Abstract: A camera module according to an embodiment includes an image sensor configured to output a plurality of image frames; a lens assembly disposed on the image sensor, the lens assembly forming an optical path of light incident on the image sensor from outside; a controller configured to generate a control signal to adjust at least one of the optical path of the lens assembly or the position of the image sensor relative to the lens assembly; and an image synthesizer configured to synthesize the plurality of image frames to generate a composite image, wherein the composite image has a higher resolution than the plurality of image frames, and wherein the plurality of image frames are respective image frames generated along respectively different optical paths changed by the lens assembly or respective image frames generated by change in the position of the image sensor relative to the lens assembly.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques that may be used to enable automatic collection or capture of media content by a content capture device based on detection of priority conditions, such as an unholstering event. Such techniques may comprise obtaining, from one or more sensors installed within a holster device oriented proximate to a space into which an object is inserted, sensor data indicating position information for the object, determining, based on the sensor data, that the object is being withdrawn from the space, determining, based on the withdrawal of the object, that media content should be collected, and upon determining that media content should be collected, causing the content capture device to begin collecting media content.

Abstract: The signal quality of a solid-state imaging element configured to detect address events is enhanced. The solid-state imaging element has open pixels and light-blocked pixels arrayed therein. In the solid-state imaging element, the open pixels each detect whether or not an amount of change in incident light amount exceeds a predetermined threshold, and output a detection signal indicating a result of the detection. On the other hand, in the solid-state imaging element, the light-blocked pixels each output a correction signal based on an amount of noise generated in the open pixels each configured to detect whether or not an amount of change in incident light amount exceeds the predetermined threshold and to output a detection signal indicating a result of the detection.

Abstract: An apparatus receives an input of a position to a display unit and receives a moving instruction for moving a selected position corresponding to the input position on the display unit. The apparatus controls to, in a case where an object area including the input position has a first size, move the selected position in accordance with a moving operation of a first operation amount and, in a case where the object area has a second size that is smaller than the first size, move the selected position by a second movement amount smaller than the first movement amount in accordance with the moving operation of the first operation amount.

Abstract: An algorithm update method and an apparatus is disclosed, the method includes: receiving, by an internet protocol camera, a deletion instruction that includes a to-be-deleted algorithm container identifier and that is sent by a monitoring system; deleting, by the internet protocol camera, a to-be-deleted algorithm container instance corresponding to the to-be-deleted algorithm container identifier; receiving, by the internet protocol camera, a deployment instruction that includes a to-be-deployed algorithm description file and that is sent by the monitoring system; parsing, by the internet protocol camera, the to-be-deployed algorithm description file to obtain at least one file identifier; obtaining, by the internet protocol camera, at least one to-be-deployed algorithm image file corresponding to the at least one file identifier; and generating, by the internet protocol camera, a to-be-deployed algorithm container instance based on the at least one to-be-deployed algorithm image file.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus includes a photoelectric conversion unit, an acquisition unit, a first amplification unit, a second amplification unit, and an amplification factor control unit. The photoelectric conversion unit is configured to convert an optical image into an image signal. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire a value related to a correct exposure on a basis of the image signal converted from the optical image by the photoelectric conversion unit. The first amplification unit is configured to amplify the image signal with a first amplification factor. The second amplification unit is configured to amplify the image signal with a second amplification factor. The amplification factor control unit is configured to change the first amplification factor or the second amplification factor based on the value related to the correct exposure.

Abstract: Provided is an imaging device that includes an imaging unit that performs an imaging operation, a data generator that generates first power supply voltage data corresponding to a first power supply voltage and a flag generation section that generates a flag signal for the first power supply voltage by comparing the first power supply voltage data and first reference data. The first power supply voltage is supplied to the imaging unit.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes an image display element, an eyepiece portion, an object window, and a reflection optical element disposed at a position between the eyepiece portion and the object window, the reflection optical element being configured to guide a picture displayed on the image display element to the eyepiece portion. The reflection optical element changes a state to a first state and a second state by changing a transmittance. In the first state, the picture displayed on the image display element is viewed via the eyepiece portion. In the second state, an image in which an image from the object window and an image displayed on the image display element are superimposed is viewed via the eyepiece portion.

Abstract: A camera system incorporating a MEMS actuator to achieve focus adjustments to compensate for the thermal expansion of the lens assembly is disclosed. The camera comprises a lens barrel, lens holder, infra-red (IR) filter, board circuit, MEMS actuator, housing package for the actuator, and an image sensor. The image sensor is directly wire bonded to pads on the circuit board such that these pads are movable at the image sensor end and fixed at the circuit board end. When the camera is exposed to temperature variations, the MEMS actuator moves the sensor along the optical axis to maintain the image in focus.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus generates, by using an image of a first time point and being output from an image capturing unit, a prediction image predicting an image of a second time point in a future subsequent to the first time point. The apparatus determines, about the prediction image, a degree of suitability indicating a degree of the prediction image being suitable as an image to be recorded. The apparatus controls, in a case where the determined degree of suitability is higher than a predetermined threshold value, to capture an image upon reaching the second time point.

Abstract: An image processor according to the present disclosure includes: an image segmentation processing section to generate a plurality of first map data on the basis of first image map data including a plurality of pixel values, the plurality of first map data having arrangement patterns of pixel values different from each other and including pixel values located at positions different from each other; an interpolation processing section to generate a plurality of second map data by determining a pixel value at a position where no pixel value is present in each of the plurality of first map data with use of interpolation processing; and a synthesis processing section to generate third map data by generating, on the basis of pixel values at positions corresponding to each other in the plurality of second map data, a pixel value at a position corresponding to the positions.

Abstract: An image sensor includes image sensor cells generating an image signal in response to one or more control signals, and a first driver generating a first control signal. The first driver includes a first positive supply terminal connected to a first power supply node. The image sensor also includes a voltage generator generating a first voltage at the first power supply node, where the voltage generator includes charge pump cells to receive clock signals and to source charge to the first power supply node, a delay line including delay line elements generating clock signals, where a first charge pump cell receives a first clock signal generated by a first delay line element, where a second charge pump cell receives a second clock signal generated by a second delay line element, and where a delay between the first clock signal and the second clock signal is determined by the delay line.

Abstract: A lens apparatus includes an optical member, a driving device configured to perform driving of the optical member, a detector configured to detect a state related to the driving, and a processor configured to generate a control signal for the driving device based on first information about the detected state, wherein the processor includes a machine learning model configured to generate an output related to the control signal based on the first information and second information about the lens apparatus, and is configured to output the first information and the second information to a generator configured to perform generation of the machine learning model.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a plurality of image sensor cells, each configured to generate or not generate an image signal in response to one or more control signals, and a first driver generating a first control signal. The first driver includes a first positive supply terminal connected to a first power supply node. The image sensor also includes a voltage generator generating a first voltage at the first power supply node, where the voltage generator includes a plurality of charge pump cells selectably sourcing charge to the first power supply node in response to one of multiple enable signals, and a charge pump cell quantity controller circuit generating the enable signals. Each enable signal is either in an active or inactive state, and each charge pump cell sources charge to the first power supply node in response to receiving an enable signal in an active state.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing semiconductor modules for image-sensing devices is disclosed. The method may comprise applying a removable layer on a first surface of a printed circuit board (PCB) which comprises a plurality of PCB units; mounting a photosensitive member to a second surface of each of the PCB units; and encapsulating the photosensitive member with an encapsulation layer on each PCB unit. Each PCB unit may comprise at least a semiconductor component on a second surface of the PCB and one or more opening across the first surface and the second surface. The photosensitive member and the removable layer separate the one or more opening from outside, and the photosensitive member is positioned to receive light through the opening. At least one semiconductor component is also encapsulated by the encapsulation layer on each PCB unit.

Abstract: A distance measurement device includes an imaging unit which captures a subject image formed by an imaging optical system forming the subject image indicating a subject, an emission unit which emits directional light as light having directivity along an optical axis direction of the imaging optical system, a light receiving unit which receives reflected light of directional light from the subject, a derivation unit which derives a distance to the subject based on a timing at which directional light is emitted by the emission unit and a timing at which reflected light is received by the light receiving unit, and a control unit which performs control such that at least a part of an imaging period by the imaging unit overlaps at least a part of a distance measurement period by the emission unit, the light receiving unit, and the derivation unit.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus for capturing an image of a subject, the imaging apparatus includes: a first display; a second display including a display screen configured to change an orientation toward a subject side; a controller configured to control operations of the first and second displays; and a proximity detector configured to detect an object in proximity to the first display, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the controller causes the first display to display an image of the subject, and causes the second display to display an image showing the subject simultaneously with the first display.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including a lens and a processing unit, wherein the lens includes a first region through which a first light ray passes and a second region through which a second light ray passes, wherein the first region and the second region are arranged in a predetermined direction, and wherein the processing unit sets a component of the predetermined direction as a degree of freedom in a first relative positional relationship between a predetermined position in the first region and a predetermined position in the second region is employed.

Abstract: A vehicular camera assembly includes a camera housing, a circuit board having an imager and a first electrical connector. A rear portion of the camera housing includes an attachment portion having an aperture, and includes a first electrically conductive element at the aperture. A second electrical connector is attached at the rear portion of the camera housing. The second electrical connector includes (i) a connector portion for connecting to a vehicle wire harness, (ii) a connecting end for connecting to the first electrical connector, and (iii) a second electrically conductive element for electrically connecting to the first electrically conductive element. As the second electrical connector is attached at the rear portion of the camera housing, the first electrically conductive element engages the second electrically conductive element to establish and maintain electrically conductive connection between the first and second electrically conductive elements.

Abstract: A camera system that includes a camera having a main body having a front surface and a back surface; a lens disposed within the main body and configured to view objects in front of the front surface; a magnet coupled to the back surface, wherein the magnet is configured to removably couple the camera to a ferromagnetic material; a shutter adjustably coupled to the main body, so that the shutter is moveable relative to the lens between a closed position and an open position; and a controller disposed within the main body and configured to control operation of the camera.