Abstract: An image capture apparatus including a monolithic front heatsink, a connection mechanism, and an image sensor and lens assembly (ISLA). The monolithic front heatsink includes a planar surface and a connection mechanism located adjacent to the planar surface. The connection mechanism includes: a protrusion and connection projections extending from the protrusion. The ISLA is coupled to the monolithic front heat sink and a portion of the ISLA extends through the protrusion of the monolithic front heatsink.

Abstract: An image capture device includes a first lens assembly, a first image sensor, a second lens assembly, and a second image sensor. The first image sensor is in communication with the first lens assembly forming a first integrated sensor and lens assembly (a first ISLA) that faces in a first direction. The second image sensor is in communication with the second lens assembly forming a second integrated sensor and lens assembly (a second ISLA) that faces in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. A lens mount that connects the first ISLA and the second ISLA together forming one or more stress-free zones. A first retention system that connect a first connector and a flexible connector in a first connection zone. A second retention system that connects a second connector and a second flexible connector in a second connection zone.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for dynamic encoding based on memory performance. Certain memory technologies decrease in performance as they “age”. Furthermore, memory devices often hide their internal operations from external software. This can create unpredictable issues in applications that have rate limitations (e.g., action photography, etc.). Aspects of the present disclosure infer the performance of a memory device based on buffer capacity to dynamically adjust an encoder's output bit rate. These techniques may be used with both constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) encoders.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a digital image capturing device (DICD) is disclosed that includes a device body with a printed circuit board (PCB), and an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) that is configured for releasable connection to the device body. The PCB defines a plurality of openings that extend therethrough and includes a plurality of connector pins that are fixedly positioned within the openings. The ISLA includes at least one connective surface that is configured for contact with the connector pins to establish electrical communication between the device body and the ISLA.

Abstract: Auto exposure processing for spherical images improves image quality by reducing visible exposure level variation along a stitch line within a spherical image. An average global luminance value is determined based on luminance values determined for first and second images, which are based on auto exposure configurations of first and second image sensors used to obtain those first and second images. Delta luminance values are determined for the first and second images using the average global luminance value. The first and second images are then updated using the delta luminance values, and the updated first and second images are used to produce a spherical image.

Abstract: An image capture device with a series of elements, a forward element, and a sensor assembly. The series of elements are aligned along an optical axis and have a field of view of about 180 degrees or more. The forward element removably covers the series of elements, wherein the forward element is curved and configured to capture the field of view of about 180 degrees or more and provide optical power to the series of elements. A sensor assembly is located on the optical axis. The forward element is made of glass.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for dynamic transcoding based on video complexity. Transcoding inherits many of the same design assumptions as conventional video encoding which is optimized for content delivery networks that encode-once-deliver-often. Consumer grade encoders often transcode media on an as-needed basis since they lack the processing capability and/or volume of decodes to defray the cost of expensive encoding in advance. This typically occurs downstream from the camera and may be performed by different devices, with different parameters, to suit a variety of different usages. Codec optimization strategy mismatches are likely to occur in consumer ecosystems that combine different devices with competing design criteria. Dynamic transcoding based on previous codec information can improve the performance and/or capabilities of post-processing environments. Disclosed solutions dynamically adapt transcoding parameters (e.g., target bitrate, etc.

Abstract: A constraint model that includes a representation of feasible viewing window placement within a source field of view of visual content may be generated by using a roll-pitch-yaw axes representation of viewing window placement and having a diagonal dimension of the viewing window that fit within vertical and horizonal dimensions of the source field of view. The constraint model may enable full horizon leveling of the visual content.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus including a forward housing, a rear housing, and a front heatsink. The forward housing is a forward heatsink. The rear housing is a rear heatsink. The front heatsink houses all or a portion of an integrated sensor and lens assembly (ISLA).

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for real-time guided encoding. In one exemplary embodiment, an image processing pipeline (IPP) is implemented within a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that includes multiple stages, ending with a codec. The codec compresses video obtained from the previous stages into a bitstream for storage within removable media (e.g., an SD card), or transport (over e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or similar network). While most hardware implementations of real-time encoding allocate bit rate based on a limited look-forward (or look-backward) of the data in the current pipeline stage, the exemplary IPP leverages real-time guidance that was collected during the previous stages of the pipeline.

Abstract: An image capture system that includes an image capture apparatus and at least one optical accessory. The image capture apparatus includes a body and at least one lens that is supported by the body so as to define a field-of-view for the image capture apparatus. The at least one optical accessory is configured to overlie the at least one lens and thereby shift the field-of-view outwardly away from the image capture apparatus so as to define at least one blind area that is configured such that the field-of-view is spaced from the body of the image capture apparatus.

Abstract: A method provides capturing successive video image frames with an imaging device to generate a video. Processing the successive video image frames to determine positions of multiple subjects with the successive video image frames. Obtaining information for the multiple subjects from one or more sensors physically attached to respective ones of the multiple subjects. Determining a region of interest containing the multiple subjects in the successive video image frames of the video. Obtaining additional video image frames that include the multiple subjects. Processing the additional video image frames so that the one or more multiple subjects are maintained within the additional video image frames. Identifying a single subject out of the multiple subjects within the additional video image frames. Providing live videos that include the single subject to a sharing service via an application in communication with the imaging device regarding the single subject.

Abstract: A system includes a barrel mount disposed within a body, and the barrel mount includes a central axis. The system includes a lens barrel secured within the barrel mount and aligned with the central axis. The system includes an actuator that adjusts a position of the lens barrel by moving the barrel mount along the central axis. The system includes an actuator locking mechanism securable over the barrel mount and/or the lens barrel that prevents movement of the actuator and/or barrel mount when applying a force along the central axis towards the actuator.

Abstract: An image capture device with a housing, a drainage microphone, processor, and drainage channel. The housing defining an audio depression. The drainage microphone coupled to the housing at a location of the audio depression and configured to capture audio. The processor coupled with a memory storing instructions that when executed cause the processor to apply a set of tuned beamforming parameters to the captured audio. The drainage channel within the housing to drain moisture from the drainage microphone. The drainage channel defining a channel entrance having a channel entrance width and a channel entrance height.

Abstract: A video may include a capture of a scene, such as a wide-field of view capture of the scene. Context of the video may be assessed and used to suggest framing of the video. The framing of the video may be presented within a user interface. A user may select, through the user interface, the framing to be used in generating presentation of the video.