Abstract: Digital photograph filters and associated settings are recommended by an image classification model. A plurality of images and metadata associated with each of the plurality of images are received. Human interaction scores for each of the images are received. Training data is generated classifying the images using the associated metadata and human interaction scores. The training data is used to derive an image classification model for predicting a human interaction score for an image having an unknown human interaction score. At least one recommended image capture setting using the image classification model is determined in response to determining that a user is preparing to capture an image with a device. The recommended image capture setting is displayed on a display of the device.

Abstract: An image is analyzed, a scene of the image is recognized, imaging information regarding capturing in a case where the image is captured is acquired, and reproduction information in a case where the image is reproduced on a display is acquired. An image coincident with preference of a user of the imaging device from among images having the same scene is decided for each scene based on the reproduction information, and a preference parameter table in which the scene and imaging information of the imaging device in a case where the image coincident with the preference of the user is captured are stored in association with each other is created. Imaging information associated with a scene coincident with a scene of an image to be captured next by the user is selected from the preference parameter table, and an image is captured by using the imaging information.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for digital image filtering and post-capture processing using user specific data. A computing device may include a camera that records media of a scene, including images or videos. A user may utilize the computing device to add filters, graphical overlays, or other effects to the recorded media, which may alter pixel data for pixels of the media or blend graphics into the media. When adding image effects to images, the device or a service provider that offers and image hosting and/or sharing platform may determine recommendations for particular image effects to use when recording and processing the image. The recommended effects may be based on effects used in past media, as well as user information, and may change an appearance of the output media in a particular way specific to the user, media, and/or scene.

Abstract: An intelligent assistant control method is provided: starting, by a terminal device, a lens; displaying, by the terminal device, a preview interface on a display screen, where the preview interface includes a to-be-photographed object; and if the terminal device determines that the preview interface has been stably displayed for preset duration, displaying, by the terminal device, first prompt information of a photographing mode in the preview interface, where the first prompt information is used to recommend a first photographing mode to a user, and the first photographing mode is determined by the terminal device based on scene information of the to-be-photographed object.

Abstract: Provided are a camera system, a camera, a lens, an accessory, and an accessory detection method of a camera system capable of simply and quickly detect presence or absence of an attachment of the accessory and a type of the accessory. Data for accessory detection is transmitted from the lens to the camera. In a case where the accessory is attached between the lens and the camera, the accessory relays the data for accessory detection. At the time of relaying the data for accessory detection, the accessory adds own accessory information to update the data for accessory detection. The camera detects the presence or absence of the attachment of the accessory and the number of attachments of the accessory based on the received data for accessory detection. Further, in a case where the attachment is detected, the camera acquires information on the attached accessory.

Abstract: A lens unit 20 including an imaging optical system 31 and an imaging unit 33 to generate an image signal of an imaged image is supported rotatably in a yawing direction and in a pitching direction. Based on a shake which is applied to the lens unit 20 and is detected by a shake detection unit 61, a barycentric position of the lens unit 20 which position is calculated by a barycentric position calculation unit 62, and a position of the lens unit 20 which position is detected by a position detection unit 46, a driving operation by a drive unit 45 to perform rotation driving of the lens unit 20 in the yawing direction and in the pitching direction is controlled and image blur correction of the imaged image is performed. Even when the barycentric position of the lens unit varies due to a focus adjusting operation, a zooming operation, or the like, it becomes possible to perform optimal image blur correction and to improve performance in image blur correction.

Abstract: An imaging device is capable of presenting a selectable imaging mode according to characteristics of a lens mounted thereon. The imaging device includes a plurality of imaging modes appropriate for capturing an image of a subject. The imaging device includes an imaging mode determiner and an imaging mode presenter. The imaging mode determiner determines one or more selectable imaging modes during mounting of a lens out of the plurality of imaging modes based on lens characteristics of the mounted lens. The imaging mode presenter presents the one or more selectable imaging modes determined by the imaging mode determiner on a screen.

Abstract: In a digital camera having a wireless communicator with a server, a storage controller treats full size image data and display size image data unequally if the full size image data has been already sent to the server. For example, the display size image data is not allowed to be replaced by new digital image data unless the digital camera is not in use over a prescribed time. Own image data and other's image data are treated equally. Image data received from outside and retrieved from inside memory are treated equally. Search key for own image data and related search keys existing in the outside are indicated in a comparable manner. The digital camera receives search key from neighboring advertiser to send it for Internet search of advertisement. Search key received from neighboring notable site is sent for Internet search of photographs of the notable site taken by others.

Abstract: A camera with a function of automatically setting shooting conditions, is provided with a memory storing plural pieces of feature information of an object corresponding to different positions, respectively, the feature information of an object representing features of the object, a judging unit for, when a shooting operation is performed with the camera at a position to obtain an image, obtaining from the memory feature information corresponding to the camera position and judging whether or not an object corresponding to the obtained feature information is found in the image obtained in the shooting operation, and a shooting-operation controller for changing shooting conditions depending on the judgment made by the judging unit.

Abstract: An image playback apparatus has a recording section which records shot images, and a display section which displays the images. The apparatus includes a motion detection section which detects a motion applied to the image playback apparatus in a state where hold of the image playback apparatus is detected, and a display control section which, when application of a particular motion set in advance is detected by the motion detection section, sorts and displays the images displayed on the display section.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a digital image acquired by a camera, according to the preference of the user of the camera, comprises determining the user's preferences based on user behavior in respect of one or more previously acquired images and thereafter changing one or more shooting parameter of the camera based on said behavior.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including an image capturing unit configured to obtain an image by image capturing includes a first storage unit configured to store face information of an owner of the image capturing apparatus, an estimation unit configured to estimate a photographer of the image capturing apparatus based on a relationship between an object included in the image obtained by the image capturing unit and the face information of the owner stored in the first storage unit, and a change unit configured to change a photographing mode to a simple photographing mode according to the estimated photographer.

Abstract: A camera system includes an interchangeable lens unit including an optical lens and an imaging device for taking an image of light from a subject having passed through the optical lens, a body unit to and from which the interchangeable lens unit is attachable and detachable, a setting information saving unit which is provided in each of the interchangeable lens unit and the body unit and saves part or all of pieces of setting information referred to in taking an image, a setting information choosing unit which chooses setting information to refer to, from the setting information saved in the interchangeable lens unit and the setting information saved in the body unit, and a setting information determination unit which determines whether or not the setting information saved in the body unit is applicable to the interchangeable lens unit.

Abstract: An imaging device is capable of presenting a selectable imaging mode according to characteristics of a lens mounted thereon. The imaging device includes a plurality of imaging modes appropriate for capturing an image of a subject. The imaging device includes an imaging mode determiner and an imaging mode presenter. The imaging mode determiner determines one or more selectable imaging modes during mounting of a lens out of the plurality of imaging modes based on lens characteristics of the mounted lens. The imaging mode presenter presents the one or more selectable imaging modes determined by the imaging mode determiner on a screen.

Abstract: Imaging equipment includes: a position acquisition unit that acquires a current position; a memory unit in which a plurality of pieces of setting information representing photographic settings suitable for photography at positions and being associated in advance with the positions is stored; a control unit that reads setting information, which represents a photographic setting suitable for photography at the current position acquired by the position acquisition unit, from the memory unit, and determines a photographic setting according to the setting information; and an imaging unit that images a subject according to the photographic setting determined by the control unit.

Abstract: A camera with a function of automatically setting shooting conditions, is provided with a memory storing plural pieces of feature information of an object corresponding to different positions, respectively, the feature information of an object representing features of the object, a judging unit for, when a shooting operation is performed with the camera at a position to obtain an image, obtaining from the memory feature information corresponding to the camera position and judging whether or not an object corresponding to the obtained feature information is found in the image obtained in the shooting operation, and a shooting-operation controller for changing shooting conditions depending on the judgment made by the judging unit.

Abstract: A camera comprising a location sensor, a first recorder, a first calculator, and a first motor, is provided. The location sensor detects the present location of the camera. The first recorder records a past location. The past location is a location where an image was photographed at a previous point in time. The first calculator compares the present location of the camera with the past location. The first calculator calculates a first difference between the present location of the camera and the past location. The first monitor displays the calculated first difference.

Abstract: A camera system includes an interchangeable lens unit including an optical lens and an imaging device for taking an image of light from a subject having passed through the optical lens, a body unit to and from which the interchangeable lens unit is attachable and detachable, a setting information saving unit which is provided in each of the interchangeable lens unit and the body unit and saves part or all of pieces of setting information referred to in taking an image, a setting information choosing unit which chooses setting information to refer to, from the setting information saved in the interchangeable lens unit and the setting information saved in the body unit, and a setting information determination unit which determines whether or not the setting information saved in the body unit is applicable to the interchangeable lens unit.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including an image capturing unit configured to obtain an image by image capturing includes a first storage unit configured to store face information of an owner of the image capturing apparatus, an estimation unit configured to estimate a photographer of the image capturing apparatus based on a relationship between an object included in the image obtained by the image capturing unit and the face information of the owner stored in the first storage unit, and a change unit configured to change a photographing mode to a simple photographing mode according to the estimated photographer.

Abstract: A method and system for effecting adaptive autofocusing, such as for a camera, are disclosed. The method can comprise obtaining focusing information, such as historic focusing actuator current or voltage information or focusing lens position information, storing the focusing information, and subsequently using the focusing information to facilitate a determination of a best position of a focusing lens during a focusing process. The use of such focusing information can result in a better choice for the next focusing lens position to be tested, such that the focusing process can be performed more rapidly. The use of such focusing information can also mitigate the undesirable effects of production variations and/or component wear.

Abstract: A camera comprising a location sensor, a first recorder, a first calculator, and a first motor, is provided. The location sensor detects the present location of the camera. The first recorder records a past location. The past location is a location where an image was photographed at a previous point in time. The first calculator compares the present location of the camera with the past location. The first calculator calculates a first difference between the present location of the camera and the past location. The first monitor displays the calculated first difference.

Abstract: Imaging equipment includes: a position acquisition unit that acquires a current position; a memory unit in which a plurality of pieces of setting information representing photographic settings suitable for photography at positions and being associated in advance with the positions is stored; a control unit that reads setting information, which represents a photographic setting suitable for photography at the current position acquired by the position acquisition unit, from the memory unit, and determines a photographic setting according to the setting information; and an imaging unit that images a subject according to the photographic setting determined by the control unit.

Abstract: Guided photography with image capturing device rendered user recommendations. Data is accessed that is associated with an intended photograph. A knowledge base is accessed to obtain data that is related to the data that is associated with the intended photograph. Recommendations are determined for the intended photograph based on the knowledge base data. The recommendations are provided to a rendering system of the device before the intended photograph is taken.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image capture device and a technique for capturing an image. The technique includes configuring an image capture device in a learning mode for sensing at least one variable in the device's surroundings and defining a normal state of the at least one variable. Further, the technique includes initiating image capture upon detecting a transition of the at least one variable from the normal state to a new condition, wherein the transition exceeds a predetermined threshold level, and redefining the normal state to the new condition.

Abstract: In order to determine a spectral route for a given connection in an optical telecommunications network (T) between a starting node (ON1) and a destination node (ON6) of the network, the method consists in: using a conventional routing method to determine one or more candidate spatial routes (Route i, Route 2) connecting the starting node (ON1) to the destination node (ON6), each candidate spatial route comprising a sequence of route segments, each segment connecting two nodes of the network directly and being adapted to support a plurality of spectral routes.

Abstract: Guided photography with image capturing device rendered user recommendations. Data is accessed that is associated with an intended photograph. A knowledge base is accessed to obtain data that is related to the data that is associated with the intended photograph. Recommendations are determined for the intended photograph based on the knowledge base data. The recommendations are provided to a rendering system of the device before the intended photograph is taken.

Abstract: The present invention relates to digital imaging apparatuses, and method and system for automatic image acquisition. The method of present invention comprises acquiring a first image and a second image. The method further comprises acquiring a first sub-image from the first image and acquiring a second sub-image from the second image. It is determined whether the difference between the first sub-image and the second sub-image satisfies a predetermined condition, and, if so, a third image is acquired via an image processor and the third image is stored in a storage device.

Abstract: An improved auto-focus system for a digital camera has a lens designed to have the focus of two spectra offset from each other by a predetermined amount. The two offset spectra are used to calculate two focus signals. Once the two focus signals are calculated the correct direction to move the lens system to set the optimum focus can be determined.

Abstract: A camera wherein exposure parameters fixed by a program line can be shifted along an exposure value EV line so that exposure parameters for an exposure operation are based on the shifted program line according to the preference of the camera user.The camera has setting means for temporarily changing these exposure parameters at a constant exposure value with respect to the values predetermined by a program line. A counting means counts the number of times that a shutter is released while the program line is shifted in one direction and control means stores the changed values for shifting the program line under certain conditions. In this way a learning function is provided to learn the aforementioned tendency of the user.

Abstract: In an image acquisition system, which produces at least one image, each of which is scorable with reference to at least one image quality criterion, a control system is provided for optimizing the image quality criterion. Typically, the image quality criterion is at least in-part established by an exposure parameter. When considered as an apparatus, the present invention includes a number of components which cooperate together to automatically and continually adjust the value of the exposure parameter to optimize the image quality criterion. An image acquisition means is provided to obtain one or more acquired images under selected exposure characteristics. A transform system is provided for receiving the one or more acquired images and developing an energy distribution map, or histogram, of at least a portion of the one or more acquired images.

Abstract: An auto-focusing device for a camera according to the present invention comprises many different systems. Included is a focus detection section which intermittently calculates focus detection information corresponding to the distance to the photographic subject. Also included is a photographic subject position prediction section which predicts a future position of the photographic subject based on the focus detection information. Finally, a lens driving section then drives a photographic lens based on a predicted result of the photographic subject position predicting section. The photographic subject position predicting section includes a neural network that predicts the future position of the photographic subject with an input parameter that has values regarding focusing positions of the photographic lens. These values correspond to focus detection data calculated by the focus detection section. The neural network makes it possible to predict the future focusing position of the photographic lens accurately.

Abstract: A camera having a zoom lens. The camera includes a shutter, an aperture and program exposure mode control. The program exposure control includes one or more reference program characteristics representing combinations of shutter speed and aperture corresponding to one or more of a portrait mode, a landscape mode and a close up mode. Each reference program characteristics define a predetermined aperture in a first range from a low shutter speed to a hand-induced vibration limit and defines a different aperture in a second range beyond the hand-induced vibration limit. One of the reference program characteristics is selected, wherein the hand-induced vibration limit is defined in accordance with a focal length of said zoom lens.

Abstract: An automatic focusing system comprises a focus detecting circuit arranged to detect the state of focus on the basis of a signal component which is extracted from an image signal and varies with the state of focus, a speed control circuit arranged to collate detected information on the signal component with preset conditions and to set a focus adjusting speed on the basis of a degree to which the detected information conforms with the conditions, and a circuit arranged to vary the setting of the conditions according to the level of the signal component of the image signal.

Abstract: A camera according to the present invention comprises a taking lens whose focal length is variable. A focal length thereof is determined based on a subject distance measured by a distance measuring circuit and a relation between a subject distance and a focal length previously stored in a memory or according to a manual operation. The relation stored in the memory is changed based on a focal length determined.

Abstract: A camera according to the present invention comprises a taking length whose focal length is variable. A focal length thereof is determined based on a subject distance measured by a distance measuring circuit and a relation between a subject distance and a focal length previously stored in a memory or according to a manual operation. The relation stored in the memory is changed based on a focal length determined.

Abstract: An automatic focusing system is arranged to use as a parameter a signal component which is extracted from an image signal and varies with the state of focus, to compute an evaluation value on the basis of a degree to which the signal component satisfies preset conditions or rules, and to adjust focus on the basis of the result of the computing operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a focus adjustment information forming device of the kind arranged to measure distances at a plurality of distance measuring areas on a picture plane specified by optical means which has its focal point being adjusted and to form information on adjustment of the focal point, the plurality of distance measuring areas including a center distance area located approximately in the center of the picture plane.