УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

Изобретение относится к области оптического приборостроения и касается устройства захвата изображения. Устройство включает в себя блок восприятия изображения, блок управления и блок вычислений. Блок восприятия изображений осуществляет фотоэлектрическое преобразование изображения объекта. Блок управления считывает сигналы изображения из пикселей в первой и второй зонах. Блок вычислений осуществляет вычисление значений фокуса на основе сигналов второй зоны пикселей при перемещении фокусной линзы и определяет положение наилучшей фокусировки. В устройство включены блок фотометрии и блок оценки, который определяет наличие точечного источника в области обнаружения фокуса. Кроме того, устройство может включать в себя командный блок и блок подсчета, выполненный с возможностью подсчета среди сигналов изображения для обнаружения фокуса числа тех сигналов изображения, которые имеют значения яркости, большие или равные заранее определенному значению. Дополнительно устройство включает в себя блок обнаружения ...

ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ ФИКСАЦИИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ НЕГО

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

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЕМ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЕМ

... 1. Контроллер устройства отображения, содержащий:схему, выполненную с возможностью вызова отображения устройством отображения, информации автопортретного фотографирования в ответ на прием указания, что устройство отображения и блок формирования изображения имеют заданное позиционное соотношение.2. Контроллер устройства отображения по п. 1, в которомупомянутое заданное позиционное соотношение соответствует направлению элемента формирования изображения, блока формирования изображения, по существу, в ту же сторону, что и устройство отображения, так, что оператор блока формирования изображения располагается непосредственно перед устройством отображения, являясь фотографическим объектом элемента формирования изображения.3. Контроллер устройства отображения по п. 1, в котороминформация автопортретного фотографирования включает в себя информацию, относящуюся к автоматической записи.4. Контроллер устройства отображения по п. 3, в котороминформация автопортретного фотографирования включает в себя ...

УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГИСТРАЦИИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

... 1. Устройство регистрации изображения, которое захватывает множество главных изображений в режиме непрерывной съемки, причем устройство регистрации изображения содержит:средство регистрации изображения, выполненное с возможностью захвата множества вспомогательных изображений в течение интервала между захватом главного изображения и захватом следующего главного изображения;средство определения главного объекта, выполненное с возможностью определения главного объекта;первое средство обработки отслеживания объекта, выполненное с возможностью обнаружения области, где существует объект, идентичный главному объекту, из первой области, которая является частью первого вспомогательного изображения, из множества вспомогательных изображений; ивторое средство обработки отслеживания объекта, выполненное с возможностью обнаружения области, где существует объект, идентичный главному объекту, из второй области второго вспомогательного изображения из множества вспомогательных изображений, причем вторая ...

СИСТЕМА ФОКУСИРОВКИ ДЛЯ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ РАБОЧИХ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО ЗРЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ, ПРОГРАММА И СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство управления, содержащее:блок обнаружения объекта, выполненный с возможностью обнаружения объекта на изображении, сформированном посредством блока формирования изображений; иблок управления, выполненный с возможностью осуществления управления в отношении операции формирования изображения в соответствии с взаимным расположением краевой области, заданной по меньшей мере на одной стороне кадра изображения для изображения, сформированного посредством указанного блока формирования изображений, и объекта, обнаруживаемого на указанном изображении, сформированном посредством указанного блока обнаружения объекта.2. Устройство управления по п.1, в котором указанный блок управления выполнен с возможностью определения, имеется ли объект, исчезнувший из указанного кадра изображения, на основе последующего изображения, сформированного указанным блоком формирования изображений, и в случае, если имеется объект, исчезнувший из указанного кадра изображения, с возможностью осуществлять управление ...

МИКРОПРОЦЕССОРНОЕ ИНФОРМАЦИОННО-УПРАВЛЯЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО "УМНЫЙ ДОМ" ДЛЯ ОТДЕЛЬНОГО ПОМЕЩЕНИЯ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство для съемки изображения, содержащее:блок определения снимаемой сцены, выполненный с возможностью определения снимаемой сцены;блок выбора, выполненный с возможностью выбора съемки с использованием брекетинга из множества съемок с использованием брекетинга, в которых параметры изменяются отличными друг от друга способами, на основании снимаемой сцены, определенной блоком определения снимаемой сцены; иблок съемки изображения, выполненный с возможностью выполнения съемки с использованием брекетинга, выбранной блоком выбора,причем блок выбора осуществляет выбор одного типа съемки с использованием брекетинга даже когда снимаемая сцена, определенная блоком определения снимаемой сцены, подходит для по меньшей мере двух типов съемок с использованием брекетинга из множества съемок с использованием брекетинга.2. Устройство для съемки изображения по п.1,в котором, пока отображается движущееся изображение, блок определения снимаемой сцены определяет снимаемую сцену посредством анализа отображаемого ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство для съемки изображения, содержащее ! датчик изображения для захвата сигнала изображения, формируемого фотографической оптической системой, которая включает в себя фокусирующую линзу, ! обнаруживающий блок, сконфигурированный для обнаружения области объекта на основании сигнала изображения, захватываемого упомянутым датчиком изображения, ! первый генерирующий блок, сконфигурированный для генерирования первой информации, связанной с состоянием фокусировки фотографической оптической системы, на основании сигнала изображения, захватываемого упомянутым датчиком изображения, и ! управляющий блок, сконфигурированный для управления выполнением, по меньшей мере, одного из первого управления фокусировкой с использованием первой информации и второго управления фокусировкой в зависимости от того, обнаружена ли область объекта упомянутым обнаруживающим блоком. ! 2. Устройство для съемки изображения по п.1, в котором, когда упомянутый обнаруживающий блок обнаруживает область объекта, упомянутый ...

VERFAHREN ZUR VERBESSERTEN BILDGEBUNG AUF BASIS VON SEMANTISCHER VERARBEITUNG UND DYNAMISCHER SZENENMODELLIERUNG

Module und Steuereinheiten kooperieren, um Pixelparameter nicht-uniform in regionalen Inkrementen über ein gesamtes Bild, das in einem Bildframe durch Pixel in einem Pixelarray erfasst ist, gleichzeitig und unabhängig zu steuern und anzupassen. Pixelparameterveränderungen für Pixel in einer gegebenen Region erfolgen auf Basis i) eines kontextuellen Verständnisses dessen, was kontextuell in dem einen oder mehreren vorherigen Bildframes geschah, und ii) ob saliente Elemente innerhalb jener Region befindlich sind. Außerdem werden Leitlinien an die Sensorsteuereinheit gesendet, um i) Pixelparameter innerhalb jener Regionen mit salienten Elementen zu erhöhen oder zu vermindern und anschließend Pixelparameter innerhalb von Regionen ohne saliente Elemente entweder i) beizubehalten, ii) zu erhöhen oder iii) zu vermindern, um innerhalb etwaiger i) Bandbreitenbeschränkungen, ii) Speicherungs- und/oder iii) Leistungsaufnahmebeschränkungen, die von 1) einem oder mehreren Bildsensoren oder 2) der Kommunikationsschleife ...

Bildaufnahmevorrichtung und Steuerungsverfahren für diese

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

Überwachungsvorrichtung, Überwachungssystem und Überwachungsverfahren

Eine Überwachungsvorrichtung ist mit einem Personenbildanalysesystem ausgestattet, das über ein Personenermittlungssystem verfügt, das eine Person aus aufgenommenen Bewegtbildern ermittelt und Positionsinformationen betreffend einen Personenbereich erfasst, sowie einem Bereichszustandsbestimmungssystem, das einen Bereichszustand bestimmt, der den Personenzustand in dem Personenbereich angibt, und zwar basierend auf den Positionsinformationen, einem Maskenbildeinstellungssystem, das das Maskenbild einstellt, das dem Bereichszustand entspricht, und einem Bewegtbilderausgabesteuer-/-regelsystem, das Ausgabebewegtbilder erzeugt und ausgibt, bei denen der Personenbereich in ein Maskenbild umgewandelt wird, das dem Bereichszustand entspricht, und zwar basierend auf den Positionsinformationen und dem Bereichszustand, die von dem Personenbildanalysesystem ausgegeben werden.

Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof

Protective cover device

A protective cover device is described. In an example implementation, the protective cover device includes a top surface; a back surface connected to the top surface, the top surface and the back surface extending around one or more device surfaces of a computing device; and an adapter window including a portion of the top surface and a portion of the back surface, the adapter window being movable relative to the protective cover device to expose a device edge of the computing device to receive a camera adapter.

Focusing apparatus and method

Method and apparatus for improving face image in digital image processor

Automatic focusing device

An automatic focusing device for automatically controlling the focused state of an optical system on the basis of a video signal obtained within a focus detecting area which is set on an image sensing plane comprises: a tracing area setting circuit arranged to move a detecting area to a plurality of different positions, within said image sensing plane and trace within each area an inner tracing area and an outer tracing area which surrounds the inner tracing area; a computing circuit arranged to compute information on a difference in a given frequency component of the video signal obtained from the inner and outer tracing areas in each of their different positions to which they are moved within the image sensing plane; determining means for determining the position or size of an object's image formed within the image sensing plane from the difference information computed by the computing circuit; and a circuit which is arranged to shift the focus detecting area to the position of the object's ...

Camera capable of deleting a video effect superimposed on moving image

A system controller (101) of a video camera (100) performs control such that a moving image taken by an image pickup section (106) and a title superimposed on the moving image are recorded together in a storage medium (122). When certain conditions change during the taking of the moving image, the system controller stops recording the display item in the storage medium. The conditions could include shooting parameters such as the autofocus, exposure, average white balance (AWB), or zoom. The condition could also be the appearance of a face within the moving image. Additional timing conditions can also be applied so that the title is not deleted too soon.

Self-orientating display with inertial and imaging sensors

A portable electronic device includes a camera and a display switchable between a portrait mode and a landscape mode in response to an inertial sensor. When it is determined that the display mode should be switched in response to movement of the device, a feature of a user of the device, such as the user's face, is imaged with the camera. If the imaged feature changes orientation with respect to the display by less than a threshold amount, then the switch in display mode is disabled and the display remains in its current mode. Enables correct orientation of display when device is used whilst user is lying down.

Display control apparatus and control method of the same

Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof

Image capturing apparatus with light-emitting notifications providing notification of self-timer operation status, mode setting means setting one of plurality of operation modes, and control means controlling light-emitting means to provide a notification of self-timer status when in first operation mode and to not provide a notification of self-timer status when in second operation mode, which may be a dark place. Multiple shooting modes may be used to shoot a starry sky, nightscape or skyrocket; some prevent an electronic flash from firing, in others several exposures are used to form a composite image. Visual notifications may be shown to the user using an LED on the object side of the imager. Sound notification means may also be used. A pseudo shutter sound may also be synchronised with the opening and closing of the camera shutter. In other embodiments notifications are based on object detection, such as face detection, preset time settings or a series of shooting operations. Countdown ...

Display control apparatus and control method of the same

A display control unit comprising an autofocus (AF) mode setting unit configured to set a first AF mode that performs continuous AF operations, a display control unit configured to, in a case where the first AF mode has been set and continuous AF is being performed, displays on a live view image a first display item that indicates an AF position that is a position of an object to focus on in AF. An accepting unit is configured to, in a case where the first AF mode has been set and continuous AF is being performed, accept a stop instruction to stop the continuous AF and a control unit is configured to display a second display item indicating a degree of in-focus as to a position corresponding to the AF position, instead of the first display item, in response to the stop instruction having been received by the accepting unit and the continuous AF having been stopped.

Facial image quality assessment

Visual obstruction removal with image capture

Smart door apparatus

A smart door apparatus 10 comprising a door 14 having an image capture device 22 mounted at or adjacent to an external side of the door which is arranged to image a person at the external side of the door. It also comprises a display which is in communication with the image capture device to display an image of the person at the external side of the door to a user of the smart door apparatus. It also comprises an identity verification circuit which is able to provide verification information to the user of the smart door apparatus regarding the identity of the person at the external side of the door. Preferably the identity verification circuit comprises a biometric sensor such as a fingerprint sensor, thermal imaging sensor, an iris scanner and/or facial recognition sensor. Preferably there is an aerial drone comprising a camera associated with the smart door. Preferably there is an environmental sensor such as a temperature, radiation, earthquake, air quality or water level sensor. Another ...

Synopsizing videos from multiple moving video cameras

REAL TIME FACE COLLECTION IN A DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DIGITAL PICTURES

PICTURE SEARCH DEVICE, - PROCEDURES AND PROGRAM

REAL TIME FACE PURSUIT IN A DIGITAL PICTURE PROCUREMENT MECHANISM

Multi-camera imaging systems

A plurality of multi-camera systems and methods for imaging faint objects are disclosed, which includes an array of cameras that, when taken alone, are incapable of imaging such objects. The systems and methods may include common field arrays, hybrid field arrays, and/ or adaptive field arrays.

Method for running camera and electronic device thereof

A method usable by an electronic device executes at least one application operating a first camera and a second camera and determines whether an image acquired by the second camera is shaded by an object obscuring a portion of the acquired second 5 camera image. In response to a determination the acquired second camera image is shaded, the method displays on a preview screen an image acquired by the first camera. 4992440_1 (GHMatters) P95688 AU 31/12113 ...

Photographing method and electronic device

A photographing methodism provided. The photographing method includes photographing, by an electronic device, a plurality of images through a photographing module functionally connected to the electronic device, providing a photographing guide associated with a validity of at least one photographed image during the photographing of the plurality of images, and generating a single image using the at least one photographed image.

EVENT RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Event recognition systems include a camera and a controller. The controller is communicatively connectable to the camera, and includes a processor and logic that, when executed by the processor, causes the event recognition system to perform operations including: recognizing an event involving an equipment object based upon image data captured by the camera, executing an event procedure based upon the event, the event procedure including controlling the equipment object, and transmitting the image data to a network-based client based upon the event.

MULTI-CAMERA IMAGING SYSTEMS

A plurality of multi-camera systems and methods for imaging faint objects are disclosed, which includes an array of cameras that, when taken alone, are incapable of imaging such objects. The systems and methods may include common field arrays, hybrid field arrays, and/ or adaptive field arrays.

LOW-POWER ALWAYS-ON FACE DETECTION, TRACKING, RECOGNITION AND/OR ANALYSIS USING EVENTS-BASED VISION SENSOR

Techniques disclosed herein utilize a vision sensor that integrates a special-purpose camera with dedicated computer vision (CV) computation hardware and a dedicated low-power microprocessor for the purposes of detecting, tracking, recognizing, and/or analyzing subjects, objects, and scenes in the view of the camera. The vision sensor processes the information retrieved from the camera using the included low-power microprocessor and sends "events" (or indications that one or more reference occurrences have occurred, and, possibly, associated data) for the main processor only when needed or as defined and configured by the application. This allows the general-purpose microprocessor (which is typically relatively high-speed and high-power to support a variety of applications) to stay in a low-power (e.g., sleep mode) most of the time as conventional, while becoming active only when events are received from the vision sensor.

DETERMINING THE DISTANCE OF AN OBJECT TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Described is a method of determining a proximity of an object to an electronic device, the method comprising: determining the proximity of the object to the electronic device using a non- camera proximity sensor; and in response to the occurrence of the trigger event, determining the proximity of the object to the electronic device using a second proximity sensor.

MULTIPLE OPERATING MODE OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

According to one embodiment, an optical instrument includes a hand-held housing that houses multiple optical devices and an eyepiece. The optical devices are configured to generate a corresponding multiple number of images on the eyepiece such that each image is contiguously aligned with one another along their sides to form a panoramic image on the eyepiece.

Système de supervision d'une compétition sportive.

L'invention a pour objet un système de supervision (1) d'une compétition sportive comprenant deux théodolites (11, 12) placés autour ou sur un champ (2) ou un parcours de compétition. Au moins une caméra électronique (13, 14) est montée sur chaque théodolite pour suivre et visionner un objet en mouvement (3), et au moins une station de base (21) à unité de traitement des données reçues de chaque théodolite (11, 12) et de chaque caméra électronique pour la détermination d'une position ou d'une vitesse ou d'un temps de course de l'objet en mouvement durant la compétition. Au moins une image prise de la caméra permet de commander de manière automatique l'orientation des théodolites en direction d'un objet en mouvement en étant centré dans l'image fournie par la caméra par théodolite afin de suivre l'objet en mouvement durant la compétition.

Electronic device and traffic safety reminding method

Image capturing apparatus, image processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium

METHOD FOR GENERATING A SPIN IMAGE AND APPARATUS THEREOF

POSITION TRACKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITION TRACKING USING THE SAME

Method and apparatus for operating a mobile camera with low power usage

Electronic device and control method thereof

An electronic device includes a capturing unit, a predetermined member, and an identifying unit. The capturing unit is used for periodically capturing a surrounding image before the electronic device. The identifying unit is used for determining whether one person is using the electronic device via the captured image, and generating a first instruction when one person is using the electronic device, and generating a second instruction when no person is using the electronic device. The predetermined member is in work state in response to the first instruction, and closes or is in ready state or locking state in response to the second instruction. A related control method is also provided.

Focus method

A focusing method for an image capturing device includes detecting a plurality of focus frames of a plurality of characteristic points in a capturing area; generating a plurality of focuses according to the plurality of focus frames; and capturing a plurality of images according to each of the plurality of focuses.

Image tracking system and method thereof

CLOUD VISION MONITORING SYSTEM AND CLOUD VISION MONITORING DEVICE

A cloud vision monitoring system and a cloud vision monitoring device are provided. The cloud vision monitoring system includes a server and a first cloud vision monitoring device. The first cloud vision monitoring device detects at least one feature of an object based on an image of the object. The first cloud vision monitoring device includes a camera, a multi-directional image capturing auxiliary module, and a serial control communication module. When the object is placed between a first side and a second side of the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit of the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary module, the camera module simultaneously captures a first image and a second image of the object, and the first image and the second image are images of two opposite sides of the object, respectively. 1. A cloud vision monitoring system , comprising:a server; and a camera module;', 'a multi-directional image capturing auxiliary module including a multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit, the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit including a first side, a bottom plate and a second side, the first side being perpendicularly connected to a side of the bottom plate, the second side being disposed at another side of the bottom plate, the first side and the second side being opposite sides, the camera module being disposed at the first side of the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit, the second side of the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit being a surface with a predetermined curvature, and the object being arranged between the first side and the second side; and a serial control communication module electrically connected to the camera module, the object being arranged on the bottom plate;', 'wherein when the object is arranged between the first side and the second side of the multi-directional image capturing auxiliary unit, the camera module simultaneously captures a first image and a second image of the ...

Rapid auto-focus using classifier chains, MEMS and/or multiple object focusing

A smart-focusing technique includes identifying an object of interest, such as a face, in a digital image. A focus-generic classifier chain is applied that is trained to match both focused and unfocused faces and/or data from a face tracking module is accepted. Multiple focus-specific classifier chains are applied, including a first chain trained to match substantially out of focus faces, and a second chain trained to match slightly out of focus faces. Focus position is rapidly adjusted using a MEMS component.

Image display method, image display apparatus and camera

Disclosed are an image display method, an image display apparatus and a camera, which display a list of a plurality of images arranged in such a way that individual images at least partially overlie one another, sequentially enlarge and display the images in the displayed list, and cause the enlarged and displayed images to disappear from a screen. In displaying a list of images, the images can be arranged in such a way that an important portion of each image is not hid by another image. Schemes of causing an image to disappear from the screen include fade-out of an image and movement of an image out of the screen.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM AND PHOTOGRAPHING ASSIST EQUIPMENT

An image processing device for stitching a plurality of input images together so as to generate a panoramic composite image is provided. An imaging control section sets a guide for photographing a photographing subject from different imaging directions as a guide information for obtaining a plurality of input images suitable for the image composition. A guide display setting section displays a photographing guide image based on the guide information. A user rotates a camera while checking the guide image and captures the plurality of input images from different imaging directions. An image compositing section stitches the plurality of input images together so as to generate a composite image.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD

A digital camera that corrects an image blur of a captured image by driving a shift lens group is provided. The digital camera determines a specified region of the captured image, and when a panning shot will be performed, the digital camera drives the shift lens group based on a movement of the specified region to execute control to correct an image blur for the specified region, and subsequently executes focus control for focusing on an object.

Wildlife-sensing digital camera with instant-on capability and picture management software

An outdoor, battery powered digital camera includes a passive infrared motion detector that allows the camera to be left unattended, as the detector automatically triggers the camera to take a picture upon sensing the presence of a moving animal. To prolong the life of the battery, the camera goes into a power-saving sleep mode between pictures. To enable the camera to instantly take a picture upon suddenly being awakened by the motion detector, the exposure setting of the camera is periodically checked, adjusted and stored so that the camera can use that fairly recent exposure setting, or one near it, to take an instant picture rather than wasting excessive time adjusting the exposure when the animal first appears. In some cases, the camera is used in conjunction with picture management software.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE PROCESSING

An electronic device comprising: a memory; and at least one processor operatively coupled to the memory, the processor being configured to: acquire a first and a second image, identify a first feature in the first image, and a second feature in the second image, generate a first relation information item based on the first feature and the second feature, and generate image data comprising at least a part of the first image or at least a part of the second image, based on the first relation information item.

IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE, IMAGE ACQUISITION METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A CPU sets an exposure value to conform to the entire imaging range acquired by an imaging section, and acquires an entire range image captured with this exposure value, at first acquisition timing for an entire-range-image movie. Also, the CPU sets an exposure value for a frame to conform to a main subject image or a predetermined area in the entire range image acquired by the imaging section, and acquires a cut-out image formed by trimming an image area including the main subject image or the predetermined area from an entire range image captured with this exposure value, at second acquisition timing for a partial-range-image movie.

Electronic apparatus

When complicated functions are provided to an electronic apparatus, the number of menu items to be set and guide items to be reference by a user increases. A user can become lost when searching through the menu items to be set and guide items to be referenced from among items in a hierarchical configuration grouped in categories and displayed in the display section. The electronic apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises a processing section that performs processing; a display section that performs display; and a control section that, when a change in biometric information of a user is obtained, causes the display section to display a display screen that includes at least one of a setting screen and a guide screen relating to the processing of the processing section.

Imaging device and playback device

The imaging device is provided with at least one imaging part to obtain images through shooting and at least one sound-collection part to obtain audio, collecting it together with the shooting of the imaging part, and at least one display part to display images. It performs audio-correction processing of audio obtained through the sound-collection part according to the relative relationship between the direction in which the display part displays images and the direction in which the imaging part shoots.

Photographing apparatus, and control method and device applied to photographing apparatus

Provided are a photographing apparatus, and a control method and device applied to the photographing apparatus. The photographing apparatus comprises a housing shell, a lighting unit, a guide rail unit and a control unit, communicatively connected with the lighting unit and the guide rail unit, to adjust the light intensity of an object to be photographed in the photographing apparatus.

CAMERA TIMER

Disclosed are devices, systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for displaying useful countdown timers on a media capture device. A media capture device can increase contrast between countdown timer and the video of a scene to be captured by a media capture device and adjust the position and size of a counter displayed on the device based on whether the object is determined to be closer or further than a predetermined threshold distance. Countdown timers can be triggered by detection of objects and gestures.

Shutter release using secondary camera

Capturing a target image includes activating a first image sensor for capturing the target image. A sequence of images is captured with a second image sensor while the first image sensor remains activated. A determination is made as to whether the sequence of images captured by the second image sensor includes a shutter gesture while the first image sensor remains activated. If a shutter gesture is included in the sequence of images captured by the second image sensor, the first image sensor captures the target image in response.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE CAPTURING

An image capturing method is provided, especially adaptable in a camera. First, a composition profile for a picture to be taken, is configured. The composition profile defines the number of objects to be included in the picture, and positions and sizes of each object. Thereafter, a sensor in the camera is enabled to receive an image, and simultaneously, it is determined whether the image satisfies the composition profile. If the image satisfies the composition profile, the image is stored to be the picture.

Perception-based image processing apparatus and associated method

A perception-based image processing apparatus includes an image analyzing circuit and an application circuit. The image analyzing circuit obtains training data, sets a perception model according to the training data, performs an object detection of at least one frame, and generates an object detection information signal based at least partly on a result of the object detection of said at least one frame. The application circuit operates in response to the object detection information signal.

Electronic Device Photographing Method, and Apparatus

An electronic device photographing method includes, after the electronic device enters a photographing screen, determining a folding angle of the flexible display screen based on a pixel coordinate parameter of a photographed object on the photographing screen; and/or determining target luminance of a display screen; and when detecting that a photographing button is pressed, adjusting luminance of the display screen to the determined target luminance. In this way, when the electronic device is used to take an image, fill-in light can be implemented for the photographed photo by improving target luminance of the display screen based on the pixel coordinate parameter of the photographed object on the photographing screen.

USER INTERFACE METHOD FOR TERMINAL FOR VEHICLE AND APPARATUS THEREOF

A user interface method for a terminal for a vehicle is provided. The terminal obtains position information to detect a point of a road. A road image of a driving direction is obtained, a lanes of the road represented on the obtained road image is recognized, and a point of a road and lane in which the vehicle having the terminal arranged therein is detected. A virtual road image regarding the recognized lanes is generated, and the generated virtual lanes are added to the road image of the driving direction of the vehicle, and displayed. Traffic information for each lane and surrounding information (i.e. lane closure, construction, accident, etc.,) at the detected point of the relevant road are obtained, and the obtained information is displayed for each virtual lane.

Mobile terminal and control method therefor

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having an image capturing function and a control method therefor. The mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a camera; a display unit for outputting images received through the camera; and a control unit for outputting the images to a part of an output area of the display unit and controlling the display unit such that the images are outputted in a preset manner, wherein the control unit outputs the image in a region other than a region in which the image is outputted during the capturing on the basis of capturing of the images, such that different images related to an iris are captured.

VISIBILITY ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Embodiments include systems of and methods for an electronic device having a camera configured to capture image data, a display configured to display the captured image data and content corresponding to an application of the electronic device, and a motion sensor configured to detect motion of the electronic device. The electronic device also includes circuitry configured to activate the camera when motion is detected by the motion sensor, and control the display to display at least a portion of the captured image data at a size proportional to an amount of motion as detected by an output of the motion sensor.

System and method for 3D reconstruction using multiple multi-channel cameras

A method for three-dimensional reconstruction of a scene includes: controlling a projection source to emit invisible light toward the scene; while the projection source is emitting light: controlling a first multi-channel image sensor to capture a first image, the first multi-channel image sensor including visible light detecting pixels and invisible light detecting pixels, the first image including a first invisible light channel and a first visible light channel; controlling a second multi-channel image sensor to capture a second image substantially simultaneously as the capture of the first image, the second multi-channel image sensor including visible light detecting pixels and invisible light detecting pixels, the second image including a second invisible light channel and a second visible light channel; performing stereo analysis of the first image and the second image in accordance with the invisible light channels and the visible light channels to generate a depth map.

Target detecting apparatus, image file recording apparatus and methods of controlling same

It is so arranged that a user can check whether face detection processing has been set. The back side of a digital still camera is provided with a face detection button for setting whether face detection processing is ON or OFF. If the button is pressed to set the camera so that face detection processing will be executed, a face-detection execution mark is displayed at the upper-right corner of a display screen. The user can ascertain that face detection processing will be executed merely by observing the face-detection execution mark. If a face is detected from within the image of a subject, a detection border is displayed so as to enclose the face. When face detection processing is unnecessary, the face detection button is pressed again. Now a face-detection non-execution mark is displayed on the display screen. By observing the face-detection non-execution mark, the user can ascertain that face detection processing will not be executed.

Image display system, image display apparatus, image display method, and non-transitory storage medium encoded with computer readable program

An image display system includes a display unit, a shooting unit configured to shoot an image of a subject, a specifying unit configured to specify a position of the subject in the image shot by the shooting unit, and a display control unit configured to have the display unit display the shot image and a predetermined comparison image. The display control unit is configured to have the comparison image displayed at a position where the comparison image is superimposed on the subject in the shot image, based on the specified position of the subject.

LOW-POWER IRIS SCAN INITIALIZATION

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are presented for sensing scene-based occurrences. Such an apparatus may comprise a vision sensor system comprising a first processing unit and dedicated computer vision (CV) computation hardware configured to receive sensor data from at least one sensor array comprising a plurality of sensor pixels and capable of computing one or more CV features using readings from neighboring sensor pixels. The vision sensor system may be configured to send an event to be received by a second processing unit in response to processing of the one or more computed CV features by the first processing unit. The event may indicate possible presence of one or more irises within a scene.

Adaptive image sensor systems and methods

An imaging device may include a primary imaging sensor and a secondary imaging sensor. The secondary imaging sensor may monitor a scene being imaged by the imaging device for trigger criteria such as sudden movement, changes in the intensity of ambient light, and the presence of a particular object or person. Upon detection of relevant trigger criteria, the imaging device may activate the primary imaging sensor and capture one or more images of the scene with the primary imaging sensor. Operational parameters of the primary imaging sensor including framerate and exposure settings may be based on data from the secondary imaging sensor. The secondary imaging sensor may have a lower power consumption than the primary imaging sensor such that monitoring the scene with the secondary imaging sensor and only activating the primary imaging sensor upon detection of the relevant trigger criteria enables an efficient and adaptive imaging system.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided to allow a user to take a selfie while the user looks directly at the camera. A smartphone includes: a monitor; a camera provided at a display surface side of the monitor; and a CPU configured to control the smartphone. The CPU includes a display control unit configured to display, during image capturing of a subject by the camera, an object in a first display area on the monitor in order to lead gaze of a user of the smartphone to the camera, the first display area being located within a predetermined range from a location of the camera of the smartphone.

Intelligent self-powered camera

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring wildlife using a self-powered camera. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of detecting an object near a camera, in response to detecting the object near the camera, classifying the object as a particular type of animal based on an appearance of the object in an image captured by the camera, determining whether to provide a notification regarding the image based on the particular type of animal that the object is classified as, and in response to determining to provide a notification regarding the image based on the particular type of animal that the object is classified as, providing the notification regarding the image.

INSPECTION DEVICE

An inspection device includes a trigger detection unit that detects a trigger of visual confirmation work, and a camera control unit that controls a wearable camera worn by a worker to take an image when the trigger of the visual confirmation work is detected by the trigger detection unit.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE DETECTION

Systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting UAVs in an RF environment are disclosed. An apparatus is constructed and configured for network communication with at least one camera. The at least one camera captures images of the RF environment and transmits video data to the apparatus. The apparatus receives RF data and generates FFT data based on the RF data, identifies at least one signal based on a first derivative and a second derivative of the FFT data, measures a direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted, analyzes the video data. The apparatus then identifies at least one UAV to which the at least one signal is related based on the analyzed video data, the RF data, and the direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted, and controls the at least one camera based on the analyzed video data.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING SOUND BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

An electronic device is provided. The electronic includes a camera module and a processor configured to capture at least one image of an object using the camera module, obtain a sound using a microphone operably connected to the processor when the at least one image is captured, determine whether the sound is related to the object, when the sound is determined to be unrelated to the object, change at least one attribute of the sound and store the changed at least one attribute of the sound.

SMART IMAGE SENSOR HAVING INTEGRATED MEMORY AND PROCESSOR

An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a smart image sensor having a memory and a processor that are locally integrated with an image sensor. The memory is to store first program code to be executed by the processor. The memory is coupled to the image sensor and the processor. The memory is to store second program code to be executed by the processor. The first program code is to cause the smart image sensor to perform an analysis on one or more images captured by the image sensor. The analysis identifies a region of interest within the one or more images with machine learning from previously captured images. The second program code is to cause the smart image sensor to change an image sensing and/or optical parameter in response to the analysis of the one or more images performed by the execution of the first program code. Alternatively or in combination, the memory is to store third program code to be executed by the processor and fourth program code to be executed by the processor ...

VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM

A video processing system includes: an object movement information acquiring means for detecting a moving object moving in a plurality of segment regions from video data obtained by shooting a monitoring target area, and acquiring movement segment region information as object movement information, the movement segment region information representing segment regions where the detected moving object has moved; an object movement information and video data storing means for storing the object movement information in association with the video data corresponding to the object movement information; a retrieval condition inputting means for inputting a sequence of the segment regions as a retrieval condition; and a video data retrieving means for retrieving the object movement information in accordance with the retrieval condition and outputting video data stored in association with the retrieved object movement information, the object movement information being stored by the object movement ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING TIME LAPSE IMAGE

A photographing apparatus is provided, including a photographing device comprising imaging circuitry configured to generate an image signal by photoelectric conversion of incident light, a processor comprising processing circuitry configured to determine a sampling interval of time lapse photographing over time based on a reference value acquired in real time while the time lapse photographing is performed, to sample a plurality of input frames generated from the image signal at the sampling interval while the time lapse photographing is performed, to stabilize a plurality of frames selected by sampling the plurality of input frames using a window determined based on the sampling interval, and to compress the plurality of selected frames at an output frame rate to generate a time lapse image file, and a storage configured to store the time lapse image file.

Image display apparatus, image taking apparatus, image display method, and program

The present invention provides an image display apparatus including a storage section which stores image data and a display section which is capable of displaying at least image data in the storage section, the image display apparatus comprising: a face information detection section which detects face information including a face area and the tilt of the face area from image data in the storage section; an instruction section to which an instruction to start face rotation can be input; and a display control section which, in response to input of an instruction to start face rotation to the instruction section, provides control so as to rotate the image data in a direction which makes the face area virtually correctly oriented based on the tilt of the face area detected by the face information detection section and displays the image data on the display section.

Display device and operating method thereof with adjustments display

A display device for displaying an image and a method by which the display device operates to display an image are provided. The display device may include a display configured to output a screen image, an image sensor configured to acquire an image signal, a bending detection sensor configured to detect a bending motion or a bent state of the display device, and a control unit configured to control the display to display an image, which is generated based on the image signal, in a region according to a position at which the display is bent on the screen image if the bending detection sensor detects the bending motion or a bent state.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREON ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL PROGRAM

An electronic device includes: a storage unit that stores therein a plurality of images in which a first subject is imaged, and a plurality of images in which a second subject which is different from the first subject is imaged, and stores therein supplementary information about the first subject and the second subject including information about dates and times of imaging, and sites of imaging; and an extracting unit that extracts images whose dates and times of imaging are different from each other, and images imaged at a common site of imaging based on the supplementary information when extracting an image in which the first subject is imaged and an image in which the second subject is imaged. In the electronic device, when the first subject and the second subject are humans, the storage unit stores therein, as the supplementary information, birth dates of the first and second people.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING RECOMMENDATION INFORMATION RELATED TO PHOTOGRAPHY

An electronic apparatus and a method by which the electronic apparatus provides recommendation information related to photography are provided. The method includes detecting, by an electronic device, a face of a subject in a preview screen viewed by a camera of the electronic device and displayed on a display of the electronic device, identifying a current composition information of the preview screen based on the detected face of the subject within the preview screen, determining a recommended photographing composition based at least in part on the identified current composition information of the preview screen and a central composition information, and providing a visual composition guide on the display of the electronic device based on the determined recommended photographing composition, the visual composition guide including a current composition indicator and a recommended photographing composition indicator.

System and method for setting focus of digital image based on social relationship

The present disclosure provides a system and method of setting the focus of a digital image based on social relationship. In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a scene is imaged with an electronic device and a face present in the imaged scene is detected. An identity of an individual having the detected face is recognized by determining that the detected face is the face of an individual having a social relationship with the user of the electronic device. The focus of the image is set to focus on the face of the recognized individual.

Carrier-assisted tracking

A method includes one or more processors of a payload releasably coupled to a carrier detecting a deviation of a target from an expected target position within an image captured by an image sensor of the payload, and generating one or more control signals for the carrier based at least in part on the detected deviation of the target. The one or more control signals cause the carrier to change a pose of the payload so as to reduce the detected deviation in a subsequent image captured by the image sensor.

Window position monitoring system

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a window. A window position monitoring system comprises a display screen, a camera configured to capture an image for display on the display screen, and a controller including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: determine a position of the window; determine at least one of a camera setting of a camera and a display screen setting of the display screen based on the determined position of the window; capture, using the camera, at least one frame of a video of a real-world environment; and display, on the display screen, based on the at least one of the camera setting and the display screen setting, the at least one frame of the video of the real-world environment.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING GIMBAL, GIMBAL AND UAV

A method of controlling a gimbal mounted at an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes: obtaining a current attitude of the UAV and a current attitude of the gimbal at a current moment; predicting a flight speed of the UAV; and controlling the gimbal to rotate to maintain an angle of the gimbal relative to the UAV within a particular angle range according to the current attitude of the UAV, the current attitude of the gimbal, and the predicted flight speed of the UAV, such that a ratio of a propeller assembly of the UAV appearing in an image photographed by a capturing device mounted at the gimbal is lower than a pre-configured ratio threshold.

Imaging apparatus having object detection function and method for controlling imaging apparatus

An imaging apparatus having a function of detecting a face from an image signal on which a focusing frame is superimposed is configured so that a face selected to be a main object can continue being selected to be a main object even if a focusing frame is displayed as superimposed on the face. A central processing unit moves a position of a focusing frame to be displayed by a display unit to a position corresponding to a detected object if a ratio of a size of the detected object to a size of the focusing frame displayed on the display unit is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, and does not move the position of the focusing frame to be displayed by the display unit to a position corresponding to the detected object if the ratio is less than the threshold.

IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An image capturing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises optics for forming an image on an image plane; an image sensor arranged at the image plane and arranged to transform the image to an image signal to form an initial image; an image analyzer arranged to receive the image signal, to find at least one object in the initial image, and to determine at least one zoom area for each found object; an image cut generator arranged to define a result image to comprise at least one of the at least one determined zoom areas; and a storage memory arranged to store the defined result image. A method and computer program for the apparatus are also disclosed.

Close-up shot detecting apparatus and method, electronic apparatus and computer program

A close-up shot detection device includes motion detection element that calculates the amount of motion between at least two frames or fields constituting a video image every predetermined unit which is composed of one pixel or a plurality of adjacent pixels constituting the frame or field; binarization element that binarizes the calculated amount of motion; large-area specifying element that specifies, as a large area, a connected area in which the number of units is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold, among connected areas which are obtained by connecting a predetermined number of units having the same binarized amount of motion; and close-up shot specifying element that, when at least one of preset criteria for the specified large area satisfies a predetermined condition, specifies a frame or field having the specified large area as a close-up shot. Consequently, a close-up shot can be easily and rapidly detected.

Imaging apparatus and display control method thereof

An imaging apparatus includes: a first display panel unit for executing display toward a user side; a second display panel unit for executing display toward a subject side; an imaging processing unit for subjecting incident light from the subject side to photoelectric conversion to obtain a captured image signal; a recording processing unit for executing a recording process to a recording medium regarding the captured image signal obtained at the imaging processing unit; and a control unit for controlling the display states of the first display panel unit and the second display panel unit for each of a plurality of various types of operation periods changing along with the operation of the imaging processing unit or the recording processing unit, and executing display control wherein the first display panel unit and the second display panel unit can have different display content during at least a single operation period.

Image processing apparatus and control method for same

A person is detected as a subject from an image obtained by image capture, and information, for example, the number of such subjects, is obtained as subject-related information. Then, the greater the number of subjects, the more a setting of a condition that the subjects should satisfy is relaxed. As a result, in an image processing apparatus having a function that identifies a subject state, the usability of that function that identifies the subjects can be improved even in a case in which multiple subjects are present.

Computer-vision-based object tracking and guidance module

An apparatus comprises a mount body by which the apparatus is secured to a structure. A camera assembly includes an image sensor adapted to capture images within its field of view. A lighting assembly houses one or more light sources including a directional light source. A control-board assembly fixed to the mount body, houses control boards including one or more processors configured to acquire information about an object, to associate a location within the field of view of the image sensor with the object, to point light emitted by the directional light source at the location associated with the obj ect by rotating the lighting assembly and turning the laser assembly, and, based on an image acquired from the camera assembly, to detect change within the field of view of the image sensor corresponding to placement or removal of the object.

Electronic Camera and Image Processing Apparatus

An electronic camera includes an image pickup device, a memory, a face detecting section, a face recognizing section, and an object specifying section. The image pickup device photo-electrically converts an image of an object into an electric signal and generates an image signal as the electric signal. The memory has recorded registration data representing characterizing points of faces as recognizing targets. The face detecting section detects face areas in a shooting image plane based on the image signal and extracts characterizing points of faces of objects from the face areas. The face recognizing section determines whether or not the face areas are the recognizing targets based on data of the characterizing points corresponding to the face areas and on the registration data. The object specifying section specifies as a main object an object present on nearest side of the electronic camera of objects as the recognizing targets.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A CAMERA SUPPORTING HUMAN REVIEW OF SENSOR INFORMATION

A camera control system is provided for controlling operation of a camera mounted on a vehicle. The system includes a processor and a memory communicably coupled to the processor. The memory stores a camera control module configured to compare a recognition confidence level associated with a feature to a predetermined threshold and, responsive to the recognition confidence level being below the predetermined threshold and using location information associated with the feature, control operation of the camera to capture at least one image of the feature during movement of the vehicle.

Inspection system for use in monitoring plants in plant growth areas

An inspection system is presented for use in monitoring plants' conditions in a plant growing area. The inspection system comprises: an optical probe comprising at least one imaging set, each imaging set comprising: a flash illuminator unit; an imaging unit configured with a predetermined resolution; and a sensing unit; the optical probe being configured and operable to perform one or more imaging sessions on a target in a plant growing area at a target location during a movement of the optical probe along a movement path in a vicinity of the target location, said sensing unit comprising a distance sensing element configured and operable to determine an instantaneous distance between the imaging unit and the target being imaged, and generate distance sensing data indicative thereof; and a control unit configured and operable to be responsive to the distance sensing data to initiate the imaging session and synchronize operation of the flash illuminator unit and the imaging unit to capture ...

Augmented reality based image protection in enterprise settings

Disclosed are various examples for augmented reality based image protection in enterprise settings. In one example, a managed camera application can generate an artificial reality based camera user interface using image data from a field of view of a camera. An indoor position can be identified using global positioning system (GPS) and indoor positioning data. A sector of the field of view can be identified as a protected image area that depicts a protected or confidential object, and the user interface can be updated to include an AR user interface element that is generated relative to the protected image area that is identified.

Image capturing apparatus and control method for image capturing apparatus

An image capturing apparatus is provided and includes a driving unit configured to drive the image capturing apparatus and change an imaging region by an image capturing unit; a tracking unit configured to track a subject included in the imaging region in a captured video obtained by the image capturing unit; a communication unit configured to receive a control command from an external apparatus; and a control unit configured to control at least one of the driving unit and the tracking unit based on a control command received by the communication unit. When a control command includes a change request to change an imaging region and a tracking request to track a subject and there is an inconsistency in a setting value group of the change request, the control unit does not use at least one setting value included in the setting value group.

IMAGING APPARATUS

An imaging apparatus for capturing an image of a subject, the imaging apparatus includes: a first display; a second display including a display screen configured to change an orientation toward a subject side; a controller configured to control operations of the first and second displays; and a proximity detector configured to detect an object in proximity to the first display, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the controller causes the first display to display an image of the subject, and causes the second display to display an image showing the subject simultaneously with the first display. 1. An imaging apparatus for capturing an image of a subject , the imaging apparatus comprising:a first display;a second display including a display screen configured to change an orientation toward a subject side;a controller configured to control operations of the first and second displays; anda proximity detector configured to detect an object in proximity to the first display,wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the controllercauses the first display to display an image of the subject, andcauses the second display to display an image showing the subject simultaneously with the first display, andwherein when the orientation of the display screen is toward the subject side, the controllercauses the second display to display the image showing the subject, and shooting information on image shooting of the subject, in a case where the object is not detected by the proximity detector, andcauses the second display to display the image showing the subject simultaneously with the first display, without displaying a part or a whole of the shooting information on the second display, in a case where the object is detected by the proximity detector.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an orientation detector configured to detect whether or not the orientation of the display screen is toward the subject side claim 1 ,wherein ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, СПОСОБ И ПРОГРАММА ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к устройству обработки изображений для обработки данных светового поля. Техническим результатом является повышение эффективности при передаче данных изображения. Устройство содержит первый блок получения для получения данных светового поля, которые представляют собой трехмерную информацию относительно объектного пространства; блок формирования для формирования первой информации объектов в данных светового поля; блок настроек для настройки фокусной информации для переформирования данных светового поля на основе информации фотографирования данных светового поля и добавления заданной фокусной информации в данные светового поля; второй блок получения для приема информации в отношении объекта, который представляет собой целевое назначение передачи данных светового поля из внешнего устройства; блок обнаружения для обнаружения второй информации объектов, соответствующей объекту из первой информации объектов, добавленной к данным светового поля на основании принятой информации ...

DASHBOARD CAMERA DEVICE

A dashboard camera device including: an imaging section configured to image rearward from a self-vehicle; a recording section configured to record a video image captured by the imaging section; a headlight-flashing detection section configured to detect illumination and blinking of a headlight of a following vehicle traveling behind the self-vehicle; and a control section configured to determine a headlight-flashing threshold value based on a travel environment of the self-vehicle, the headlight-flashing threshold value being a threshold value for a change in light intensity caused by blinking of the headlight of the following vehicle as detected by the headlight-flashing detection section, and, in a case in which a change in light intensity, due to blinking of the headlight of the following vehicle, has exceeded the headlight-flashing threshold value, the control section causes the recording section to record the video image captured by the imaging section. 1. A dashboard camera device comprising:an imaging section configured to image rearward from a self-vehicle;a recorder configured to record a video image captured by the imaging section;a headlight-flashing detection section configured to detect illumination and blinking of a headlight of a following vehicle traveling behind the self-vehicle; anda processor coupled to a memory, the processor configured to:determine a headlight-flashing threshold value based on a travel environment of the self-vehicle, the headlight-flashing threshold value being a threshold value for a change in light intensity caused by blinking of the headlight of the following vehicle as detected by the headlight-flashing detection section, andin a case in which a change in light intensity, due to blinking of the headlight of the following vehicle, has exceeded the headlight-flashing threshold value, cause the recording section to record the video image captured by the imaging section.2. The dashboard camera device of claim 1 , further ...

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing method includes: determining a current orientation of a target object; judging whether the current orientation satisfies a set condition; if satisfied, controlling a display screen of the device to display a prompt message to prompt the object to adjust the current orientation to not satisfy the condition; if not satisfied, adjusting a display parameter of a viewing frame to indicate that photographing is allowed; loading the target virtual image to a region where the viewing frame is located, in response to a photographing button being triggered, to acquire a target image after a portion of the object in the viewing frame has been replaced by a target virtual image. A photographer can therefore be guided by the current orientation to photograph correctly, thereby improving photographing quality and experience. 1. An image processing method , which is applicable to an electronic device , the method comprising:determining a current orientation of a target object in response to the target object entering a viewing frame of the electronic device;judging whether the current orientation satisfies a set condition which is that a target orientation does not satisfy a photographing requirement;controlling a display screen of the electronic device to display a prompt message if the current orientation satisfies the set condition, wherein the prompt message is used to prompt the target object to adjust the current orientation, so that the adjusted orientation does not satisfy the set condition;adjusting a display parameter of the viewing frame if the current orientation does not satisfy the set condition, wherein the adjusted display parameter is used to indicate that photographing is allowed; andloading a target virtual image to a region where the viewing frame is located in response to a photographing button on the electronic device being triggered, so as to acquire a target image after a portion of the target object located in the viewing frame has been ...

Virtual Mirror with Automatic Zoom Based on Vehicle Sensors

In one approach, a method includes: displaying, to a user of a first vehicle, image data obtained using a first field of view of a camera of the first vehicle, where the camera collects the image data for objects located outside of the first vehicle; detecting, by at least one processing device of the first vehicle, a second vehicle; determining, by the one processing device, whether the second vehicle is within a predetermined region relative to the first vehicle; and in response to determining that the second vehicle is within the predetermined region, displaying image data obtained using a second field of view of the camera. 1. A system comprising:a camera mounted on a first vehicle, wherein the camera is configured to collect image data, and to adjust a field of view of the camera, wherein the field of view can be adjusted to provide at least a first field of view and a second field of view, and wherein the first field of view is narrower than the second field of view;at least one processing device; and determine whether the first vehicle is traveling faster than a predetermined speed;', 'determine whether a vehicle is present on a side of the first vehicle; and', 'in response to determining that the first vehicle is traveling faster than the predetermined speed and determining that no vehicle is present on the side of the first vehicle, adjust the camera to the first field of view., 'memory containing instructions configured to instruct the at least one processing device to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a display screen positioned for viewing by a person in the first vehicle;wherein the instructions are further configured to instruct the at least one processing device to, in response to determining that the first vehicle is traveling faster than the predetermined speed, present images on the display screen based on data collected using the first field of view of the camera.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a display screen located in ...

EYE CONTACT ENABLING DEVICE FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING

A device and system can physically position a camera lens between the eyes of the image of the person onscreen in a video conference. To position the lens, a mechanical device may position or move the camera lens. The mechanical device can include a movable armature that can move a small camera head (i.e., a lens with or without supporting electronics) from a first position of the computer monitor (e.g., the frame of the monitor) to a second position onscreen. The second position can place the lens near or over the image of the other party, for example, between the eyes of the onscreen image of the other party. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, by a user device, a first image of a distant user involved in a video conference;determining, by a processor of the user device, a position on the first image associated with a focal point of a local user, of the user device, involved in the video conference;determining where the focal point is located on a display of the user device; obtaining a third image from a first lens of an image capture device associated with the user device, wherein the first lens is embedded in the display of the user device;', 'obtaining a fourth image from a second lens of the user device;', 'generating a composite of the third and fourth images to form the second image; and', 'sending a representation of the second image to the distant user., 'adjusting an acquisition of a second image of the local user to cause the local user to appear to focus on the focal point while conducting the video conference, wherein adjusting the acquisition of the second image comprises22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the first image of the distant user is of a face of the distant user claim 21 , including eyes of the distant user.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the focal point is a location between the eyes in the face of the distant user.24. The method according to claim 23 , further comprising: executing claim 23 , by ...

VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, DEVICE AND IMAGE SYSTEM

An image processing method includes, when an edit triggering event for a target image is detected, acquiring description information associated with the target image. The description information includes interference information that affects image quality occurred in a shooting process of the target image. The method further includes editing image clips in the target image which are associated with respective interference information of the description information to obtain a processed target image. 1. An image processing method , comprising:when an edit triggering event for a target image is detected, acquiring description information associated with the target image, the description information including interference information associated with motion data that affects image quality occurred in a shooting process of the target image, the motion data including angular velocity in one or more directions of a carrying member that carries a imaging apparatus configured to acquire the target image and acceleration in one or more directions of a moving object on which the carrying member is mounted; andediting image clips in the target image which are associated with respective interference information of the description information to obtain a processed target image.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:before the step of acquiring description information associated with the target image, recording description information of the target image in the shooting process of the target image.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein recording the description information of the target image in the shooting process of the target image comprises claim 2 , in the shooting process of the target image claim 2 , detecting the associated motion data of the imaging apparatus and generating the description information according to the detected motion data.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein generating the description information according to the detected ...

Service verification system

A service verification system includes at least one collection truck including a hopper for receiving material and at least one camera positioned and oriented to image a container to be emptied into the hopper. At least one server receives images from the at least one camera. The collection truck may include an RFID reader configured to read RFID tags on containers to be emptied into the hopper. The server receives identification information from the RFID reader associated with the images from the camera. The images may be triggered upon the reading of the RFID tag, or by activation of a lift arm lifting the container, or manually by a driver.

IMAGE CAPTURING ELEMENT, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND METHOD

The present disclosure relates to an image capturing element, an image capturing device, and a method that are capable of preventing a reduction in communication safety. 1. An image capturing element comprising:an image capturing section that captures an image of a subject to generate a captured image; anda feature amount extracting section that extracts a predetermined feature amount to be output to an outside from the captured image generated by the image capturing section.2. The image capturing element according to claim 1 , whereinthe image capturing section and the feature amount extracting section are packaged and formed in respective substrates different from each other.3. The image capturing element according to claim 2 , whereina substrate in which the image capturing section is formed and a substrate in which the feature amount extraction section is formed are superimposed on top of another.4. The image capturing element according to claim 1 , further comprising:a signal processing section that performs signal processing for extracting the feature amount on the captured image generated by the image capturing section, whereinthe feature amount extracting section extracts the feature amount from the captured image subjected to the signal processing by the signal processing section.5. The image capturing element according to claim 1 , whereinthe feature amount extracting section encodes the extracted feature amount.6. The image capturing element according to claim 1 , further comprising:a transmitting section that transmits the feature amount extracted by the feature amount extracting section.7. The image capturing element according to claim 1 , further comprising:a selecting section that selects whether to output the captured image or to output the feature amount.8. The image capturing element according to claim 7 , whereinthe selecting section selects, on a basis of a request from an outside of the image capturing element.9. The image capturing element ...

VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, DEVICE AND IMAGE SYSTEM

An image processing method includes, when an edit triggering event for a target image is detected, acquiring description information associated with the target image. The description information includes interference information that affects image quality occurred in a shooting process of the target image. The description information includes at least one of motion data of a carrying member that carries a shooting module configured to acquire the target image or motion data of a moving object on which the carrying member is mounted. The method further includes editing image clips in the target image which are associated with respective interference information of the description information to obtain a processed target image. 1. An image processing method , comprising:when an edit triggering event for a target image is detected, acquiring description information associated with the target image, the description information including interference information that affects image quality occurred in a shooting process of the target image, the description information including at least one of motion data of a carrying member that carries a shooting module configured to acquire the target image or motion data of a moving object on which the carrying member is mounted; andediting image clips in the target image which are associated with respective interference information of the description information to obtain a processed target image.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the interference information that affects the image quality comprises at least one of: acceleration data or angular acceleration data.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the interference information that affects the image quality comprises: acceleration and/or angular velocity of the carrying member that carries the shooting module in one or more directions.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the interference information that affects the quality of the target image comprises: ...

VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM

A video processing system includes: an object movement information acquiring means for detecting a moving object moving in a plurality of segment regions from video data obtained by shooting a monitoring target area, and acquiring movement segment region information as object movement information, the movement segment region information representing segment regions where the detected moving object has moved; an object movement information and video data storing means for storing the object movement information in association with the video data corresponding to the object movement information; a retrieval condition inputting means for inputting a sequence of the segment regions as a retrieval condition; and a video data retrieving means for retrieving the object movement information in accordance with the retrieval condition and outputting video data stored in association with the retrieved object movement information, the object movement information being stored by the object movement information and video data storing means. 1. A video processing system comprising:at least one memory configured to store instructions; and detecting a trajectory of a target object in a monitoring area from video data;', 'determining that the trajectory is a predetermined state; and', 'storing the trajectory in association with the predetermined state., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform2. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is the predetermined state based on a trajectory shape.3. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is the predetermined state based on a staying time of the target object.4. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is ...

FACTORY DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM

Systems and methods as described herein are directed to the management of a camera system that can involve Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) cameras and fixed cameras. The fixed cameras are provided with digital PTZ, capabilities through trimming positions and translation matrixes. Through an interface, users can associate different PTZ configurations for a target factory asset in response to an incident or other operation occurring at the asset. When the incident or operation occurs with the target asset, the video and configuration from the corresponding camera can be immediately provided in response. 1. A method for providing video of a target asset in response to an operation , the method comprising:receiving a selection of one or more cameras from a plurality of cameras for the target asset from a plurality of assets, the target asset selected from a logical hierarchy arrangement of the plurality of assets, the selection of the one or more cameras based on a physical location of the one or more cameras and a physical location of the target asset;for each of the selected one or more cameras, receiving a configuration of camera scale and camera angle for the target asset from the plurality of assets and the operation;associating the configuration for the each of the selected one or more cameras with the target asset and the operation; andfor an occurrence of the operation for the target asset, delivering the video of the target asset in response to the operation through configuring a camera from the selected one or more cameras according to the associated configuration of the camera scale and the camera angle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cameras comprises at least one pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera linked to the plurality of assets claim 1 , wherein the configuration of the camera scale and the camera angle comprises physical PTZ configurations that are set for the delivery of the video from the at least one PTZ camera.3. The method according to ...

Photographing Method and Apparatus, and Terminal Device

A terminal device obtains a first instruction triggering a photographing function, presents a viewfinder window on a first screen, obtains a feature parameter of a target image, where the target image is an image presented in the viewfinder window, presents preset playing content on a second screen when the feature parameter of the target image matches a standard feature parameter, and performs a photographing operation. Therefore, after the photographing function is enabled, the viewfinder window is presented, and the preset playing content is played on the second screen, where the playing content may attract attention of a photographed target such that the photographed target is stimulated in a short time to show a vivid expression. 1. A photographing method , wherein the photographing method is applied to a terminal device comprising a first screen and a second screen , and wherein the photographing method comprises:obtaining a first instruction, wherein the first instruction triggers a photographing function of the terminal device;presenting a viewfinder window on the first screen in response to the first instruction;obtaining a feature parameter of a target image, wherein the target image is an image presented in the viewfinder window;presenting preset playing content on the second screen in response to the feature parameter of the target image matching a standard feature parameter; andperforming a photographing operation.2. The photographing method of claim 1 , wherein the standard feature parameter comprises a user-defined standard feature parameter claim 1 , wherein the feature parameter of the target image comprises a first feature parameter claim 1 , and wherein the feature parameter of the target image matches the standard feature parameter when the first feature parameter of the target image matches the user-defined standard feature parameter.3. The photographing method of claim 2 , further comprising:setting the user-defined standard feature parameter; ...

Aesthetic Learning Methods and Apparatus for Automating Image Capture Device Controls

Methods and systems for generating image capture device parameter suggestions that would produce an image in, or closer to, a desired aesthetic style. In particular, the systems and methods described herein include pattern recognition techniques which are utilized to extract visual features from a set of images, those features defining an aesthetic style. The set of images comprise exemplars of said aesthetic style as well as images representing a plurality of variations in image capture parameters. An algorithm is trained to discriminate between exemplar and variation images based on their extracted visual features. When the system is presented with an input image the same visual features are extracted from it and are compared to the characteristic visual features of the exemplar and variation images with the trained discriminator algorithm. The similarity of the input image to exemplar and variation images are used to generate image capture device parameter suggestions.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to display an image taken by an imaging device in each of plural regions provided within a display surface and set, for each of the plural regions, which information is to be displayed in association with a position of a subject within the image. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: a processor configured to display an image taken by an imaging device in each of a plurality of regions provided within a display surface and set , for each of the plurality of regions , which information is to be displayed in association with a position of a subject within the image.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is configured to set which information is to be displayed in association with the subject within the image by using a distance from the imaging device to the subject as a standard.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is configured to set which information is to be displayed in association with the subject within the image by using a kind of subject as a standard.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe processor is configured to change the standard in accordance with an instruction from a user.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe processor is configured to change the standard in accordance with an instruction from a user.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe processor is configured to change the number of regions in accordance with an instruction from a user.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe processor is configured to change the number of regions is accordance with an instruction from a user.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe processor is configured to adjust the standard so that the number of pieces of information ...

Multi-Angle Object Recognition

Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling smart devices are described. In one aspect a method includes capturing, by a camera on a user device, a plurality of successive images for display in an application environment of an application executing on the user device, performing an object recognition process on the images, the object recognition process including determining that a plurality of images, each depicting a particular object, are required to perform object recognition on the particular object, and in response to the determination, generating a user interface element that indicates a camera operation to be performed, the camera option capturing two or more images, determining that a user, in response to the user interface element, has caused the indicated camera operation to be performed to capture the two or more images, and in response, determining whether a particular object is positively identified from the plurality of images. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method , comprising:obtaining, by a user computing device comprising one or more processors, first image data captured at a first position of a camera device of the user computing device, wherein the first image data depicts an object;performing, by the user computing device, an object recognition process on the first image data to obtain first object recognition data, wherein the first object recognition data comprises an object recognition error indicative of an insufficient camera device position;providing, by the user computing device for display in an application executed by the user computing device, a user interface element indicative of the object recognition error;in response to providing the user interface element, obtaining, by the user computing device, second image data captured at a second position of the camera device different than the first position, wherein the second image data depicts the object; andperforming, by the user computing device, the object ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A method for controlling an electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes, based on a user input for registering an external device being received, performing capturing through a camera of the electronic apparatus and obtaining an image, identifying a registrable device from among at least one device included in the image based on a signal received from an external device, displaying a graphic object indicating the registrable device in the image, and based on a user input for registering the registrable device being received, registering the registrable device as a controllable device. 1. A method of registering at least one external device on an electronic device , the method comprising:based on a user input for registering the at least one external device being received, capturing an image including a plurality of devices through a camera of the electronic device;identifying at least one registrable device from among the plurality of devices included in the image;displaying at least one graphic object on the identified at least one registrable device in the image, wherein the at least one graphic object indicates that the at least one registrable device is registrable on the electronic device; andbased on the user input for selecting the at least one graphic object, registering at least one registrable device corresponding to the selected at least one graphic object on the electronic device.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:receiving state information of the at least one registered device from a server,wherein the displaying comprises displaying the image together with an indication of the state information.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a user interface (UI) for controlling the at least one registered device; andtransmitting a control command to control the at least one registered device based on receiving a user input via the UI for controlling the at least one registered device.4. The method ...

PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM

The structure examination support system in the present example is provided with a GNSS receiver that measures the current location, an image pick-up device that photographs a target, and a calculating device that controls the image pick-up device , where these are equipped in a moving body. The computing device controls the image pick-up device on the basis of the installation location of the target that has been set in advance, the current location that has been measured by the GNSS receiver , and the moving speed of the vehicle so as to repeat photography a number of times, and carries out an image recognition process on each of the plurality of images outputted from the image pick-up device , and thus selects an image where the target is photographed and that is appropriate for the examination. 1. A photography system where a positioning device that measures the current location , an image pick-up device that photographs a target , and a control device that controls the image pick-up device are equipped in a moving body , whereinthe control device repeats photography a number of times by controlling the image pick-up device on the basis of the installation location of the target that has been set in advance, the current location that has been measured by the positioning device, and the moving speed of the moving body, carries out an image recognition process on each of a plurality of images outputted from the image pick-up device, and selects an image that shows the target and is appropriate for examination.2. The photography system according to claim 1 , whereinthe control device utilizes a learning model that has been generated in advance through deep learning by using an image where the distortion of the target is small, an image where the target is close to the center, an image where the target is not partially shown, and an image where the target is only slightly obstructed as correct training data in order to sample an image showing the target from among a ...

Endoscopic system with pump control

Endoscopic image analysis, endoscopic procedure analysis, and/or component control systems, methods and techniques are disclosed that can analyze images of an endoscopic system and/or affect an endoscopic system to enhance operation, user and patient experience, and usability of image data and other case data.

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURE ANALYSIS

Endoscopic image analysis, endoscopic procedure analysis, and/or component control systems, methods and techniques are disclosed that can analyze images of an endoscopic system and/or affect an endoscopic system to enhance operation, user and patient experience, and usability of image data and other case data. 1. An endoscopic procedure analysis system comprising:a data capture engine to capture endoscopic case data at intervals during an endoscopic case, the endoscopic case data including image analysis data generated from analysis of one or more images by an image analysis engine, the one or more images from image data captured by a camera of a view provided by an endoscope of an endoscopic system during the endoscopic case, the analysis including identification of one or more characteristics of the one or more images; and access a set of data from stored endoscopic case data captured by the data capture engine for one or more endoscopic procedures;', 'analyze the set of data; and', 'generate additional data based on the analysis of the set of data., 'an endoscopic procedure analysis engine to2. The system of further comprising:one or more central datastores to collect endoscopic case data in aggregate with other endoscopic case data from one or more other data capture engines to store an aggregate of endoscopic case data,wherein the endoscopic procedure analysis engine accesses the set of data from the aggregate of endoscopic case data.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:the image analysis engine to analyze the one or more images to identify one or more characteristics and generate the image analysis data.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising:an interface to couple to one or more of the camera and an image processing component attached to the camera and to receive the image data captured by the camera.5. The system of claim 3 , further comprising:an image data repository interface to couple to a memory storing the image data captured by the ...

Automatic Instructor Tracking and Camera Zoom and Tilt for Clear Blackboard/Whiteboard Writing Capture.

A method and system for automating the camera movement and to zoom in on the latest instructor writing by properly centering the latest writing in the camera view and zooming in to achieve good magnification as well as focus—enabling the writing to be seen clearly without requiring a greater than 100% zoom on the browser being used by the viewer either on a laptop, desktop, or a mobile device. 1. A system for detecting the latest writing on a blackboard/whiteboard/green board or similar writing surface by employing artificial intelligence.2. Automatically tracking the instructor via motion detection feature of the AI program , approximately estimating the writing area.30052. Intermediate Zooming in without vertical offset , to determine the direction and degree of vertical offset needed to center the latest writing. This is illustrated in the FIG. PAN-P-.4. Achieving upward or downward tilt necessary to center the latest writing in the instructor camera view.50053. Further optical ZOOM in of the instructor camera to magnify the latest writing to further improve the clarity as well as the focus of the latest writing. This is illustrated in FIG. PAN-P-.6. Another embodiment of the software that enable directly going from approximate estimate of the latest writing to achieve both zoom and tilt in a single step without going through an intermediate step.7. Another embodiment of the software that automatically estimates the left or right handedness of the instructor and performs all the functions described above.8. Another embodiment of the software that drives the instructor camera using the IP address of the camera and its native API to drive the camera motion after receiving the visual data from the camera instead of simulating mouse or touchpad activity on the User Interface.9. Another embodiment that drives the instructor camera using hand detection features of artificial intelligence to derive information on the position of instructor writing. The present invention ...

Control module, electronic device, and control methods

A control module of an electronic device includes a control unit that recognizes modules and allocates unique addresses to the modules, and a storage unit that stores predetermined information including the unique addresses allocated to the modules. If communication is possible with a predetermined module, the control unit performs communication with the modules based on the predetermined information without updating the predetermined information. If communication is not possible with the predetermined module, the control unit updates the predetermined information to perform communication with the modules based on the updated predetermined information.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

One aspect of the present disclosure is an image processing device performing image stabilization of frame images shot by an imaging device. This device is provided with an acquiring unit, an image generating unit and a cropping unit. The acquiring unit acquires the plurality of frame images. The image generating unit stitches, among the plurality of frame images acquired by the acquiring unit, a first frame image and a second frame image, the second frame image being one frame image among several frames before and after the first frame image, to generate a composite image larger than a size of the first frame image and the second frame image. The cropping unit sets a cropping region to the composite image and outputs an image in the cropping region as an output frame image. 1. An image processing device performing image stabilization of frame images shot by an imaging device , the image processing device comprising:an acquiring unit configured to acquire a plurality of frame images;an image generating unit configured to generate a composite image by stitching a first frame image and a second frame image among the plurality of frame images acquired by the acquiring unit, the second frame image being one frame image among several frames before and after the first frame image, the composite image being larger than a size of the first frame image and the second frame image; anda cropping unit configured to set a cropping region to the composite image and configured to output an image in the cropping region as an output frame image.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe cropping unit sets the cropping region to the first frame image; andthe image generating unit generates the composite image when it is not possible to set the cropping region in the first frame image by the cropping unit, and does not generate the composite image when it is possible to set the cropping region in the first frame image by the cropping unit.3. The image processing ...

Human-Automation Collaborative Tracker of Fused Object

A system includes a control station that enables efficient human collaboration with automated object tracking. The control station is communicatively coupled to an aerial vehicle to receive full motion video of a ground scene taken by an airborne sensor of the aerial vehicle. The control station spatially registers features of a movable object present in the ground scene and determines motion of the movable object relative to the ground scene. The control station predicts a trajectory of the movable objective relative to the ground scene. The control station tracks the movable object based on data fusion of: (i) the spatially registered features; (ii) the determined motion; and (iii) the predicted trajectory of the movable object. The control station presents a tracking annotation and a determined confidence indicator for the tracking annotation on a user interface device to facilitate human collaboration with object tracking. 1. A method of enabling efficient human collaboration with automated object tracking , the method comprising:receiving full motion video of a ground scene taken by an airborne sensor;spatially registering features of a movable object present in the ground scene;determining motion of the movable object relative to the ground scene;predicting a trajectory of the movable objective relative to the ground scene;tracking the movable object based on data fusion of: (i) the spatially registered features; (ii) the determined motion; and (iii) the predicted trajectory of the movable object;presenting a tracking annotation on a user interface device;determining a confidence value of the tracking of the movable object; andpresenting a confidence indicator on the user interface device to facilitate human collaboration with object tracking.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting a steering command to the airborne sensor to maintain the movable object within the full motion video based at least in part on the tracking of the movable object ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE-TAKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

The image display apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: an image input device which inputs an image signal; a particular target detection device which detects a particular target included in the image signal based on a particular target evaluation value indicating the feature of the particular target; a frame display information generation device which generates frame display information indicating a frame surrounding the detected particular target and which causes the frame to change continuously or by stages according to the particular target evaluation value; and a display device which displays the frame based on the generated frame display information. That is, by causing the frame to change continuously or by stages according to the evaluation value of a particular target, it is possible to avoid sudden change in the frame display. 1. An image display apparatus comprising:an image-taking element that converts an optical image into an image signal;a display that displays a display image based on the image signal; and detect a face included in the image signal according to a face evaluation value indicating a feature of the face;', 'generate frame display information including face evaluation value information indicating whether a frame is to be displayed surrounding the detected face;', 'control the display to display a frame around the detected face based on the generated frame display information;', 'identify a same detected face corresponding to a same person as a previously detected face;', 'control the display to erase, for the detected face identified as the same detected face, a frame line with a lapse of time;', 'control the image-taking element to focus on the detected face; and', 'repeat the face detecting process., 'one or more processors configured to'}2. The image display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the frame display information generated by the one or more processors causes a frame line to change ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACE MEASUREMENT WITH A MOBILE DEVICE

A three-dimensional (3D) imaging system includes a mobile device that has a display screen configured to display a series of patterns onto an object that is to be imaged. The mobile device also includes a front-facing camera configured to capture reflections of the series of patterns off of the object. The system also includes a controller that is configured to control a timing of the series of patterns that appear on the display screen and activation of the front-facing camera in relation to the appearance of the series of patterns. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) imaging system comprising: a display screen configured to display a series of patterns onto an object that is to be imaged; and', 'a front-facing camera configured to capture reflections of the series of patterns off of the object;, 'a mobile device that includesa controller that is configured to control a timing of the series of patterns that appear on the display screen and activation of the front-facing camera in relation to the appearance of the series of patterns.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a server that is in communication with one or more of the mobile device and the controller claim 1 , wherein the server is configured to process the captured reflections to generate a normal map of at least a portion of the object.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the server is configured to integrate the normal map to determine a surface shape of at least the portion of the object.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the server integrates the normal map into a depth map using a surface integration algorithm.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the server is configured to analyze the surface shape of the object to determine a source of the object.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the object comprises a stained glass surface or a painting.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the server is configured to process a plurality of sets of captured reflections to generate a plurality of normal maps claim 2 , ...

MONITORING SYSTEM AND MONITORING METHOD

Provided is a technology for monitoring train doors which improves the accuracy of detection of trapping in vehicle doors. A server compares the difference between a static image (reference image ), from each monitoring camera, of a normal state in which there is no trapping in vehicle doors, said static images being held in the server in advance, and a static image (an observation image ) first acquired in a prescribed acquisition time. If a difference is present, the difference (difference image ) between the reference image and the observation image acquired in the acquisition time is acquired. A quadrilateral F which covers the four sides of an object constituting the difference is subsequently rendered, the centre point of the quadrilateral is obtained, it is determined that trapping has occurred if movement of a centre coordinate C, C, . . . Cn, i.e. the difference between the centre coordinates C, is lower than a prescribed threshold value, and red frame rendering of video is indicated on a monitor. 1. A monitoring system including a monitoring camera that images a door of a train , a control device that detects trapping by the door based on a video obtained by the monitoring camera and a monitor that displays the video of the monitoring camera , whereinwhen the door has changed from an opened state to a closed state, the control device determines that trapping by the door has occurred based on a difference image between a reference image captured by the monitoring camera and an observation image captured by the monitoring camera after elapse of a prescribed time since the capturing of the reference image andthe monitor displays, in a highlighted mode, the video of the monitoring camera that captures the door determined as causing the trapping.2. The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring camera captures a plurality of the observation images after capturing the reference image claim 1 , and the control device acquires a difference ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ENFORCING DO NOT DISTURB FUNCTIONALITY ON MOBILE DEVICES

Technologies disclosed herein are directed to enforcing blocking functionality on a mobile device (e.g., a mobile device within a vehicle). The mobile device receives a request to disable a blocking of a user interaction with one or more functions of the mobile device. The mobile device prompts a capture of an image by a camera of the mobile device. The mobile device determines whether the image is captured from a passenger space in the vehicle. Once so determined, the mobile device disables the blocking of the user interaction with the one or more functions of the mobile device. 1. A method comprising:prompting, in response to a request to disable blocking of a user interaction with one or more functions of a mobile device of a user in a vehicle, a positioning of the mobile device in a specified orientation;capturing a first image by a first camera of the mobile device while the specified orientation is maintained;prompting, while the specified orientation is maintained, a capture of at least a second image by a second camera of the mobile device, the second image including one or more items;determining, as a function of the at least the second image, whether the one or more items included in the second image is captured from a passenger space of the vehicle while the specified orientation is maintained;upon determining that the one or more items is captured from the passenger space of the vehicle, prompting the user to provide an input; andupon validating the input, disabling the blocking of the user interaction with the one or more functions of the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a deviation from the specified orientation; andre-prompting for the positioning of the mobile device in the specified orientation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prompting of the positioning of the mobile device occurs while the vehicle is in motion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the one or more items included in the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PLANTS IN PLANT GROWING AREAS

A monitoring system is presented for monitoring plants' conditions in one or more plant growing areas. The system comprises: a data collection system configured and operable to provide characterization data about plants in said one or more plant growing areas, the data collection system comprising data collection modules of at least first and second different types, the first type data collection module comprising a first imaging device of predetermined first optical properties and the second type data collection module comprising a second imaging device of predetermined second optical properties different from the first optical properties, the characterization data provided by at least one of the first and second imaging devices being indicative of various parameters of the plants being imaged; and a control system configured and operable to be in data communication with an analyzer to be responsive to operational data received from the analyzer and being based on analysis of the image data indicative of one or more plants being imaged by the first type imaging device, to selectively activate the second type imaging device to apply the second type imaging to at least a part of said one or more plants. 1. A monitoring system for monitoring plants' conditions in one or more plant growing areas , the system comprising:a data collection system configured and operable to provide characterization data about plants in said one or more plant growing areas, the data collection system comprising data collection modules of at least first and second different types, the first type data collection module comprising a first imaging device of predetermined first optical properties and the second type data collection module comprising a second imaging device of predetermined second optical properties different from the first optical properties, the characterization data provided by at least one of the first and second imaging devices being indicative of various parameters of the ...

VISUAL VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A verification system for verification of a print output from a printing device includes at least one image recording device arranged spaced apart from the printing device. The printing device is configured to compute when a printed area passes the image recording device after a printing operation by a print head of the printing device, and generate a signal to the image recording device. The signal activates the image recording device to capture an image of a printed area and process the image for detecting, if the print out meets certain parameters. 1. A verification system for verification of a print output from a printing device , the verification system comprising at least one image recording device arranged spaced apart from the printing device , wherein the printing device is configured to compute when a printed area passes the image recording device after a printing operation by a print head of the printing device , and generate a signal to said image recording device , which signal activates said image recording device to capture an image of a printed area and process said image for detecting if the print out meets certain parameters.2. The verification system according to claim 1 , wherein the signal generated by said printing device is generated with respect to a distance between the print head and the image recording device and a printed image parameter printed by said printing device.3. The verification system according to claim 1 , wherein the signal further depends on one or several of:size of the printed image;an area of interest on the printed image.4. The verification system according to claim 1 , wherein the verification system is arranged in a continues printing application in which a substrate and the printing device move relative each other.5. The verification system according to claim 4 , wherein the substrates moves and printing device is stationary.6. The verification system according to claim 4 , wherein the printing device moves and the ...

Zoom control device, zoom control method, control program, and imaging apparatus equipped with zoom control device

An apparatus for recording an image output from a sensor based on an instruction from a user includes a detection unit configured to detect a subject from an image output from the sensor, and a control unit configured to set a parameter based on the detected subject and to perform automatic optical zoom control using the parameter. In a first mode, the detection unit detects a subject from a first image which is acquired after a predetermined condition is satisfied after the instruction, and the control unit performs the automatic optical zoom control using the parameter set based on the subject detected from the first image.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS

A disclosed image processing apparatus calculates a background vector expressing a motion of a background based on a plurality of motion vectors detected between a plurality of images. Then the image processing apparatus detects a motion vector of a moving object from the plurality of motion vectors, based on a magnitude of Euclidean distance between each of the plurality of motion vectors and the background vector. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:one or more processors that execute a program stored in a memory, wherein the program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to function as:a motion vector detection unit configured to detect a plurality of motion vectors between a plurality of images;a calculating unit configured to calculate a background vector expressing a motion of a background based on the plurality of motion vectors; anda moving object detection unit configured to detect a motion vector of a moving object from the plurality of motion vectors, based on a magnitude of Euclidean distance between each of the plurality of motion vectors and the background vector.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the program claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , further causes the one or more processors to function as:a clustering unit configured to generate one or more clusters by clustering the plurality of motion vectors; anda selecting unit configured to select a background cluster from the one or more clusters generated by the clustering unit;wherein the calculating unit calculates the background vector from motion vectors that constitute the background cluster.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the selecting unit selects claim 2 , from the one or more clusters generated by the clustering unit claim 2 , a cluster having a largest presence range claim 2 , in an image claim 2 , of motion vectors constituting the cluster claim 2 , as ...

Tagging an Image with Audio-Related Metadata

In one aspect, an example method to be performed by a computing device includes (a) receiving a request to use a camera of the computing device; (b) in response to receiving the request, (i) using a microphone of the computing device to capture audio content and (ii) using the camera of the computing device to capture an image; (c) identifying reference audio content that has at least a threshold extent of similarity with the captured audio content; and (d) outputting an indication of the identified reference audio content while displaying the captured image.

Multiple Operating Modes to Expand Dynamic Range

Example embodiments relate to multiple operating modes to expand dynamic range. An example embodiment includes a camera system. The camera system may include a first image sensor having a first dynamic range corresponding to a first range of luminance levels in a scene. The system may also include a second image sensor having a second dynamic range corresponding to a second range of luminance levels in the scene. The camera system may further include a processor coupled to the first image sensor and the second image sensor. The processor may be configured to execute instructions to identify objects of a first type in a first image of the scene captured by the first image sensor and identify objects of a second object type in a second image of the scene captured by the second image sensor.

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH EYE PROTECTION IN RESPONSE TO USER DISTANCE

An electronic system including a display device, an image sensor, a face detection engine, an eye detection engine and an eye protection engine is provided. The image sensor captures an image. The face detection engine recognizes a user face in the image. The eye detection engine recognizes user eyes in the image. The eye protection engine turns off the display device when the user eyes are recognized in the image but the user face is not recognized in the image. 1. An electronic system , comprising:an image sensor having a field of view and configured to capture an image;a display screen; and{'claim-text': ['perform a face detection and an eye detection on the image, and', 'control the display screen to show a warning notice when the image is recognized to contain eyes but does not contain a complete face, and switch off the display screen when the warning notice is not turned off within a predetermined time interval.'], '#text': 'a processor electrically coupled to the image sensor and the display screen, and configured to'}2. The electronic system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a proximity sensor configured to detect whether an object is close to the electronic system; anda camera configured to capture a picture to be displayed on the display screen or stored in a memory,wherein the image sensor is not included in the proximity sensor or the camera.3. The electronic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to switch off the display screen when a face and the eyes are not recognized in the image by the processor.4. The electronic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the field of view of the image sensor is previously arranged according to an operable range of the electronic system.5. The electronic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is turned on full-timely when a predetermined Application is running.6. The electronic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE-TAKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

The image display apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: an image input device which inputs an image signal; a particular target detection device which detects a particular target included in the image signal based on a particular target evaluation value indicating the feature of the particular target; a frame display information generation device which generates frame display information indicating a frame surrounding the detected particular target and which causes the frame to change continuously or by stages according to the particular target evaluation value; and a display device which displays the frame based on the generated frame display information. That is, by causing the frame to change continuously or by stages according to the evaluation value of a particular target, it is possible to avoid sudden change in the frame display. 1. An image display apparatus comprising:an image-taking element that converts an optical image into an image signal;a display that displays a display image based on the image signal; and detect a face included in the image signal according to a face evaluation value indicating a feature of the face;', 'generate frame display information including face evaluation value information indicating whether a frame line is to be displayed surrounding the detected face;', 'control the display to display a frame line around the detected face based on the generated frame display information;', 'identify a same detected face corresponding to a same person as a previously detected face;', 'control the display to erase, for the detected face identified as the same detected face, the frame line with a lapse of time;', 'identify a new detected face that is different from the previously detected face;', 'control the display to display a new frame line around the new detected face without erasing the new frame line with a lapse of time;', 'control the image-taking element to focus on the detected face; and', 'repeat the ...

ARRANGEMENT DETERMINATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, ARRANGEMENT DETERMINATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An arrangement determination apparatus for determining an arrangement of a plurality of cameras that is used for generation of a virtual viewpoint image acquires information indicating an imaging target region, and determines an arrangement of the plurality of cameras based on the information in such a manner that images of the entire region of the imaging target region are captured by two or more cameras of the plurality of cameras and images of the entire region of the imaging target region are captured by different two or more cameras of the plurality of cameras that are different from the two or more cameras. 1. An arrangement determination apparatus for determining an arrangement of a plurality of imaging apparatuses that is used for generation of a virtual viewpoint image , the arrangement determination apparatus comprising:a region acquisition unit configured to acquire information indicating an imaging target region serving as a target of image capturing to be performed by the plurality of imaging apparatuses; andan arrangement determination unit configured to determine an arrangement of the plurality of imaging apparatuses based on the information acquired by the region acquisition unit, in such a manner that images of an entire region of the imaging target region are captured by two or more imaging apparatuses of the plurality of imaging apparatuses and images of the entire region of the imaging target region are captured by other two or more imaging apparatuses of the plurality of imaging apparatuses that are different from the two or more imaging apparatuses.2. The arrangement determination apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an allowable value acquisition unit configure to acquire, in a case where a reference object is in the imaging target region, an allowable value of the number of pixels indicating a size in a predetermined direction of the reference object in an image acquired by the imaging apparatuses performing image capturing, ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus determines the positions and orientations of a plurality of image capturing apparatuses , which capture an imaging region from respective different directions. The information processing apparatus outputs, based on the determination, information that enables recognition of a satisfying state of a predetermined condition regarding image capturing of the imaging region from a plurality of directions, the satisfying state being a state that changes at least in accordance with a relationship between the plurality of directions. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:one or more memories storing instructions; and{'claim-text': ['obtain a parameter for specifying positions and orientations of a plurality of image capturing apparatuses, which capture an imaging region from respective different directions; and', 'output, based on the obtained parameter, information that enables recognition of a satisfying state of a specific condition regarding image capturing of the imaging region from a plurality of directions, the satisfying state being a state that changes at least in accordance with a relationship between the plurality of directions.'], '#text': 'one or more processors executing the instructions to:'}2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the specific condition includes a condition that the imaging region is captured from directions a number of which is greater than a threshold.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the specific condition includes a condition that the imaging region is captured from a plurality of directions between which there is a specific relationship and a number of which is greater than a threshold.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the specific condition includes a condition that the imaging region is captured from a plurality of directions and a spacing between the plurality of direction is less than ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

In an image including a continuous visual field of 360 degrees, such as a celestial sphere image, in a case where a partial region is displayed as an output target region, transition from a certain output target region to the other output target region is realized smoothly and with natural feeling, without having visually uncomfortable feeling. For this reason, a transition source output target region and a transition destination output target region are specified, in an output target region which is a partial region of the entire image, which is an image having a continuous visual field of degrees in at least one direction. Then, a visual field transition path from the specified transition source output target region to the specified transition destination output target region is automatically determined. 1. An information processing device comprising:an electronic processor; anda memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the electronic processor cause the electronic processor to perform a set of operations includingautomatically determining a visual field transition path from a transition source output target view to a transition destination output target view,wherein each of the transition source output target view and the transition destination output target view is an output target view which is a partial view of an entire view including a continuous visual field of 360 degrees in at least one direction.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the set of operations further includesdetermining one of a plurality of candidate paths to be the visual field transition path, a first candidate path of the plurality of candidate paths progressing to one direction from the transition source output target view towards the transition destination output target view, and a second candidate path of the plurality of candidate paths progressing to a direction opposite to the one direction.3. The information processing device according to ...

System and method for sensor-driven automatic device interaction

A system and method for sensor-driven automatic device interaction, comprising a sensor aggregator that receives a plurality of sensor data from a plurality of hardware sensors, analyzes at least a portion of the sensor data, determines a sensor threshold, iteratively compares the results of the analysis to the sensor threshold, and directs the operation of a camera based on the results of the comparison.

Window position monitoring system

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a window. A window position monitoring system comprises a display screen, a camera configured to capture an image for display on the display screen, and a controller including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: determine a position of the window; determine at least one of a camera setting of a camera and a display screen setting of the display screen based on the determined position of the window; capture, using the camera, at least one frame of a video of a real-world environment; and display, on the display screen, based on the at least one of the camera setting and the display screen setting, the at least one frame of the video of the real-world environment.

IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An image capture apparatus detects a subject in a captured image. The image capture apparatus further recognizes its user based on an eyeball image of the user. The image capture apparatus then selects a main subject area from among the detected subject areas, based on information regarding subjects captured in the past and stored being associated with the recognized user. 1. An image capture apparatus comprising:one or more processors, when executing a program stored in a memory, function as:a subject detection unit configured to perform subject detection processing on a captured image;a recognition unit configured to recognize a user of the image capture apparatus based on an eyeball image of the user; anda selection unit configured to select a main subject area from subject areas detected by the subject detection unit, based on information stored being associated with the user recognized by the recognition unit, out of information regarding subjects captured in the past and stored being associated with users.2. The image capture apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the selection unit is configured to select the main subject area out of the subject areas detected by the subject detection unit and corresponding to the information regarding subjects captured in the past.3. The image capture apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors further function as a line of sight detection unit configured to detect a position in the image at which a user gazes based on the eyeball image.4. The image capture apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the selection unit is configured to select the main subject area by considering a position detected by the line of sight detection unit in addition to the information regarding subjects captured in the past.5. The image capture apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the selection unit is configured to select the main subject area claim 3 , based on the information regarding subjects captured in the past ...

PHOTOGRAPHING CONTROL METHOD, DEVICE, APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A photographing control method applied to a photographing apparatus includes: acquiring an image output by a photographing device of the photographing apparatus; detecting a photographing mode of the photographing apparatus; in response to the photographing mode of the photographing apparatus being a self-portrait mode, detecting at least one target object in the image, and determining position information of the at least one target object in the image; and according to the position information of the at least one target object in the image, controlling a photographing parameter of the photographing device to shoot the at least one target object in a preset setting. The photographing apparatus includes a hand-held gimbal. 1. A photographing control method , comprising:acquiring an image output by a photographing device of a photographing apparatus, the photographing apparatus comprising a hand-held gimbal;detecting a photographing mode of the photographing apparatus;in response to the photographing mode of the photographing apparatus being a self-portrait mode, detecting at least one target object in the image, and determining position information of the at least one target object in the image; andaccording to the position information of the at least one target object in the image, controlling a photographing parameter of the photographing device to shoot the at least one target object in a preset setting.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preset setting includes at least one of: a preset position of the at least one target object in an image captured by the photographing device;or a preset size of the at least one target object in the image captured by the photographing device.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:according to the position information of the target object in the image, using a tracking algorithm to track the target object in the image; andduring a process of tracking the target object in the image, controlling the ...

VIRTUAL MIRROR WITH AUTOMATIC ZOOM BASED ON VEHICLE SENSORS

In one approach, a method includes: displaying, to a user of a first vehicle, image data obtained using a first field of view of a camera of the first vehicle, where the camera collects the image data for objects located outside of the first vehicle; detecting, by at least one processing device of the first vehicle, a second vehicle; determining, by the one processing device, whether the second vehicle is within a predetermined region relative to the first vehicle; and in response to determining that the second vehicle is within the predetermined region, displaying image data obtained using a second field of view of the camera. 1. A method comprising:adjusting a field of view of a camera of a first vehicle based on a speed of the first vehicle, wherein the camera collects image data for objects located outside of the first vehicle;determining whether the first vehicle is traveling faster than a predetermined speed;in response to determining that the first vehicle is traveling faster than the predetermined speed, displaying, to a user of the first vehicle, image data obtained using a first field of view of the camera;detecting, by at least one processing device of the first vehicle, a second vehicle;determining, by the one processing device, whether the second vehicle is within a predetermined region relative to the first vehicle; andin response to determining that the second vehicle is within the predetermined region, displaying image data obtained using a second field of view of the camera.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first field of view is narrower than the second field of view.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second field of view includes a first region on a side of the first vehicle claim 1 , the first region including a region associated with a blind spot of the user when operating the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the second vehicle is within the predetermined region comprises determining whether the second ...

BANDWIDTH LIMITED CONTEXT BASED ADAPTIVE ACQUISITION OF VIDEO FRAMES AND EVENTS FOR USER DEFINED TASKS

A system to process imaging data includes an imaging system configured to capture image data and event data of a scene, compress the image data and the event data, and transmit the compressed image data and compressed event data to a host. The host is operatively coupled to the imaging system, and includes a processor configured to perform object detection on the compressed image data and the compressed event data to identify one or more objects. The processor is also configured to perform object tracking on the one or more objects. The processor is also configured to predict one or more regions of interest for subsequent data capture based on the object detection and the object tracking. The processor is further configured to provide the one or more regions of interest to the imaging system to control capture of additional image data and additional event data by the imaging system.

AUTOMATED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE USING CASHIER-LESS SYSTEMS

Disclosed is a method of predicting shopping events. The method includes obtaining a first set of events from a sensor and a second set of events from a camera, wherein the camera captures one or more users in front of a shelf unit; determining whether a first timestamp from the obtained first set of events and a second timestamp from the obtained second set of events are within a same time interval; determining whether a first bin number matches a second bin number based on a determination that the first timestamp and the second timestamp are within the same time interval; and generating a shopping event for a user based on a determination that the first bin number matches the second bin number, wherein the user is associated with at least one of the obtained first set of events and the second set of events. 1. A method of predicting shopping events , comprising:obtaining a first set of events from a sensor and a second set of events from a camera, wherein the camera captures one or more users in front of a shelf unit;determining whether a first timestamp from the obtained first set of events and a second timestamp from the obtained second set of events are within a same time interval;determining whether a first bin number matches a second bin number based on a determination that the first timestamp and the second timestamp are within the same time interval; andgenerating a shopping event for a user based on a determination that the first bin number matches the second bin number, wherein the user is associated with at least one of the obtained first set of events and the second set of events.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first set of events comprises at least one of the first timestamp claim 1 , a first bin number claim 1 , a measurement value claim 1 , an event indicating a measurement value increase claim 1 , or an event indicating a measurement value decrease claim 1 , wherein the second set of events comprise at least one of the second timestamp claim ...

Touchscreen Device and Method Thereof

According to the teachings herein, a method and apparatus are provided for facilitating touch entries to a touchscreen of an electronic device. In particular, the teachings herein facilitate one-handed touch entry, such as where a user operates the touchscreen of the device using a digit of the same hand used to hold the device. Advantageously, an electronic device detects when a user is reaching to make a touch input to the touchscreen and it correspondingly adapts the visual content currently being displayed i.e., the current screen responsive to detecting the reach. Example adaptations include any one or more of shifting, warping and resealing the screen, to bring an estimated touch target within a defined reach extent configured in the electronic device. 1. A method performed by an electronic device having a touchscreen operative to receive touch inputs from a user , the method comprising:detecting, via an inertial sensor of the electronic device, a characteristic movement or orientation of the electronic device; and starting a timer; and', 'implementing a temporary adaptation of a screen currently being displayed on the touchscreen of the electronic device, to change the displayed location of one or more screen elements of the screen; and, 'responsive at least to the detectionresponsive to either expiration of the timer or reception of a touch input from the user directed to one of the one or more screen elements, ending the temporary adaptation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein implementing the temporary adaptation of the screen comprises determining a layout modification for the screen claim 1 , wherein the layout modification moves the one or more screen elements at least one of: towards a bottom of the touchscreen claim 1 , towards a corner of the touchscreen claim 1 , or towards a left or right side of the touchscreen.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ending the temporary adaptation comprises either restoring a screen layout in use at the time the ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes: a camera and a processor configured to control the electronic apparatus to: track an object area including a user object from a captured image obtained through the camera and identify a display area from the captured image based on the tracked object area, and the processor may be further configured to: identify a display area of a first captured image based on the object area identified from the first captured image, identify the display area of a second captured image based on an object area identified from the second captured image, and identify a display area of a third captured image based on a display area of the first captured image and a display area of the second captured image. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a camera; anda processor configured to control the electronic apparatus to: track an object area including a user object from a captured image obtained through the camera and identify a display area from the captured image based on the tracked object area,wherein the processor is further configured to:identify a display area of a first captured image based on the object area identified from the first captured image,identify the display area of a second captured image based on an object area identified from the second captured image, andidentify a display area of a third captured image based on a display area of the first captured image and a display area of the second captured image.2. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to claim 1 , based on a size of a display area of the second captured image being greater than a size of a display area of the first captured image claim 1 , identify a display area of the third captured image based on a display area of the second captured image.3. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to identify the object area from the captured image based on a ...

A METHOD OF USING A MACHINE-READABLE CODE FOR INSTRUCTING CAMERA FOR DETECTING AND MONITORING OBJECTS

a method includes capturing image data by at least one camera of a camera system, analysing the image data, detecting a machine readable code including configuration data from the image data, and configuring the camera system on the basis of the configuration data of the machine readable code. The method further relates to a camera system performing the method and to a computer program product. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of using a machine-readable code for configuring camera for detecting and monitoring objects , comprising:capturing image data by at least one camera of a camera system in a space;analysing the image data;detecting a machine readable code comprising configuration data from the image data; and determine whether a number of machine-readable codes in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions,', 'determine whether a distance between machine readable codes or objects in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions,', 'determine whether a distance of an object from a certain point in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions,', 'determine whether an angle of a movement of an object in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions,', 'determine whether a range of a movement of an object in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions, or', 'determine whether a moving direction of an object in the image data is allowable according to the monitoring conditions., 'configuring the camera system on the basis of the configuration data of the machine readable code, wherein the configuration data comprises monitoring conditions, and that the camera system is configured to perform at least one of the following analysing tasks13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the method further comprises notifying a user if at least one of the monitoring conditions is not fulfilled.14. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the method further ...

CONTROL APPARATUSES, PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUSES, MOVABLE OBJECTS, CONTROL METHODS, AND PROGRAMS

A control apparatus for controlling a photographing system, the photographing system includes: a ranging sensor to measure distances of each to-be-photographed objects associated with each of a plurality of regions, the plurality of to-be-photographed objects include a first target object, the first target object is associated with a first region and a first distance; and a photographing apparatus. The control apparatus is configured to: cause the photographing apparatus to perform focus control on the first target object based on the first distance, control the photographing apparatus to obtain a plurality of images, determine, based on the plurality of images, whether a second target object is in the first region, the second target object being a moving object in the first region; and cause the photographing apparatus to perform different focus controls on the first region based on whether or not the second target object is present in the first region.

IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR

An image signal processor includes a shared circuit, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The shared circuit processes input image data. The first circuit provides a first algorithm for processing the input image data and is used by the shared circuit to process the input image data at a first operation mode in a first shooting environment. The second circuit provides a second algorithm for processing the input image data and is used by the shared circuit to process the input image data at a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in a second shooting environment different from the first shooting environment.

NON-SAME CAMERA BASED IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

The present invention provides an image processing apparatus comprising: a first camera obtaining a true-color image by capturing a subject; a second camera spaced apart from the first camera and obtaining an infrared image by capturing the subject; and a control unit connected to the first camera and the second camera, wherein the control unit matches the true-color image and the infrared image and obtains three-dimensional information of the subject by using the matched infrared image in a region corresponding to the matched true-color image and a valid pixel.

FLIP LID COFFEE MACHINE

A flip lid coffee machine includes a base body, a holding container, a cover pivotally connected to the base body, an actuator, an image sensing camera and a control device. The cover has a pivot end, a free end and a cutting membrane structure arranged between the pivot end and the free end. The cutting membrane structure includes a blade holder, a plurality of the water outlets arranged around a periphery of the blade holder, and a plurality of blades arranged around the periphery of the blade holder and corresponding to the plurality of the water outlets. The actuator is connected between the base body and the pivot end of the cover. The image sensing camera is arranged at the free end of the cover. The control device is connected with the actuator and the image sensing camera. 1. A flip lid coffee machine , comprising:a base body;a holding container penetrating through an upper surface of the base body;a cover movably and pivotally connected to the upper surface of the base body, the cover having a pivot end that is pivotally connected to the base body, a free end opposite to the pivot end, and a cutting membrane structure arranged between the pivot end and the free end, when the cover is covered on the upper surface of the base body, the cutting membrane structure being aligned with the holding container, the cutting membrane structure including a blade holder, a plurality of the water outlets and a plurality of blades, the plurality of the water outlets being arranged around a periphery of the blade holder, the plurality of the blades being arranged around the periphery of the blade holder and corresponding to the plurality of the water outlets, each blade being disposed corresponding to a water flowing direction of one water outlet for guiding a water stream, and an oblique angle being formed between the cover and a top surface of the holding container;an actuator connected between the base body and the pivot end of the cover;an image sensing camera arranged ...

WEARABLE PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

A security device includes a housing, a digital camera, an electronic storage medium, and a communication module. The digital camera is coupled to the housing and is configured to capture data. The electronic storage medium is coupled to the digital camera such that the electronic storage medium is configured to store the captured data therein. The communication module is configured to transmit the captured data according to an ordered sequence of data transmissions in response to the occurrence of a triggering event, the ordered sequence including (i) a first transmission of captured data including data captured prior to the triggering event, and (ii) a second transmission of captured data including data captured subsequent to the triggering event. 140-. (canceled)41. A wearable security device comprising:a housing;one or more cameras coupled to the housing, each of one or more cameras being configured to generate image data;a communication module configured to be communicatively coupled to an external device;an electronic storage medium configured to store the image data from the one or more cameras in an encrypted format and machine-readable instructions; and identify a first automatic triggering event; and', 'in response to identifying the first triggering event, cause (i) the one or more cameras to generate image data, (ii) at least a portion of the image data stored in the electronic storage medium to be transmitted to the mobile device, or both (i) and (ii), wherein the image data is only accessible to a user subsequent to being transmitted to the external device., 'one or more processors configured to execute the machine-readable instructions to42. The wearable security device of claim 41 , wherein the first automatic triggering event is identified based at least in part on a location of the wearable security device.43. The wearable security device of claim 42 , further comprising a GPS sensor configured to determine the location of the wearable security ...

Multi-Angle Object Recognition

Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling smart devices are described. In one aspect a method includes capturing, by a camera on a user device, a plurality of successive images for display in an application environment of an application executing on the user device, performing an object recognition process on the images, the object recognition process including determining that a plurality of images, each depicting a particular object, are required to perform object recognition on the particular object, and in response to the determination, generating a user interface element that indicates a camera operation to be performed, the camera option capturing two or more images, determining that a user, in response to the user interface element, has caused the indicated camera operation to be performed to capture the two or more images, and in response, determining whether a particular object is positively identified from the plurality of images. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:capturing, by a camera on a user device, a plurality of successive images for display in an application environment of an application executing on the user device; determining that a plurality of images, each depicting a particular object, are required to perform object recognition on the particular object; and', 'in response to the determination, generating, within the application environment, a user interface element that indicates a camera operation to be performed, the camera option capturing two or more images;, 'performing an object recognition process on the images, the object recognition process comprising in response to determining that the particular object is positively identified, eliminating the user interface element that indicates the camera operation to be performed and generating a user interface element that indicates the positive identification of the particular object; and', 'in response to determining that the particular object is not positively identified, ...

PERCEPTION-BASED IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A perception-based image processing apparatus includes an image analyzing circuit and an application circuit. The image analyzing circuit obtains training data, sets a perception model according to the training data, performs an object detection of at least one frame, and generates an object detection information signal based at least partly on a result of the object detection of said at least one frame. The application circuit operates in response to the object detection information signal. 1. A perception-based image processing apparatus comprising:an image analyzing circuit, arranged to obtain training data, set a perception model according to the training data, perform an object detection of at least one frame by using the perception model, and generate an object detection information signal based at least partly on a result of the object detection of said at least one frame; andan application circuit, arranged to operate in response to the object detection information signal.2. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the perception model comprises a deep learning model.3. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the image analyzing circuit is arranged to receive the training data from at least one external sensing device.4. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the training data comprise user preference data.5. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the user preference data comprise user input information obtained from a user interface (UI) or recent captured images generated in response to user input.6. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the user preference data comprise an image dataset obtained from a user gallery.7. The perception-based image processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the application circuit is an encoding circuit claim 1 , the encoding circuit is arranged to refer to the object detection ...

User interfaces for electronic devices

Disclosed herein are electronic device display interface embodiments for controlling a camera and for reviewing images captured in the device from the camera. For example, in some embodiments, a device is provided with a display for viewing images to be captured by the camera and to provide a display interface for controlling camera operation, wherein the display interface, when in an image capture mode, is to provide an image capture button with two or more smaller image mode buttons disposed adjacent to the image capture button.

FRAME RATE CONTROL FOR MEDIA CAPTURE BASED ON RENDERED OBJECT SPEED

A media processing apparatus and method for frame rate control based on rendered objects. The media processing apparatus receives a first plurality of image frames which may include a first plurality of objects from a first image capturing device. The media processing apparatus receives a first user input corresponding to a first object from a first media rendering device. The media processing apparatus determines a first speed of movement of the first object based on an analysis of a first set of consecutive image frames from the first plurality of image frames and calculates a first frame rate based on the determined first speed of movement of the first object. The first image capturing device captures a second plurality of image frames at the first frame rate. The media processing apparatus transmits the captured second plurality of image frames to the first media rendering device. 1. A media processing apparatus , comprising: [ the first plurality of image frames are captured over a first time period, and', 'the first plurality of image frames includes a first plurality of objects;, 'receive a first plurality of image frames from a first image capturing device associated with the media processing apparatus, wherein'}, 'receive a first user input from a first media rendering device different from the media processing apparatus, wherein the first user input corresponds to a first object from the first plurality of objects;', 'receive motion information from the first image capturing device, wherein the motion information indicates a movement of the first image capturing device in three-dimensional (3D) space;', the movement of the first image capturing device, and', 'an analysis of a first set of consecutive image frames from the first plurality of image frames;, 'determine a first speed of movement of the first object based on, 'calculate a first frame rate based on the determined first speed of movement of the first object, wherein the first image capturing ...

DRIVE RECORDER

A drive recorder device with which components having low heat resistance can be protected and an image recording function can be sustained at a high pixel count or a high frame rate. The drive recorder device having an image sensor that images the surroundings and/or interior of a vehicle, the drive recorder device including: a temperature sensor that can measure the internal temperature of the drive recorder device; and a control unit that controls the image quality of the image sensor on the basis of a measurement value from the temperature sensor. 1. A drive recorder device having an image sensor that images the surroundings and/or interior of a vehicle , the drive recorder device comprising:a temperature sensor that can measure the internal temperature of the drive recorder device; anda control unit that performs image recording control in a multi-step manner on the image quality of the image sensor or stops the image recording on the basis of a measurement value from the temperature sensor.2. The drive recorder device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the image quality in a stepwise manner to high image quality claim 1 , medium image quality claim 1 , and low image quality on the basis of a measurement value from the temperature sensor.3. The drive recorder device according to claim 1 , wherein the internal temperature of the drive recorder device is the temperature within a device casing and the temperature of an image element of the image sensor.4. The drive recorder device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit performs control to record the image recording of the image sensor before impact detection and after impact detection claim 1 , or performs control to record the image recording of the image sensor after impact detection claim 1 , on the basis of measurement values from an acceleration sensor that detects impacts to the vehicle and from the temperature sensor after an OFF signal of an ACC switch of the vehicle has been ...

METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE BASED ON SCENE RECOGNITION OF IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR

An electronic device and a method for setting image quality are provided. An electronic device includes a camera, a memory, and a processor configured to obtain, using the camera, a plurality of images for one or more external objects, identify a region of interest and a background region using one or more images of the plurality of images, recognize a first object included in the region of the interest, identify a type of the background region by recognizing a second object included in the background region, determine a scene corresponding to the one or more images, based on the recognized first object and the identified type of the background region, and adjust at least one of an image quality setting associated with the camera or an image quality setting associated with the one or more images using a specified image quality setting corresponding to the determined scene. 1. An electronic device comprising:a camera;a memory; anda processor operatively connected with the camera and the memory, obtain, using the camera, a plurality of images for one or more external objects,', 'identify a region of interest and a background region by using one or more images of the plurality of images, while obtaining the plurality of images,', 'recognize a first object included in the region of the interest,', 'identify a type of the background region by recognizing a second object included in the background region,', 'determine a scene corresponding to the one or more images, based on the recognized first object and the identified type of the background region, and', 'adjust at least one of an image quality setting associated with the camera or an image quality setting associated with the one or more images by using a specified image quality setting corresponding to the determined scene., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:identify the region of interest and the background region by using the ...

PHOTOGRAPHY METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A photography method, includes: receiving an instruction of launching to collect images; establishing an AR anchor in an image viewfinder of the electronic device, the AR anchor corresponding to a position of a photographed object in a virtual three-dimensional space; generating a moving shot track in the image viewfinder based on a current position of the camera module and the AR anchor, the moving shot track representing a desired moving route of the camera module in the virtual three-dimensional space; and performing image collection on the photographed object based on the moving shot track. 1. A photography method , applicable to an electronic device provided with a camera module thereon , comprising:receiving an instruction of launching to collect images;establishing an augmented reality (AR) anchor in an image viewfinder of the electronic device, the AR anchor corresponding to a position of a photographed object in a virtual three-dimensional space;generating a moving shot track in the image viewfinder based on a current position of the camera module and the AR anchor, the moving shot track representing a desired moving route of the camera module in the virtual three-dimensional space; andperforming image collection on the photographed object based on the moving shot track.2. The photography method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein establishing the AR anchor in the image viewfinder of the electronic device comprises:obtaining a plurality of feature points of each object in the image viewfinder; anddetermining one feature point from the plurality of feature points as the AR anchor, an object located by the AR anchor being taken as the photographed object, and a position of the AR anchor corresponding to the position of the photographed object in the virtual three-dimensional space.3. The photography method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein obtaining the plurality of feature points of each object in the image viewfinder comprises:obtaining a plane image and a depth ...

PREVIEW-IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD AND TERMINAL DEVICE

The present disclosure discloses a preview-image display while a terminal device photographs a picture. The method comprises: obtaining a first preview image and a second preview image, wherein the first preview image is generated based on a first photographing mode and the second preview image is generated based on a second photographing mode; and displaying a first part of the first preview image and a second part of the second preview image at the same time. 1. A preview-image display method , comprising:obtaining, by a terminal device, a first preview image and a second preview image, wherein the first preview image is based on a current picture in a first mode and the second preview image is based on the current picture in a second mode; anddisplaying, by the terminal device, a first part of the first preview image and a second part of the second preview image in a preview area, wherein the first part of the first preview image and the second part of the second preview image constitute the current picture.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preview area comprises a first area and a second area; and the displaying comprises:displaying, by the terminal device, the first part of the first preview image in the first area based on a first resolution and displaying, by the terminal device, the second part of the second preview image in the second area based on a second resolution.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:displaying, by the terminal device, a division line in the preview area, wherein the division line divides the preview area into a first area and a second area; and the displaying, by the terminal device, a first part of the first preview image and a second part of the second preview image in a preview area comprises:displaying the first part of the first preview image in the first area and displaying the second part of the second preview image in the second area, wherein the first part is a partial ...

OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

An optical imaging system including an elongated lightguide having pluralities of first and second light extractors forming respective first and second patterns along the length of the lightguide is described. Light extracted by the first light extractors exit the lightguide primarily along a first direction toward a target location, and light extracted by the second light extractors exit the lightguide primarily along a second direction different from the first direction. The optical imaging system includes a first reflector for receiving light exiting the lightguide primarily along the second direction and reflecting the received light toward the target location. The first reflector forms a first virtual image of the second pattern behind the first reflector. The first pattern and the first virtual image are visible to a viewer viewing the optical imaging system from the target location. 1. An optical imaging system , comprising:an elongated lightguide comprising a plurality of first light extractors forming a first pattern, the first light extractors configured to extract light propagating within the lightguide, the extracted light propagating away from a target location; andan elongated first reflector coextensive with the lightguide and forming a first virtual image of the first pattern, such that the extracted light is redirected by the first reflector toward the target location making the first virtual image viewable at the target location.2. The optical imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the elongated lightguide further comprises a plurality of second light extractors forming a second pattern along the length of the lightguide claim 1 , the second light extractors configured to extract light propagating within the lightguide.3. The optical imaging system of claim 2 , wherein the light extracted by the first light extractors exits the lightguide primarily along a first direction and the light extracted by the second light extractors exits the lightguide ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FROM NEGATIVELY AFFECTING MOBILE DEVICES THROUGH INTERMITTENT THROTTLING

Systems and methods for preventing machine learning models from negatively affecting mobile devices are provided. For example, a mobile device including a camera, memory devices, and one or more processors are provided. In some embodiments, the processors may be configured to provide images captured by the camera to a machine learning model at a first rate. The processors may also be configured to determine whether one or more of the images includes an object. If one or more of the images includes the object, the processors may be further configured to adjust the first rate of providing the images to the machine learning model to a second rate, and in some embodiments, determine whether to adjust the second rate of providing the images to the machine learning model to a third rate based on output received from the machine learning model. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for preventing machine learning models from negatively affecting mobile devices through intermittent throttling , comprising:receiving one or more movement characteristic measurements from a sensor included in a mobile device;determining a stillness of the mobile device based on the received movement characteristic measurements; andproviding, based on the determined stillness of the mobile device, an image captured by the camera to a machine learning model at a determined rate.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the movement characteristic measurements include at least one of a measurement of gravitational force on the mobile device claim 21 , a measurement speed of the mobile device claim 21 , a speed of the mobile device claim 21 , an acceleration of the mobile device claim 21 , a rotational speed of the mobile device claim 21 , a rotational acceleration of the mobile device claim 21 , or a displacement of the mobile device.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the sensor is an accelerometer configured to capture one or more gravitational movements.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising ...

IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An image-capturing apparatus for generating a moving image includes an image sensor that receives light from a subject and outputs moving image data, an acquisition unit that acquires velocity information, and a control unit that controls an exposure time of the image sensor. The control unit controls the image sensor to receive the light from the subject for a first exposure time and changing the first exposure time to a second exposure time for accumulating electric charges, the second exposure time being longer than the first exposure time, based on the velocity information of the image-capturing apparatus. 1. An image-capturing apparatus for generating a moving image , comprising:an image sensor that receives light from a subject and outputs moving image data;an acquisition unit that acquires velocity information; anda control unit that controls an exposure time of the image sensor, wherein:the control unit controls the image sensor to receive the light from the subject for a first exposure time and changing the first exposure time to a second exposure time for accumulating electric charges, the second exposure time being longer than the first exposure time, based on the velocity information of the image-capturing apparatus.2. The image-capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the acquisition unit acquires information on a moving velocity of the image-capturing apparatus; andthe control unit extends the exposure time of the image sensor as the moving velocity of the image-capturing apparatus increases.3. The image-capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the control unit controls the exposure time of the image sensor to the second exposure time, the second exposure time being longer than the first exposure time, if the moving velocity of the image-capturing apparatus becomes a second moving velocity that is faster than a first moving velocity.4. The image-capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the acquisition unit acquires ...

Camera system for detecting codings

A method for operating a camera system for detecting codings, in which positions of contour points of the codings are determined in relation to edges of a search zone of the camera system, wherein a reading reliability of the search zone is determined from a distance of the contour points from the edges of the search zone.

FLAT SURFACE DETECTION IN PHOTOGRAPHS

A system and method is disclosed for detecting whether a photograph is of a flat surface, e.g. a “photograph of a photograph”, or of a real three dimensional scene. The method includes using a digital camera to take a photograph, and within a predetermined time period either before or after taking the photograph, recording focal length information from a plurality of focus areas using the autofocus routine of the digital camera. The recorded focal length information forms the input to a machine learning classifier which has been trained to classify scenes as “flat” or “3D”. 1. A method of capturing a photograph of a scene and verifying the photograph , the method comprising the steps of: using a digital camera to take a photograph of a scene; and', 'causing an autofocus routine of the digital camera to focus in turn on a plurality of focus areas, and recording a focal length for each focus area;, 'carrying out the following steps in any order but within a predetermined time periodinputting the recorded focal length values to a machine learning classifier which has been trained to classify scenes as “flat” or “not flat”; andoutputting an indication as to whether the photograph was of a flat surface, based on the output of the machine learning classifier.2. A method of capturing a photograph as claimed in claim 1 , in which the digital camera forms part of a device which further includes a processor.3. A method of capturing a photograph as claimed in claim 2 , in which the device is a smartphone.4. A method of capturing a photograph as claimed in claim 1 , in which the machine learning classifier is a Support Vector Machine.5. A method of capturing a photograph as claimed in claim 1 , in which the focus areas are dynamically chosen within the field of view of the camera.6. A method of capturing a photograph as claimed in claim 5 , in which the focus areas are dynamically chosen based on the output of an object recognition algorithm.7. A method of capturing a ...

DETECTING FACIAL EXPRESSIONS IN DIGITAL IMAGES

A method and system for detecting facial expressions in digital images and applications therefore are disclosed. Analysis of a digital image determines whether or not a smile and/or blink is present on a person's face. Face recognition, and/or a pose or illumination condition determination, permits application of a specific, relatively small classifier cascade. 1. A method of in-camera processing comprising:acquiring one or more images;identifying one or more faces in the one or more images;from among the one or more faces, identifying a particular number of non-smiling faces;based, at least in part, on the particular number, initiating one or more operations.2. The method of wherein the one or more operations are initiated in response to the particular number being above a threshold number.3. The method of wherein:the method further comprises determining that a particular percentage of the plurality of faces are smiling; andthe one or more operations are initiated in response to determining that the particular percentage is less than a threshold percentage.4. The method of wherein the one or more operations include issuing a warning beep.5. The method of wherein the one or more operations include delaying acquisition of an image until the particular number is no longer above the threshold number.6. The method of wherein the one or more operations include delaying acquisition of an image until the particular percentage is no longer less than the threshold percentage.7. The method of wherein the one or more images are a constant stream of preview images.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein:the method further comprises determining that a particular percentage of the plurality of faces are smiling,the one or more operations are initiated in response to determining that the particular percentage is less than a threshold percentage;the one or more operations include delaying acquisition of an image until the particular percentage is no longer less than the threshold ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEAPON AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE DETECTION BASED ON ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD PROFILE

Systems and methods for weapon and destructive device detection based on electromagnetic field profile are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a system includes one or more sensors configured to detect an electromagnetic field of one or more objects and to output an electrical signal representative of the electromagnetic field. The system also includes a computing device operably connected to the one or more sensors. Further, the computing device is configured to receive the electrical signal. The computing device is also configured to determine whether each of the one or more objects meets a predetermined electromagnetic field profile based on the electrical signal. Further, the computing device is configured to present a notification to a user in response to determining that one of the objects meet the predetermined electromagnetic field profile. 1. A system comprising:one or more sensors configured to detect an electromagnetic field of one or more objects and to output an electrical signal representative of the electromagnetic field; and receive the electrical signal;', 'determine whether each of the one or more objects meets a predetermined electromagnetic field profile based on the electrical signal; and', 'present a notification to a user in response to determining that one of the objects meet the predetermined electromagnetic field profile., 'a computing device operably connected to the one or more sensors and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise one or more induction coils.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more induction coils each include one of an air core and a high permeability core.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more induction coils each include a core made of one of low carbon steel claim 2 , ferrite claim 2 , an alloy of nickel-iron claim 2 , and an alloy of boron-iron-silicon.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise a pair of solenoids.6. The ...

Interpolation based camera motion for transitioning between best overview frames in live video

The present invention is a method and a processing device that allows smoothing of all camera parameters that are changeable while the camera is running through a tasklist component that schedules transitions synchronized with the output video frame rate. A device-native thread runs the scheduler which picks smoothing tasks off a list to meet real-time requirements. Different strategies for smoothing based on Bézier curves, splines and linear interpolation are scheduled on the runtime. The camera, which is automatically able to detect people and frame them based on where they are, uses this module to smoothly change the frame when people move in the camera field of view, among other functions. 1. A method of transitioning from a first scene having a first set of video settings , to a second scene in a primary video stream , where the primary video stream represents a sub-video image framing detected people within an overview video image represented by an overview video stream captured by a high-resolution video camera comprising a wide angle image sensor and a video processing device , characterized in:detecting people and positions of people within the overview video image by means of machine learning supported by a convolutional neural network, calculating a second set of settings for the second scene adjusting the framing according to the change of people or positions of people within the overview video stream,', 'selecting, based on the first set of settings and the second set of settings, one of a set of predefined transition schemes to use in the transitioning,', 'interpolating video frames with intermediate video settings in the primary video stream from the first scene to the second scene according to the selected transition scheme,, 'when detecting a change of people or positions of people within the overview video stream requiring a different framing according to the detected change, then'}wherein the set of predefined transitioning schemes are different ...

VIDEO RECORDING METHOD AND TERMINAL

A video recording method includes: receiving a first input performed by a user for N feature images; recording M target to-be-recorded objects in response to the first input, where the N feature images include the M target to-be-recorded objects; and controlling a camera to rotate, recording the M target to-be-recorded objects, and outputting a target video. M is less than or equal to N. 1. A video recording method , applied to a terminal comprising a rotatable camera , wherein the method comprises:receiving a first input performed by a user for N feature images;recording M target to-be-recorded objects in response to the first input, wherein the N feature images comprise the M target to-be-recorded objects; andcontrolling a camera to rotate, recording the M target to-be-recorded objects, and outputting a target video; whereinM is less than or equal to N.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the recording M target to-be-recorded objects in response to the first input claim 1 , and before the controlling a camera to rotate claim 1 , recording the M target to-be-recorded objects claim 1 , and outputting a target video claim 1 , the method further comprises:receiving a second input of a user; andrecording the recording parameters of the M target to-be-recorded objects in response to the second input; andthe controlling a camera to rotate, recording the M target to-be-recorded objects, and outputting a target video comprises:controlling the camera to rotate, recording the M target to-be-recorded objects based on the recording parameters of the M target to-be-recorded objects, and outputting the target video.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the recording parameters comprise at least one of: recording duration of each target to-be-recorded object claim 2 , a recording sequence of the M target to-be-recorded objects claim 2 , or recording times of the M target to-be-recorded objects.4. The method according to claim 1 , the controlling a camera to ...

Method for Operating a Robotic Camera and Automatic Camera System

A method for operating an automatic camera system comprising a main camera, a robotic camera and a production server is suggested. The method comprises receiving video images from the main camera capturing a scene and determining parameters of the main camera by an algorithm () while it captures the scene. Based on the parameters of the main camera, parameters for the robotic camera are estimated such that the robotic camera essentially captures the same scene as the main camera but from a different perspective. The robotic camera automatically provides a video stream, e.g. a close-up view of the same scene, i.e. without any human intervention. The images of the robotic camera are made available for a production director who can utilize the close-up images of the robotic camera for the broadcast production without spending additional efforts to prepare the close-up. Furthermore, an automatic camera system is suggested for implementing the method. 1. Method for operating an automatic camera system comprising at least one main camera , a robotic camera and a production server , wherein the method comprisesreceiving video images from the main camera capturing a scene;determining parameters of the main camera while it captures the scene, wherein the parameters define location and operating status of the main camera;processing the parameters of the at least one main camera to estimate parameters for the robotic camera, wherein the parameters for the robotic camera define location and operating status of the robotic camera such that the robotic camera captures the scene or a portion of the scene from a different perspective than the at least one main camera;receiving video images from the robotic camera;analysing the video images from the robotic camera, according to an algorithm to determine whether the video images meet predefined image criteria; andif one or several image criteria are not met, adapting one or several of the parameters of the robotic camera such that ...

Preprocessing method and preprocessing system for improving image recognition

A preprocessing method and a preprocessing system for improving image recognition are provided. The preprocessing method includes the following steps: disposing light-emitting diodes to surround an image sensor, in which the image sensor corresponds to an image capture region; turning on the light-emitting diodes for emitting a white light source having a color temperature of 3200K, in which the white light source has a fixed illumination area range, and the illumination area range covers the image capture region, such that a color temperature of the image capture region is approximately or equal to 3200K; and turning off the light-emitting diodes for a time interval, such that the image sensor captures images to generate preprocessing frames under a low illuminance condition that is between 0.0004 lux and 1 lux.

SOLID-STATE IMAGING ELEMENT, SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging element, a signal processing method thereof, and an electronic device capable of suppressing a bus band and power consumption required for reading a pixel signal from the solid-state imaging element. 1. A solid-state imaging element comprising:a calculation unit that performs calculation of at least one stage of a convolutional layer and a pooling layer in a convolutional neural network on a signal corresponding to a light reception amount of light incident on each pixel of a pixel array unit.2. The solid-state imaging element according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory that stores a coefficient corresponding to the calculation of the convolutional layer and the pooling layer, whereinthe calculation unit performs the calculation by performing processing of multiplying the signal of the pixel by the coefficient.3. The solid-state imaging element according to claim 2 , whereinthe memory stores a plurality of types of the coefficients, andthe calculation unit selects one of the plurality of types of coefficients and performs the calculation.4. The solid-state imaging element according to claim 1 , whereinthe calculation unit multiplies the signal of the pixel by the coefficient corresponding to the calculation of the convolutional layer by making a capacity ratio of a capacitive element that holds the signal different for each pixel.5. The solid-state imaging element according to claim 1 , further comprising:an output unit that outputs a pixel signal having resolution lower than resolution corresponding to a number of pixels of the pixel array unit by the calculation of at least one stage of the convolutional layer and the pooling layer.6. The solid-state imaging element according to claim 1 , whereinthe calculation unit extracts a region of interest from an image obtained by the pixel array unit, and performs the calculation on the image in the region of interest.7. A signal processing method of a solid- ...

Method of controlling camera device and electronic device thereof

An electronic device and a method for controlling a camera device in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a display, a camera device disposed at a location overlapping a partial area of the display, and a processor that controls the camera device based on information input through an adjacent area of the partial area of the display or an adjacent area including the partial area of the display.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE DETECTION

Systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting UAVs in an RF environment are disclosed. An apparatus is constructed and configured for network communication with at least one camera. The at least one camera captures images of the RF environment and transmits video data to the apparatus. The apparatus receives RF data and generates FFT data based on the RF data, identifies at least one signal based on a first derivative and a second derivative of the FFT data, measures a direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted, analyzes the video data. The apparatus then identifies at least one UAV to which the at least one signal is related based on the analyzed video data, the RF data, and the direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted, and controls the at least one camera based on the analyzed video data. 1. An apparatus for detecting unmanned aerial vehicles in a radio frequency (RF) environment , comprising:at least one RF receiver and a video analytics module;wherein the apparatus is in network communication with at least one video sensor and at least one server;wherein the at least one video sensor is configured to capture images of the RF environment and stream video data to the apparatus;wherein the at least one RF receiver is configured to receive RF data and generate fast Fourier transform (FFT) data based on the RF data;wherein the at least one server is configured to identify at least one signal based on the FFT data;wherein the at least one signal comprises at least one drone radio signal and/or at least one drone controller signal;wherein the at least one server is configured to measure a direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted; andwherein the at least one server is configured to identify at least one unmanned aerial vehicle to which the at least one signal is related based on the RF data, the direction from which the at least one signal is transmitted, and analyzed video data created based on the video data.2. ...

Apparatus and methods for camera selection in a multi-camera

A method performed by user equipment (UE) for selecting a camera among multi-camera includes receiving a user instruction indicative of capturing of a scene and detecting Time of Flight (TOF) sensor information relating to scene. The TOF sensor information pertains to details relating to depth of each pixel in an image and an IR image of the scene. The method includes determining depth information of the scene based on the TOF sensor information and is indicative of a ROI in the scene, information about at least one object in the scene, and a type of the scene. The method includes determining scene information based on the depth information including identification information of the at least one object in the scene and distance information to the UE from each object from among the at least one object. The method includes selecting a camera, from among a plurality of cameras based on the scene information.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGISTERING HEADSET SYSTEM

Arrangements described herein relate to systems, apparatuses, and methods for a headset system that includes a transducer, a camera configured to capture image data of a subject, and a controller configured to detect one or more fiducial markers placed on the subject using the captured image data, and register the transducer with respect to the subject based on the detected fiducial markers. 1. A headset system , comprising:a transducer;a camera configured to capture image data of a subject; and detect one or more fiducial markers placed on the subject using the captured image data; and', 'register the transducer with respect to the subject based on the detected fiducial markers., 'a controller configured to2. The headset system of claim 1 , wherein the transducer is an ultrasound transducer.3. The headset system of claim 1 , further comprising robotics configured to position the transducer relative to the subject claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to register the transducer by positioning the transducer for operation of the transducer on the subject and restricting a workspace of the transducer to one or more boundaries during the operation of the transducer.4. The headset system of claim 1 , wherein the image data captures the one or more fiducial markers disposed on the subject.5. The headset system of claim 4 , wherein each of the one or more fiducial markers has retroreflective material capable of reflecting light.6. The headset system of claim 5 , wherein each of the one or more fiducial markers has a boundary made from a material that reflects less light as compared to the retroreflective material.7. The headset system of claim 4 , wherein each of the one or more fiducial markers has a fixed size claim 4 , shape claim 4 , and design.8. The headset system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to analyze the captured image data by generating one or more binary images from the image data.9. The headset system of claim 8 , whereinat least ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processing method obtains location information indicating a location of a moving body at a time of detection of occurrence of a predetermined event that triggers recording of a photographic image acquired by photography using a photographic apparatus installed on the moving body. Then, the method determines whether or not the location indicated by the location information is a location where the driver is estimated to have visited a plurality of times, based on at least one of action history information indicating action history of a driver of the moving body and related-person information regarding a related person of the driver. Finally, the method controls to record the photographic image, according to the determination of whether or not the location indicated by the location information is a location where the driver is estimated to have visited a plurality of times. 1. An information processing method comprising:obtaining location information indicating a location of a moving body at a time of detection of occurrence of a predetermined event that triggers recording of a photographic image, the photographic image being acquired by photography using a photographic apparatus installed on the moving body;determining whether or not the location indicated by the location information is a location where the driver is estimated to have visited a plurality of times, based on at least one of action history information indicating action history of a driver of the moving body and related-person information regarding a related person of the driver; andcontrolling to record the photographic image, according to the determination of whether or not the location indicated by the location information is a location where the driver is estimated to have visited a plurality of times.2. The information processing method according to claim 1 ,wherein the action history information includes movement history of the moving body; andthe determination includes determining ...

Imaging control apparatus, imaging control method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium

The present disclosure includes an imaging control apparatus, an imaging control method, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The imaging control apparatus including a controller having a state detection unit and a mode processing instruction unit. The state detection unit configured to receive a sensing signal from a sensor, detect an imaging environment of an imaging apparatus becoming a first state, and detect a transition of the imaging environment from the first state to a second state based at least in part on the sensing signal. The mode processing instruction unit configured to instruct a first imaging operation in a first mode on a basis of detection of the imaging environment of the imaging apparatus becoming the first state, and instruct a second imaging operation in a second mode on a basis of detection of the transition of the imaging environment from the first state to the second state.

3D GRAPHIC INTERACTION BASED ON SCAN

Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system and a method for performing operations comprising: capturing, by a client device implementing a messaging application, an image; receiving, from a server, an identification of an augmented reality experience associated with the image, the server identifying the augmented reality experience by assigning visual words to features of the image and searching a visual search database to identify a plurality of marker images, and the server retrieving the augmented reality experience associated with a given one of the plurality of marker images; automatically, in response to capturing the image, displaying one or more graphical elements of the identified augmented reality experience; and receiving input from the user interacting with the one or more graphical elements. 1. A method comprising:capturing, by a client device, an image;receiving, from a server, an identification of an augmented reality experience associated with the image, the server identifying the augmented reality experience by assigning visual words to features of the image and searching a visual search database to identify a plurality of marker images, the server computes a root scale-invariant feature transform (SIFT) based on the features of the image to identify the plurality of marker images, and the server retrieving the augmented reality experience associated with a given one of the plurality of marker images;automatically, in response to capturing the image, displaying one or more graphical elements of the identified augmented reality experience; andreceiving input from a user interacting with the one or more graphical elements.2. The system of claim 19 , wherein the image is captured by a rear-facing camera of the client device claim 19 , the operations further comprising automatically activating a front-facing camera of the client device in response to receiving the identification of the augmented reality experience associated with the image.3. ...

IMAGING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND IMAGING METHOD

To provide an imaging device and an electronic device capable of capturing a motion of a subject at a moment desired by a user in the motions of the subject. A CIS (), which is an example of an imaging device according to the present disclosure, includes an imaging unit (), a memory (), a detection unit (), and a decision unit (). The imaging unit () continuously captures images of the subject to generate image data. The memory () stores image data. The detection units () detects motions of the subject based on the image data. The decision unit () decides the image data in which the motion of the subject in a direction matching the moving direction of the subject predicted based on the image data has been detected by the detection unit, as image data to be saved in the memory. 1. An imaging device comprising:an imaging unit that continuously captures images of a subject to generate image data;a memory that stores the image data;a detection unit that detects motions of the subject based on the image data; anda decision unit that decides image data in which a motion of the subject in a direction matching a moving direction of the subject predicted based on the image data has been detected by the detection unit, as image data to be saved in the memory.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the decision unitdecides the image data to be saved in the memory based on the image data before being stored in the memory, and stores and saves the image data decided to be saved, in the memory.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the decision unitdecides the image data to be saved in the memory based on the image data after being stored in the memory, and erases the image data other than the image data decided to be saved, from the memory.4. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga prediction unit that predicts the moving direction of the subject based on the image data.5. The imaging device according to claim 4 ,wherein the ...

REMOTE CAMERA TRIGGER

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for controlling a camera to take a photograph. More specifically, a remote that includes a processor and a proximity sensor connected to the micro-processor. The remote also includes a housing and is designed to communicably couple to a camera. The remote is configured to cause the camera to focus in response to sensing a first gesture and to cause the camera to take a photograph in response to sensing a second gesture. In some embodiments, the first and second gestures are touchless. 1. A system for taking a photograph comprising:a camera; a micro-processor; and', 'a proximity sensor connected to the micro-processor;, 'a remote communicably coupled to the camera, the remote comprisingwherein the remote is configured to focus the camera in response to sensing a first gesture and to cause the camera to take a photo in response to sensing a second gesture, and wherein the first gesture and second gesture are touchless.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein sensing the first gesture comprises sensing an object at a first proximity from the proximity sensor claim 1 , and sensing the second gesture comprises sensing the object at a second proximity from the proximity sensor that is less than the first proximity.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the object is a hand or a foot of a user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote further comprises a second proximity sensor communicably coupled to the micro-processor claim 1 , the second proximity sensor positioned in a different direction than the proximity sensor.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein sensing the first gesture comprises sensing an object at a first proximity by the proximity sensor claim 4 , and sensing the second gesture comprises sensing the object at a second proximity by the second proximity sensor.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote further comprises an indication light communicably coupled to the microprocessor claim 1 , the indication light ...

PAN-TILT CONTROL METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM

The present application relates to the field of security and protection, and provides a pan-tilt control method, device and system. The method comprises: detecting whether there is a signal source within a monitored region of a pan-tilt camera, the pan-tilt camera comprising a pan-tilt and a camera attached to the pan-tilt; judging, when there is a signal source within the monitored region, whether signals emitted from the signal source are position adjusting signals for indicating a position adjustment on the pan-tilt; and adjusting a position of the pan-tilt according to a position of the signal source when the signals emitted from the signal source are position adjusting signals. In the present application, the trigger delay of the control operation on the pan-tilt camera is reduced. 1. A method for controlling a pan-tilt , used in a device for controlling a pan-tilt , the method comprising:detecting whether there is a signal source within a monitored region of a pan-tilt camera, the pan-tilt camera comprising a pan-tilt and a camera attached to the pan-tilt;judging, when there is a signal source within the monitored region, whether signals emitted from the signal source are position adjusting signals for indicating a position adjustment on the pan-tilt; andadjusting a position of the pan-tilt according to a position of the signal source when the signals emitted from the signal source are position adjusting signals.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid adjusting a position of the pan-tilt according to a position of the signal source comprises:adjusting an angle of the pan-tilt so that images of the signal source captured by the camera are located within a preset region in monitored images from the camera, wherein the monitored images are images obtained by the camera through shooting the monitored region.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid detecting whether there is a signal source within a monitored region of a pan-tilt camera comprises: ...

VEHICLE IMAGING APPARATUS

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

IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Provided is an imaging device including: as assistant control unit that determines, on the basis of user's proficiency level information regarding imaging, an item presented to assist the imaging; and a presentation unit that presents item information, which is information regarding the item, to the user. 1. An imaging device comprising:an assistant control unit that determines, on a basis of user's proficiency level information regarding imaging, an item presented to assist the imaging; anda presentation unit that presents item information, which is information regarding the item, to the user.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , whereinthe presentation unit presents a reference image, which is an image to be used as reference in the imaging, to the user together with the item information corresponding to the reference image, or presents the reference image to the user as the item information.3. The imaging device according to claim 2 , whereinthe presentation unit presents a plurality of the reference images to the user together with the item information corresponding to the reference image, or presents the reference images to the user as the item information.4. The imaging device according to claim 2 , whereinthe presentation unit presents a live view image to the user together with the reference image.5. The imaging device according to claim 4 , further comprisinga reference image acquisition unit that acquires the reference image from inside or outside the device on a basis of the live view image.6. The imaging device according to claim 5 , whereinthe reference image acquisition unit includes a scene estimation unit that estimates a scene of the imaging on a basis of the live view image, andthe reference image is acquired from inside or outside the device on a basis of the scene estimated by the scene estimation unit.7. The imaging device according to claim 2 , further comprisinga proficiency level calculation unit that calculates the proficiency level ...

Object Recognition Device

An object recognition device includes: a transfer path including a rail installed above a space in which an object is arranged; a transfer machine that moves along the rail and lowers and supports the wire below the rail; and a detector that is supported by the wire and moves up and down and detects and recognizes the object. 1. An object recognition device comprising:a transfer path including a rail installed above a space in which an object is arranged;a transfer machine configured to move along the rail and to lower and support the wire below the rail; anda detector supported by the wire to move up and down and configured to detect and recognize the object.2. The object recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises a first camera disposed on one surface thereof claim 1 , the first camera being disposed toward the object and configured to recognize the object in a captured image.3. The object recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the object includes an electronic tag claim 1 , andwherein the detector includes an antenna configured to identify the electronic tag.4. The object recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer machine comprises a height adjustment unit configured for transferring the detector up and down by adjusting a length of the wire.5. The object recognition device of claim 4 , wherein the transfer machine and the detector are connected by a wireless or wired communication means claim 4 , andwherein the detector further comprises a control unit configured for instructing an operation of the transfer machine using the communication means.6. The object recognition device of any one of to claim 4 , wherein the rail comprises a plurality of position identifiers configured for indicating positions along a lengthwise direction claim 4 , andwherein the transfer machine comprises a position recognition unit configured for recognizing the position identifiers.7. The object recognition device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the ...

Detecting Facial Expressions in Digital Images

A method and system for detecting facial expressions in digital images and applications therefore are disclosed. Analysis of a digital image determines whether or not a smile and/or blink is present on a person's face. Face recognition, and/or a pose or illumination condition determination, permits application of a specific, relatively small classifier cascade. 1. An image processing method , comprising:identifying a group of pixels that correspond to a face within at least one digitally-acquired image using a portable image acquisition device; identifying face regions within said stream of images;', 'for each interval of a plurality of intervals of the stream of images, determining a facial expression state for the interval;', 'detecting a transition in a facial expression state based upon the determined facial expression state;', 'in response to the detected transition in the facial expression state, performing one or more operations to post-process at least one image from the stream of images; and', 'causing display of the at least one post-processed image via a display coupled to the portable image acquisition device., 'performing the following steps in real time as a stream of images is acquired by the portable image acquisition device2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each interval of the plurality of intervals includes multiple images from the stream of images.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the stream of images comprises a collection of images having a lower resolution than the resolution of an image sensor of the portable image acquisition device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the group of pixels that correspond to the face comprises applying at least one of Haar and census features.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein:identifying face regions within said stream of images comprises tracking pose of the face within the stream of images; anddetermining a facial expression state for the interval comprises determining a facial expression state ...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)-BASED CONTROL OF IMAGING PARAMETERS OF IMAGE-CAPTURE APPARATUS

An image-capture apparatus and method for an artificial intelligence (AI) based control of imaging parameters of the image-capture apparatus is provided. The image-capture apparatus controls the imaging sensor based on a set of imaging parameters associated with the imaging sensor, to acquire imaging information. The acquired imaging information includes a first object of a plurality of objects. The image-capture apparatus generates by, a neural network model, a first classification result based on the acquired imaging information and modifies one or more first imaging parameters of the set of imaging parameters based on the generated first classification result for the first object. The image-capture apparatus further controls the imaging sensor based on the modified set of imaging parameters, to reacquire the imaging information to maximize a confidence of the neural network model for the detection of the first object in the reacquired imaging information. 1. An image-capture apparatus , comprising:an imaging sensor;a memory configured to store a neural network model which is trained to detect a plurality of objects in a field-of-view (FOV) of the imaging sensor; and control, based on a set of imaging parameters associated with the imaging sensor, the imaging sensor to acquire imaging information comprising a first object of the plurality of objects;', 'wherein the generated first classification result indicates a confidence of the neural network model for a detection of the first object in the acquired imaging information;', 'generate, by the neural network model, a first classification result for the first object based on the acquired imaging information,'}, 'modify one or more first imaging parameters of the set of imaging parameters based on the generated first classification result; and', 'control, based on the modified set of imaging parameters, the imaging sensor to reacquire the imaging information to maximize the confidence of the neural network model for ...

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A control apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect an object from an image captured by an imaging apparatus, a control unit configured to control a drive unit in such a manner that an imaging direction of the imaging apparatus is changed following a movement of the object detected by the detection unit, and a determination unit configured to determine information about the movement of the object detected by the detection unit. The control unit controls drive frequency of the drive unit based on the information about the movement determined by the determination unit. 1. A control apparatus comprising:a detection unit configured to detect an object from an image captured by an imaging apparatus;a control unit configured to control a drive unit in such a manner that an imaging direction of the imaging apparatus is changed following a movement of the object detected by the detection unit; anda determination unit configured to determine information about the movement of the object detected by the detection unit,wherein the control unit controls drive frequency of the drive unit based on the information about the movement determined by the determination unit.2. The control apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the determination unit determines whether an evaluation value indicating the information about the movement is equal to or larger than a threshold, andwherein, in a case where the determination unit determines that the evaluation value is equal to or larger than the threshold, the control unit performs control to drive the drive unit.3. The control apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the determination unit determines, as the information about the movement, a moving speed of the object, andwherein the control unit controls the drive frequency of the drive unit based on the moving speed of the object.4. The control apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit performs control in such a manner that the faster the moving speed of the ...

CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

Control device, movable object, control method and program are provided. The control device includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to: acquire first resolution information of a resolution of a camera device mounted on a movable object; determine a first geographic area according to the first resolution information; and control the movable object or the camera device, to prevent at least one of: the camera device from photographing in the first geographic area, or an image photographed by the camera device in the first geographic area from being stored. 1. A control device , comprising:a memory; and acquire first resolution information of a resolution of a camera device mounted on a movable object;', 'determine a first geographic area according to the first resolution information; and', 'control the movable object or the camera device to prevent at least one of: the camera device from photographing in the first geographic area or an image photographed by the camera device in the first geographic area from being stored., 'a processor coupled to the memory and configured to2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to keep the first resolution information when the movable object is in the first geographic area.3. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to move the movable object outside the first geographic area when the first resolution information is changed.4. The control device according to claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to change the first resolution information after the movable object moves outside the first geographic area.5. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to display the first geographic area and a no-fly zone on a map.6. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to change at least one of a shape of the ...

SELF MINING MACHINE SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED CAMERA CONTROL FOR OBSTACLE TRACKING

A system for detecting an obstacle within a vicinity of a mining machine and providing automated camera control. The system includes at least one proximity sensor associated with the mining machine and a camera associated with the mining machine. The system also includes an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the at least one proximity sensor and the camera. The electronic processor is configured to receive data from the at least one proximity sensor. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a location of at least one obstacle based on the data. The electronic processor is also configured to determine at least one camera parameter based on the location of the at least one obstacle and control the camera using the at least one camera parameter.

METHOD AND DEVICE OF MULTI-FOCAL SENSING OF AN OBSTACLE AND NON-VOLATILE COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A method and device of multi-focal sensing of an obstacle. A method includes acquiring detection results of obstacles at multiple moments by utilizing a camera with long focus lens and a camera with short focus lens; performing a target tracking to the acquired detection results, to obtain at least two tracking sequences, wherein each tracking sequence includes detection results acquired at the multiple moments for a same obstacle; and matching two random tracking sequences of the at least two tracking sequences, and combining the two random tracking sequences into a combined tracking sequence, if the matching is successful. 1. A method for multi-focal sensing of an obstacle , comprising:acquiring detection results of obstacles at multiple moments by utilizing a camera with long focus lens and a camera with short focus lens;performing a target tracking to the acquired detection results, to obtain at least two tracking sequences, wherein each tracking sequence comprises detection results acquired at the multiple moments for a same obstacle; andmatching two random tracking sequences of the at least two tracking sequences, and combining the two random tracking sequences into a combined tracking sequence, if the matching is successful.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the matching two random tracking sequences of the at least two tracking sequences comprises:selecting the two random tracking sequences from the at least two tracking sequences;acquiring, for each moment, detection results from the selected two tracking sequences respectively, and projecting detection results acquired by the camera with the long focus lens onto an imaging plane acquired by the camera with the short focus lens, if the detection results are acquired by cameras with different focus lenses, and calculating an Intersection over Union (IoU) of the projected detection results and detection results acquired by the camera with the short focus lens;determining an average of the IoUs ...

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an image capturing apparatus capable of capturing an image while controlling an image capturing condition on a pixel-by-pixel basis or on a region-by-region basis comprises: an identification unit configured to identify a moving object region in the image on the basis of motion information on an object; and a setting unit configured to set the image capturing condition for each pixel or each region such that an identical shutter speed is applied to pixels corresponding to the moving object region. 1. An image capturing apparatus capable of capturing an image while controlling an image capturing condition on a pixel-by-pixel basis or on a region-by-region basis , comprising:an identification unit configured to identify a moving object region in the image on a basis of motion information on an object; anda setting unit configured to set the image capturing condition for each pixel or each region such that an identical shutter speed is applied to pixels corresponding to the moving object region.2. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain brightness information on the object,wherein the setting unit sets the image capturing condition for each pixel or each region on a basis of the brightness information.3. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein for the pixels corresponding to the moving object region claim 2 , the setting unit sets an identical shutter speed and sets ISO sensitivities corresponding to the brightness information claim 2 , and for pixels corresponding to a non-moving object region claim 2 , the setting unit sets an identical ISO sensitivity and sets shutter speeds corresponding to the brightness information.4. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the setting unit determines a basic exposure amount for capturing the image and sets an image capturing condition corresponding to the basic exposure ...

CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A SET OF CAMERAS

A method of controlling cameras from a set of cameras in a geographical region to obtain image streams capturing a topographical area of interest. It includes receiving an area data object defining the topographical area of interest; deriving a centroid of the topographical area of interest from the area data object; determining a subset of target cameras from the set of cameras having a zone of potential coverage comprising the topographical area of interest; computing pan and tilt angles for one or more target cameras of the subset of target cameras; computing for one or more target cameras of the subset of target cameras a zoom factor, the zoom factor calculated by determining a narrowest field of view angle of the target camera that encompasses the entire topographical area of interest; and generating transmission commands for the subset of target cameras. 1. A method of controlling cameras from a set of cameras in a geographical region to obtain image streams capturing a topographical area of interest comprising:receiving an area data object defining the topographical area of interest comprising dimension parameters defining at least two dimensions of the topographical area of interest and position parameters defining a position for the topographical area of interest;deriving a centroid of the topographical area of interest from the area data object;determining a subset of target cameras from the set of cameras having a zone of potential coverage comprising the topographical area of interest;computing pan and tilt angles for one or more target cameras of the subset of target cameras such that a field of view of the one or more target cameras of the subset of target cameras is centered with respect to the centroid;computing for one or more target cameras of the subset of target cameras a zoom factor, the zoom factor calculated by determining a narrowest field of view angle of the target camera that encompasses the entire topographical area of interest as ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING OBJECT DETECTION USING A CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK

Methods, systems, and techniques for performing object detection using a convolutional neural network (CNN) involve obtaining an image and then processing the image using the CNN to generate a first feature pyramid and a second feature pyramid from the first pyramid. The second pyramid includes an enhanced feature map, which is generated by combining an upsampled feature map and a feature map of the first feature pyramid that has a corresponding or lower resolution of a resolution of the enhanced feature map. The upsampled feature map is generated by upsampling a feature map of the second feature pyramid that is at a shallower position in the CNN than the enhanced feature map. The enhanced feature map is split into channel feature maps of different resolutions, with each of the channel feature maps corresponding to channels of the enhanced feature map. Object detection is performed on the channel feature maps. 1. A camera comprising:a housing through which extends an aperture that permits light to enter the housing;an image sensor contained within the housing to receive the light that has entered the housing through the aperture;a processor communicatively coupled to the image sensor; and obtaining an image;', 'generating a first feature pyramid by processing the image using a convolutional neural network (CNN);', 'generating a second feature pyramid from the first feature pyramid using the CNN, wherein the second feature pyramid comprises an enhanced feature map generated by combining an upsampled feature map and a feature map of the first feature pyramid that has a corresponding or lower resolution of a resolution of the enhanced feature map, and wherein the upsampled feature map is generated by upsampling a feature map of the second feature pyramid that is at a shallower position in the CNN than the enhanced feature map;', 'splitting the enhanced feature map into channel feature maps of different resolutions, wherein each of the channel feature maps corresponds ...

METHOD FOR EDITING IMAGE BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT AND ARTIFICIAL DEVICE

A method for editing an image based on artificial intelligence and an artificial intelligence device are disclosed. In the method for editing an image based on artificial intelligence, a recommended photographic composition is created by applying an image acquired by a camera to a pre-trained composition recommendation model, and the image is corrected based on the created recommended photographic composition, whereby it is possible to capture and edit an image at the same time without the trouble of correcting the image after capturing it. One or more of an artificial intelligence device of the present disclosure can be associated with artificial intelligence modules, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)), robots, augmented reality (AR) devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, devices related to G service, etc. 1. A method for editing an image based on artificial intelligence , the method comprising:acquiring a preliminary image by a camera;applying the preliminary image to a pre-trained composition recommendation model;creating a recommended photographic composition based on an output from the composition recommendation model; andcorrecting the preliminary image based on the recommended photographic composition,wherein the composition recommendation model is an artificial neural network model that is trained by setting up first photographic composition data and second photographic composition data as a training data set,wherein the first photographic composition data being extracted from the preliminary image, and the second photographic composition data being extracted from the recommended image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the recommended image is a professional photographer's photographic image.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising training the composition recommendation model.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:obtaining the user's history of selecting recommended images and the user's image editing history;updating the training data ...

PREVENTING PHOTO IMAGE RELATED RISKS

An image file is to be posted on a social media web site is automatically detected, the image file containing at least an image of a first individual with a background image depicting a location determined to be unsafe. A risk level associated with the location is determined. Based on the risk level, an action is automatically activated, which prevents at least a second individual from taking a photograph of the second individual at the location. 1. A system comprising:a hardware processor;a memory device coupled with the hardware processor; detect automatically that an image file is to be posted on a social media web site, the image file containing at least an image of a first individual with a background image depicting a location determined to be unsafe;', "determine a risk level associated with the location in the image file containing the image of the first individual with the location's background;", 'based on the risk level, automatically activate an action that prevents at least a second individual from taking a photograph of the second individual at the location., 'the hardware processor configured to at least2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action includes at least preventing the image file to be shared on the social media web site.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action includes removing the image file posted on the social media web site.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to determine the risk level associated with the location based on at least one of satellite imagery claim 1 , crowd sourced data claim 1 , and social media posts associated with the location.5. The system of claim 1 , the hardware is further configured to predict that the second individual is traveling to the location and likely to take a self-photograph at the location.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to claim 5 , based on the prediction that the second individual is traveling to the ...

SHOOTING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS, AND SHOOTING CONTROL METHOD

A shooting control apparatus obtains image data from an imaging unit that obtains the image data based on light from an imaging optical system, and detects an object from the image data. The apparatus controls rotational driving of the imaging unit and a zoom mechanism included in the imaging optical system based on a result of detection of the object by determining a target zoom position and a shooting direction of the imaging unit. The apparatus determines the target zoom position and the shooting direction so that the object falls within a partial region of a field of view of the imaging unit including a center of the field of view, based on a size and position of the object. 1. A shooting control apparatus comprising one or more processors and/or circuitry which function as:an object detection unit configured to obtain image data from an imaging unit that obtains the image data based on light from an imaging optical system, and detect an object from the image data; anda control unit configured to control rotational driving of the imaging unit and a zoom mechanism included in the imaging optical system based on a result of detection of the object performed by the object detection unit,wherein the control unit determines a target zoom position and a shooting direction of the imaging unit so that the object falls within a partial region of a field of view of the imaging unit including a center of the field of view, based on a size and position of the object, and controls the rotational driving of the imaging unit and the zoom mechanism based on the target zoom position and the shooting direction.2. The shooting control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit obtains an object region based on the result of the detection performed by the object detection unit claim 1 , and determines the target zoom position based on a size of the object region.3. The shooting control apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the size of the object region is based on ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An image processing apparatus that is capable of communicating with an image capturing apparatus, acquires a first image generated by performing an image capture process at a first zoom magnification, sets a division condition for dividing a detection range included in the first image, divides the detection range into a plurality of divided areas in accordance with the division condition, controls the image capturing apparatus to change an image capture direction on the basis of each position of the respective divided areas of the detection range and performs an image capture process at a second zoom magnification greater than the first zoom magnification so as to sequentially generate second images, acquires each of the second images, and performs a data reading process for each of the second images. 1. An image processing apparatus capable of communicating with an image capturing apparatus , comprising:a processor; and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the image processing apparatus to:acquire a first image generated by performing an image capture process at a first zoom magnification;set a division condition for dividing a detection range included in the first image;divide the detection range into a plurality of divided areas in accordance with the division condition;control the image capturing apparatus to change an image capture direction on the basis of each position of the respective divided areas of the detection range and perform an image capture process at a second zoom magnification greater than the first zoom magnification so as to sequentially generate second images;acquire each of the second images; andperform a data reading process for each of the second images.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the division condition relates to the number of divisions.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the division condition is set in accordance with a user operation.4. ...