Abstract: A camera assembly is applied to a laptop and includes: a mounting bracket coupled to a display housing of the laptop and a camera unit pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket. When an opening-closing angle of the display housing relative to a keyboard housing of the laptop is greater than a first preset angle V1, an angle between an orientation of the camera unit and the keyboard housing is maintained as a second preset angle V2.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a machine body, a functional module, a power transmission module and a retracting module. The functional module is to move with respect to the machine body. The power transmission module, disposed in the machine body, includes a transmission unit and a driving unit. The transmission unit includes a gear and a rack. The driving unit, connected to the gear, is to move with the functional module. The driving unit rotates the gear in a moving direction to mesh the rack so as to move the functional module in the moving direction. The retracting module, disposed in the machine body, includes a holding unit connected to the rack to provide the rack an avoiding path for the rack to disengage the gear, and a direction of the avoiding path is different from the moving direction. In additional, a camera device is also provided.

Abstract: A headset system for tracking eye motion, reaction, facial features, and focus of a user. The system may include an inward-facing camera directed at the front of the user's face to capture image data associated with the eye movement, facial expressions, reaction, and focus of the user. The system may also include at least one additional outward-facing camera directed away from the user's face to capture image data of the viewable content of the user.

Abstract: An operationally dependent external camera system for use with a portable computer device. The system includes a portable computer device, a camera, and an operation cord. The camera may include a lens, image sensor, circuit board, microphone, and control unit. The operation cord is coupled between the camera and the portable computer device to continuously transmit both data and electrical power between the portable computer device and the camera thereby making the camera operationally dependent on the portable computer device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a camera control method and a mobile terminal. The method is applied to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes an accommodating space for accommodating a retractable camera assembly. The retractable camera assembly includes a camera and a motor, the motor is connected to the camera via an elastic transmission structure for driving the camera to move. The method includes: identifying a current state of the camera when a triggering operation against the camera is detected, where the triggering operation includes a pressing operation or a stretching operation, and the state of the camera includes a retracted state, an extended state, a retracting process or an extending process; controlling movement of the camera according to the triggering operation and the current state of the camera.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface, a camera module disposed at a position aligned with an opening formed in the first surface, a decorative member including a first portion connected to the first surface at a position at which the opening is formed and having a hollow, a second portion extending from the first portion and surrounding the hollow, and a window seated on the second portion, a processor, and a memory, wherein the camera module includes at least one lens, and a lens barrel including a cylindrical lower portion, an extension portion extending from the lower portion, and a cylindrical upper portion extending from the extension portion, and the distance from the lower portion to the first portion is smaller than the distance from the upper portion to the window.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a gyro sensor or virtual joystick controlled smart helmet may include a motorized and handsfree livestream video stabilization multi-camera system which can be remotely operated over a network. The gyro sensor or virtual joystick controlled smart helmet having a motorized moveable camera, a two way display communication unit via a OLED screen and 360 degree camera combination to enable Augmented Reality, a video and audio transmission system, a reflector for visibility in low light, a rechargeable battery, a carbon fiber plate for protection against battery malfunction, a headphone connection jack, a SIM card slot, a helmet power on/off switch, a power connector, a micro-gimbal camera module, a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, 6 way livestream stabilization using a combination of motors which double up to ensure that the smart helmet can be remotely controlled over a network using a custom application interface.

Abstract: A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The center of gravity adjusting unit includes a transmission member and a coupling member. The center of gravity adjusting unit is coupled to the support frame through the coupling member. A motor is configured to enable the transmission member to drive a portion of the support frame to have a linear movement relative to the coupling member to adjust a center of gravity of the support frame.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

Abstract: A camera assembly includes a camera module, a front shaft device, and a forward turning drive device. The camera module includes a strip-shaped body, and the strip-shaped body includes a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a lens located at a top of the strip-shaped body between the front end portion and the rear end portion. The front shaft device includes at least one front shaft, and each front shaft is adapted to pivotally engaging with the front end portion. The front shaft pivotally engages with the front end portion, and the forward turning drive drives the camera module to pivot forward around the front shaft, so that the camera module rotates to be in a front capture state where the rear end portion is lifted and the lens finds views forward.

Abstract: An image capturing system that makes it possible to easily attach an accessory to an image capturing apparatus body without requiring any tool. The image capturing apparatus body is provided with an accessory shoe and a screw hole. The accessory removably attached to the image capturing apparatus body includes a sheet metal that is engaged with the accessory shoe by being slidably inserted therein, and a fixing screw that has an operation portion which is rotationally operated, and is provided, in association with the screw hole, at a location frontward of the sheet metal in a direction of inserting the sheet metal into the accessory shoe. The fixing screw is screwed into the screw hole in a state in which the sheet metal is engaged with the accessory shoe, whereby the accessory is attached to the image capturing apparatus body.

Abstract: A camera module, a camera assembly and an electronic device are provided. The camera module includes a casing, a mounting base, a light deflection element, an image sensor and a driving device. The casing has a light inlet. The mounting base is disposed in the casing. The light deflection element is fixed to the mounting base, and configured to deflect an incident light entering through the light inlet. The image sensor is arranged in the casing and configured to sense the defected incident light. The driving device has an arc rail, and is configured to drive the mounting base to rotate around a central axis of the arc rail along the arc rail.

Abstract: An image processing method with auto-adjusting gamma value is provided. This image processing method includes: receiving a detected value dependent upon a view angle between a normal direction of a screen and a sight direction of a viewer to the screen; receiving an original video frame with a plurality of pixels; determining at least one gamma table to obtain a gamma value for a pixel of the plurality of pixels according to the detected value, wherein there is an original pixel value corresponding to the pixel; and generating and outputting a corrected pixel value of the pixel based on the gamma value and the original pixel value of the pixel, wherein the screen is configured to show a corrected video frame having the pixel with the corrected pixel value. An image processing assembly and an image processing system are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same that may secure an appropriate amount of light for a subject and minimize a shadow of the subject even when capturing an image in a close-up manner using a camera embedded in the mobile terminal. One aspect of the present disclosure proposes a mobile terminal including a rear cover having an opening defined therein, a camera disposed to be optically exposed to the outside through the opening, a flash surrounding the camera, wherein the flash is disposed to be optically exposed to outside through the opening, a support frame surrounding the flash and being attached to one surface of the rear cover corresponding to a periphery of the opening while being externally exposed to outside through the opening, and a cover glass attached to the support frame to cover the camera and the flash.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus that increases time over which a moving image can be photographed by reducing the influence of heat generated in the apparatus. An image processing circuit performs predetermined processing on a moving image captured by an image capturing device. A plurality of recording media are arranged inside a grip portion for gripping an apparatus body. An internal casing ensures strength of the apparatus, and a system control circuit controls the apparatus. When moving image data formed by the image processing circuit using the captured moving image in a plurality of recording modes are recorded in the plurality of recording media, the system control circuit causes image data having a large volume to be recorded in a recording medium close to the internal casing and image data having a small volume to be recorded in a recording medium far from the internal casing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for covertly monitoring an environment. In addition, solutions are provided for utilizing a camera to covertly monitor an environment by capturing images of a subject without the subject's awareness. In accordance with some embodiments, a system for capturing images is provided that comprises a device, a first cable, and a second cable. The device may comprise a housing having a top and a bottom, and a circuit board disposed within the housing. The first cable is may be connected to the circuit board and may extend through the top of the housing. The second cable may be connected to the circuit board and may extend through the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A concealed card scanner has a camera that surreptitiously captures the image of a card, and a processor that processes the captured image to produce a processed image. An image screen displays the processed image. A cover conceals the camera during image capture and allows selective and surreptitious access to the image screen.

Abstract: A security device includes a housing, a digital camera, an electronic storage medium, and a communication module. The digital camera is coupled to the housing and is configured to capture data. The electronic storage medium is coupled to the digital camera such that the electronic storage medium is configured to store the captured data therein. The communication module is configured to transmit the captured data according to an ordered sequence of data transmissions in response to the occurrence of a triggering event, the ordered sequence including (i) a first transmission of captured data including data captured prior to the triggering event, and (ii) a second transmission of captured data including data captured subsequent to the triggering event.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus to which an accessory is removably attached. One of a grip and an image capture apparatus body includes a first attachment part formed by a first screw, a first electrical connection part disposed outside the first screw, and a first engagement part formed outside the first electrical connection part. The other of them includes a second attachment part formed by a second screw and screwed with the first screw, a second electrical connection part disposed outside the second screw, and electrically connected to the first electrical connection part, and a second engagement part formed outside the second electrical connection part, and engaged with the first engagement part. When the first and second screws are screwed, the first and second engagement parts are engaged, and the first and second electrical connection parts are electrically connected.

Abstract: A single camera module able to swivel to capture images in front of and behind an electronic device includes a housing, a camera module, and a turnover element. The turnover element includes a support plate and a connecting portion. The housing is arranged on the support plate, thus forming a receiving space together with the support plate. The camera assembly is received in the receiving space. The connecting portion is arranged on the support plate and located on an outside of the housing. The disclosure further provides an electronic device including the camera module.

Abstract: A wireless docking station is disclosed. The wireless docking station is used for arranging a stylus for signal transmission with an external electronic device. The stylus includes an image capturing module and a first connection port. The wireless docking station includes a placement, a second connection port, a wireless transmission module, a microphone, and a speaker. The placement is used for placing the stylus. The wireless transmission module is connected to the external electronic device, when the image capturing module captures an image, the wireless transmission module transmits the image to the external electronic device. The microphone is used for receiving an external sound signal and transmitting the external sound signal to the external electronic device via the wireless transmission module. The speaker is used for receiving and outputting an output sound signal from the external electronic device via the wireless transmission module.

Abstract: A device with two cameras utilizing one photosensitive assembly includes a first camera assembly, a second camera assembly, and the photosensitive assembly. The first camera assembly and the second camera assembly are symmetrically positioned at both sides of the photosensitive assembly. The photosensitive assembly includes a driver and a connected photosensitive chip, the driver can drive the photosensitive chip to rotate, so that a photosensitive surface of the photosensitive chip is rotated between the first camera assembly and the second camera assembly. Therefore, the first camera assembly and the second camera assembly of the camera device are able to share one photosensitive chip, thereby the overall size and cost of the camera device is reduced. The present application also provides a mobile terminal having the camera device.

Abstract: A controller for a microscope is configured to receive image data representing a wound and to determine a line of sight to a bottom of the wound using the image data. The controller is further configured to output a control signal for the microscope, the control signal instructing the microscope to align its optical axis with the line of sight.

Abstract: The disclosure demonstrates an attachment apparatus for optically coupling a mobile device camera to a lens of a medical examination device. The device incudes an attachment body wherein the proximal side of the attachment body is attached to a mobile device via a magnetic array that may be positioned in at least two different positions. The distal side of the attachment device includes an array of magnets to connect with the lens of a medical device. In one or more of the magnetic arrays at least one pair of axially magnetized magnets are positioned in antiparallel arrangement relative to each other to reduce the expanse of a magnetic field while at the same time increasing the magnetic field strength close to the magnetic poles.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for connecting one or more sensors to one or more printed circuit boards (PCB) in the distal end or tip of a scope. The disclosure also extends to a connector assembly for an image sensor for protecting the sensor and conveying information from the sensor to the PCB.

Abstract: Production of calibrated stereo images and more particularly methods of producing calibrated stereo images by using a planar mirror and computer program products to carry out the methods. By using mirrored view(s) of at least one camera with multiple (different) mirrored views of an object in one or more captured images, the 3D coordinates of a point in real space with respect to the mirror's coordinate system can be easily determined even if the mirror's coordinate system is not known in advance. Additionally, the real distance between two selected spatial points appearing in one or more captured images can be determined on the basis of their corresponding image points. The invention includes the steps of finding a reference coordinate system by using the captured images, and then determining the transformations between the reference coordinate system and the camera coordinate system, as described in greater detail herein.

Abstract: A quadcopter has a fuselage and four rotors, each defining a thrust vector. An onboard camera system includes a gimbal with a roll axis and a pitch axis. Right side motors are mounted with a dihedral angle so that their respective thrust vectors intersect at a common focal point located above the fuselage. Left side motors are mounted with a dihedral angle so that their respective thrust vectors intersect at a common focal point located above the fuselage. The tilted thrust vectors provide yaw stability which allows flight yaw control to be used as yaw control of the onboard camera.

Abstract: A parking guidance camera apparatus is provided. An elastic pad of a pan tilt gimbal is in close contact with or separated from a lower surface of a pan tilt camera module in a main body housing to fix or release the tilt camera module. An outer portion of an operation lever is hinge-coupled to a holder to be vertically tilted in a state in which the elastic pad is seated on an upper surface of the outer portion of the operation lever in the main body housing. An upper portion of a fixing knob is screw-coupled to an inner portion of the operation lever to vertically tilt the operation lever according to a rotating direction thereof so that the elastic pad is in close contact with or separated from the pan tilt camera module.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: a finder; a grip portion on a side of a first direction relative to the finder; a touch operation member provided on a rear surface of the imaging apparatus on a side of the first direction relative to the finder, on a side of a second direction relative to the grip portion, the second direction being opposite to the first direction, and on a side of a third direction relative to a center of the imaging apparatus, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction and being oriented from the center toward the finder; and a control unit configured to control the imaging apparatus so as to execute a first function in accordance with a slide operation in the first direction and to execute a second function in accordance with a slide operation in the second direction.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a display cover of an electronic display includes a cover configured to extend over the electronic display, a webcam aperture extending through the cover and configured to enable a webcam to view through the cover, and a webcam cover to be manipulated between a closed position wherein the webcam cover substantially obstructs the webcam aperture and an open position wherein the webcam cover does not substantially obstruct the webcam aperture.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus capable of having an external device connector disposed at an optimum location without increasing the size of the apparatus. The image pickup apparatus includes an apparatus body, a handle that includes a front leg part and a rear leg part, which extend upward from the apparatus body, and a gripping part which connects between the front leg part and the rear leg part substantially in parallel with an optical axis of an image pickup optical system, a front part that is integrally formed with the handle on a front side of the handle, and a display unit that is supported in a manner rotatable with respect to the front part in a substantially horizontal direction via a first rotational shaft portion. A connector to which a first external device is connected is arranged on a side surface of the front leg part.

Abstract: An auxiliary lens assembly for releasably connecting one or more auxiliary lenses to an electronic device with an on-board camera, such as a mobile smartphone or a tablet computer. The lens assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket movable coupled to the first bracket, and a release assembly coupled to the first and second brackets. When actuated by a user force, the release assembly moves the second bracket in a first direction away from the first bracket to increase a separation gap between the two brackets from an initial to an expanded position and when the user force is removed, the release assembly moves the second bracket in a second direction towards the first bracket to decrease the separation gap back to the initial position.

Abstract: A protective case for use with an electronic device includes a first case portion having an attached first resilient compressible pad and a second case portion having an attached second resilient compressible pad. The second case portion is configured to be removably attachable to the first case portion. The attached first and second case portions define an aperture for directly accessing a front of the installed electronic device. The aperture has dimensions greater than or equal to corresponding dimensions of the electronic device. The first and second resilient compressible pads are each configured to be compressed by opposing sides of the installed electronic device. The first and second resilient compressible pads are further configured to apply opposing forces to the opposing sides of the installed electronic device, respectively, to retain the installed electronic device in the protective case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a housing for a portable handheld electronic device such as a cellphone. The device has a housing, having a left side and right side. The housing can be layered, such as in a sandwich configuration. The layers can be secured together via one or more fasteners that extend through at least front and rear plates of the housing.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

Abstract: A system and method that combines skimmer detection technology with a waterproof and sealed touch sensor keypad that may be used outdoors in wet environments, and is capable of being operated by a user wearing gloves.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing multiple temporally synchronized video streams from multiple cameras operated by a first user. At least one of the cameras is a wireless camera worn on the first user's hand. The video streams are stitched together for presentation to one or more second users. The video streams as stitched together are provided for presentation to one or more second users.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal comprising: a housing including a rear case positioned on a rear surface thereof and a side case positioned on a side surface thereof; a display unit disposed on a front surface of the housing; and a wireless communication unit, mounted on the main board, for processing a radio signal, wherein the side case includes a first metal part and a second metal part formed in a layered structure and spaced apart in the thickness direction of the first metal part and the housing, wherein the first metal part and the second metal part extend to a first side surface of the housing and to at least a portion of a second side surface and a third side surface located on the right and left sides of the first side surface, wherein at least one of the first metal part and the second metal part is connected to the wireless communication unit to transmit and receive an RF signal.

Abstract: An intrinsically safe video inspection system intended for use in a Class I, Zone 0 area is capable of visually surveying hazardous area locations; where the potential for fire or explosion exists because of gases, dust, or easily ignitable fibers in the atmosphere. The intrinsically safe camera of the present invention has the distinct ability to be used all areas that require increased safety and works in various hazardous environments, allowing users the ability to remotely view and inspect various mines, silos, and storage tanks. The inspection system includes a low power, high 3.2 megapixel resolution camera with digital zoom capability that allows for the close inspection and examination and utilizes an LED fiber light pipe for illumination needs. The video inspection system of the present invention provides for the illumination in various cavity sizes, while reducing the risk of unintended accidents.

Abstract: A device for mounting a camera to a chain link fence or the like, wherein the device includes an L-bracket with a vertical leg and a horizontal leg joined to each other an angled juncture, the vertical leg extending downward from the juncture and having a front side and a back side. A fixation element is attachable to the back side of the vertical leg from the front side of the vertical leg and is configured so that, in use, when the fixation element is engaged against the front side of the fence and the front surface of the vertical leg is engaged against the back side of the fence, the attachment of the fixation element to the back side of the vertical leg through an opening in the fence secures the fence between the fixation element and the vertical leg.

Abstract: A detachable lens structure and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The detachable lens structure includes a front protection case, a back protection case, a front lid, a back lid, a lens, and a photo-sensing package module. The front protection case and the back protection case are detachably jointed together to form a space for accommodating the front lid, the back lid, the lens, and the photo-sensing package module. The front protection case is provided with a first opening aligning one end of the lens, and the front lid is provided with a second opening aligning the other end of the lens and a photo-sensing device of the photo-sensing package module. The back lid is provided with a third opening aligning a connection slot of the photo-sensing package module. The front and back lids are detachably connected to expose part of the connection slot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide electronic devices, information processing methods and computer programs products wherein collecting units are used for collecting images. A display unit can be used for displaying images collected by the collecting unit on a first plane. A collecting support can be used for installing the collecting unit, wherein the collecting support comprises: a first movable support, arranged on the case of the display unit through a first rotating shaft, which can rotate in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane; a second movable support, arranged on the first movable support through a second rotating shaft, which can rotate relative to the first movable support in the second plane; and wherein the collecting unit is arranged on the second movable support.

Abstract: A gimbal remote controller includes a press key, a sensor disposed below the press key for acquiring an operation state of the press key, and a controller electrically coupled to the sensor and configured to send a gimbal control signal in accordance with the operation state of the press key.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a main printed circuit board (PCB) card can include a System on a Chip (SoC) configured to run an operating system stored on the main PCB card, at least one dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device and at least one non-volatile memory device each configured for use by the SoC, and at least one connector. The main PCB card can be configured to be interchangeably interfaced with multiple types of shell computing devices by way of a slot included in a shell computing device. The slot can be configured to accommodate the main PCB card. Each type of shell computing device can be of a different form factor. Each form factor can be representative of a different type of computing device. The at least one connector can be configured to be plugged into a mating connector included in a shell computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a decoration component. The decoration component includes a first decoration enclosure, a second decoration enclosure, and a cover. The first decoration enclosure has a first through-hole and a receiving groove surrounding the first through-hole. The second decoration enclosure is received in the receiving groove and protrudes beyond the receiving groove in an axial direction of the first through-hole, and the second decoration enclosure has a second through-hole corresponding to the first through-hole. The cover is coupled at a side of the second decoration enclosure facing away from the first decoration enclosure, and the cover covers the second through-hole. The present disclosure further provides a housing component and a mobile terminal.

Abstract: There is described a decodable indicia reading terminal which in one embodiment can capture and process a certain (e.g., a first) and a subsequent (e.g., a second) frame of image data, wherein the certain and the subsequent frames have different imaging attributes. In one embodiment the attributes between certain and subsequent frames are differentiated in that the certain frame represents light incident on pixels of a first image sensor and the subsequent frame of image data represents light incident on pixels of a second image sensor spaced apart from the first image sensor.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an imaging body having an optical system and an imaging element, a power supplier configured to supply power to the imaging element, and a housing configured to hold the imaging body and the power supplier, wherein the optical system includes at least one optical element projecting from the housing, and a distance AP between a gravity center A of a portion including the optical system and a gravity center P of the entire imaging system and a distance BP between a gravity center B of the power supplier and the gravity center P of the entire imaging system satisfy the following condition.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is disclosed. An electronic apparatus comprises a housing, a press switch, an operation button, a bonding member, and a watertight member. The housing has a front surface on which a cover panel is located and has a side surface in which a through hole is formed. The press switch is located in the housing and has a press surface facing the through hole. The operation button is a button for pressing the press switch. The bonding member has watertightness and has a portion that surrounds a circumference of one opening of the through hole. The watertight member is located between the press switch and the operation button and is bonded to the housing with the bonding member such that the watertight member blocks the one opening.

Abstract: The subject matter herein field is for multiple and complimentary systems in the structure of a cellular device case so as to provide sound jamming and/or sound insulation, and/or powered noise cancellation as means of restriction the entry of useful sound into the microphone(s) of cellular smartphone devices, as a means of citizen counter-action of the “constant surveillance” characteristics inherent in the “always on,” microphone systems as described under Background of the Subject matter, above.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an imaging body having an optical system and an imaging element, a power supplier configured to supply power to the imaging element, and a housing configured to hold the imaging body and the power supplier, wherein the optical system includes at least one optical element projecting from the housing, and a distance AP between a gravity center A of a portion including the optical system and a gravity center P of the entire imaging system and a distance BP between a gravity center B of the power supplier and the gravity center P of the entire imaging system satisfy the following condition AP>BP.