Abstract: An imaging device comprising a unit pixel cell comprising: a photoelectric converter that generates an electric signal through photoelectric conversion of incident light; and a signal detection circuit that detects the electric signal, the signal detection circuit comprising a first transistor that amplifies the electric signal, a second transistor that selectively transmits output of the first transistor to outside of the unit pixel cell, and a feedback circuit that forms a feedback loop through which the electric signal is negatively fed back, the feedback loop not passing through the first transistor.

Abstract: In one example, a plurality of image frames captured by a digital camera unit is received. It is determined that a condition is met that requires a switch between image capture states. In response, automatic adjustment of at least one image capture parameter without user input is enabled or disabled.

Abstract: A display panel, a display device including the same and a method for making the display panel are disclosed in the embodiments of the disclosure. The display panel includes: a drive module and a plurality of pixel units. Each pixel unit of the plurality of pixel units has a plurality of sub-pixel units and a plurality of image sensing units, each of the plurality of sub-pixel units being corresponding to each of the plurality of image sensing units respectively; each sub-pixel unit of the plurality of pixel units and each image sensing unit of the plurality of image sensing units are connected to the drive module, each sub-pixel unit being arranged to be adjacent to an image sensing unit corresponding thereto; and the drive module is configured to drive the plurality of image sensing units so as to take images, and to drive the plurality of sub-pixel units as so to display the images.

Abstract: At least one solid-state image pickup element includes a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a two-dimensional manner. Each of the plurality of pixels includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion units each including a pixel electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer disposed on the pixel electrode, and a counter electrode disposed such that the photoelectric conversion layer is sandwiched between the pixel electrode and the counter electrode. In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of pixels also includes a microlens disposed on the plurality of photoelectric conversion units.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor and a processor. The image sensor includes an imaging plane that receives an image of a shooting target field through color filters according to two or more wavelength regions and outputs a signal of the image of the shooting target field. The processor is configured to set a larger weight for a wavelength region having a higher image forming performance than for a wavelength region having a lower image forming performance in accordance with a high-resolution direction determined in the image of the shooting target field, generate image data based on the signal output by the image sensor, and detect an object in the generated image data.

Abstract: Methods of image breathing correction. Implementations may include capturing and displaying a first image to a user using a lens, an image sensor, memory, and a display included in a camera unit, adjusting a position of the lens, capturing a second image and storing data of the second image collected by the image sensor in the memory. The method may include determining a second position of the lens using a lens position sensor included in the camera unit and calculating a change in magnification from the first image to the second image using a processor and a breathing correction model. The method may include rescaling the data of the second image to generate corrected second image data using the processor and displaying the corrected second image to a user. The corrected second image may be substantially free from breathing effects when compared with the first image.

Abstract: A method of recoding a photograph for use in a personal photo identification document such as a passport includes using a digital image capture system, including a digital camera, a computer processor, and memory to store specifications and requirements for a photo print in order to be compliant for use in a user selected photo ID such as a passport for a selected country or jurisdiction, using the digital image capture system to capture a facial image, using facial image processing techniques to provide automatic detection of a face and facial feature points on the facial image, processing the facial image and generating a visual indication of compliance, and when compliant, generating the photograph based on the compliant facial image.

Abstract: A database for creating orthomosaics, where the database is tailored to retrieve the most recent imagery for each pixel, in an efficient manner that partitions the orthomosaic into sufficiently small chunks that can each be quickly processed.

Abstract: A camera module includes an optical lens, a plurality of different camera components, and a plurality of connection elements pre-formed on at least one of the camera components for electrical connection. Each of the connection elements includes a first connection element formed on a surface of the camera component and a first conduction element electrically formed on the first connection element and protruded from the first connection element in order to electrically connect with other camera components.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging optical system that includes a first optical system and a second optical system having independent characteristics; an imaging element that includes plural light-receiving sensors that pupil-split light passed through a corresponding optical system among the first optical system and the second optical system to receive the light; an image generation unit that generates a first captured image from an imaging signal output from the light-receiving sensors corresponding to the first optical system and generates a second captured image from an imaging signal output from the light-receiving sensors corresponding to the second optical system; a focus adjustment unit that adjusts a focus state of each of the first optical system and the second optical system in an independent manner; and a focus controller that controls the focus adjustment unit based on importance degree information.

Abstract: Provided is an imaging device that includes a pixel unit in which each of a plurality of pixels includes m photoelectric conversion units and each of at least a part of the plurality of pixels outputs a first signal based on signal charges of n photoelectric conversion unit or units, where n is less than m; an adder unit configured to add a plurality of first signals output from a plurality of pixels different from each other; a determination unit configured to compare each of the plurality of first signals and a predetermined threshold to determine whether or not the plurality of first signals added by the adder unit include a signal larger than a predetermined threshold; and an output unit configured to output a determination result and the added signal.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus capable of appropriately performing a flicker detection process depending on presence or absence of flicker. A detection unit performs a detection process of detecting a change in brightness or a detection process set in advance other than the detection process of detecting the change in brightness depending on an image acquired by picking up a subject every predetermined detection cycle. A control unit controls a frequency to perform the detection process of detecting the change in brightness and a frequency to perform the detection process set in advance using the detection unit depending on a result of the detection of the change in brightness performed by the detection unit at a time of picking up the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set for assisting in the shooting of images of an object including a mobile removable support (120) configured to receive the object, a unit (135) for modifying the pose of a member, including a unit for rigid fastening by suspension of the support, making it possible to modify the pose of the support, image shooting unit (110) enabling images to be obtained representing the support and the object placed on the support as well as computing unit (115) for receiving images from the image shooting unit, analyzing the images received and, in response to an analysis of those images and predetermined position information, controlling the unit for modifying the pose of a member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing an event signal and an image, and an operating method of a vision sensor for transmitting an event signal to a storing apparatus, are provided. The storing method includes receiving an event signal from a vision sensor at a time, determining an event address of an area of a memory based on the time at which the event signal is received, and storing the event signal in the area corresponding to the event address.

Abstract: A camera module and array camera module with circuit board unit and photosensitive unit and manufacturing method thereof is provided. The array camera module comprises two or more camera lenses and a circuit unit. The circuit unit comprises a circuit board portion for electrically connecting two or more photosensitive sensors of the array camera module, and a conjoined encapsulation portion integrally encapsulated on the circuit board portion. The camera lenses are respectively arranged along the photosensitive paths of the photosensitive sensors.

Abstract: A device for holding a gaze-attracting object in a position adjacent to an electronic photographic device such as a digital camera or smart phone is provided. The device includes a body having one or a plurality first projecting members extending across a gap from a secondary projecting member. The device is positionable to an as-used position with a digital camera or smartphone engaged within the gap. Holding members projecting from the body opposite the gap, maintain an object therebetween and adjacent to the lens of the camera or smartphone or other digital photo device.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device may request for assistance with taking a photo by a remote camera service component on a remote device. Selective shared control may be facilitated for sensor components of the mobile electronic device to adjust components for taking the photo. The photo may be taken from the remote camera service component based on a shared view of objects in the photo and the selective shared control may expire after taking the photo.

Abstract: A high-speed CMOS camera includes an array of pixel circuits coupled to a photodiode array, an oscillator circuit, and a pattern generator circuit. The pattern generator circuit includes a high speed shift register and a non-overlap generator. The shift register is programmable to produce a pulse train of trigger pulses that defines an interframe and a frame's shutter duration. The non-overlap generator deserializes the incoming pulse train of trigger pulses, and it produces a time-separated reset pulse based on the pulse train of trigger pulses. The shift register is configured to permit the frame durations and the interframe times to be selected arbitrarily over specified ranges in increments of a basic time unit that depends on the oscillator period.

Abstract: A camera shutter arrangement is provided. The camera shutter arrangement includes a motor. A pinion gear is operatively coupled to the motor. An integral paddle-gear member includes a paddle portion and a gear portion. The gear portion extends from the paddle portion and meshes with the pinion gear to move the paddle portion between a first position and a second position when the motor is energized.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a multi-camera mounting apparatus. The multi-camera mounting apparatus accommodates a plurality of camera modules in order to capture a three dimensional image. The multi-camera mounting apparatus is comprised of a uni-body bracket made of a combination of materials that have a near net-zero thermal expansion in order to maintain the cameras' locations relative to each other. Additionally, the camera modules may be affixed to the multi-camera mounting apparatus using UV-activated adhesive.