Abstract: An optical camera lens includes a first camera lens component including at least one first lens and a second camera lens component including a second lens barrel and at least one second lens mounted in the second lens barrel. The first and second lenses together constitute an imageable optical system. At least one of the two camera lens components has a smooth region located on an end surface of the camera lens component, and a connecting medium for fixing the first and second camera lens components together. A corresponding assembly method of the optical camera lens and a corresponding camera module and an assembly method thereof are also provided. The optical camera lens can improve a pre-positioning accuracy by improving a height measurement accuracy, and can use a distance measuring point as a feature point of image recognition so as to perform pre-positioning and active calibration.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide an electronic device and a picture processing method. The electronic device includes a rear cover, a front-facing camera, a rear-facing camera, and a light reflective apparatus. The light reflective apparatus may be switched between a usage state and an idle state. The picture processing method includes: controlling the light reflective apparatus to switch from the idle state to the usage state, so that the rear-facing camera captures a picture reflected by the light reflective apparatus; separately obtaining a picture captured by the front-facing camera and a picture captured by the rear-facing camera; processing the picture captured by the rear-facing camera; and fusing the picture captured by the front-facing camera and a picture obtained by processing the picture captured by the rear-facing camera. In this application, a field of view of a picture taken by the front-facing camera can be increased with relatively low costs.

Abstract: Provided are a shaper unit and an image stabilization device. A shaper unit, according to one aspect of the present invention, comprises: a shaper body formed of a transparent material; first glass disposed on one side of the shaper body; a membrane disposed on one side of the first glass; a variable prism disposed on one side of the membrane; and a second glass disposed on one side of the variable prism.

Abstract: A first image blur correction device includes an imaging-element holding-member to which an imaging-element is fixed, a housing that supports the imaging-element holding-member to be movable in a direction X perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens device, and a first drive mechanism that generates thrust of moving the imaging-element holding-member in the direction X. The first drive mechanism includes a first magnet that is fixed to the housing and in which a direction connecting both magnetic poles is parallel to the direction X, and a first coil that is fixed to the imaging-element holding-member to face the first magnet. In a state where the imaging-element holding-member is at a reference position where the optical axis of the lens device coincides with a center of the imaging-element, a position of a first magnet center in the direction X and a first coil central axis deviate from each other.

Abstract: A lens device includes an imaging optical system and an optical member. The optical member is disposed near a pupil of the imaging optical system in a state where an optical axis of the optical member coincides with an optical axis of the imaging optical system. The optical member includes a frame that includes a plurality of aperture regions, a plurality of optical filters that are disposed in at least one of the plurality of aperture regions and include two or more optical filters transmitting light having at least some wavelength ranges different from each other, and a plurality of polarizing filters that are disposed in at least one of the plurality of aperture regions and have different polarization directions. The lens barrel has a slit, and the optical member is insertable into and removable from the imaging optical system through the slit.

Abstract: A system for dark current compensation in SPAD imagery is configurable to capture an image frame with the SPAD array and generate a temporally filtered image by performing a temporal filtering operation using the image frame and at least one preceding image frame. The at least one preceding image frame is captured by the SPAD array at a timepoint that temporally precedes a timepoint associated with the image frame. The system is also configurable to obtain a dark current image frame. The dark current image frame includes data indicating one or more SPAD pixels of the plurality of SPAD pixels that detect an avalanche event without detecting a corresponding photon. The system is also configurable to generate a dark current compensated image by performing a subtraction operation on the temporally filtered image or the image frame based on the dark current image frame.

Abstract: An electronic component assembly having thermal pads with thermal vias coupling an image sensor and a camera board fab is provided for heat dissipation. The electronic component assembly can include: a circuit board having at least one thermal pad disposed on a top surface of the circuit board; and an image sensor disposed on the top surface of the circuit board, having at least one conductive pad disposed at at least one corner of the image sensor. The at least one thermal pad is coupled to the at least one conductive pad of the image sensor and the at least one thermal pad is formed with a plurality of first thermal vias penetrating the thermal pad and the circuit board for transfer of heat of the image sensor.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an actuator control apparatus comprises: an actuator changing an optical path of a lens; and a controller controlling the actuator, wherein the actuator comprises a first driver and a second driver which are arranged on a first side of a lens support member, and a third driver and a fourth driver which are arranged on a second side of the lens support member. A first distance between the first driver and the second driver is different from a second distance between the first driver and the third driver, and the first driver and the fourth driver are located in a diagonal direction with respect to each other. The controller applies a first current to the second driver and the third driver and applies a second current to the first driver and the fourth driver. When the lens is moved in a diagonal direction, an absolute value of the first current is different from an absolute value of the second current.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first camera module, a second camera module with greater angle of view than the first camera module, and a processor configured to generate, in a first mode, an output image from first image data generated by the first camera module, control a direction of the angle of view of the first camera module while tracking a first object to change a field of view (FOV) of the first camera module, perform a driving preparation operation for the second camera module to change a driving operation of the second camera module from the first mode to a second mode, based on a determination that the first object is to leave the FOV of the first camera module, and generate, when the driving operation of the second camera module has completely changed to the second mode, the output image from second image data generated by the second camera module.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis.

Abstract: Provided are a device and a method for executing gain calculation processing and gain adjustment processing for matching an output of an imaging element of a multispectral camera with an output of a reference machine, on the basis of a reference machine band-corresponding pixel value that is a pixel value within a specific band acquired on the basis of an output value of an imaging element of the reference camera, and an adjustment machine band-corresponding pixel value that is a pixel value within a specific band acquired on the basis of an output value of an imaging element of the adjustment camera.

Abstract: A lens apparatus attachable to an image pickup apparatus includes an imaging optical system, and a communicator configured to communicate with the image pickup apparatus. The communicator transmits to the image pickup apparatus first information used to calculate a depth of field and second information used to normalize the depth of field into a display format of a display unit of the image pickup apparatus.

Abstract: A camera module according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a first component-mounting board, a second component-mounting board, and a spacer component. The first component-mounting board includes an imaging device. The second component-mounting board is electrically connected to the first component-mounting board. The spacer component is arranged between the first component-mounting board and the second component-mounting board. The spacer component includes a component body that is made of a first insulating material.

Abstract: Reduction in power consumption of a video camera and a remote controller that displays a captured image of the video camera and improvement of operability are achieved. In a system including the video camera and the remote controller that displays a captured image of the video camera, when a period in which there is no operation on the operation unit of the remote controller reaches a first prescribed time, transmission of the captured image from the video camera to the remote controller via Wi-Fi communication and displaying processing on a display unit of the remote controller are stopped. Further, when a period in which there is no operation on the operation unit of the remote controller reaches a second prescribed time, the Wi-Fi communication is interrupted. Valid operation unit information in each mode is displayed on the display unit of the remote controller.

Abstract: In order to efficiently receive spatial light without using a condensing lens, this light receiving device comprises: a first light guide body that has at least a first light receiving surface and a first light emission end and guides, in an oriented manner, signal light entering from the first light receiving surface to the first light emission end; a second light guide body that has at least a second light receiving surface and a second light emission end, the second light receiving surface being connected to the first light emission end, and that guides, in an oriented manner, signal light entering from the second light receiving surface to the second light emission end; and a light receiver that has a light receiving part connected to the second light emission end and that converts the signal light received by the light receiving part to an electrical signal.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A lens module assembly optimization method includes: in preparing a lens module including assembled N lenses respectively formed in cavities: receiving characteristic information of at least N lenses respectively formed in N cavity groups each including a respective plurality of cavities; and processing information for selecting N cavities from the N cavity groups, based on the characteristic information. A past cavity selection result, a fitness function configured based on data of the assembled N lenses or data of the prepared lens module according to the past cavity selection result, and a genetic algorithm are received or stored.

Abstract: A modular camera includes a battery module, a camera module, and a lens module that can be connected together to make a water-tight camera suitable for monitoring wastewater in wet environments. The camera module includes multiple different external device interfaces that allow the camera to be directly connected to external power, a number of different analog and/or digital sensors, an auxiliary camera, and one or more control outputs. The camera module includes an artificial intelligence (AI) photo analysis tool that analyzes photographs taken by the camera based on an AI model to automatically categorize each photo in near real-time, thereby allowing the camera itself to detect alarm conditions based on an assigned category for a photo, to take action in response to the alarm, and optionally to activate one or more external devices in response to the alarm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an infrared sensor with a switch, and relates to the technical field of infrared sensing. The infrared sensor further comprises a key and a function switch, wherein the function switch is fixed on a substrate and close to the direction of a Fresnel lens, the key is installed on the Fresnel lens, the key is connected with the function switch, a user can press the key and control the function switch to work, and the function switch is electrically connected with the substrate and used for switching the working state. The infrared sensor with a switch is simple in structure and convenient to operate.

Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring an image includes an image sensor, a light compensator, and a light filter assembly. The image sensor is on a light output side of the light filter assembly, and is configured to generate and output a first image signal and a second image signal by a plurality of exposures. The first image signal is generated according to a first preset exposure and the second image signal is generated according to a second preset exposure, and they are two of the plurality of exposures. The light compensator includes a first light compensation apparatus, the first light compensation apparatus is configured to perform near-infrared light compensation, and the near-infrared light compensation is performed in at least part of an exposure period of the first preset exposure but is not performed in an exposure period of the second preset exposure.