit, and then switches to the other operation mode.3. The image capture apparatus according to ...

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Номер записи: 42
25-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

Номер: US20130100310A1
Автор: Ebihara Shinya
Принадлежит: NIKON CORPORATION

An image smoothing unit smoothing a target image having pixel values which include a plurality of color components with a different plurality of smoothing degrees and generating a plurality of smoothed images; a calculation unit obtaining color differences being differences between a pixel value of a predetermined color component of the target image and pixel values of a color component of each of the smoothed images which is different from the predetermined color component at each pixel position of the target image, and calculating dispersions of the obtained color difference; a determination unit comparing sharpness of each of the color components of the target image based on the dispersions of the color differences and determining a color component having the highest sharpness; and an adjustment unit adjusting the sharpness of at least one of the color components of the target image based on the color component having the highest sharpness. 1. An image processing device , comprising:an image smoothing unit smoothing a target image having pixel values which include a plurality of color components with a different plurality of smoothing degrees and generating a plurality of smoothed images;a calculation unit obtaining, at each pixel position of the target image, color differences being differences between a pixel value of a predetermined color component of the target image and pixel values of a color component of each of the smoothed images in which the color component is different from the predetermined color component, and calculating dispersions of the color differences being obtained;a determination unit comparing sharpness of each of the color components of the target image based on the dispersions of the color differences and determining a color component having the highest sharpness; andan adjustment unit adjusting the sharpness of at least one of the color components of the target image based on the color component having the highest sharpness.2. The image ...

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Номер записи: 43
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Image data management apparatus and method, image data search apparatus and method, and recording medium

Номер: US20130100316A1
Автор: Takeshi Matsushita
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An apparatus capable of managing image data includes a display unit configured to display image data whose predetermined date is known among image data stored in a storage unit, and a setting unit configured to set a date to another image data using the image data displayed on the display unit.

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Номер записи: 44
25-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLARIZATION IMAGING

Номер: US20130100333A1
Автор: Awatsuji Yasuhiro, Tahara Tatsuki
Принадлежит: National University Corporation Kyoto Institute of Technology

A polarization imaging apparatus includes a laser light source and an image pickup element. Object light and reference light each include a first polarized-light component polarized in a first direction and a second polarized-light component polarized in a second direction that is different from the first direction. The image pickup element simultaneously captures an image of an interference pattern including (i) a first interference figure, (ii) a second interference figure, (iii) a third interference figure, and (iv) a fourth interference figure. The polarization imaging apparatus includes a reconstructing section generating respective reconstructed images of the object in regard to the first and second polarized-light components, from the first to fourth interference figures, and a polarized-light-image-calculating section obtaining polarized-light images from the reconstructed images. 1. An in-line type polarization imaging apparatus comprising:at least one light source for supplying light including reference light and object light;an image pickup section capturing images of interference figures each formed from the reference light and the object light that reaches the image pickup section through an object;a reconstructed-image-producing section producing reconstructed images;a polarized-light-image-calculating section obtaining polarized-light images;a beam splitter splitting the light supplied from the light source into the reference light and the object light;a phase-shift-array section including first phase-shift regions and second phase-shift regions, and making (a) a phase of the reference light having entered the first phase-shift regions different from (b) a phase of the reference light having entered the second phase-shift regions, the reference light being a divisional portion of the light split by the beam splitter; anda beam-combining element combining the object light with the reference light having passed through the phase-shift-array section, the ...

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Номер записи: 45
25-04-2013 дата публикации

TTL Photographic Wireless Communication System and Method

Номер: US20130100340A1
Автор: Clark James E.
Принадлежит: LAB PARTNERS ASSOCIATES, INC.

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

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Номер записи: 46
25-04-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE

Номер: US20130100342A1
Автор: KUO MENG-HSIN
Принадлежит: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORP.

An image capturing device includes a base defining a receiving space and having two spaced-apart through holes, first and second lens units disposed within the receiving space, a circuit board connected to a bottom end of the base, and two sensor elements disposed on a top face of the circuit board below the first and second lens units. The first lens unit defines a first light communicating path corresponding in position with one of the through holes. The second lens unit defines a second light communicating path corresponding in position with the other through hole. The first and second lens units and the sensor elements are inclined inwardly, so that the first and second light communicating paths intersect each other in an extended direction and in the area external to the base. 1. An image capturing device , comprising:a base defining a receiving space and having two spaced-apart through holes for fluid communication of said receiving space with an area external to said base;a first lens unit disposed within said receiving space and defining a first light communicating path that corresponds in position with one of said through holes;a second lens unit disposed within said receiving space in a side-by-side manner with said first lens unit, said second lens unit defining a second light communicating path that corresponds in position with the other one of said through holes;a circuit board connected to a bottom end of said base; andtwo spaced-apart sensor elements that are disposed on a top face of said circuit board and that are spaced apart from and disposed below said first and second lens units, said sensor elements being used to detect light rays that pass through said first and second light communicating paths, respectively;wherein said first lens unit, said second lens unit and said sensor elements are inclined inwardly, so that said first and second light communicating paths intersect each other in an extended direction and in the area external to said base ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130100343A1
Автор: Oh Hyunah
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a camera module including: a lens unit mounted with at least one or more lenses; an image sensor mounted with an image pickup device for converting a light converged through the lenses to an electric signal; a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with the image sensor; and a holder accommodated inside the lens unit for supporting the lens unit, wherein the lens unit is bonded and fixed at an inner surface of the holder, whereby the lens unit mounted with a plurality of lenses is bonded to a lateral surface of a holder to prevent generation of vertical tilting phenomenon at the lens unit caused by a conventional improper coating of epoxy, and particularly, the coating of epoxy on the lateral surface of the holder advantageously enhances adhesive power to increase a bonded area. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising:a lens unit mounted with at least one or more lenses;an image sensor mounted with an image pickup device for converting a light converged through the lenses to an electric signal;a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with the image sensor; anda holder accommodated inside the lens unit for supporting the lens unit,wherein the lens unit is bonded and fixed at an inner surface of the holder.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the holder includes a first body and a second body claim 1 , and the lens unit is bonded and fixed at an inner surface of the second body claim 1 , and the first body is bonded and fixed to an upper surface of the second body.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein a surface contacted by the first body and the second body is formed with at least one or more exhaust grooves for discharging gas and heat generated in the course of curing adhesive for fixing the first body.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second bodies takes the shape of a square claim 3 , and at least one or more exhaust grooves is formed on each side of the square.5. A camera module claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-04-2013 дата публикации

3d image acquisition apparatus and method of calculating depth information in the 3d image acquisition apparatus

Номер: US20130101176A1
Автор: Hee-sun Yoon, Jang-woo YOU, Yong-hwa Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus and a method of calculating depth information in the 3D image acquisition apparatus, the 3D image acquisition apparatus including: an optical modulator for modulating light reflected from a subject by sequentially projected N (N is 3 or a larger natural number) light beams; an image sensor for generating N sub-images by capturing the light modulated by the optical modulator; and a signal processor for calculating depth information regarding a distance to the subject by using the N sub-images.

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Номер записи: 49
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Networked Modular Security and Lighting Device Grids and Systems, Methods and Devices Thereof

Номер: US20130107041A1
Автор: Chen Steven Chien Young, Hershey Mark Winston, Howard Gary Ward, Norem Glenn Allen
Принадлежит: TOTUS SOLUTIONS, INC.

Tracking objects with a grid of modular security and lighting devices includes triggering, based on event, a first sensor to begin capturing data of an object. In one embodiment, the first sensor is a first camera included in a first modular security and lighting device. The devices within the grid analyze captured sensor data such as first images of the object, and select, based on the analyzing, another sensor such as a second camera to begin capturing data of the object. In one example, the second camera is included in a second modular security and lighting device within the grid of modular security and lighting devices and the first and second modular security and lighting devices are located in geographically distinct locations. 1. A method of tracking objects by a grid of devices , comprising:detecting an event with a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is coupled to a first device mounted on a first pole, wherein the first device is within the grid of devices;triggering, based on the detected event, a second sensor to sense an object within a field of detection of the second sensor, wherein the first device comprises the second sensor;the first device collecting data from the second sensor regarding the object;the first device analyzing the collected data on the object;the first device determining, based on the analyzing, a second or more devices mounted on a second or more poles located in geographically distinct locations for which the object is projected to enter the second or more devices' respective fields of detection; andthe first device instructing the second or more devices to begin capturing data on the object utilizing one or more sensors included in the second or more devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructing further comprises:wirelessly transmitting, from the first device, a capture signal to the second or more devices, the capture signal identifying the object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the triggering further ...

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Номер записи: 50
02-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECT TRACKING AND RECOGNITION

Номер: US20130107057A1
Автор: LI JUN, Ma Xiao Jun, Zhou Wei
Принадлежит: THOMSON LICENSING

An object tracking and recognition system are provided and comprise a video device for getting the image information of an object in the detection range of the object tracking and recognition system; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) device for detecting signal strength of a radio frequency (RF) tag of the object; wherein the video device is turned on to get the image information of the object upon the detected signal strength reaching a predetermined signal strength threshold. 2. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , further comprising a central processor for updating the predetermined threshold using a relationship model of signal strength in the detection range.3. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , wherein the relationship model is a linear matrix model of signal strong tin between the regions in the detection range.4. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold corresponds to a distance from the object to the RFID device.5. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold is updated by a single or multiple point estimation method based on the relationship model.6. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , further comprising a image coordinate or image model for providing coordinate model or image model to the video device and RFID device.7. The object tracking and recognition system according to claim 1 , wherein the object tracking and recognition system is adapted to be arranged on a electronic device to turn on/off the electronic device upon image information detected by the video device and the RFID device.8. A method used in an object tracking and recognition system comprising:getting, by a video device, image information of an object in detection range of the object tracking and recognition system; anddetecting, by a RFID device, signal strength of a RF ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-05-2013 дата публикации

SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DATA GENERATION APPARATUS WITH ELECTRONIC REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT SIGNAL PROCESSING CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20130107080A1
Автор: Ishii Yoshiki
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A recording mode control circuit controls a first recording mode in which still image data having a first image size corresponding to the number of pixels of an image sensing element is generated and recorded and a second recording mode in which moving image data having a second image size smaller than the first image size is generated and recorded. In generating the moving image data in the second recording mode, a camera signal processing circuit executes electrical zoom processing to obtain the second image size. At this time, a maximum magnification ratio setting circuit sets the maximum variable magnification ratio of electrical zoom processing in the camera signal processing circuit. With this processing, an image recording apparatus which allows a user to select a zoom mode with a small degradation in image quality in electrical zoom processing can be implemented. 1. A signal processing apparatus which changes a magnification ratio of an image acquired by an image Sensor and changes a number of recording pixels , comprising:a signal processing unit mounted in the signal processing apparatus to execute a first signal processing for magnifying without pixel interpolation, wherein the signal processing unit executes a second signal processing for magnifying with pixel interpolation; anda display control unit mounted in the signal processing apparatus to display an indicator corresponding to a magnification ratio on a scale such that the indicator moves on the scale in accordance with changes in a magnification ratio of an image,wherein in a first mode, the first signal processing and the second signal processing are executed, and in a second mode, the second signal processing is not executed,wherein said display control unit does not change a length of the scale regardless of whether the first mode or the second mode is selected, and further displays on the scale a magnification range in which the second signal processing is applied if the first mode is selected ...

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Номер записи: 52
02-05-2013 дата публикации

VIEW FINDER DEVICE, FIXTURE ADAPTER FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20130107099A1
Автор: Hashiguchi Kentaro
Принадлежит: Nihon Video System Co., LTD

A view finder device for enabling an ordinary video camera to be used for broadcast use. The view finder device includes a control signal input for receiving control signals including a video-select signal; a camera video signal input for receiving a camera video signal from a video camera; an interrupt video signal input for receiving an interrupt video signal from a video interrupt source which is different from the video camera; a video selector for displaying either the camera video signal or the interrupt video signal, according to the video-select signal; a display controller for controlling display of a video selected by the video selector; and a control signal output for outputting the control signals after the video-select signal is removed therefrom. 1. A fixture adapter for mounting a view finder device comprising:a plate-shaped main body to be interposed between a tripod and a video camera adapter;wherein the main body comprises a mounting hole for fixing the main body to the tripod and the video camera adapter, and a view finder device mounting portion provided on an end of the main body.2. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a first member having the mounting hole claim 1 , and a second member including the view finder device mounting portion claim 1 , wherein the first member and the second member are rotatably coupled to each other. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/909,886, filed on Oct. 22, 2010 and presently allowed, which in turn claims priority Japanese Patent Applications No. 2010-26964 filed on Jan. 22, 2010, No. 2010-67354 filed on Mar. 24, 2010, and No. 2010-136605 filed on Jun. 15, 2010 the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The present invention relates to a view finder device (a video display device) mounted to a video camera, and more particularly to a view finder device which is capable of switching a video displayed on a ...

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Номер записи: 53
02-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130107111A1
Автор: Campbell Scott Patrick, Demerjian Michael Zaven, Samuels Rudy Lucas
Принадлежит:

A camera mounting assembly is configured to couple to a camera housing. The camera mounting assembly includes a plurality of indentations configured to allow for the passage of light through the indentations and upon the image sensor of a camera enclosed by the camera housing. The camera mounting assembly can further include recessed channels within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to further allow for the passage of light through the indentations, through the recessed channels, and upon the image sensor. 1. A camera housing comprising:an enclosure body configured to enclose a camera, the enclosure body comprising a top face, a bottom face, a left face, a right face, and a front face, the bottom face comprising an inner hinge structure, and the top face comprising a first fastening structure;an enclosure door comprising an outer hinge structure on a first edge of the enclosure door and a second fastening structure on a second edge of the enclosure door opposite the first edge, the outer hinge structure and the inner hinge structure forming a hinge when coupled such that the enclosure door is pivotally attached to the enclosure body about the hinge, and the second fastening structure detachably coupling to the first fastening structure such that the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in a closed position when the first fastening structure is coupled to the second fastening structure; anda camera mounting assembly coupled to the front face of the enclosure body, the camera mounting assembly comprising an opening within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to be placed over a camera lens of a camera when the camera is enclosed within the enclosure body when the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in the closed position, and the camera mounting assembly further comprising a plurality of indentations at four corners of the camera mounting assembly, the plurality of indentations ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130107114A1
Автор: Fusayasu Hirotsugu, INOUE Atsushi, Kumoi Masafumi, NAGAOKA Ryuichi, Nishizawa Yoshio, Tobinaga Masato
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging device includes: an imaging sensor configured to capture an optical image of an object and generate image data; a main circuit substrate configured to perform signal processing of the image data generated by the imaging sensor ; a mounting component configured to mount the imaging sensor ; a metal plate disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate ; and an electrically-conductive section configured to electrically connect between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate . The electrically-conductive section is positioned in an area where the metal plate and the imaging sensor overlap each other in the case of a back surface of the metal plate being viewed in a direction orthogonal thereto. 1. An imaging device for taking an image of an object , the imaging device comprising:an imaging sensor configured to capture an optical image of an object, and generate image data;a main circuit substrate, disposed behind the imaging sensor, configured to perform signal processing of the image data generated by the imaging sensor;a mounting component configured to mount the imaging sensor;a metal plate disposed between the mounting component and the main circuit substrate; andan electrically-conductive section configured to electrically connect between a ground conductor of the main circuit substrate and the metal plate, whereinthe electrically-conductive section is positioned in an area where the metal plate and the imaging sensor overlap each other in the case of a back surface of the metal plate being viewed in a direction orthogonal thereto.2. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electrically-conductive section is formed so as to be elastically deformable.3. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electrically-conductive section is a back-surface-side projection that projects from a surface of the metal plate on the main circuit substrate side.4. The imaging device of claim 1 , whereinthe main circuit ...

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Номер записи: 55
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Visual Prosthesis

Номер: US20130110197A1
Автор: Greenberg Robert, McClure Kelly H., Roy Arup
Принадлежит: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.

A visual prosthesis apparatus and a method for limiting power consumption in a visual prosthesis apparatus. The visual prosthesis apparatus comprises a camera for capturing a video image, a video processing unit associated with the camera, the video processing unit configured to convert the video image to stimulation patterns, and a retinal stimulation system configured to stop stimulating neural tissue in a subject's eye based on the stimulation patterns when an error is detected in a forward telemetry received from the video processing unit. 1. A pair of glasses comprising:a frame suitable to be supported by a user's ears and nose;an electronic circuit; anda proximity sensor on the frame controlling the electronic circuit.2. The pair of glasses according to claim 1 , wherein the proximity sensor is a capacitive touch sensor.3. The pair of glasses according to claim 1 , wherein the proximity sensor is suitable to detect whether or not the glasses are being worn by the user.4. The pair of glasses according to claim 3 , wherein the electronic circuit is in a low power mode when the glasses are not being worn by the user.5. The pair of glasses according to claim 1 , further comprising a camera supplying video data to the electronic circuit.6. The pair of glasses according to claim 5 , wherein the electronic circuit alters the video data producing altered video data.7. The pair of glasses according to claim 6 , further comprising a transmitter coil suitable to transmit the altered video data.8. The pair of glasses according to claim 6 , wherein the altered video data comprises stimulation patterns suitable to drive an implantable stimulation device.10. The visual prosthesis apparatus according to claim 9 , further comprising:a fitting system connected with the video processing unit, the fitting system adapted to modify parameters in the video processing unit.11. The visual prosthesis apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the retinal stimulation system comprises:an ...

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Номер записи: 56
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Calendar application views in landscape dual mode

Номер: US20130113835A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Jennifer L. Fraser, Lucilla Madamba, Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: Z124 Co

A communication device comprising a microprocessor readable computer readable medium is provided that includes microprocessor executable instructions to alter displayed information based on screen orientation.

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Номер записи: 57
09-05-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE 3-D CAMERA ASSEMBLY FOR STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Номер: US20130113894A1
Автор: Mirlay Ram Srikanth
Принадлежит:

The embodiments herein provide a variable three-dimensional camera assembly for still photography. The assembly consists of a housing to encase two cameras for capturing and projecting left and right eye views. The telescopically movable arms are fixed to the housing and fixed with two objectives. The arms are moved manually or using a motorized control to enable the objectives to converge on a desired target simultaneously. The images captured by the cameras are passed through the two eyepieces to project a 3-D image. A single common control unit regulates the image processing units provided for simultaneous 3-D viewing of the images of the target object. A horizon parallel indicator system is arranged to hold the cameras horizontally. A multi position primary lens/prism/mirrors complex unit (LMPC4) is provided to adjust the convergence accurately to improve the 3-D effect. 1. A dual-camera assembly to render a variable three-dimensional view of a target-object , comprising:a left and right movable and telescoping arms with objectives having optical axes, operably connected to left and right portions of a housing and disposed horizontally along an axis A-A□, wherein the movable and telescopic arms are operable to move laterally and convergingly, to secure left and right perspectives of the target-object;a pair of stationary convergence lenses with an inter-spatial distance, disposed in the movable and telescoping arms of the left and right camera units and aligned with the optical axes of the objectives;at least a motorized control unit operably connected to said pair of movable and telescoping arms, wherein said control unit arranged to operate the left and right movable and telescoping arms;a horizon parallel indicator operably connected to the housing, wherein said parallel indicator disposed to balance the left and right portions of the housing; andleft and right eye pieces, disposed in left right portions of the housing and optically aligned with the ...

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Номер записи: 58
09-05-2013 дата публикации

VIDEO IMAGERY-BASED SENSOR

Номер: US20130113932A1
Автор: Clark John I.W., LIPTON Alan J., Mistry Amit, Morris James, Thompson Bruce, Titus Steve, Venetianer Peter L., Yin Weihong, Yu Li, Zhang Zhong
Принадлежит: OBJECTVIDEO, INC.

A sensing device includes: a video imager to obtain a video; a processing unit to receive and process the video from the video imager; and a communication channel to output non-imagery signals. 1. A sensing device , comprising:a video imager to obtain a video comprising a stream of video images within a parking area; segmenting the at least one vehicle in at least one of video image in the stream of video images, and', 'tracking a movement of the at least one vehicle over the stream of video images; and, 'a processing unit having a processor to receive and process the stream of video images of the video from the video imager to count a number of vehicles in a field of view of the video imager based solely on the video, wherein the process comprisesa communication channel to output non-imagery signals based on the video and not to output images or video from the video imager, at least one of the non-imagery signals representing the counted number of vehicles in the field of view.2. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the parking area is at least one of a parking lot or a parking garage.3. An apparatus claim 1 , comprising:an imaging device to obtain a stream of images within a field of view;a processing unit having a processor to receive and process the stream of images from the imaging device, the processing unit identifying at least one event of interest; anda communication channel to output non-imagery data representing the identified at least one event of interest.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the identified event of interest is of a type including at least one of: a detected human or object in an area claim 3 , a counted human or object in the area claim 3 , or an occupancy of the area.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the processing unit processes the stream of images to identify at least two different events of interest including: a detected human or object in the area claim 4 , a counted human or object in the area claim 4 , or an occupancy of ...

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Номер записи: 59
09-05-2013 дата публикации

MEMORY CARD WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION, METHOD OF OPERATING MEMORY CARD WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE DEVICE, DIGITAL CAMERA, AND METHOD OF OPERATING DIGITAL CAMERA

Номер: US20130113944A1
Автор: Fukushima Keito
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A memory card with a wireless communication function may include a card interface (I/F) unit, a storage unit configured to store processing content information when the processing content information indicating processing content has been input from the host equipment to the card I/F unit; a wireless communication unit; a processing determination unit configured to determine whether or not the storage unit has stored the processing content information corresponding to processing request information when the wireless communication unit has received the processing request information transmitted from the external apparatus, a processing execution unit, and a processing relay unit configured to output the processing request information to the host equipment via the card I/F unit when the processing determination unit determines that the storage unit has stored the processing content information corresponding to the processing request information. 1. A memory card with a wireless communication function , comprising:a card interface (I/F) unit configured to input and output data to and from host equipment;a storage unit configured to store processing content information when the processing content information indicating processing content has been input from the host equipment to the card I/F unit;a wireless communication unit configured to transmit and receive data by using wireless communication with an external apparatus;a processing determination unit configured to determine whether or not the storage unit has stored the processing content information corresponding to processing request information when the wireless communication unit has received the processing request information transmitted from the external apparatus;a processing execution unit configured to execute processing for the processing request information when the processing determination unit determines that the storage unit has not stored the processing content information corresponding to the ...

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Номер записи: 60
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Memory Card and Method for Initiation of Storage and Wireless Transceiving of Data

Номер: US20130113948A1
Автор: Tan Joon Yong Wayne
Принадлежит: T-Data Systems (S) Ptd Ltd.

Disclosed is a memory card having a central processor, a wireless transceiver module operatively connected to the central processor, a storage module operatively connected to the central processor, and a movement sensor operatively connected to the central processor. The movement sensor is configured to provide operational signals to the central processor as a result of a detection of movement of defined characteristics. 123-. (canceled)24. A memory card operatively receivable in a digital camera , the memory card comprising a central processor , a wireless transceiver module operatively connected to the central processor , a storage module operatively connected to the central processor , and a movement sensor operatively connected to the central processor and being configured to measure gravitational acceleration and provide operational signals to the central processor as a result of a detection of movement of defined characteristics , wherein the movement sensor is configured to detect and recognize an acceleration pattern on the basis of at least one acceleration of the digital camera.25. The memory card as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the movement sensor comprises a movement feedback device selected from the group consisting of: a uni-axial movement sensor claim 24 , a bi-axial movement sensor claim 24 , and a tri-axial movement sensor.26. The memory card as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the movement sensor is selected from the group consisting of: a motion sensor and an accelerometer.27. The memory card as claimed in claim 24 , wherein either the movement sensor or the central processor further comprises an analog-to-digital converter.28. The memory card as claimed in further comprising an analog-to-digital converter operatively connected to the movement sensor and the central processor.29. The memory card as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the memory card further comprises at least one predetermined pattern of movement claim 24 , the predetermined pattern of ...

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Номер записи: 61
09-05-2013 дата публикации

VIDEO CAMERA

Номер: US20130113951A1
Автор: Jannard James, Nattress Thomas Graeme
Принадлежит: RED.COM, INC.

Embodiments provide a video camera that can be configured to highly compress video data in a visually lossless manner. The camera can be configured to transform blue and red image data in a manner that enhances the compressibility of the data. The data can then be compressed and stored in this form. This allows a user to reconstruct the red and blue data to obtain the original raw data for a modified version of the original raw data that is visually lossless when demosacied. Additionally, the data can be processed in a manner in which the green image elements are demosaiced first and then the red and blue elements are reconstructed based on values of the demosaiced green image elements. 1. (canceled)2. A method of compressing mosaiced digital image data , comprising: first pixel data corresponding to first pixels of the plurality of sensor pixels and that represents light corresponding to a first color; and', 'second pixel data corresponding to second pixels of the plurality of sensor pixels and that represents light corresponding to a second color; and, 'with a plurality of digital image sensor pixels, generating mosaiced image data, the mosaiced image data comprising at leastfor each second pixel of a plurality of the second pixels, and based on values of the first pixel data corresponding to two or more of the first pixels, transforming the second pixel data corresponding to the second pixel, said two or more of the first pixels located on opposite sides of and in the vicinity of the second pixel;compressing the transformed second pixel data; andstoring the compressed, transformed second pixel data on a memory device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said transforming comprises:calculating an average of the values of the first pixel data corresponding to said two or more of the first pixels; andsubtracting the calculated average from a value of the second pixel data corresponding to the second pixel.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said two or more of the ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOBILE TERMINAL STATUS AND MOBILE TERMINAL

Номер: US20130113955A1
Автор: LI Yingshu
Принадлежит: HUAWEI DEVICE CO., LTD.

The present invention discloses a method for controlling mobile terminal status and a mobile terminal, which relate to the field of portable electronic devices, and solve the problem in the prior art where the mobile terminal cannot identify an input instruction obtained due to a non-manual operation and therefore fails to enter a standby state. The technical solutions include: acquiring an environment image obtained through a front camera module; and performing face recognition for the acquired environment image, and if no face figure is recognized from the acquired environment image, making the mobile terminal enter a standby state. The method for controlling mobile terminal status and the mobile terminal provided in embodiments of the present invention can be applied to the field related to mobile terminals. 1. A method for controlling mobile terminal status , used for a mobile terminal with a front camera module , comprising:acquiring an environment image obtained through the front camera module; andperforming face recognition for the acquired environment image, and if no face figure is recognized from the acquired environment image, making the mobile terminal enter a standby state.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein before the acquiring the environment image obtained through the front camera module claim 1 , the method further comprises setting a trigger condition;triggering the step for acquiring the environment image obtained through the camera module when the trigger condition is met.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the trigger condition specifically comprises:the mobile terminal is in a standby state and receives an input instruction.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the trigger condition specifically comprises:the mobile terminal is in a working state and does not receive an input instruction in a preset period.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the trigger condition specifically comprises:the mobile terminal is in ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA

Номер: US20130113983A1
Автор: YUMIKI Naoto
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A camera body including a mirror controller configured to retract the reflecting mirror out of the optical path of the optical system when the reflecting mirror is in the first state of being in the optical path of the optical system and the moving picture photography mode is selected, in the still picture photography mode. The image recording controller is configured to perform the autofocusing operation by contrast method and make the recorder to record moving images depending on an instruction of the moving picture photography when the moving picture photography mode is selected and the mirror controller retracts the reflecting mirror out of the optical path of the optical system, in the still picture photography mode. 1. A camera body used in a camera system along with an interchangeable lens unit having an optical system configured to form an optical image of a subject , said camera body comprising:an imaging unit configured to convert the optical image into an image signal and acquire an image of the subject;an autofocusing unit configured to detect the best focus in autofocusing operation by contrast method by using the imaging unit;a still picture photography mode select section configured to be set for capturing a still picture;a moving picture photography mode select section configured to be set in a moving picture photography mode for capturing a moving picture in the second state;a display unit configured to display the image captured by the imaging unit as a through image in a moving picture photography mode;a recorder configured to record the still image and the moving picture;a mirror controller configured to retract the reflecting mirror out of the optical path of the optical system when the reflecting mirror is in the first state of being in the optical path of the optical system and the moving picture photography mode is selected, in the still picture photography mode; andan image recording controller configured to perform the autofocusing ...

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Номер записи: 64
16-05-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT PROPAGATION TIME CAMERA SYSTEM HAVING SIGNAL PATH MONITORING

Номер: US20130120565A1
Автор: Damhofer Bernd, Wilks Ralph
Принадлежит: IFM ELECTRONIC GMBH

A time-of-flight camera system includes a photosensor having at least one receiving pixel and a source of illumination. A modulator is configured to provide a modulation signal to the photosensor and to the source of illumination. A control sensor is connected to at least one reference light source or an electric mixer. The control sensor is disposed in a vicinity of the source of illumination such that the control sensor receives at least a portion of the radiation emitted by the source of illumination. The control sensor is configured to provide an electric output signal that substantially matches an intensity-over-time curve of the received radiation. 111-. (canceled)12: A time-of-flight camera system comprising:a photosensor having at least one receiving pixel;a source of illumination;a modulator configured to provide a modulation signal to the photosensor and to the source of illumination; anda control sensor connected to at least one reference light source or an electric mixer, the control sensor being disposed in a vicinity of the source of illumination such that the control sensor receives at least a portion of the radiation emitted by the source of illumination, the control sensor being configured to provide an electric output signal that substantially matches an intensity-over-time curve of the received radiation.13: The time-of-flight camera system according to claim 12 , wherein the control sensor is connected to the at least one reference light source or to the electric mixer via an electric transmission channel.14: The time-of-flight camera system according to claim 13 , wherein the transmission channel is configured to provide a digital transmission of the output signal of the control sensor.15: The time-of-flight camera system according to claim 12 , wherein the control sensor is connected to the at least one reference light source such that the at least one reference light source is modulated as a function of the output signal of the control sensor ...

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Номер записи: 65
16-05-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC TRACKING CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130120586A1
Автор: TAKASHIMA Yuji
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An automatic tracking camera system includes: a rotating unit for panning and tilting an image pickup unit including a lens apparatus and an image pickup apparatus; a tracking object detector; a motion vector detector for detecting a motion vector of the object to be tracked; a capture position setting unit for setting a capture position of the object to be tracked in the picked up image; and a controller for controlling drive of the rotating unit. The controller controls the rotating unit in a capture mode to capture the object to be tracked at the capture position based on the motion vector detected by the motion vector detector after the tracking object detector has detected the object to be tracked in the picked up image, and a maintenance mode to continuously capture the object to be tracked at the capture position after the capture mode. 1. An automatic tracking camera system , comprising:an image pickup unit comprising a lens apparatus and an image pickup apparatus;a rotating unit for rotating the image pickup unit in a panning direction and a tilting direction;a tracking object detector for detecting an object to be tracked in an image, which is picked up by the image pickup unit;a motion vector detector for detecting a motion vector of the object to be tracked;a capture position setting unit for setting a capture position in the picked up image, at which the object to be tracked is captured; anda controller for controlling drive of the rotating unit,wherein the controller is capable of switching a capture mode, in which the rotating unit is controlled to capture the object to be tracked at the capture position after the tracking object detector has detected the object to be tracked in the picked up image, and a maintenance mode, in which the rotating unit is controlled to continuously capture the object to be tracked at the capture position after the object to be tracked is captured at the capture position through control in the capture mode, andwherein, ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Systems for Mobile Image Capture and Remittance Processing of Documents on a Mobile Device

Номер: US20130120595A1
Автор: Bell Kevin, Roach John J., Rybakov Oleg
Принадлежит: MITEK SYSTEMS

Systems and methods are provided for capturing and processing images of remittance coupons using a mobile device and obtaining data from the captured image which is used to set up or carry out payment of a bill that corresponds to the remittance coupon. Optimization and enhancement of image capture and image processing are provided on the mobile device to improve the initial quality of the captured image and provide a user with real time feedback. The image is then sent from the mobile device to a remote server, where additional image processing is performed to improve the quality of the image and then extract data from the image that is relevant to paying the bill. The extracted data may be verified through comparisons with databases which store information on billers, bill formats and other relevant content that will appear on the bill. 1. A method of capturing and processing an image of a financial document on a mobile device , comprising:determining a time of steadiness of the mobile device;determining an angle between the mobile device and the financial document;detecting a brightness level of the financial document;capturing an image of the financial document when the time of steadiness and angle between the mobile device and financial document fall within threshold values;activating a flash during the capturing of the image of the financial document if the detected brightness level falls below a threshold value;detecting a quality level of the captured image using an edge detection algorithm; andforwarding the captured image to a remote server if the quality level is above a threshold value.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a rectangle-shaped outline on a display of the mobile device during an image capture process claim 1 , wherein the rectangular-shaped outline corresponds to the dimensions of the financial document.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the capturing of the image of the financial document occurs without user input. This ...

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Номер записи: 67
16-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING CAPTURED IMAGES TO A TERMINAL VIA A NETWORK

Номер: US20130120598A1
Автор: Iwasaki Takahiro
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image pickup apparatus includes image pickup means; holding means for holding a coordinate system used to represent an image capturing direction or a region in an image capturing range of the image pickup means; reception means for receiving a first command for rotating a captured image obtained by the image pickup means or a captured image cut out from the region in the image capturing range by a certain angle, a second command for rotating the coordinate system held in the holding means about the origin by the certain angle, and specification information for specifying the image capturing direction in the coordinate system; and change control means for executing control to change the image capturing direction of the image pickup means to the image capturing direction specified by the specification information. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:image pickup means;holding means for holding a coordinate system used to represent an image capturing direction of the image pickup means;reception means for receiving a first command for rotating a captured image obtained by the image pickup means by a certain angle, a second command for rotating the coordinate system held in the holding means about the origin by the certain angle, and specification information for specifying the image capturing direction in the coordinate system;change control means for executing control to change the image capturing direction of the image pickup means to the image capturing direction specified by the specification information; andcontrol means for withholding, from when the reception means receives one of the first command and the second command to when the reception means receives the other of the first command and the second command, execution of the first command or the second command received by the reception means.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the reception means does not receive the other of the first command and the second ...

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Номер записи: 68
16-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING CAPTURED IMAGES TO A TERMINAL VIA A NETWORK

Номер: US20130120606A1
Автор: Iwasaki Takahiro
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image pickup apparatus according to the present invention includes image pickup means; holding means for holding a coordinate system used to represent an image capturing direction of the image pickup means or a region in an image capturing range of the image pickup means; reception means for receiving a first command for rotating a captured image obtained by the image pickup means or a captured image cut out from the region in the image capturing range by a certain angle, a second command for rotating the coordinate system held in the holding means about the origin by the certain angle, and specification information for specifying the image capturing direction in the coordinate system; and change control means for executing control to change the image capturing direction of the image pickup means to the image capturing direction specified by the specification information. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:image pickup means;holding means for holding a coordinate system used to represent an image capturing direction of the image pickup means;reception means for receiving a first command for rotating a captured image obtained by the image pickup means by a certain angle, a second command for rotating the coordinate system held in the holding means about the origin by the certain angle, and specification information for specifying the image capturing direction in the coordinate system;change control means for executing control to change the image capturing direction of the image pickup means to the image capturing direction specified by the specification information; andcontrol means for executing, when the reception means receives one of the first command and the second command, control to execute the first command and the second command.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control means executes claim 1 , when the reception means receives one of the first command and the second command claim 1 , control to execute the first ...

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Номер записи: 69
16-05-2013 дата публикации

LENS UNIT

Номер: US20130120646A1
Автор: Mukai Toshiro
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A 3D adapter () comprises a left-eye optical system (OL) and a right-eye optical system (OR). The left-eye optical system (OL) is an optical system for forming a first optical image seen from a first viewpoint, and guides light from a subject to a uniaxial optical system (V). The right-eye optical system (OR) is an optical system for forming a second optical image seen from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint, and guides light from a subject to the uniaxial optical system (V). 1. A lens unit for forming a first optical image and a second optical image having parallax , on an imaging element via a uniaxial optical system , said lens unit comprising:a first optical system operable to form the first optical image viewable from a first viewpoint, said first optical system guiding light from a subject to the uniaxial optical system; anda second optical system operable to form the second optical image viewable from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint, said second optical system guiding light from the subject to the uniaxial optical system.2. The lens unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the first optical system has a first negative lens group that has a negative refractive power, a first positive lens group that has a positive refractive power and is disposed on an opposite side of the first negative lens group from a subject side, and a first prism group that is disposed on the opposite side of the first negative lens group from the subject side, andthe second optical system has a second negative lens group that has a negative refractive power, a second positive lens group that has a positive refractive power and is disposed on an opposite side of the second negative lens group from the subject side, and a second prism group that is disposed on the opposite side of the second negative lens group from the subject side.3. The lens unit according to claim 2 ,wherein the first positive lens group is disposed between the first ...

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Номер записи: 70
16-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING MODULE

Номер: US20130120647A1
Автор: NEGISHI Nau
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An imaging module includes: a hollow lens holder open at both ends; a lens assembled in the lens holder and collecting light input from one end of the lens holder; a hollow imaging holder having an opening into which the light output from the lens is input; an optical member assembled in the imaging holder and transmitting or deflecting the light input from one end of the imaging holder; and an image sensor assembled in the imaging holder and having a light-receiving region configured to receive the light transmitted or deflected by the optical member and to perform photoelectric conversion of the received light, wherein an optical axis center of the lens and a center of the light received by the light-receiving region of the image sensor are aligned with each other by fitting a light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and the imaging holder to each other. 1. An imaging module , comprising:a hollow lens holder open at both ends;a lens assembled in the lens holder and collecting light input from one end of the lens holder;a hollow imaging holder having an opening into which the light output from the lens is input;an optical member assembled in the imaging holder and transmitting or deflecting the light input from one end of the imaging holder; andan image sensor assembled in the imaging holder and having a light-receiving region formed on a surface, the light-receiving region being configured to receive the light transmitted or deflected by the optical member and to perform photoelectric conversion of the received light,wherein a shape of an opening of a light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and a shape of a light-input surface of the optical member are the same shape, and by fitting the light-output-side end portion of the lens holder and the imaging holder to each other, an inner circumferential surface of the lens holder and an outer circumferential surface of the optical member are directly fitted to each other, a position of a part of an outer ...

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Номер записи: 71
16-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130120648A1
Автор: Oh Young Taek
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

A camera module is disclosed, the camera module including a lens barrel including more than one sheet of lens receiving an optical image of an object, an actuator moving the lens barrel, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) formed with an image sensor at a bottom surface of the lens barrel for converting the optical image to an electrical signal, and a holder for supporting the lens barrel and the actuator and formed with a terminal electrically connected to the actuator, wherein an electrical contact point between the actuator and the terminal is formed with two or more tiers of coated layers. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising: a lens barrel including more than one sheet of lens receiving an optical image of an object; an actuator moving the lens barrel; a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) formed with an image sensor at a bottom surface of the lens barrel for converting the optical image to an electrical signal; and a holder for supporting the lens barrel and the actuator and formed with a terminal electrically connected to the actuator , wherein an electrical contact point between the actuator and the terminal is formed with two or more tiers of coated layers.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein a first tier of the coated layers is formed with a conductive material including a solder for electrical connection between the actuator and the terminal.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein a second tier wrapping the first tier of the coated layers is an insulation material for preventing foreign object generated from the first tier of coated layers from being separated claim 2 , and is formed with a coated layer curable by any one of light and heat.4. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising a yoke embedded with the lens barrel and the actuator claim 1 , wherein the yoke is fastened to a staircase sill of the holder.5. The camera module of claim 1 , the actuator is any one of a VCM actuator claim 1 , an actuator driven by a piezoelectric force and a ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE TERMINAL UNIT

Номер: US20130120649A1
Автор: Shiraishi Satoshi
Принадлежит: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

A camera module of the present invention includes a wiring substrate having a connection pad, and on which an imaging device is mounted, on an upper surface side thereof, and a lens unit provided on the wiring substrate and equipped with a lens portion arranged over the imaging device, an actuator (voice coil motor) for driving the lens portion, and projected connection terminal protruding downward and connected to the actuator. The projected connection terminal of the lens unit is arranged on the connection pad of the wiring substrate, and the connection pad and the projected connection terminal are joined mutually by a conductive adhesive agent. 1. A camera module , comprising:a wiring substrate having a connection pad provided on an upper surface thereof;an imaging device mounted on the upper surface of the wiring substrate; anda lens unit provided on the wiring substrate with a lower surface of the lens unit arranged to be opposed to the upper surface of the wiring substrate, the lens unit being equipped with a lens portion arranged over the imaging device, an actuator for driving the lens portion, an outer frame portion for supporting the lens unit and the actuator and a projected connection terminal, made of metal, provided on the lower surface of the outer frame portion and extending downward from the lower surface of the outer frame portion and electrically connected to the actuator, wherein a whole of a horizontal section of the projected connection terminal is provided to the lower surface of the outer frame portion;wherein the projected connection terminal of the lens unit is arranged opposed to the connection pad provided on the upper surface of the wiring substrate, and the connection pad and the projected connection terminal are joined mutually by a conductive adhesive agent.2. A camera module according to claim 1 , wherein the connection pad is arranged on a bottom portion of a recess portion provided in the wiring substrate claim 1 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 73
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING COLOR OPTICAL CODES

Номер: US20130126618A1
Автор: Gao WenLiang
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems are disclosed for producing color-image data representative of a color optical code or other color objects, particularly with a monochrome imager. Monochrome image-sensor data is produced by receiving a sequence of colored light emitted by an artificial light source and reflected from the color object. The sequence of colored light may be a red, green, and blue sequence of colored light emitting diode lights according to some embodiments. The monochrome imager produces the monochrome image-sensor data based at least in part on the portion of the reflected sequence of colored light. The monochrome image-sensor data is processed to produce color-image data representing the color optical code. 1. A method of producing color-image data representing a color object comprising the steps of:receiving at a monochrome imager, a sequence of colored light that is reflected from a surface of the color object;producing monochrome image-sensor data associated with different colors of light in the sequence of colored light that is reflected from the surface of the color object; andprocessing the monochrome image-sensor data to produce color-image data representing the color object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequence of colored light comprises:first light having a first wavelength range;second light having a second wavelength range; andthird light having a third wavelength range, the first, second, and third wavelength ranges being substantially non-overlapping wavelength ranges.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequence of colored light comprises a sequence of three primary colors.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:generating the sequence of colored light by individual emission of primary colored lights from an artificial light source to form an emitted sequence of colored light.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the emitted sequence of colored light cooperatively establishes an appearance of white or uniformly colored ...

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Номер записи: 74
23-05-2013 дата публикации

INTUITIVE COMPUTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130128060A1
Автор: Conwell William Y., Davis Bruce L., Rhoads Geoffrey B., Rodriguez Tony F., Shaw Gilbert B.
Принадлежит: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. 114-. (canceled)15. A method comprising the acts:receiving imagery depicting a scene; andpresenting said imagery depicting the scene to a user on a display, overlaid with indicia corresponding to supplemental data that relate to one or more features in the scene;wherein the method further includes narrowing a universe of possible indicia for display down to a smaller number of indicia, said narrowing being a function of first and second criteria, where:the first criterion comprises one or more factors selected from the list: actions previously taken by the user expressing interest or disinterest in presented indicia; actions previously taken by one or more third parties expressing interest or disinterest in presented indicia; time of day; topical preference data for the user; areas of the display in which indicia would respectively be overlaid; and payments offered by one or more commercial parties for presentation of their indicia; andthe second criterion comprises a setting of a user-settable verbosity control;wherein the user can vary ...

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Номер записи: 75
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SOLID-STATE IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130128095A1
Автор: Ogino Akiko, Sayama Yukihiro, Shimoji Masaya, Shoya Takayuki, Tanaka Yoshikazu
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A solid-state image capture device including: at least one photoelectric converter at an image capture surface of a substrate; at least one on-chip lens at the image capture surface of the substrate and above a light-receiving surface of the photoelectric converter; and an antireflection layer on an upper surface of the on-chip lens. The antireflection layer contains a binder resin having a lower refractive index than that of the on-chip lens and low-refractive-index particles having a lower refractive index than that of the binder resin. 1. A solid-state image capture device comprising:a photoelectric converter provided in an image capture area of a substrate to receive incident light at a light-receiving surface of the photoelectric converter and photoelectrically convert the incident light to thereby generate signal charge; andan on-chip lens provided in the image capture area of the substrate and above the light-receiving surface of the photoelectric converter to focus the incident light onto the light-receiving surface;wherein the on-chip lens contains a binder resin and low-refractive-index particles having a lower refractive index than the binder resin.2. The solid-state image capture device according to claim 1 , wherein the on-chip lens contains hollow silica particles as the low-refractive-index particles.3. An electronic apparatus comprising:a photoelectric converter provided in an image capture area of a substrate to receive incident light at a light-receiving surface of the photoelectric converter and photoelectrically convert the incident light to thereby generate signal charge; andan on-chip lens provided in the image capture area of the substrate and above the light-receiving surface of the photoelectric converter to focus the incident light onto the light-receiving surface,wherein the on-chip lens contains a binder resin and low-refractive-index particles having a lower refractive index than the binder resin.4. A manufacturing method for a solid- ...

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Номер записи: 76
23-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130128100A1
Автор: SON Suk Woo
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

Exemplary embodiments of a camera module are proposed, the camera module being such that a terminal formed at a holder is inserted into a through hole or a groove of a substrate in a case the substrate and the holder are coupled, to allow the terminal and the holder to be electrically connected. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising: a lens barrel including one or more sheets of lenses receiving an optical image of an object; an actuator moving the lens barrel; a holder supporting the lens barrel and the actuator; a substrate attached with the holder , mounted with an image sensor converting the optical image to an electrical signal , and formed with a through hole or a groove at an area of the holder; and a terminal protrusively formed at the holder area attached by the substrate , and electrically connected to the substrate by being inserted into the through hole or the groove to apply a power to the actuator.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is mounted on an upper surface of the substrate.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is mounted at a bottom surface of the substrate.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the image sensor is flip chip bonded to the bottom surface of the substrate.5. The camera module of claim 1 , further comprising a yoke embedding the lens barrel and the actuator and coupled to the holder.6. The camera module of claim 5 , wherein the actuator is one of a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) actuator claim 5 , an actuator driven by a piezoelectric force and a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) actuator driven by electrostatic capacity method.7. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the terminal is inserted into the through hole or the groove formed on the substrate to be electrically connected in a case the holder is attached to the substrate.8. The camera module of claim 7 , further comprising a conductive material formed at an area where the terminal protruded from the holder is ...

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Номер записи: 77
23-05-2013 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130128101A1
Автор: Midorikawa Kentarou, Takai Junji
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A communication device capable of preventing a failure in light emission control caused due to communication with a lighting device such as the master and the slave. The communication device is capable of connecting to an image pickup device and transmits a lighting instruction from the image pickup device to a lighting device through a communication unit capable of performing bidirectional communication. It is determined whether or not the lighting device is ready for lighting. The lighting device is prevented from transmitting information to the communication unit when the lighting device is ready for lighting. 1. A communication device , capable of connecting to an image pickup device , that transmits a lighting instruction from the image pickup device to a lighting device through a communication unit capable of performing bidirectional communication , comprising:a determining unit configured to determine whether or not the lighting device is ready for lighting; anda control unit configured to control the lighting device and the connected image pickup device,wherein the control unit prevents the lighting device from transmitting information to the communication unit when the lighting device is ready for lighting.2. The communication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control unit inhibits the connected image pickup device from shooting until the lighting device becomes ready for lighting claim 1 , when the lighting device is not ready for lighting.3. The communication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control unit inhibits the connected image pickup device from shooting until the lighting device becomes ready for lighting claim 1 , when the image pickup device is in a mode of performing the lighting instruction to the lighting device in connection to shooting.4. The communication device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the control unit inhibits the connected image pickup device from shooting until the lighting device becomes ready for lighting ...

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Номер записи: 78
23-05-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20130128108A1
Автор: JEONG Youn Baek, LEE Se Jin, OH Hyun Ah
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

Exemplary embodiments of a camera module are proposed, the camera module including a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with an image sensor, a base installed at an upper surface of the PCB and formed with a window at a position corresponding to that of the image sensor, an IRCF (Infrared Cut Filter) installed at an upper surface of the base, and an adhesive member fixing the IRCF to the base. 1. A camera module , the camera module comprising: a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with an image sensor; a base installed at an upper surface of the PCB and formed with a window at a position corresponding to that of the image sensor; an IRCF (Infrared Cut Filter) installed at an upper surface of the base; and an adhesive member fixing the IRCF to the base.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive agent includes an adhesive section adhering the IRCF to the base claim 1 , and a foreign object collection section free from contact with the IRCF.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive agent is attached to a surface of a periphery of the window opposite to the IRCF.4. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive agent is arranged to be spaced apart from the periphery of the window at predetermined distance claim 1 , and having a predetermined width.5. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the IRCF is formed to have an area greater than that of the window claim 1 , and the adhesive agent is attached to a surface of a periphery of the window opposite to the IRCF to have an area greater than a contact area between the IRCF and the base.6. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive agent is adhesively fixed to a concave groove of the base so formed as to have a depth corresponding to a thickness of the adhesive agent.7. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive agent is adhesively fixed to a concave groove of the base so formed as to have a depth deeper than a depth corresponding to a thickness of the adhesive agent.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 79
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Wiring substrate, image pickup device, and image pickup module

Номер: US20130128109A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Segawa, Shinji Ichiki
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A image pickup device includes a wiring substrate and an image pickup device. A wiring substrate includes an insulating substrate and a plurality of connection electrodes. The insulating substrate has a penetrating hole, and has an inclined area where its lower surface is inclined downward toward the opening. The plurality of connection electrodes are disposed in a surrounding region around the penetrating hole on the lower surface of the insulating substrate, and are to be electrically connected to an image sensor. The image pickup device is mounted on the lower surface of the insulating substrate of the wiring substrate, and is electrically connected to the plurality of connection electrodes.

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Номер записи: 80
23-05-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR DIGITAL CAMERA

Номер: US20130128110A1
Автор: Jannard James H.
Принадлежит: RED.COM, INC.

Modular digital camera systems, such as modular digital still and motion cameras are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between still configurations, motion configurations, ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers. 1. A modular video camera , comprising: a front face comprising an opening;', 'a rear face on an opposite end of the housing from the front face, comprising a first interface configured to communicate power signals and to communicate motion picture image data having a horizontal resolution of at least about 4k at a frame rate of at least 23 frames per second;', 'a second interface configured to electrically couple an electronic view finder to the video camera, the electronic viewfinder releasably attachable to the video camera and comprising an eyepiece and a display, the display viewable through an opening of the eyepiece;', 'a third interface configured to removably receive a synchronization module, the synchronization module comprising or more connectors for communicating camera synchronization signals; and', 'a fourth interface configured to removably receive an audio module, the audio module releasably connectable to the housing and comprising one or more connectors for communicating audio signals;, 'a housing, comprisinga first mount point for releasably connecting a top handle to the video camera, the top handle comprising a grip that is positioned above the housing when the top handle is mounted to the video camera;a second mount point configured to support a shoulder mount that is releasably connectable to the video camera, the shoulder mount comprising a contoured ...

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Номер записи: 81
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20130135483A1
Автор: Koshi Tokunaga
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An information processing apparatus obtains image data included in an image file stored in a storage medium of the digital camera and the updated time of the image file stored in the storage medium of the digital camera, and reads out the shooting time of the image data included in the header of the image file stored in the storage medium of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus displays a first view that displays the image data in an order based on the obtained updated time, and a second view that displays the image data included in the image file stored in the storage medium of the information processing apparatus in an order based on the read out shooting time.

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Номер записи: 82
30-05-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130135485A1
Автор: Shishido Seiya
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

An electronic apparatus includes an internal recording medium. An internal recording medium records data. An abnormality detecting portion detects an abnormality of the electronic apparatus at a predetermined timing. A diagnosis portion diagnoses a state of the electronic apparatus. In a case where the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting portion, the diagnosis portion is caused to execute a diagnosis on the electronic apparatus, and a diagnosis result and data recorded in the internal recording medium are recorded in an external recording medium. 1. An electronic apparatus , comprising:an internal recording medium which records data;an abnormality detecting portion which detects an abnormality of the electronic apparatus at a predetermined timing; anda diagnosis portion which diagnoses a state of the electronic apparatus, wherein in a case where the abnormality is detected by said abnormality detecting portion, said diagnosis portion is caused to execute a diagnosis on the electronic apparatus, and a diagnosis result and data recorded in said internal recording medium are recorded in an external recording medium.2. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined timing is when a power source of the electronic apparatus is one of turned on and turned off.3. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a notifying portion which notifies the abnormality when the abnormality is detected by said abnormality detecting portion.4. An electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said notifying portion notifies by at least one of a sound output and a light emission.5. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diagnosis result includes at least one of: information associated with a date and a time when the abnormality is detected; information associated with a temperature of the electronic apparatus; and information associated with a battery remaining amount. The disclosure of Japanese ...

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Номер записи: 83
30-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130135492A1
Автор: Ikeda Koichiro
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided an image pickup apparatus that, even if image data has insufficient depth difference between an object and a background, accurately discriminates a region including an object and a region including a background. The image pickup apparatus includes a generation unit configured to generate image data, and a discrimination unit configured, based on first image data generated by the generation unit, when an in-focus position is at a first focal position at which an object is in-focus state or a second focal position on a short distance side of the first focal position, and second image data generated by the generation unit, when an in-focus position is at a third focal position on a far distance side of a focal position at which a background is in-focus state, to discriminate a first region including the object and a second region including the background. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:a generation unit configured to generate first image data, when an in-focus position is a first focal position at which an object is in focus state or a second focal position on a near distance side of the first focal position, and second image data generated by the generation unit, when an in-focus position is a third focal position on a far distance side of a focal position at which a background is in focus state; anda discrimination unit configured, based on the first and second image data generated by the generation unit, to discriminate between a first region including the object, and a second region including the background.2. An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second focal position is a position within a range in which the object falls inside a depth of field claim 1 , and is a position on a near distance side of the first focal position.3. An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the third focal position is a position within a range in which the background falls inside a depth of field claim 1 , and is a ...

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Номер записи: 84
30-05-2013 дата публикации

SHORT DISTANCE IRIS RECOGNITION CAMERA

Номер: US20130135513A1
Автор: Choi Kyung Yong, Ko Deok Yong
Принадлежит:

The short distance iris recognition camera of the present invention has a prism, installed on top of a guide for an infrared LED light, which has an inclined surface and a protrusion part, thereby enhancing the degree of uniformity in brightness around an iris, and thus enhancing iris recognition, and also effectively preventing static electricity from being delivered to internal devices. To accomplish this, the camera for iris recognition according to the present invention comprises a sensor and accessory circuits, a lens, and a lighting source including a white light and an infrared LED light. The lighting source is spaced apart from the lens centerline by a set length. The object plane of the lens is located where the iris is located, and is spaced apart by a set length L from the end of the lens. In practice, the object plane comprises the area around the lens centerline. The phase surface of the lens is an image sensor surface. The lighting source is disposed exactly or nearly parallel to the lens centerline such that the lighting centerline directs the object plane of the lens and has a lighting inclination angle of at least the arctangent of D/L with respect to the centerline of the lens. And also, the lighting centerline is separated from the centerline of the lens and inclined with respect to the object plane. 1. A short distance iris recognition camera comprising a sensor and appendant circuits , a lens , and a lighting source including a white light source and a lighting IR LED ,the lighting source is spaced apart from a lens center line of the lens by a predetermined distance, an object plane of the lens is a location at which an iris is placed, is spaced apart from an end of the lens by a predetermined distance L, and is actually a region around the lens center line, an imaging surface of the lens is an image sensor surface, andwherein a lighting center line is formed to have an inclined lighting angle corresponding to arctangent D/L with the lens ...

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Номер записи: 85
30-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SYSTEM AND OPTICAL APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130135514A1
Автор: Maetaki Satoshi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An optical system includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a front unit having a positive refractive power, an aperture diaphragm, and a rear unit. The front unit includes a first lens unit having a positive refractive power. The rear unit includes a second unit adjacent to the aperture diaphragm and configured to move in focusing. The first lens unit includes n (which is an integer of 2 or higher) positive lenses and one or more negative lenses. The materials of at least two positive lenses in the first lens unit satisfy 0.0100<ΔθgF where ΔθgF is an abnormal partial dispersion of each material. The material of the one or more positive lenses satisfies 0.0272<ΔθgF. Additional conditional expressions are satisfied. 9. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the optical system forms an image on a photoelectrical conversion element.10. An optical apparatus comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an optical system according to ; and'}a photoelectrical conversion element configured to photoelectrically convert an image formed by the optical system. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an optical system and an optical apparatus, such as a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a film-based camera, a surveillance camera, and a projector.2. Description of the Related ArtAs an image pickup optical system used for an optical apparatus such as a digital camera and a video camera, there is known an image pickup optical system having such a high numerical aperture that an F-number is about 1.2 to 2.0 and an intermediate focal length that is a comparatively long focal length. This image pickup optical system is used widely for the portrait photography and indoor sport photography. Such an image pickup optical system is demanded for a small lens overall length (which is a distance from a first lens surface to an image plane), a small configuration, and high optical performance.In general, a chromatic ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-05-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130135515A1
Автор: Abolfadl Mohammed, Facius Zoltan
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A digital imaging system for imaging an object is provided comprising a photosensor array arranged in an image plane and a plurality of microlenses arranged so as to direct light from the object to the photosensor array. The plurality of microlenses have different focal lengths and different fields of view. 1. Digital imaging system for imaging an object , comprisinga photosensor array arranged in an image plane, and 'wherein said plurality of microlenses have different focal lengths and different fields of view.', 'a plurality of microlenses arranged so as to direct light from the object to said photosensor array,'}2. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses are arranged in a microlens array.3. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses form a plurality of groups of microlenses claim 1 , and wherein microlenses of a group have equal focal length and microlenses of different groups have different focal lengths.4. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses form a plurality of groups of microlenses claim 1 , and wherein microlenses of the same group have equal field of view and microlenses of different groups have different fields of view.5. Digital imaging system according to claim 4 , wherein microlenses of the same group include lens surfaces with equal radius of curvature and equal lens thickness.6. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein microlenses with equal focal length have equal field of view.7. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the field of view of each of said plurality of microlenses differs from the field of view of the microlenses adjoining to each of said microlenses.8. Digital imaging system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of microlenses are arranged in a rectangular grid.9. Digital imaging system of claim 8 , wherein microlenses of a group of microlenses having equal field of view are arranged in a rectangular grid.10. Digital imaging ...

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Номер записи: 87
30-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130135522A1
Автор: JANG Sung Min, Yi Byeong Woo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An image photographing apparatus capable of maintaining the size of a sensor plate even in a case when the size of a shutter assembly is increased, the image photographing apparatus including a shutter assembly configured to control an amount of light entered, an image sensor disposed at a rear of the shutter assembly to change the light to an electrical signal, a sensor plate configured to support the image sensor, and a main frame configured such that the shutter assembly and the sensor plate are be mounted thereon, wherein the main frame includes a frame base, and a shutter mounting portion protrudedly formed from the frame base such that the shutter assembly is mounted in a sliding manner on the shutter mounting portion. 1. An image photographing apparatus , comprising:a shutter assembly;an image sensor disposed behind the shutter assembly;a sensor plate configured to support the image sensor; anda main frame configured for mounting the shutter assembly and the sensor plate thereon,wherein the main frame comprises:a frame base; anda shutter assembly mounting portion protruding from the frame base to slidingly receive the shutter assembly for mounting to the frame base.2. The image photographing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shutter assembly mounting portion comprises a first extension portion rearwardly protruding from the frame base claim 1 , and a second extension portion formed in a bent manner from one end portion of the first extension portion toward an inner side of the frame base.3. The image photographing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the shutter assembly mounting portion further comprises a shutter slide portion defined by the frame base claim 2 , the first extension portion claim 2 , and the second extension portion.4. The image photographing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shutter assembly is inserted into the shutter slide portion claim 3 , and is secured to the main frame.5. The image photographing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein an edge ...

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Номер записи: 88
30-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRIGGERING AN OUT OF FOCUS ALERT

Номер: US20130135530A1
Автор: Chung Hing Yip, Lee Chi Kin, Luo Tao, Mak Fuk Sang, Tsang Shiu Hang, Yiu Wai Shing
Принадлежит: VERINT SYSTEMS INC.

In order to trigger an out of focus alert when the focus level of a video frame meets a focus criteria, a method is performed including the operations of: receiving a video frame, partitioning the video frame into a plurality of blocks, calculating an array of discrete cosign transformation (DCT) coefficients for at least one of the plurality of blocks using a DCT, classifying each of the at least one of the plurality of blocks based on the array of DCT coefficients for that block, calculating a focus level of the video frame from the block classifications, and triggering an out of focus alert if the focus level meets a focus criteria. 1. A method for triggering an out of focus alert , comprising:generating a plurality of block classifications for a plurality of blocks in a video frame, the block classifications comprising a noisy classification and a non-noisy classification;calculating a focus level of the video frame from based at least in part on the plurality of block classifications; andtriggering an out of focus alert if the focus level meets a focus criteria.2. A non-transitory computer readable media having program instructions stored thereon that , when executed by a computing system , direct the computing system to at least:classify each of a plurality of blocks in a video frame as at least noisy or not noisy;determine a focus level of the video frame based at least in part on how many of the plurality of blocks are classified as noisy; andinitiate an out of focus alert if the focus level meets a focus criteria.3. An apparatus comprising:means for receiving video comprising a plurality of video frames;means for classifying each of a plurality of blocks in at least one of the plurality of video frames as at least noisy or not noisy;means for determining a focus level of the video frame based at least in part on how many of the plurality of blocks are classified as noisy; andmeans for initiating an out of focus alert if the focus level meets a focus ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-06-2013 дата публикации

COMPACT CAMERA ACTUATOR AND COMPACT STEREO-SCOPIC IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE

Номер: US20130141541A1
Автор: JUNG He Won, JUNG Ki Hyun, Kim Yo Sub, Seo Jong Sik, Shim Jae Kyu
Принадлежит: HYSONIC. CO., LTD.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a compact three-dimensional image photographing device capable of adjusting the first angle of view on an object being picked up on the image sensor by adjusting the space between two lenses by moving the two lenses horizontally, left and right. The compact three-dimensional image photographing device of the present invention comprises a case; a first holder and a second holder mounted spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides in the case so that the holders can move in the left and right directions, each of the holders having a compact camera actuator therein; a guide shaft, passing through the first and second holders and thus mounted on the case, for guiding the left and right movements of the first holder and the second holder; and left and right driving portions, mounted respectively on the first holder and the second holder, for moving the first holder and the second holder left and right. 1. A compact stereoscopic image photographing device , comprising:a case;a first holder and a second holder which are mounted to be spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides in the case so that the holders can be moved left and right, each of the holders having a compact camera actuator therein;a guide shaft which passes through the first and second holders and which is mounted on the case so as to guide left and right movements of the first holder and the second holder; andleft and right driving parts which are mounted respectively on the first holder and the second holder so as to move the first holder and the second holder left and right.2. The compact stereoscopic image photographing device according to claim 1 , wherein the guide shaft comprises a firs guide shaft and a second guide shaft which are parallelly disposed to be spaced apart from each other claim 1 , andone end of the first holder and one end of the second holder are formed with a first insertion hole which is opened left and ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-06-2013 дата публикации

ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130141579A1
Автор: Lynam Niall R., Schofield Kenneth
Принадлежит: DONNELLY CORPORATION

An accessory mounting system for a vehicle includes an attachment element attached at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield of a vehicle. The attachment element has a mirror mounting button. At least one attachment member is attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield local to the attachment element. An interior rearview minor assembly has a mirror head and a minor support. The mirror head includes a minor reflective element and a mirror casing. The minor support includes a minor mount that is configured to mount the interior rearview mirror assembly to the minor mounting button of the attachment element. A structure is configured for mounting to the attachment member and is configured to receive and be supported by the attachment member. The structure is configured to accommodate a forward facing camera having a field of view through the vehicle windshield. 1. An accessory mounting system for a vehicle , said accessory mounting system comprising:an attachment element adhesively attached at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield of a vehicle equipped with said accessory mounting system;said attachment element comprising a mirror mounting button;a plurality of attachment members adhesively attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield local to said attachment element;an interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a minor head and a mirror support;wherein said minor head comprises a minor reflective element and a minor casing;wherein said minor support comprises a minor mount that is configured to mount said interior rearview minor assembly to said mirror mounting button of said attachment element;a structure configured for mounting to said plurality of attachment members attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield;said structure configured to receive and be supported by said plurality of attachment members that are adhesively attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield;wherein said structure is ...

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Номер записи: 91
06-06-2013 дата публикации

HUMAN-MACHINE-INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING DATA IN A MACHINE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130141591A1
Автор: Phillips Brian S., Silver William M.
Принадлежит: Cognex Corporation

This invention provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that operates in connection with a machine vision detector or other machine vision system, which provides a highly intuitive and industrial machine-like appearance and layout. The GUI includes a centralized image frame window surrounded by panes having buttons and specific interface components that the user employs in each step of a machine vision system set up and run procedure. One pane allows the user to view and manipulate a recorded filmstrip of image thumbnails taken in a sequence, and provides the filmstrip with specialized highlighting (colors or patterns) that indicate useful information about the underlying images. The programming of logic is performed using a programming window that includes a ladder logic arrangement. 1. A method for determining a characteristic of an object , comprising:providing relative motion between the object and a two-dimensional field of view, the object comprising a set of visible features, the set of visible features containing at least one visible feature;inputting an encoding signal responsive to the relative motion, from which can be obtained at desired times a corresponding encoder count indicating a location of the object relative to the field of view;capturing a plurality of active frames, each frame of the plurality of active frames comprising an image of the field of view;obtaining a plurality of capture counts corresponding to the plurality of active frames, each capture count of the plurality of capture counts being responsive to the encoder count corresponding to a time at which the corresponding active frame was captured;computing, responsive to an analysis of the plurality of active frames, a plurality of location values, each location value of the plurality of location values responsive to a position in the field of view of a visible feature of the set of visible features in an associated active frame; anddetermining the characteristic of the object using ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-06-2013 дата публикации

AUDIO PROCESSING APPARATUS, AUDIO PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130141598A1
Автор: Kajimura Fumihiro, Kimura Masafumi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A processor combines a first predicted signal generated based on an audio signal in an interval preceding a noise detection interval, and a second predicted signal generated based on an audio signal in an interval succeeding the noise detection interval, based on the ratio between the periodicity of the audio signal in the interval preceding the noise detection interval, and the periodicity of the audio signal in the interval succeeding the noise detection interval. The processor replaces the audio signal in the noise detection interval with the combined signal. 1. An audio processing apparatus comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain an audio signal; anda processor configured to process the audio signal;wherein the processor detects a period which contains noise in the audio signal,wherein the processor generates a first predicted signal based on an audio signal in a period preceding the detected period, and generates a second predicted signal based on an audio signal in a period succeeding the detected period,wherein the processor combines the first predicted signal and the second predicted signal based on a ratio between a periodicity of the audio signal in the period preceding the detected period, and a periodicity of the audio signal in the period succeeding the detected period, andwherein the processor replaces the audio signal in the detected period with the combined signal.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor does not replace the audio signal in the detected period with the combined signal if the periodicity of the audio signal in the period preceding the detected period claim 1 , and the periodicity of the audio signal in the period succeeding the detected period are lower than a predetermined threshold.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor replaces the audio signal in the detected period with the second predicted signal if the periodicity of the audio signal in the period preceding the detected ...

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Номер записи: 93
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Audio processing apparatus, audio processing method and imaging apparatus

Номер: US20130141599A1
Автор: Fumihiro Kajimura, Masafumi Kimura
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An audio processing apparatus including: an obtaining unit configured to obtain audio signals; and a processor configured to process the audio signals, wherein if it is not determined that the audio signals contain an abnormal value, the processor calculates a next sample value based on a predetermined number of sample values of the audio signals obtained by the obtaining unit, and wherein if it is determined that the audio signals contain an abnormal value, the processor uses the calculated next sample value so as to calculate a further next sample value.

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Номер записи: 94
06-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ACCESSORY, AND IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130141609A1
Автор: Watazawa Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

The present invention relates to a camera and an interchangeable lens capable of further improving the operational performance while supporting an old-type interchangeable lens using a communication method in the related art. 1. An image pickup apparatus to which an accessory is detachably attached , the image pickup apparatus comprising:a first terminal and a second terminal configured to communicate with the accessory; anda control unit configured to be capable of switching between a first communication mode in which a clock signal is output through the first terminal and information about the accessory is received through the second terminal on the basis of the clock signal and a second communication mode in which information about the accessory is received through the first terminal and the second terminal without outputting a clock signal through the first terminal.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit receives information indicating whether the accessory is being driven as the information about the accessory through the first terminal in the second communication mode.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit is capable of receiving information about the accessory at arbitrary timing in the second communication mode.4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a mount unit,wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are provided in the mount unit.5. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an image processing unit configured to process information about an image that is captured,wherein the image processing unit corrects the image information on the basis of information about the accessory transmitted from the accessory.6. An image pickup apparatus to which an accessory is detachably attached claim 1 , the image pickup apparatus comprising:a first terminal and a second terminal configured to communicate with the accessory; anda ...

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Номер записи: 95
06-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR L.E.D. ILLUMINATION

Номер: US20130141635A1
Автор: Bourn Charles T., Lebens Gary A., Lemaire Charles A.
Принадлежит: LED Tech Development LLC

An illumination source for a camera includes one or more LEDs, and an electrical circuit that selectively applies power from the DC voltage source to the LEDs, wherein the illumination source is suitable for handheld portable operation. In some embodiments, the electrical circuit further includes a control circuit for driving the LEDs with electrical pulses at a frequency high enough that light produced has an appearance to a human user of being continuous rather than pulsed, the control circuit changing a pulse characteristic to adjust a proportion of light output having the first characteristic color spectrum output to that having the second characteristic color spectrum output. Some embodiments provide an illumination source including a housing including one or more LEDs; and a control circuit that selectively applies power from a source of electric power to the LEDs, thus controlling a light output color spectrum of the LEDs. 1. A portable pulsed light-emitting diode (LED) illumination source of such compact size and low weight as to be suitable for portable operation by a user , comprising:a housing;one or more LEDs, having a first characteristic color spectrum output, mounted to the housing and configured to emit light to illuminate an object outside the one or more LEDs other than the housing;a user-input switch circuit that receives a light-output-level-setting input indication from the user; anda control circuit, operatively coupled to the DC electrical power source and to the one or more LEDs, that controls, based on the light-output-level-setting input indication, a pulse characteristic of pulsed electrical power from the DC power source to the one or more LEDs having the first characteristic color spectrum output, in order to provide user-selectable control of a pulse duty cycle to obtain a user-selected reduced apparent brightness of the LED illumination source due to a change of an “on” proportion of light output having the first characteristic color ...

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Номер записи: 96
06-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO BE CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS

Номер: US20130141636A1
Автор: Kato Shuichi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image pickup apparatus which is capable of preventing disconnection of connectors for a circuit substrate, on which an image pickup device is mounted, without making optical adjustment difficult. A fixing member is fixed to the image pickup device. One end of a flexible substrate is connected to the circuit substrate via a connector connecting portion. A protective member is fixed to the fixing member so as to cover the connector connecting portion. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:an image pickup device;a circuit substrate configured to have said image pickup device mounted thereon;a fixing member configured to be fixed to said image pickup device;a flexible substrate configured to be connected to said circuit substrate via a connector connecting portion; anda protective member configured to be attached to said fixing member so as to cover the connector connecting portion.2. An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said image pickup device claim 1 , said circuit substrate claim 1 , and said fixing member are integrated with each other claim 1 , and then positions of said image pickup device claim 1 , said circuit substrate claim 1 , and said fixing member are adjusted.3. An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector connecting portion is configured to be inserted and extracted in a direction of a thickness of said circuit substrate claim 1 , and said protective member is fixed to said fixing member so as to provide a gap claim 1 , which is shorter than an effective fitting length of the connector connecting portion claim 1 , in a direction in which the connector connecting portion is extracted.4. An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector connecting portion is configured to be inserted and extracted in a direction of a thickness of said circuit substrate claim 1 , an elastic member is disposed between said protective member and said flexible substrate claim 1 , and the elastic member ...

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Номер записи: 97
06-06-2013 дата публикации

COVER UNIT

Номер: US20130141637A1
Автор: KAGA Ryohta
Принадлежит:

A cover unit includes a cover element for a chamber of a chassis, rotatably supported at one end of the opening and a lock mechanism to lock the cover element in the chassis. The lock mechanism includes a lock element movable in parallel between a lock position and a release position, and having a latch portion to protrude from the cover element at the lock position, an elastic element to press the lock element to the lock position, a hole to receive the latch portion protruding from the cover element and restrict a movement of the latch portion, a receive element to hold the lock element in the release position against the elastic element, and a protrusion to press the receive element when the cover element is pressed onto the opening. The receive element releases the lock element from the release position, when pressed in the orthogonal direction. 1. A cover unit , comprising:a cover element to enclose an opening of a chamber of a chassis, rotatably supported at one end of the opening around an axis set at the one end; anda lock mechanism to lock the cover element in the chassis while the cover element is pressed onto an edge of the opening, the lock mechanism includinga lock element contained in the cover element and movable in parallel between a lock position and a release position, and having a latch portion to protrude from the cover element at the lock position,an elastic element provided in the cover element to press the lock element to the lock position,a hole provided in the chassis, to receive the latch portion protruding from the cover element and restrict a movement of the latch portion in a direction orthogonal to a front surface of the cover element,a receive element provided in the cover element, to hold the lock element in the release position against the elastic element, anda protrusion provided in the chamber, to protrude in the orthogonal direction to press the receive element when the cover element is pressed onto the edge of the opening, ...

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Номер записи: 98
06-06-2013 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130141639A1
Автор: KIM Hong-Kyu, KIM Sung-Pil
Принадлежит: Pantech Co., Ltd.

A camera module including an optical tube including a lens, a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and multiple capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate, in which the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate. A mobile terminal including an optical tube including a lens, a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and a plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate, a bezel unit to overlap a portion of the camera module, in which the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate, and the first portion of the substrate is disposed towards an edge portion of the mobile terminal. 1. A camera module , comprising:an optical tube comprising a lens;a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate; anda plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate,wherein the lens overlaps only the first portion of the substrate among the first portion and the second portion of the substrate.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the photodetector is connected to the substrate by wire bonding.3. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein three of the four sides of the photodetector are connected to the substrate by wire bonding.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the lens is disposed to extend beyond the side without the wire bonding.5. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein two of the four sides of the photodetector are connected to the substrate by wire bonding.6. The camera module of claim 5 , wherein the lens is disposed to extend beyond one of the two sides without the wire bonding.7. A terminal claim 5 , comprising: an optical tube comprising a lens,', 'a photodetector disposed on a first portion of a substrate, and', 'a plurality of capacitors disposed on a second portion of the substrate;, 'a camera module, comprisinga ...

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Номер записи: 99
13-06-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE-BASED MOTION SENSOR AND RELATED MULTI-PURPOSE CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20130147974A1
Автор: Chen Ding-Yun, Ho Cheng-Tsai, Ju Chi-Cheng
Принадлежит:

An image-based motion sensor includes a camera system and a processing system. The camera system is arranged for generating an image output including a plurality of captured images. The processing system is arranged for obtaining a motion sensor output by processing the image output, wherein the motion sensor output includes information indicative of at least one of a motion status and an orientation status of the image-based motion sensor. For example, information indicative of the orientation status of the image-based motion sensor may includes roll, pitch, and yaw related motion information, and information indicative of the motion status of the image-based motion sensor may includes speed, acceleration and displacement information. 1. An image-based motion sensor , comprising:a camera system, arranged for generating an image output including a plurality of captured images; anda processing system, arranged for obtaining a motion sensor output by processing the image output, wherein the motion sensor output includes information indicative of at least one of a motion status and an orientation status of the image-based motion sensor.2. The image-based motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor output includes information indicative of the orientation status of the image-based motion sensor claim 1 , and the information indicative of the orientation status includes roll claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , and yaw related motion information.3. The image-based motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor output includes information indicative of the motion status of the image-based motion sensor claim 1 , and the information indicative of the motion status includes speed claim 1 , acceleration and displacement information.4. The image-based motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the processing system comprises:a global motion estimation block, arranged for generating global motion information according to the image output; anda processor, arranged for determining ...

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Номер записи: 100