Abstract: A machine learning (ML) operating mode is selected for a camera. A physical orientation of a housing of a camera is determined. In response to determining the orientation, an operating mode from a set of operating modes is selected. The set of operating modes includes at least a ML inference mode and a ML training mode. Based on the selected operating mode, images obtained by an image capturing unit are processed. In the ML inference mode, a ML controller applies a ML model to the images to infer or predict characteristics of the image (e.g., detecting objects within the images). In the ML training mode, the ML controller is configured to cause a ML model to be trained using images captured by the image capturing unit, either local to the camera or on a remotely located computing device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing supporting a user interface, one or more touch sensors, and at least one image capture device. One or more processors cause, in response to the user interface receiving user input initiating a video capture operation, the at least one image capture device to capture a plurality of video frames. The plurality of video frames are processed with a first video stabilization operation when the electronic device is supported by a multi-handed touch input and a second video stabilization operation when the electronic device is supported by a single-handed touch input. The first video stabilization operation crops less of each image than the second video stabilization operation since the electronic device is likely more stable when supported by the multi-handed touch input.

Abstract: Processing raw image data in a camera includes computing a luminance image from the raw image data, and computing a chrominance image corresponding to at least one of the sensor's image colors from the raw image data. The luminance image and chrominance image(s) can represent the same range of colors able to be represented in the raw image data. The chrominance image can have a lower resolution than that of the luminance image. A camera for performing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device having a backside illuminated structure, includes: a pixel region in which pixels each having a photoelectric conversion portion and a plurality of pixel transistors are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix; an element isolation region isolating the pixels which is provided in the pixel region and which includes a semiconductor layer provided in a trench by an epitaxial growth; and a light receiving surface at a rear surface side of a semiconductor substrate which is opposite to a multilayer wiring layer.

Abstract: A time-of-flight (TOF) sensing system may include an illumination module and a sensor module. The sensor module may include an array of sensor pixels, pixel-level readout circuitry, and column-level readout circuitry coupled to the pixel-level readout circuitry via corresponding column lines. Pixel-level readout circuitry may be provided on a per-pixel basis (e.g., dedicated or unshared per-pixel readout circuitry may be provided for each pixel). Pixel-level readout circuitry may include one or more correlated double sampling stages and a storage stage. The storage stage may include a set of capacitors each configured to store different phase data generated by a corresponding pixel for a TOF sensing operation.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a dual camera module comprising a first camera module and a second camera module, wherein: a first magnet unit of the first camera module includes a first magnet and a second magnet, both disposed opposite to each other on a side surface of a first housing; a second magnet unit of the second camera module includes a third to a sixth magnet arranged on four respective corners of a second housing; a third magnet unit is disposed on a side surface of the first housing facing the second housing; the third magnet unit is disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet; and the third magnet unit is smaller than the first magnet and is disposed on a virtual line connecting an optical axis of the first camera module and an optical axis of the second camera module.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the current invention relate to a methods and/or systems of automated capture, processing and/or dissemination of images. Optionally, a quick access (e.g. single gesture selection) is provided on a device user interface to capture, process and/or disseminate an image according to one of a plurality of protocols. As a picture is captured it is optionally processed and/or disseminated. Optionally this reduces the need for later intervention to classify, process and/or disseminate images. Optionally, the capture protocol may include maintenance actions, for example preserving a desired status of a collection of photos automatically when a captured photo is added to the collection and/or removing images under some conditions. In some embodiments, the device also includes an interface for defining configurations and/or disseminating defined configurations of image capturing and/or image sharing protocols.

Abstract: Provided are an effect video determination method and apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring effect operation information in a process of shooting a video, where the effect operation information includes at least one of a speech effect operation, a touch effect operation or a gesture effect operation; retrieving a target to-be-added effect corresponding to the effect operation information from an effect repository; fusing the target to-be-added effect and a to-be-processed video frame to determine a target effect video frame; and determining a target effect video based on a plurality of target effect video frames.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus that is capable of suppress the loss of moving image frames using a simple configuration when shooting a still image while shooting a moving image, is disclosed. If a still image shooting is instructed during a moving image shooting, the shooting, a timing of the still image is controlled so that a period in which still image data is read out from an image sensor does not overlap with a period in which moving image data is read out from the image sensor. In addition, after the still image data is written into the memory, the still image data is read out and output from the memory during a period in which the moving image data read out from the image sensor is not output.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes an image generation unit, an edge detection unit, and a color control unit. The image generation unit generates a captured image by capturing a subject. The edge detection unit detects an edge portion included in the generated captured image. The color control unit controls a color of a highlighted display for highlighting the edge portion for each detected edge portion based on color information about the edge portion in the captured image.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus having a speech recognition function, when a detector has detected an eye approach state with respect to a viewfinder, recognizes input speech using the speech recognition function, makes settings of the image capture apparatus based on the recognized speech, makes settings of the image capture apparatus according to an operation accepted via an operation unit, and distinguishably displays the settings of the image capture apparatus made based on speech, and the settings of the image capture apparatus made according to an operation accepted via the operation unit, on the viewfinder.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising, an image sensor capable of performing exposure control for each of a plurality of partial regions obtained by dividing an image capturing region, and a control unit configured to perform exposure control of the image sensor, wherein the control unit sets a control value of exposure control for each partial region based on a size of the partial region to decrease a response speed of exposure control for a larger partial region, and performs exposure control of the image sensor based on the set control value.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and program storage devices for creating and/or displaying backwards-compatible High Dynamic Range (HDR) images are disclosed, comprising: obtaining two or more exposures of a scene; creating a gain map based on at least one of the two or more exposures, wherein the gain map comprises a plurality of pixels each corresponding to a portion of the scene, and wherein values of the pixels in the gain map comprise indications of a brightness level of the corresponding portions of the scene; combining the two or more exposures to form a first image; tone mapping the first image based on a Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) format to generate a first SDR image of the scene; and storing the first SDR image and created gain map in a first enhanced image file. The first enhanced image file may be, e.g., a HEIF, HEIC, PNG, GIF, JPEG, or other suitable file format.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging unit that generates image data on the basis of a first power voltage, an image processing unit that performs image processing on the image data on the basis of a second power voltage, a reference voltage generating unit that generates a first reference voltage on the basis of the first power voltage and a first flag generating unit that generates a first flag signal for the second power voltage on the basis of a comparison of the second power voltage and the first reference voltage and configured to output the first flag signal.

Abstract: An image capturing and display apparatus comprises a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements for converting incident light from the outside of the image capturing and display apparatus to electrical charge signals, and a plurality of light-emitting elements for emitting light of an intensity corresponding to the electrical charge signals acquired by the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements. A pixel region is defined as a region in which the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are arranged in an array. Signal paths for transmitting signals from the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements to the plurality of light-emitting elements lie within the pixel region.

Abstract: A pixel arrangement comprises a photodiode, a circuit node, a transfer transistor coupled to the photodiode and to the circuit node, an amplifier with an input coupled to the circuit node, a first and a second capacitor, a first transistor coupled to an output of the amplifier and to the first capacitor, a second transistor coupled to the first transistor and to the second capacitor, and a coupling transistor coupled to the circuit node and to the second capacitor.

Abstract: A system for HDR image capture is configurable to perform a split long exposure operation by applying a first set of long exposure shutter operations to configure each sensor pixel of the image sensor array to enable photon detection and applying a second set of long exposure shutter operations to configure each sensor pixel to enable photon detection. A time period intervenes between the first and second sets of long exposure shutter. The system is configurable to perform a short exposure operation by applying a set of short exposure shutter operations to configure each sensor pixel to enable photon detection. The short exposure operation occurs during the time period that intervenes between the first and second sets of long exposure shutter operations. The system is also configurable to generate an image based on the split long exposure operation and the short exposure operation.

Abstract: A pixel arrangement comprises a photodiode, a circuit node, a transfer transistor coupled to the photodiode and to the circuit node, an amplifier with an input coupled to the circuit node, a first and a second capacitor, a first transistor coupled to an output of the amplifier and to the first capacitor, a second transistor coupled to the first transistor and to the second capacitor, and a coupling transistor coupled to the circuit node and to the second capacitor.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a lens driving unit including a base, a housing supported so as to be movable relative to the base, a magnet located on the housing, a pattern coil part including a pattern coil that is located opposite the magnet, the pattern coil part being located on the base, and a sensor part mounted to the pattern coil part for sensing a position or movement of the housing, and the pattern coil part includes a first layer and a second layer stacked on the first layer, the sensor part being mounted underneath the first layer, and the pattern coil being formed on the second layer. Thereby, manufacturing costs may be reduced owing to a reduction in the number of elements, processes, and process management points.

Abstract: Visibility of a description on a description field hidden by a presenter is to be ensured while maintaining a positional relationship between the presenter and the description on the description field. The moving image data obtained by imaging a state where the presenter is giving the description onto the description field is processed to determine the description portion. Display data for displaying each of portions determined to be the description portion as a description is generated and superimposed on moving image data. For example, a difference value for each of pixels between a current frame image and a reference frame image is extracted, a group including a series of consecutive pixels having a difference value being a threshold or more is grasped and then, whether or not the group is a description portion is determined for each of the groups.