Abstract: Embodiments are described for a stabilization system configured, in some embodiments, for stabilizing image capture from an aerial vehicle (e.g., a UAV). According to some embodiments, the stabilization systems employs both active and passive stabilization means. A passive stabilization assembly includes a counter-balanced suspension system that includes an elongated arm that extends into and is coupled to the body of a vehicle. The counter-balanced suspension system passively stabilizes a mounted device such as an image capture device to counter motion of the UAV while in use. In some embodiment the counter-balanced suspension system passively stabilizes a mounted image capture assembly that includes active stabilization means (e.g., a motorized gimbal and/or electronic image stabilization). In some embodiments, the active and passive stabilization means operate together to effectively stabilize a mounted image capture device to counter a wide range of motion characteristics.

Abstract: An ALD preparation method for eliminating camera module dot defects includes: placing a base substrate in a reaction chamber, and heating to 100-400° C.; introducing a first reaction precursor into the reaction chamber to chemically adsorb the first reaction precursor on the base substrate to form a first film layer; removing the excess first reaction precursor, and purging with inert gas; introducing a second reaction precursor into the reaction chamber to create a reaction between the second reaction precursor and the first reaction precursor to form a first refractive index layer; removing the excess second reaction precursor and a by-product of the reaction, and purging with inert gas; introducing a third reaction precursor into the reaction chamber to chemically adsorb the third reaction precursor on a surface of the first refractive index layer to form a second film layer; and removing the excess third reaction precursor, and purging with inert gas.

Abstract: The invention discloses a target tracking method applied to a video transmission, which can automatically track a specific target and capture images according to sound. The target tracking method includes the following steps: step one is to set a first target area; step two is to determine whether a corresponding sound source position points to the first target area according to a sound source position signal; step three is to capture an image of the first target area and output to a display unit by a camera unit when the sound source position points to the first target area; and step four is to execute a sound source tracking procedure when the sound source position is not pointing to the first target area.

Abstract: A lens device includes a lens module, a light splitting module and an image sensing module. The lens module includes an optical axis extended in a first direction. The light splitting module is configured to split light coming from the lens module into at least a first light beam and a second light beam, wherein the first light beam and the second light beam have wavelengths of different ranges. The image sensing module includes a plurality of image sensing units corresponding to the first light beam and the second light beam respectively, wherein the image sensing units are disposed at different sides of the light splitting module to sense the corresponding light beam.

Abstract: An image acquisition apparatus includes a display layer including hole regions through which external light is received and pixel regions arranged between the hole regions, an image sensor disposed under the display layer and configured to generate a raw image by sensing the external light received through the hole regions, and a processor configured to perform image processing on the raw image based on blur information based on an arrangement of the hole regions.

Abstract: A user interface of an image capture device may provide options for a user to schedule future capture of visual content by the image capture device. The user may interact with the options to specify the start time and the capture duration for the future capture of visual content. Information on scheduled future capture of visual content may be presented on one or more displays.

Abstract: A camera module. The camera module includes a circuit board on which at least one image sensor is situated; an objective including a lens housing and multiple optical lenses situated inside the lens housing; an objective holder, which is connected to the circuit board and is designed to hold the objective; and at least one temperature control element, which is designed to influence the temperature of at least one front lens of the objective; a second optical lens being situated at the front lens. The front lens and/or the second optical lens includes/include at least one recess, the at least one temperature control element being situated in the at least one recess.

Abstract: A stereo imaging system includes an optical assembly and a computational pixel imager (CPI) having a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes a light sensor and counters that convert a photocurrent from the light sensor to a digital signal. The optical assembly, which directs light from a light field to the CPI, includes an optical field combiner and first and second primary lens assemblies, which are configured to receive first and second portions of the light from the light field, respectively, and to direct the first and second portions of the light to the optical field combiner. The optical field combiner includes a modulator configured to modulate the first and second portions of the light and to direct modulated first and second portions of the light onto the CPI. The counters are configured to perform digital signal processing on the digital signal.

Abstract: A portable stereoscopic image capturing camera of the present invention comprises: a case including an opening; a plurality of lenses disposed in a line at a first interval within the case; and a driving module for rotating each of the lenses, wherein the driving module includes a rotating body combined with the lens to rotate the lens, and rotates each of the lenses toward a subject to form a projection intersection point.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating controlling operation of a content capturing device, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus comprises an apparatus body, an attachment mechanism, input devices, a memory device, a processing device, and a communication interface. Further, a shaft portion of the apparatus body is grasped for holding the apparatus body. Further, the attachment mechanism couples the apparatus body to a content capturing device. Further, the input devices may be reachable for manipulating while holding the apparatus body. Further, the input devices transition to one of input device states. Further, the memory device retrieves a map data comprising a mapping between the input device states and parameter control commands. Further, the processing device generates a parameter control command based on one of the input device states and the map data. Further, the communication interface transmits the parameter control command to the content capturing device.

Abstract: An image processing device includes a light receiving element, a light emitting element, and an operation section. The operation section and a region where the light emitting element is disposed are provided at a position where the operation section and the region overlap each other on an optical axis of the light receiving element.

Abstract: An image capture system for tracking target objects includes a movable base that supports one or more image capture modules, each of the image capture modules including a camera module, a first light module and a second light module. The camera module is mounted on a first plane of a mount bracket, the first light module is mounted on a second plane of the mounting bracket, and a second light module is mounted on a third plane of the mounting bracket. The first and second planes define a first angle, the first and third planes define a second angle, and the second angle is larger than the first angle. An output of the first light module and a light output of the second light module is selected based on an operating condition of the camera module.

Abstract: A foldable electronic device may include: a foldable housing foldable along at least one axis; a first display disposed on a first surface of the foldable housing; a second display disposed on a second surface of the foldable housing; a first camera; a second camera; at least one sensor; a memory; and a processor. The processor may be configured to: provide a first preview to the first display by using the first camera in a folded state; receive a region configuration input for the first preview through the first display; after the reception of the region configuration input, sense unfolding of the foldable electronic device by using the at least one sensor; and provide a second preview corresponding to the region configuration input through the second display by using the second camera in an unfolded state. In addition, various other embodiments can be understood through the specification.

Abstract: A camera module includes an optical assembly, a filter and a molded photosensitive assembly mounted under the optical assembly and the filter, wherein the molded photosensitive assembly comprises a main body, a plurality of electronic components, a photosensitive chip, and a circuit board electrically connected with the electronic components and the photosensitive chip, wherein the electronic components, the photosensitive chip and the circuit board are positionally fixed with each other by the main body, wherein the photosensitive chip is fixed and surrounded by the bottom of the main body to keep distance with the filter, wherein the main body comprises a container body supporting the optical assembly thereon and a lower body supporting the filter thereon, wherein the lower body is extended from the inner side of the container body.

Abstract: A blade open-close device includes a blade for which an open or closed state is easily viewable from outside. A blade open-close device includes a base having a base opening, and a cover covering the base and having a cover opening adjacent to the base opening in the base in Z-direction. The blade open-close device further includes a blade movable in X-direction in a blade chamber between the base and the cover and including a light emitter that emits light, and an actuator that moves the blade to a closing position to expose at least part of the light emitter in the blade through the cover opening and retracts the blade to an opening position to allow the cover opening and the base opening to communicate with each other.

Abstract: An image capturing module includes a main casing, an image capturing unit, a knob cover, and at least one shielding structure. The image capturing unit is disposed in the main casing. The knob cover is rotatably connected to the main casing. The shielding structure is disposed on the main casing and movably connected to the knob cover. The knob cover drives the shielding structure to shield the image capturing unit. An electronic device including a display and the image capturing module is also provided.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging optical system. The imaging apparatus includes a holding member that holds the imaging optical system. The imaging apparatus includes an imaging device including a light-receiving region and located in an image-forming plane of the imaging optical system. The imaging apparatus includes an elastic member that is located close to the imaging device toward the imaging optical system and surrounds the light-receiving region without overlapping the light-receiving region when viewed in an optical axial direction of the imaging optical system. The elastic member is in contact with the imaging device such that the area of contact between the elastic member and the imaging device is ring-shaped.

Abstract: A camera module includes a first lens module defining a first optical axis; a second lens module defining a second optical axis; and a first optical path changing unit disposed between the first lens module and the second lens module and configured to selectively reflect or refract light incident along a third optical axis intersecting the first and second optical axes to the first lens module or the second module.

Abstract: A mobile terminal in which an imaging unit is provided on a front surface side and a display unit and a sensor are provided on a back surface side includes a signal processing unit which, from a signal output by the imaging unit, generates information to be displayed by the display unit, and a control unit into which a signal from the sensor is input and which controls the signal processing unit. A display state of the display unit based on the control performed by the control unit includes a first display state for display in a first display region if no detection signal is being input from the sensor, and a second display state for display in a second display region if a detection signal is being input from the sensor.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus having a touch panel mounted on a display unit on the rear side of its housing is provided with a posture detection unit; a first gripping unit positioned on side of the housing when the posture is a normal position; a second gripping unit positioned on side of the housing when the posture is a vertical position; a first operating member operable by a finger of a hand that is gripping the first gripping unit; a second operating member operable by a finger of a hand that is gripping the second gripping unit; and a control unit that displays a first button for deactivating operations from the second operating member on the display screen, and receives input to the first button via the touch panel.