Abstract: Techniques to improve a digital image capture device's ability to stabilize a video stream—while enforcing desired stabilization constraints on particular images in the video stream—are presented that utilize an overscan region and a look-ahead technique enabled by buffering a number of video input frames before generating a first stabilized video output frame. More particularly, techniques are disclosed for buffering an initial number of input frames so that a “current” frame can use motion data from both “past” and “future” frames to adjust the value of a stabilization strength parameter and/or the weighted contribution of particular frames from the buffer in the determination of stabilization motion values for the current frame. Such techniques keep the current frame within its overscan and ensure that the stabilization constraints are enforced, while maintaining desired smoothness in the video stream. In some embodiments, the stabilization constraint may comprise a maximum allowed frame displacement.

Abstract: There is provided an imaging device that includes a body and a viewfinder. The viewfinder is movable in two or more directions, between an encased position and a operative position. The viewfinder is encased inside the body at the encased position. The viewfinder is projected outside the body at the operative position.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method and apparatus for capturing and sharing digital content, such as image, video, audio, or textual content, quickly and with minimal user activity compared to the prior art. In one embodiment, a computing device performs an action when it is placed in a substantially vertical orientation. In another embodiment, the computing device performs another action in response to movement of the computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An image sensing circuit includes floating node, switch circuit, capacitor(s), and counting circuit. The floating node receives image electric charge from a photosensitive pixel. The switch circuit is coupled between floating node and capacitor(s) to dynamically connect and disconnect floating node and capacitor(s). The capacitor(s) include(s) first terminal(s) connected to switch circuit and second terminal(s) connected to ground. The counting circuit counts the number of charging and discharging behavior of capacitor(s) according to dynamic switches of switch circuit wherein the switch circuit dynamically switches to make capacitor(s) be charged and discharged dynamically in response to one exposure time period to receive energy of image electric charge which is determined by the number of charging and discharging behavior of the capacitor(s) and the capacitor(s)' potential value measured finally.

Abstract: The present invention can provide solutions to many common imaging problems, such as, for example, unevenly distributed illumination, shadows, white balance adjustment, colored ambient light and high dynamic range imaging. Imaging systems and methods can be provided through a computer (e.g., laptop or desktop) such that the system or method can take advantage of the computer's processing power to provide functionality that goes beyond typical camera. Such an imaging system may include an imaging device, a camera, a light source and a user interface.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a pixel, a current source, and a signal processing circuit. The pixel outputs signal charge, obtained by imaging, as a pixel signal. The current source is connected to a transmission path for the pixel signal and has a variable current. The signal processing circuit performs signal processing on a signal depending on an output signal to the transmission path and performs control so that a current of the current source is changed in accordance with the result of signal processing.

Abstract: Apparatuses and method for an image sensor with increased analog to digital conversion range and reduced noise are described herein. An example method may include disabling a first auto-zero switch of a comparator, the first auto-zero switch coupled to auto-zero a reference voltage input of the comparator, adjusting an auto-zero offset voltage of a ramp voltage provided to the reference voltage input of the comparator, and disabling a second auto-zero switch of the comparator, the second auto-zero switch coupled to auto-zero a bitline input of the comparator.

Abstract: An image acquiring device, according to one embodiment, comprises: an optical image stabilization unit which compensates for hand trembling; and optical unit which is controlled in accordance with the result value compensated in the optical image stabilization unit; an image sensor unit which converts optical information output from the optical unit into an electric signal; and image information processing unit which image processes the electric signal in accordance with the compensated result value; and an image information output unit which displays the image-processed result, wherein the image sensor unit comprises a plurality of phase difference detection pixels, and a plurality of image detection pixels disposed in a grid pattern along with the plurality of phase difference detection pixels, and the plurality of phase difference detection pixels comprise a first pixel group having a certain area shielded, the certain area being among an area separated by being partitioned in the vertical direction, and a

Abstract: A method and a system for synchronizing information between a device and a server during image processing between the device and the server. A method of synchronizing information between a device and a server, the method including receiving a user input when the device is in a designated operation mode; performing an image processing operation with respect to a first resolution image based on the received user input; collecting image processing parameters corresponding to the image processing operation; and transmitting the image processing parameters to the server.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for extracting information and a display image from two captured images are provided, in some embodiments, systems for extracting information and a display image from two captured images are provided, the systems comprising: a rolling shutter sensor; and a hardware processor coupled to the rolling shutter sensor that is configured to: cause the rolling shutter sensor to capture two captured images; receive the two captured images; and extract the information, and the display image from the two captured images, wherein the information is represented in the captured images as a flicker pattern.

Abstract: Provided are an image processing device, an imaging device, an image processing method, a program, and a recording medium that perform white balance bracketing according to image characteristics. An image processing unit 31 acquires a white balance gain which is applied to original image data in order to obtain a base image and a bracket image. The image processing unit 31 includes a color distribution acquisition unit 46, a first gain acquisition unit 41, and a second gain acquisition unit 42. The color distribution acquisition unit 46 acquires color distribution information of input image data. The first gain acquisition unit 41 acquires a base image white balance gain for obtaining the base image. The second gain acquisition unit 42 acquires a bracket image white balance gain for obtaining the bracket image on the basis of the color distribution information and the base image white balance gain.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus comprises a first camera and a second camera. The second camera takes a still image while the first camera takes a video.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera module comprising: a printed circuit board having an image sensor mounted thereon; a holder member provided on the printed circuit board and having a lens barrel provided therein; an optical module arranged on the upper side of the holder member and performing an auto-focusing function and/or an image stabilization function; and an electric current applying unit for electrically connecting the printed circuit board and the optical module, wherein the electric current applying unit comprises: first and second conductive members connected to the printed circuit board; and first and second plate members which are arranged on the upper side of the holder member and are electrically connected to each of the first and second conductive members, and which are electrically connected through the optical module.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an image sensor comprising: a plurality of phase difference detection pixels; and a plurality of image detection pixels disposed in a grid pattern along with the plurality of phase difference detection pixels, wherein the plurality of phase difference detection pixels comprise a first pixel group having a shield area biased toward one side from a line connecting two points facing each other in an oblique direction, and thus focus adjustment accuracy may be increased in a diagonal area in which phase difference detection is difficult.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus equipped with a flash unit that is capable of popping up a light emitting unit even if a display panel is directed to a photographing direction. The flash unit is provided on an upper face of a body of the image pickup apparatus and includes three parallel rotating shafts, a first support member that is rotatably connected with the light emitting unit through the first rotating shaft, and a second support member that is rotatably connected with the first support member through the second rotating shaft and is rotatably connected with the body through the third rotating shaft. The light emitting unit is movable between a light-emitting position projected and a retracted position inside the body even if the display unit is in a stand-up position that is rotated from a regular position opposite to a back face of the body by 180 degrees.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging device and an electronic apparatus that are capable of suppressing reduction in sensitivity. A current comparison unit receives light incident on a pixel, performs photoelectric conversion to generate a voltage, compares a current generated from the voltage with reference to a first potential line and a reference current generated with reference to a second potential line, the first potential line being one of a power supply line and a grounding line, the second potential line being another one of the power supply line and the grounding line, and outputs a comparison. A feedback unit returns a signal to a source side in the current comparison unit when the current is generated, the signal using the comparison result by the current comparison unit. The feedback unit can perform standby control in the current comparison unit.

Abstract: [Object] To display a captured image on a display unit in accordance with the intention of a user. [Solution] An information processing device according to the present technology includes a reception unit configured to receive operation information on a user, and a control unit configured to decide, on the basis of a state of a flexible display unit pulled out from a body of an image shooting device, a corresponding range corresponding to a displayable area of the pulled-out display unit from an entire image range acquired by an image shooting unit, the state being received by the reception unit, the flexible display unit being capable of being pulled out from the body.

Abstract: Provided is a control apparatus for an image pickup apparatus that can synchronize an image sensor with a frame period from an external device, such as a display apparatus, without use of any frame buffer, while optimizing the frequency of a clock signal used for the operation of the image sensor. An image sensor (11) receives a trigger signal from an external device (2), such as a display apparatus, and image data from an image sensor (11); calculates, for each frame, information of a time difference from the trigger signal to a time at which to start the output of the image data; and establishes, on the basis of the information of the time difference, a frame period of the image sensor (11) such that the time difference is accommodated within a given range, thereby allowing the image data to be supplied to the external device (2) within a given time difference relative to the trigger signal, though some degree of variation occurring in each frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and computer program products for a modular camera attachment for optical devices and its use. One computer-implemented method includes linking a modular camera accessory (MCA) to a smart device using a data connection; activating the application on the smart device for a collimation function between the MCA and a modular camera attachment-enabled optical (MCO) device; receiving collimation data from the MCA and a camera of the smart device configured to capture collimation data from the optical path of the MCO device; processing the collimation data received from the MCA and the MCO device to determine alignment indicators; using the determined alignment indicators, aligning the MCA with the MCO device optical characteristics; and activating the application on the smart device to process data received from the MCA.

Abstract: A method includes correcting for at least one of gain and offset during frame integration for photodetector events. Gain and offset correction is performed separately in each pixel of a digital read-out integrated circuit (DROIC) for a plurality of corresponding pixels in a photodetector array. First and second binary counters respectively use a gain register and an offset register to implement gain and offset correction.