Patents by Inventor Russell J. Palum
Russell J. Palum has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8818085Abstract: A method of processing a digital image having a predetermined color pattern, includes converting the predetermined color pattern of the digital image into a converted digital image having a different desired color pattern; and using algorithms adapted for use with the desired color pattern for processing the converted digital image.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Intellectual Ventures Fund 83 LLCInventors: Russell J. Palum, Bruce H. Pillman
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Publication number: 20130329989Abstract: A method of processing a digital image having a predetermined color pattern, includes converting the predetermined color pattern of the digital image into a converted digital image having a different desired color pattern; and using algorithms adapted for use with the desired color pattern for processing the converted digital image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Intellectual Ventures Fund 83 LLCInventors: Russell J. Palum, Bruce H. Pillman
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Patent number: 8452082Abstract: A method of processing a digital image having a predetermined color pattern, includes converting the predetermined color pattern of the digital image into a converted digital image having a different desired color pattern; and using algorithms adapted for use with the desired color pattern for processing the converted digital image.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Russell J. Palum, Bruce H. Pillman
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Patent number: 8416317Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for calibrating imaging systems are provided. The imaging system has a body, a scene image capture system that captures images using a taking lens system that can be set to a plurality of different focus distances, and a rangefinder that is capable of determining a distance between the imaging system and at least one portion of a field of view of the talking lens system. The method comprises: automatically capturing a first calibration image of a first field of view through the taking lens system with the taking lens system set to a first focus distance setting; identifying a portion of the first calibration image having a predetermined degree of focus; using the rangefinder to determine a first calibration distance from the imaging device to the identified portion. A focus correlation is determined based upon the first calibration distance and the first focus distance setting.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Russell J. Palum
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Patent number: 8228418Abstract: A sensor module for an image capture device including an image sensor and a filter system, the image capture device having a high resolution mode of operation and one or more lower resolution modes of operation; the filter system includes an adjustable spatial filter associated with the optical path of the image capture device having an adjustable optical structure which in response to a first signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a high resolution mode of operation and in response to a second signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a lower resolution mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Bruce H. Pillman, Russell J. Palum, John N. Border
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Patent number: 8073246Abstract: A method of modifying a CFA image or full-color image having a plurality of color channels and a panchromatic channel, includes capturing the panchromatic channel at a different exposure time than at least one of the color image channels with the CFA sensor within one image; producing a panchromatic edge map and a color edge map from the CFA image; using the panchromatic edge map and the color edge map to provide motion estimates; and using the motion estimates to modify at least one of the channels of the CFA image or full-color image.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James E. Adams, Jr., Aaron T. Deever, Russell J. Palum
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Patent number: 7852454Abstract: An autofocus system is provided for image capture that includes a liquid crystal focus lens which includes a dual range liquid crystal lens with a thinner liquid crystal lens (385) and a thicker liquid crystal lens (365) separated by a single shared electrode (370). Wherein the thinner liquid crystal lens (385) has a smaller optical power and a faster response time and the thicker liquid crystal lens (365) has a larger optical power and a slower response time. The autofocus system has a focusing effect that is produced by the combined optical power of the thinner liquid crystal lens and the thicker liquid crystal lens. A method for focusing an image capture device and an image capture device are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John N. Border, Russell J. Palum
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Publication number: 20100238328Abstract: A sensor module for an image capture device including an image sensor and a filter system, the image capture device having a high resolution mode of operation and one or more lower resolution modes of operation; the filter system includes an adjustable spatial filter associated with the optical path of the image capture device having an adjustable optical structure which in response to a first signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a high resolution mode of operation and in response to a second signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a lower resolution mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Bruce H. Pillman, Russell J. Palum, John N. Border
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Publication number: 20100119148Abstract: A method of modifying a CFA image or full-color image having a plurality of color channels and a panchromatic channel, includes capturing the panchromatic channel at a different exposure time than at least one of the color image channels with the CFA sensor within one image; producing a panchromatic edge map and a color edge map from the CFA image; using the panchromatic edge map and the color edge map to provide motion estimates; and using the motion estimates to modify at least one of the channels of the CFA image or full-color image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: James E. Adams, JR., Aaron T. Deever, Russell J. Palum
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Patent number: 7702229Abstract: A focus detection device includes an image sensor and a plurality of lenslets. Each of the plurality of lenslets has a distinct conjugate length and is associated with a distinct portion of the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Lynn Schilling-Benz, John N. Border, Thomas F. Powers, Russell J. Palum
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Publication number: 20100073623Abstract: An autofocus system is provided for image capture that includes a liquid crystal focus lens which includes a dual range liquid crystal lens with a thinner liquid crystal lens (385) and a thicker liquid crystal lens (365) separated by a single shared electrode (370). Wherein the thinner liquid crystal lens (385) has a smaller optical power and a faster response time and the thicker liquid crystal lens (365) has a larger optical power and a slower response time. The autofocus system has a focusing effect that is produced by the combined optical power of the thinner liquid crystal lens and the thicker liquid crystal lens. A method for focusing an image capture device and an image capture device are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: John N. Border, Russell J. Palum
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Camera using multiple lenses and image sensors in a rangefinder configuration to provide a range map
Patent number: 7683962Abstract: An electronic camera for producing an output image of a scene from a captured image signal includes a first imaging stage comprising a first image sensor for generating a first sensor output and a first lens for forming a first image of the scene on the first image sensor, and a second imaging stage comprising a second image sensor for generating a second sensor output and a second lens for forming a second image of the scene on the second image sensor, where the lenses have different focal lengths. A processing stage uses the sensor output from one of the imaging stages as the captured image signal and uses the images from both imaging stages to generate a range map identifying distances to the different portions of the scene.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John N. Border, Amy D. Enge, Efrain O. Morales, Bruce H. Pillman, Keith A. Jacoby, James E. Adams, Jr., Russell J. Palum, Andrew C. Gallagher -
Patent number: 7676146Abstract: An electronic camera includes: (a) a first imaging stage comprising a first image sensor; a first lens for forming a first image on the first image sensor; and a first lens focus adjuster for adjusting focus of the first lens responsive to a first focus detection signal; and (b) a second imaging stage comprising a second image sensor; a second lens for forming a second image on the second image sensor; and a second lens focus adjuster for adjusting focus of the second lens responsive to a second focus detection signal. A processing stage (a) selects the sensor output from the first imaging stage and uses the sensor output from the second imaging stage to generate the first focus detection signal, (b) selects the sensor output from the second imaging stage and uses the sensor output from the first imaging stage to generate the second focus detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John N. Border, Russell J. Palum, Wilbert F. Janson, Jr., Kenneth A. Parulski, Keith A. Jacoby
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Patent number: 7656441Abstract: A method for correcting for hue artifacts captured by an imager associated with a color filter array including first, second and third color pixels and optical system spaced from the imager, wherein a first group of second pixels are primarily influenced by adjacent first pixels and a second group of second pixels are primarily influenced by adjacent third pixels, includes separately blurring or smoothing the first and third pixels and the first and second group of second pixels; based on the difference between adjacent pixels of the first and second group of second pixels, correcting for hue in the second group of second pixels; and correcting for adjacent third pixels based on the correction for adjacent second group second pixels.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Russell J. Palum, Bruce H. Pillman, John F. Hamilton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090273681Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for calibrating imaging systems are provided. The imaging system has a body, a scene image capture system that captures images using a taking lens system that can be set to a plurality of different focus distances, and a rangefinder that is capable of determining a distance between the imaging system and at least one portion of a field of view of the taking lens system. The method comprises: automatically capturing a first calibration image of a first field of view through the taking lens system with the taking lens system set to a first focus distance setting; identifying a portion of the first calibration image having a predetermined degree of focus; using the rangefinder to determine a first calibration distance from the imaging device to the identified portion. A focus correlation is determined based upon the first calibration distance and the first focus distance setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: John N. Border, Dan Harel, Russell J. Palum, John D. Griffith, Scott C. Cahall, Bruce H. Pillman
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Publication number: 20090273680Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for calibrating imaging systems are provided. The imaging system has a body, a scene image capture system that captures images using a taking lens system that can be set to a plurality of different focus distances, and a rangefinder that is capable of determining a distance between the imaging system and at least one portion of a field of view of the talking lens system. The method comprises: automatically capturing a first calibration image of a first field of view through the taking lens system with the taking lens system set to a first focus distance setting; identifying a portion of the first calibration image having a predetermined degree of focus; using the rangefinder to determine a first calibration distance from the imaging device to the identified portion. A focus correlation is determined based upon the first calibration distance and the first focus distance setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Russell J. Palum
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Patent number: 7609958Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for calibrating imaging systems are provided. The imaging system has a body, a scene image capture system that captures images using a taking lens system that can be set to a plurality of different focus distances, and a rangefinder that is capable of determining a distance between the imaging system and at least one portion of a field of view of the taking lens system. The method comprises: automatically capturing a first calibration image of a first field of view through the taking lens system with the taking lens system set to a first focus distance setting; identifying a portion of the first calibration image having a predetermined degree of focus; using the rangefinder to determine a first calibration distance from the imaging device to the identified portion. A focus correlation is determined based upon the first calibration distance and the first focus distance setting.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John N. Border, Dan Harel, Russell J. Palum, John D. Griffith, Scott C. Cahall, Bruce H. Pillman
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Patent number: 7593597Abstract: In a parallax correction method and system, corresponding regions of first and second digital images of the same subject are upsampled to provide a pair of upsampled regions. The corresponding regions have parallax. The upsampled regions are statistically compared at a plurality of relative subpixel offsets to provide a corresponding plurality of similarity values. The similarity values define a peak similarity value and a corresponding peak subpixel offset among the plurality of relative subpixel offsets. The second digital image is shifted relative to the first digital image by the peak subpixel offset.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Russell J. Palum, Heidi L. Hall, John F. Hamilton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090219432Abstract: The invention discloses an image acquisition system with a modified image sensor that enables simultaneous capture of at least two images with different perspectives The pixels are split into two or more subsets of pixels under a series of cylindrical microlenses or linear light guides. The cylindrical microlenses or linear light guides limit the radiation to impinge upon first and second subsets of pixels under each microlens or light guide to come from only one half or the other half of the imaging lens so that stereo image sets are produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Russell J. Palum, John N. Border, James E. Adams, JR., Joseph R. Bietry
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Patent number: RE47458Abstract: A method of processing a digital image having a predetermined color pattern, includes converting the predetermined color pattern of the digital image into a converted digital image having a different desired color pattern; and using algorithms adapted for use with the desired color pattern for processing the converted digital image.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Monument Peak Ventures, LLCInventors: Russell J. Palum, Bruce H. Pillman