Abstract: A camera operably coupled to a configurable camera interface within a wireless terminal operable to process images in accordance with multiple data formats. This camera interface has an ARM and an image process accelerator operably coupled to the ARM. The combination receives a captured digital image having a first data format from an image sensor operably coupled to the camera interface. The accelerator is configured based on information contained within the captured digital image. The captured digital image will be processed to produce additional digital images having a differing data formats. The captured digital image and/or additional digital images will be supplied to multiple devices or clients. This configuration allows the compute intensive operations to be offloaded from the processing module onto the image process accelerator within the camera interface in order to improve the overall system efficiency.

Abstract: A digital camera as an information processing device comprises a storage unit which stores a taken still image and which includes a history information storage section to store history information associated with the still image, a CPU which includes a history information processing unit to perform processing regarding the history information and which controls the processing in each unit of the digital camera, a communication unit which communicates with other digital cameras in a wired or wireless manner, and a display unit which displays the still image and the history information.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus acquires images captured by cameras. A data processing apparatus 2 calculates relative positional relationship between the camera that captured an image and a camera that is captured in the captured image, by image recognition of the captured image. The data processing apparatus 2 aggregates positional relationships calculated for the captured images, respectively, and by having one camera as reference, calculates the relative positions and directions of other cameras. Based on the calculated results, a user interface for supporting selection of the captured image by a user is generated.

Abstract: A device operable with a camera is disclosed which includes a display screen, remote from the camera, and a processor for receiving an image signal of the field of view of the camera and for displaying an image of the field of view of the camera on the display screen. The device communicates with and controls certain camera functions to allow a photographic or video image to be framed and taken from a location remote from the camera.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a window member containing a material that attenuates visible light but transmits specific light that does not lie in the wavelength band of visible light, the window member having a front wall portion having a thickness extending along the direction from the front side to the rear side; a light emitter provided behind the front wall portion, the light emitter emitting the visible light through a first area of the front wall portion; and a light receiver provided behind the front wall portion, the light receiver receiving the specific light passing through a second area of the front wall portion that differs from the first area, wherein the front wall portion in the first area is thinner than the front wall portion in the second area.

Abstract: A self-contained wireless camera (10) and a wireless camera system (25) having such a device and a base station (20). Video processing circuitry (200, 210) of the camera device receives video signals from a camera (130) and provides processed video signals. A radio receiver (101) receives processed video signals from the base station or another camera device. Images from the camera or the base station are displayed in a selected manner on a display or monitor (140). The base station device (20) receives processed video signals, stores them and retransmits them. A command signal is received by the radio receiver to modify operation in such a manner as to control bandwidth usage. Wireless camera devices can adjust their operation to accommodate other wireless camera devices. Different transport protocol modules 230 and 240 can be selected according to the application that the user selects for operation.

Abstract: A camera image correction system includes an image correction device and an internet protocol camera intercommunicating with the image correction device. The image correction device includes an input module, a signal processing module, and a wireless communications module. The input module inputs and generates correction instructions that the signal processing module processes. The wireless communications module transmits the correction images to the internet protocol camera. The internet protocol camera includes an antenna, a system on chip, and a signal control module. The antenna receives the correction instruction; the signal control module processes the correction instructions to generate command signals. The system on chip controls the internet protocol camera according to the command signals to obtain monitoring images, the monitoring images are processed by the signal control module and transmitted to the image correction device through the antenna and the wireless communications module.

Abstract: A digital still camera has a cylindrical image pick up portion with a lens, a strobe unit, and a display. The image pick up unit is cylindrical and is rotatably held at each end, so that the lens and strobe unit move in concert. The image pick up unit can be rotated to face the rear of the camera, where the display is located, so that the user can do self-images.

Abstract: The present invention decreases the processing load of a server related to a collation processing system which is implemented by a server which performs collation processing with a registered facial image.

Abstract: An accident judgment device (105) judges whether or not an accident has occurred based on a detection signal of an impact sensor (104). Upon judging that an accident has occurred, an image saving device (106) extracts an image within several seconds before and after occurrence of the accident from a ring buffer (103) to save the same in a save memory (107). Upon judging that the accident has occurred, an image-record requesting device (108) transmits an image-recording request to a drive recorder (10) of target vehicles existing in the vicinity of the accident spot. Upon receiving the image-recording request, an image saving device (106) of the drive recorder (10) on the target vehicle extracts the image within several seconds before and after occurrence of the accident from the ring buffer (103) to save the same into the save memory (107).

Abstract: Vehicles, such as vehicles in an open-pit mine, are visually tracked. The location of a vehicle is determined using radio frequency signals, such as pseudolite transmissions of ranging signals. The camera is steered based on the location. For example, multiple cameras are directed automatically on a vehicle based on the vehicle position. Images from a plurality of perspectives are provided to resolve or prevent a problem. The directing may include zooming for better viewing of vehicles at different distances from the camera. The directing may be incorporated into a vehicle management system, such as a dispatch system. For example, a user selects a vehicle from a list of managed vehicles or a displayed map, and the cameras are steered to view the selected vehicle based on the position of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a live avatar include features for directing the live avatar gaze to be consistent with a remote operator's view of the live avatar's surroundings. Indication of gaze direction may be continuously provided to the live avatar using movable optics, for example a heads-up display, or a movable optical prism or lens. Gaze direction or operator commands may be communicated using a haptic device. Video and control streams from multiple live avatars may be aggregated through a host server and allocated via an online interface to multiple prospective remote operators.

Abstract: Providing a radio bridge between primary and secondary camera systems employing incompatible wireless communication protocols (“WCPs”) includes receiving a radio signal from a primary system device, identifying an associated operational command for another primary system device, formatting a command signal conveying the operational command according to the secondary system WCP, and transmitting the command signal to a secondary system device. Optionally, a communication link is established between a primary system device and a non-participant device, by identifying the non-participant device to the primary system device as another primary system device.

Abstract: An electronic camera comprises a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with a computer or a printer, and a power save mode changeover unit that changes over a power save mode to either an ON or an OFF state according to the operational state of the electronic camera, if the power save mode is changed over to ON by the power save mode changeover unit, the wireless communication unit stops its operation when radio waves are not being transmitted, and if the power save mode is changed over to OFF, the wireless communication unit operates in a standby state when radio waves are not being transmitted.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing fluid real-time camera control of at least one camera to at least one network user via a network including the internet. A control pad or area can be provided to camera users via an application or applet that can be calibrated to provide fluid camera control. Compressed or uncompressed analog, digital, or streaming video and audio data can also be provided to the users to allow real-time low latency continuous audio/visual feedback. Multiple camera users can obtain control of a camera using a dynamic queuing technique that can allow single user camera control for certain time intervals. An administrator can establish user camera control parameters including camera control intervals for subscriber users versus non-subscriber users, camera usurping by an administrator, elimination of camera control privileges for a user, and denial of camera control requests by a user.

Abstract: A camera adjusting system includes a camera, a control apparatus, and a monitor. The camera captures a first image of the eyes of a user. The control apparatus receives the first image, and determines the eye-motion of the user. Then the control apparatus adjusts the aim and/or focus of a PTZ camera according to the eye-motion of the user. The monitor displays a monitored area monitored by the PTZ camera.

Abstract: A miniaturized camera which is programmable and provides low power consumption. An active pixel image sensor used in the highly miniaturized camera provides improved imaging functionality as well as reduced power consumption, extending the possible life time of the camera system. The spread spectrum nature of transmission and reception improves data integrity as well as data security. The ability of the highly miniaturized wireless camera to receive commands as well as transmit image data provides improved functionality and a variable rate of power consumption to be set according to the application and needs of the situation.

Abstract: A stand-alone camera system for capturing and transmitting real-time trail data over a wireless communication system to pre-programmable electronic destinations. A CPU receives triggering information and thereby sets the capturing mechanism to a triggering mode. Such triggering information is set at a sensitivity level and a time frame. The automatic toggling mechanism includes a plurality of infra-red sensors that detect a plurality of operating parameters. If a triggered interruption does not last for the time frame, the CPU returns to the sleep mode for conserving battery consumption. If the triggered interruption lasts for the time frame, the CPU wakes up the capturing and monitoring mechanism and thereby causes the capturing and monitoring mechanism to automatically capture an image of a triggered interrupter associated with the triggered interruption. Such captured images are then wirelessly transmitted to the pre-programmable electronic destinations for viewing.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a communications device which can receive from another communications apparatus by wireless an image-capturing condition of restricting an image-capturing process or a sound recording condition of restricting a sound recording process, and a device which performs an image-capturing or sound recording process according to the received image-capturing condition or sound recording condition. Thus, a user can automatically set a recording function of a recording apparatus in a restricted state without special care in a position where image-capturing, sound recording, etc. are prohibited, thereby recording on an allowed condition.

Abstract: A cellular transmission device includes an image capture device, a display, a selection mechanism, and a processor. The device also includes a memory in which at least one still image captured by the image capture device is stored; and a cellular transceiver coupled to an antenna; wherein the processor is configured to cause the display of at least one still image stored in the memory on the display; cause the display of a transmission selection menu on the display in response to operation of the selection mechanism, thereby enabling selection of a plurality of receiver units from the selection menu to receive the at least one displayed still image; and cause the transmission of the at least one displayed still image by the cellular transceiver for receipt by each selected receiver unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a camera system which is usable with a mobile terminal. The camera system includes a lens module and at least one mechanism for changing optical properties by interacting with the lens module. The camera system may be built into the mobile terminal or attached thereto as an external module.

Abstract: A communication system includes a first and a second communication devices, and the first and the second communication devices includes a first and a second transmission units that are disposed respectively on bodies of the communication devices and wirelessly transmits predetermined information to each other. The first communication device further includes a first reception unit that is disposed in a position where the first reception unit is capable of communicating with the second transmission unit and receives second information that has been transmitted from the second transmission unit, and a first control unit that controls the first communication device such that, when communication becomes possible between the first reception unit and the second transmission unit, the first reception unit receives the second information, and such that, when communication becomes possible between the first transmission unit and the second reception unit, the first transmission unit transmits first information.

Abstract: A camera system includes: a camera device which outputs a picked-up image signal in synchronization with an input synchronization signal; a camera controller which is input with the image signal of the camera device; and a relay device which is connected between the camera device and the camera controller and relays the image signal to be transmitted from the camera device to the camera controller, wherein the relay device transmits at least an externally input synchronization signal to the camera device and outputs the image signal to the camera device in synchronization with the externally input synchronization signal.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a first part and a second part separable from each other. If the first part and the second part are in a separated state, the first part applies image processing to image data and transmits the processed image data to the second part. If the first part and the second part are in a united state, the first part and a second part perform assigned roles for applying image processing to the image data.

Abstract: In a video system of the invention, control means is provided for a terminal input apparatus which is connected by a communication network of a camera on the partner side and which comprises an image display apparatus having a multiwindow display function for selecting and displaying the camera. An image pickup operation which is required to the camera on the partner side, for example, the image pickup direction, focal distance, panning, exposure amount, white balance, automatic focusing, and the like of the designated camera are inputted by using an image display and a window display of the image display apparatus. The operation of the camera on the partner side and the operations of a tripod, a movable arm, and the like to hold the camera are controlled through communicating means. A photographed image is displayed by the display apparatus.

Abstract: A mobile device with an integrated camera responsive to signals from a camera activator. The mobile device includes application programs capable of editing documents. The user triggers the device operating system to switch from an active application program in which the user is editing a document to a camera application by activating the camera activator. The user then captures an image by again triggering the camera activator, whereupon the active application is restored and the image data is inserted within the document. The captured image is directly inserted into an input field within the open document in the active application.

Abstract: The invention described is a method and system for preventing image capture and transmission in a restricted or prohibited zone.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus of the invention which is capable of photographing a desired object by making a plurality of photographing apparatuses cooperative with one another includes: an image pickup section; a detection section for acquiring photographing information related to an image acquired by the image pickup section; a transmission section for transmitting the photographing information acquired by the detection section; a reception section for receiving an image photographed and transmitted by another photographing apparatus based on the photographing information; and a memory control section for storing the image acquired by the image pickup section and the image received by the reception section in association with each other.

Abstract: There is provided an image processing system including an image supply unit arranged to transmit image data by wireless communication, an image receiving unit arranged to receive the image data supplied from the image supply unit, a first lighting unit arranged to illuminate an area in which the wireless communication with the image supply unit is possible, a detecting unit arranged to detect whether the image supply unit is in the area, and a controller arranged to control image communication between the image supply unit and the image receiving unit in accordance with an output of the detecting unit.

Abstract: A wireless communication device operable as a digital image capturing device (wireless digital camera) may be used to associate processing information with a captured image. The wireless communication device may communicate information to a network server, such as a WAP server and/or a process server for processing. A process associated with the communicated information is identified and initiated to process the information.

Abstract: A system and method of wirelessly communicating a camera synchronization from a camera to a remote device using an externally connected device. A first signal generated after the activation of a camera trigger is received from the camera. Based on the first signal, a transceiver of the externally connected device is switched from a wireless receive mode to a wireless transmit.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging device for photographing a subject image to output as image data, a recording device for recording the image data as an image file, a wireless communication device, a partner device searching device for searching for a partner device of a wireless communication, and a wireless communication setting device for setting the wireless communication device to be effective or to be invalid, and when the wireless communication device is effectively set by the wireless communication setting device, the partner device searching device automatically starts the searching of the partner device with activation of the imaging device.

Abstract: In an image sensing system including at least one image sensing apparatus and at least one communication apparatus, the communication apparatus transmits the operating status of the communication apparatus to the image sensing apparatus. The image sensing apparatus determines the received operating status and displays the operating status on the display in accordance with the determination result.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device includes a peripheral device, such as a digital camera, that may be periodically connected to the image hub device by a system user. The system user may then utilize the image hub device to transfer captured data from the peripheral device to a specific data destination, such as a user service on a distributed computer network. The peripheral device also may utilize the image hub device to recharge batteries that become depleted through operation of the peripheral device. The system user may then subsequently access and utilize the captured data from the data destination in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: An electronic camera system includes a programmable transmission capability for selectively transmitting electronic image data to a plurality of remote base units. In one embodiment, a camera module is detachably coupled to a portable computer including a display screen and a data entry device. The electronic image data generated by the camera module is supplied to the portable computer for display on the display screen. The data entry device is used by an operator to select which of the plurality of base units are to receive the digital image data. The digital image data is supplied by the portable computer to a radio-frequency transmitter module for transmission to the selected base units. The radio-frequency transmitter module is formed either integral with the portable computer or, like the camera module, is detachably coupled to the portable computer.

Abstract: An image management system and method of controlling an camera using a mobile computing device is described. The system includes a mobile computing device and an image taking system connected to a server. The image taking system includes a camera oriented towards distinguishing mark; and a control unit in communication with the mobile computing device such that the control unit transfers the control functions of the camera to the mobile computing device such that the mobile computing devices operates the camera to capture an image. The method includes establishing, by a mobile communication unit, an image capturing session with an image capturing system, the image capturing system having a control unit; transmitting, by the control unit, to the mobile computing device control functions for controlling operation of a camera; capturing, by the camera, an image in response to operation by the mobile communication unit; and creating, by the image capturing system, a media file.

Abstract: A media management system and method of selecting at least one of a plurality of cameras is described. The system includes a plurality of image-taking systems, each one including a camera having a plurality of control functions; and a camera control unit for controlling operation of the camera. The control unit includes a communication unit for communicating with the plurality of image-taking systems and a mobile communication device, the communication unit establishing an image capturing session with the mobile communication device in response to an initiation by the mobile communication device; and a processor that uses a location of the mobile communication device to select at least one image-taking system from the plurality of image-taking systems. The control unit transfers at least one of the plurality of control functions to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device operates the camera to capture at least one image.

Abstract: A medical image photographing system comprising a control apparatus for corresponding a photographing order information related to medical photography and a medical image and managing them, and a portable terminal for obtaining the photographing order information from the control apparatus; wherein the control apparatus has a first communication unit for communicating with the portable terminal, and a first control unit for transmitting the photographing order information through the first communication unit to the portable terminal; and the portable terminal has a second communication unit for communicating with the control apparatus, a display unit for displaying a display information, and a second control unit for receiving the photographing order information from the control apparatus through the second communication unit, extracting the photographing order information corresponding to a predetermined extract condition from a received photographing order information, and displaying a extracted photographi

Abstract: A mobile terminal and visual data processing method are provided which an image photographing function is performed while maintaining visual communication between a first and second terminal. The present invention includes a camera, a communication unit performing visual communication with another terminal, a storage unit storing at least one image, a display unit displaying visual data related to the visual communication, a control unit controlling the camera to perform an image photographing function when an activation signal is received, wherein the visual communication with the other terminal is maintained while the image photographing function is performed if the activation signal is received while the visual communication is in progress.

Abstract: A surveillance system and method for activating communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including providing a base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching for signal from the ICD(s) and receiving inputs in dual encoded formats, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with optimized remote viewing.

Abstract: Methods and devices for implementing subsystem or functional aspect restrictions on a wireless handheld communication device. Data defining geographical boundaries of a restricted operating area is stored on the device. The present position of the device is ascertained and a determination is made whether the device is located within the restricted operating area. A restriction on the subsystem or functional aspect is imposed when it is determined the device is within the restricted operating area. The subsystem or functional aspect restriction can be communicated to the device via a wireless communication network. Additionally, the restrictions and boundaries can be communicated to the device as part of an IT security policy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise methods and systems for input device to television networking.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed digital electronic camera that is designed to operate both on land and underwater to great depths, and method of making same. The present invention is a camera which is hermetically sealed by being totally encapsulated, preferably by being cast in plastic, with no seals, holes, joints, penetrating pins, wires or other objects. Wireless means are used for communicating information, electrical power and control signals. The invention is impervious to atmospheric contamination and absolutely incapable of leaking under water to great depths and pressures. In an alternate embodiment camera optics are not encapsulated but are immersed in water when the encapsulated digital camera is placed in water.

Abstract: When a photographed image is recorded using a detachable recording medium having a transmission function, to easily distinguish an image corresponding to the transmitted image and an image corresponding to the image that has not been transmitted yet, when the image data is recorded in the recording medium having a wireless communication unit, the image corresponding to the transmitted image and the image corresponding to the image that has not been transmitted yet are separated and stored in separated folders formed on the recording medium. For example, the image data is stored in the DCIM2 folder and the DCIM folder. When the image data is stored, the image data corresponding to the transmitted image data is reduced and stored in the DCIM2 folder, while the image data corresponding to the transmitted image data is deleted from the DCIM folder.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus for wireless-communicating with a camera accessory which periodically transits to a sleep state, transmits a change signal for changing the setting of a power saving state in an accessory apparatus, to the accessory apparatus in accordance with a first operation for instructing an image pickup preparation to decide an setting for image pickup or a second operation for instructing the image pickup based on the image pickup preparation operation being accepted by an operation unit of the image pickup apparatus, thereby efficiently suppressing stand-by electricity consumption and preventing a delay from occurring in timing when a predetermined process is executed between apparatuses.

Abstract: A control apparatus that is connected to at least one image capturing apparatus by wireless communication transmits, by multicast or broadcast via the wireless communication, a command for instructing to start a prescribed operation to each image capturing apparatus, in response to detection of an operation for instructing to start the prescribed operation, and transmits, by unicast via the wireless communication, a command for instructing to end the prescribed operation to each image capturing apparatus, in response to detection of the operation for instructing to end the prescribed operation. Then, the control apparatus confirms a response to transmission of the command for instructing to end the prescribed operation, and retransmits, by unicast, the command to end the prescribed operation to each image capturing apparatus whose response is not confirmed.

Abstract: In a photographing apparatus, an encoding part creates a code image from authentication information of the photographing apparatus. A photographing part takes a photograph of a connection code image displayed on a display part of another apparatus. A decoding part decodes the connection code image contained in the photograph taken by the photographing part to decode encoded connection information containing communication setup information, which has been encoded according to the authentication information of the photographing apparatus. A restoration part restores the communication setup information from the encoded connection information by using the authentication information of the photographing apparatus. A radio communication part communicates with the another apparatus by using the communication setup information restored by the restoration part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transmitting an image using a mobile terminal. The present invention comprises selecting at least one image having a predetermined resolution, checking a first size of the at least one image, determining whether the first size of the at least one image exceeds a transmittable size, adjusting the predetermined resolution of at least one of the at least one image if the first size exceeds the transmittable size, wherein the predetermined resolution is adjusted so that a second size of the at least one image does not exceed the transmittable size, and transmitting that at least one image having the second size.

Abstract: A CPU 36 of a light emitting unit 30 fetches ith bit of transmission information TX stored in a transmission data memory 33 in synchronization with a clock signal CK from a timing generator 35. The CUP 36 determines the bit value and fetches a first pattern sequence SA from a pattern data memory 44 when the bit is logic signal 1, and fetches a second pattern sequence SB from a pattern data memory 34 when the bit is logic signal 0, and outputs the first pattern sequence SA and second pattern sequence SB to a light emitting section 37. While, a CPU 39 of a light receiving unit 40 extracts a pixel area with a time sequence luminance variation pattern from a frame image captured into a capture image buffer 46, and binarizes the luminance variation pattern, and performs logic determination. A liquid crystal display 44 displays information of a light emitting area to be overlapped with a subject image.

Abstract: An MMS publishing system comprises a management tool, an authoring tool, a storage facility, a message router, and a rendering server. The management tool authenticates a first user by using a telephone number of the first user as a user ID. The authoring tool allows the first user to associate rich media content with his telephone number. The content is then stored in the storage facility in association with his telephone number. Subsequently, the message router intercepts an MMS message sent from a mobile device over a wireless network when the MMS message includes a predetermined indicator and indicates the telephone number of the first user as a destination. The rendering server then accesses the stored content associated with the telephone number and sends the content to the mobile device, for output to a user of the mobile device.