Abstract: A smart chip assembly capable of communicating with each other and variable array in packaging contains at least two intelligent single-chip, which can be easily formed into a smart chip assembly by cutting after packaging. Each intelligent single-chip has a camera lens module, and each lens module is arranged in a different position and angle to separately obtain images of different angles or depths of field of the object to be recognized, and provide each intelligent single-chip to independently process the image and judge by itself. The result of each judgment based on the obtained images of different angles or depths of field can also be used as one of the options for reference judgment. Then through the mutual communication between the intelligent single-chips, they calculate and analyze different image and image dynamics, and make comprehensive judgments to obtain the best interpretation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-shake method for a panoramic video, which comprises: obtaining, in real time, an output video frame, a fisheye image corresponding thereto, a pixel timestamp in the video frame, and a corresponding camera gyroscope timestamp; synchronizing the pixel timestamp in the video frame with the corresponding camera gyroscope timestamp, and calculating a rotation matrix of the camera movement in the camera gyroscope timestamp; smoothing the camera movement and establishing a coordinate system of a smooth trajectory; correcting the fisheye image distortion; and rendering the fisheye image by means of forward rendering to generate a stable video. According to the present invention, the rolling shutter distortion of a panoramic video sequence can be corrected, the image distortion caused by the rolling shutter of a CMOS can be corrected, and the rolling shutter is eliminated, thereby achieving a better anti-shake effect of a video image.

Abstract: A video processing method includes receiving a video to be edited including a target object and shot by a photographing device mounted at an aircraft, determining a first video frame from the video to be edited, determining a display area of the target object in the first video frame, and obtaining a target video including performing an adjustment processing on an image position of the target object in a second video frame of the video to be edited according to the display area. The image position of the target object in the second video frame after being adjusted is the same as an image position of the display area in the first video frame.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for capturing digital images. In use, an ambient image comprising a plurality of ambient pixels and a flash image comprising a plurality of flash pixels is captured, via a camera module. Next, at least one de-noised pixel based on the ambient image is generated. Additionally, a resulting image is generated by combining the at least one de-noised pixel and a corresponding flash pixel. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract: Provided is an image sensing apparatus including an image sensor including a pixel array configured to output a raw image having a Bayer pattern, and an analog end configured to perform an analog binning process on groups of pixels of same colors included in same columns of each of a plurality of sub-kernels corresponding to a first green pixel, a red pixel, a blue pixel, and a second green pixel, and output median values for different colors, and a digital signal processor configured to perform a digital binning process on the median values for the different colors included in different columns of each of the plurality of sub-kernels, and output a binned image.

Abstract: Image data from a camera is used to identify one or more items in a dynamic field of view for item identification and tracking. The camera focus setting may be adjusted to different depth of field based on estimated distances to the items within the image data. After adjusting the focus setting, additional image data may be collected to capture a sharper image of the item and ensure sufficient clarity for item recognition based on item identifiers visible on the items within the image data.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus on which an accessory is mountable includes a control unit configured to control first communication with the accessory via a first communication unit and second communication with the accessory via a second communication unit, and, in a case where a communication error in the second communication is detected, perform communication retry processing that repeats transmission of data up to a predetermined number of times until the communication error is resolved. In the case where the communication error in the second communication is detected, the control unit issues a notification corresponding to the communication error to a user without performing the communication retry processing in a case where information corresponding to the fact that the accessory does not receive the data via the second communication is received via the first communication.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide enhanced resolution imaging systems comprising: a mounting; an electro-optical image capture system; an angular jitter sensor system; an illumination source system; and an image capture control circuit is configured to: receive ling of sight displacement sensor data; obtain, during the capture frame, an angular displacement of the image capture system and monitor when the detected angular displacement of the image capture system, based on the sensor data, is beyond an angular displacement threshold envelope; and activate exposure of the image capture system to illumination, during the capture frame, when the detected angular displacement of the image capture system is within the angular displacement threshold envelope, and control a level of exposure of the image capture system to illumination, during the capture frame, when the detected angular displacement is not within the angular displacement threshold envelope.

Abstract: To reduce power consumption in a solid-state image sensor that measures a time. The solid-state image sensor includes a count unit, a count control unit, a clock unit, and an estimation unit. The count unit counts the number of times a photon has been incident within a predetermined exposure period, and outputs a count value. The count control unit performs control to stop the count unit and performs a request of time information in a case where the count value has reached a predetermined value before the predetermined exposure period elapses. The clock unit measures a time and outputs the time information in response to the request. The estimation unit estimates the number of incident times of a photon within the predetermined exposure period on the basis of the output time information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a tetracell image sensor that performs diamond binning to process image data. An image sensor includes a pixel array and a converting circuit, where the pixel array includes pixel sets arranged in a row direction and a column direction, outputs a first signal generated from a first pixel set of the pixel sets, and outputs a second signal generated from a second pixel set of the pixel sets. The converting circuit performs binning based on the first signal and the second signal to generate a first binning signal. Each of the first pixel set and the second pixel set includes pixel sensors adjacent to each other, and the first pixel set and the second pixel set are located at different rows and different columns.

Abstract: There is provided a control device that controls a moving apparatus to which an image capturing apparatus including a zoom lens is mounted, the device comprising: an obtaining unit configured to obtain lens information including information pertaining to a zoom position of the zoom lens; and a control unit configured to control movement of the moving apparatus based on the lens information.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging device and an electronic apparatus which make it possible to improve pixel property. Provided is a solid-state imaging device, including a first electrode formed on a semiconductor layer, a photoelectric conversion layer formed on the first electrode, a second electrode formed on the photoelectric conversion layer, and a third electrode disposed between the first electrode and an adjacent first electrode, and electrically insulated. A voltage of the third electrode is controlled to a voltage corresponding to a detection result which contributes to control of discharge of charges or assist for transfer of charges. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a CMOS image sensor.

Abstract: In a camera body, a VBAT terminal and PGND terminal are both disposed adjacent to a TYPE terminal. In a case where the voltage of the TYPE terminal is a voltage of a first voltage range that does not include the VBAT voltage and does not include the voltage of the PGND terminal, a camera control unit distinguishes the mounted lens apparatus to be a first lens apparatus. In a case where the voltage of the TYPE terminal is a voltage of a second voltage range that is a voltage range different from the first voltage range, does not include the VBAT voltage and does not include the voltage of the PGND terminal, the camera control unit distinguishes the mounted lens apparatus to be a second lens apparatus.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes imaging units that image a subject, a title generation executing unit that generates title images each including a display title for classifying a plurality of captured images acquired by the imaging unit and inserts the title image into the captured images, a storage unit that stores the captured images and the title images, a display unit that displays the captured images and the title images stored in the storage unit in the form of a list, and an image search executing unit that searches for a desired captured image from the plurality of captured images and the title images displayed on the display unit in the form of the list. The title generation executing unit hierarchically generates the title images in accordance with a priority set in each type of display title for classifying the captured images.

Abstract: There is provided a solid-state imaging device and an electronic apparatus that performs focus detection and image generation on objects of various shapes. A solid-state imaging device includes a pixel array in which multiple pixels are arrayed. The multiple pixels each receive light in a predetermined wavelength band. The pixel array includes at least one or more first pixels and at least one or more second pixels. The at least one or more first pixels each include a pair of sub-pixels provided beneath one microlens. The pair of sub-pixels is aligned in a first direction. The at least one or more second pixels each include a pair of sub-pixels provided beneath one microlens. The pair of sub-pixels is aligned in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An imaging control apparatus according to the present disclosure includes an imaging controller that synchronizes an exposure timing of a first imaging device that performs exposure by a rolling shutter system and an exposure timing of a second imaging device that performs exposure by a rolling shutter system with imaging conditions different from imaging conditions of the first imaging device, on a basis of the imaging conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enclosed camera apparatus for use in applications with high temperature and/or airborne powder. The apparatus includes a housing enclosing a camera, with air moving within the housing that cools the camera and pressurizes the housing such that some air expels through a camera outward viewing orifice (aka “camera hole”), such that the camera can look outwardly through the orifice without powder accumulating around and atop the camera lens and/or camera viewing orifice. The camera is held in place by a machined camera mount that centers the camera on the orifice and allows compressed air to pass over the camera and the cable to protect it from overheating. The machined camera mount allows compressed air to pass back through the rest of the housing after it cools the camera to cool the rest of the housing, including the power and signal supply lines of the camera, before it exhausts out the top.

Abstract: An image capturing device for forming a higher resolution image of an image target having a plurality of pixel areas respectively is disclosed. The image capturing device includes an image sensor having a plurality of sensing pixels corresponding to the plurality of pixel areas respectively; an in-plane motion motor coupled to the image sensor, and configured to cause the image sensor to take a plurality of raw images related to the image target one by one; and a controller configured to synthesize the plurality of raw images into the higher resolution image, wherein: the image sensor has a sensor surface; the in-plane motion motor incrementally moves a plurality of times the image sensor, each time with a distance equal to 1/N of a pixel pitch of one of the plurality of sensing pixels, along a first direction parallel to the sensor surface to respectively capture the plurality of raw images for forming the higher resolution image; and N is a positive integer being larger than 1.

Abstract: A camera is usable while a plurality of accessory apparatuses are connected to the camera. The camera includes a camera communication unit connected to a data communication channel used for a data communication between the camera and each of the plurality of accessory apparatuses, and a camera controller configured to perform the data communication with each of the plurality of accessory apparatuses via the data communication channel. The camera controller transmits to at least one sleep target accessory apparatus among the plurality of accessory apparatuses which is selected based on authentication information acquired from each of the plurality of accessory apparatuses, a sleep request command for shifting the sleep target accessory apparatus from an operation state for performing processing in response to a data transmission from the camera to a sleep state that does not perform the processing regardless of the data transmission.

Abstract: An imaging device acquires first dark image data in a state where an image sensor has been light shielded, acquires second dark image data in a state where the image sensor has been light shielded, based on completion of exposure, corrects fixed pattern noise of a reference combined image data based on at least one of the first dark image data and the second dark image data, and stores the reference combined image data that has been subjected to correction.