Patents Assigned to Visions in Technology, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240103706Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable memory for dynamic image adjustment and augmentation for enhancement of viewability. For instance, a method may include obtaining, from a camera system, at least one image of a visual environment or situation, wherein a first image of the at least one image includes a first set of pixels; implementing, in accordance with an adjustment layer, one or more image adjustments to the first set of pixels to obtain an augmented set of pixels, wherein the adjustment layer is determined (a) through a user interface by user interactions from a user and/or (b) a recommendation of a machine learning model; and presenting, on at least one display, the augmented set of pixels to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ReBokeh Vision Technologies Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Rosenberg, Jacob Mendelowitz
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Publication number: 20240104706Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable memory for dynamic image adjustment and augmentation for enhancement of viewability. For instance, a method may include obtaining, from a camera system, at least one image of a visual environment or situation, wherein a first image of the at least one image includes a first set of pixels; implementing, in accordance with an adjustment layer, one or more image adjustments to the first set of pixels to obtain an augmented set of pixels, wherein the adjustment layer is determined (a) through a user interface by user interactions from a user and/or (b) a recommendation of a machine learning model; and presenting, on at least one display, the augmented set of pixels to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ReBokeh Vision Technologies Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Rosenberg, Jacob Mendelowitz
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Patent number: 11849196Abstract: A method and system to automatically convert a presentation with slide materials to a digitized notetaking resource, by inputting a media stream from a presentation to a compute server, converting the media stream by segmenting the video into smaller segments, transcribing audio of the presenter's speech into text. Time stamp metadata is associated to elements of the segmented video (and, if available, slide data), audio, and transcribed text, and the elements are time ordered. A user interface is provided displaying elements of the segmented video/slide data and transcribed text. The user interface enables playback of the elements of the segmented video/slide data, audio of the presenter's speech, and transcribed text, wherein playback items are time-matched. Different times can be selected by a user, wherein the selected elements are made prominent in the display, with the audio of the presenter's speech also being time-matched to the selection.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: EDUCATIONAL VISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Monal Mahesh Parmar, Jason John Bunk
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Patent number: 11843019Abstract: A pixel includes a semiconductor substrate, a low-? dielectric, and a photodiode region in the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate has a substrate top surface that forms a trench. The trench extends into the semiconductor substrate and has a trench depth relative to a planar region of the substrate top surface surrounding the trench. The low-? dielectric is in the trench between the trench depth and a low-? depth with respect to the planar region. The low-? depth is less than the trench depth. The photodiode region is in the semiconductor substrate and includes (i) a bottom photodiode section beneath the trench and (ii) a top photodiode section adjacent to the trench. The top photodiode section begins at a photodiode depth, with respect to the planar region, that is less than the low-? depth, and extends toward and adjoining the bottom photodiode section.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hui Zang, Cunyu Yang, Gang Chen
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Publication number: 20220413320Abstract: Contact lenses are provided with tints that enhance performance and are shaped to permit wearing by individuals who are unfamiliar with contact lens handlings. With suitable contact lens shapes, applying and removing the contact lenses is simple, and providing tints on a contact lens permits using more transmissive tints than would be needed for spectacles or goggles. In addition, using tinted contact lenses avoids some of the physical limitations and problems associated with spectacles and goggles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Performance Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wayne Reichow, Karl Citek, Bret James Andre, Mark Paul Andre
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Patent number: 11320663Abstract: A diffractive optical element (DOE) comprises a first part comprising a first transparent non-conductive base and a first transparent conductive layer disposed on the first transparent non-conductive base and a second part comprising a second transparent non-conductive base and a second transparent conductive layer disposed on the second transparent non-conductive base. The first transparent conductive layer and the second transparent conductive layer have periodical patterns of thickness for diffracting light. Spacers separate the first part and the second part. The first part and the second part are positioned such that the first transparent conductive layer is facing the second transparent conductive layer. A first end of the first transparent conductive layer is electrically connected to a first terminal of a capacitance monitor, and a second end of the second transparent conductive layer is electrically connected to a second terminal of the capacitance monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chun-Sheng Fan, Wei-Feng Lin
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Patent number: 10248124Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for vehicle localization using lane measurements. In one implementation, a method of correcting a position of a vehicle navigating a road segment may include determining, based on an output of at least one navigational sensor, a measured position of the vehicle along a predetermined road model trajectory; receiving at least one image representative of an environment of the vehicle, analyzing the at least one image to identify at least one lane marking, determining, based on the at least one image, a distance from the vehicle to the at least one lane marking, determining an estimated offset of the vehicle from the predetermined road model trajectory based on the measured position of the vehicle and the determined distance, and determining an autonomous steering action for the vehicle based on the estimated offset to correct the position of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Levi Itzhak Bellaiche
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Patent number: 9223651Abstract: Provided is a data processing system for recording holographic optical information. The data processing system includes, a data interface constructing a data page by using data transmitted from a host information device, a memory storing data transmitted from the data interface, an encoder ECC-encoding data that is stored in the memory, and a modulator modulating the encoded data so as to record optical information. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently transmit data when recording and reproducing holographic optical information.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: MAPLE VISION TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Nak Young Kim, Pil Sang Yoon, Kyu Il Jung
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Patent number: 9001250Abstract: A method of reading image data from an image sensor includes accumulating image charges in photosensitive elements of an array of pixel cells. The accumulated image charges are transferred to corresponding transistors in multi-phase transfer channels that are coupled to corresponding columns of the pixel array. Multi-phase transfer signals are generated. Each set of the multi-phase transfer signals includes a plurality of control signals that are out-of-phase with one another and are coupled to control respective transistors in the multi-phase transfer channels. The accumulated image charges from a first variable number of pixel cells of a selected column are output in response to the multi-phase transfer signals. The accumulated image charges from a second variable number of pixel cells of another selected column are output in response to the multi-phase transfer signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tiejun Dai, Zheng Yang, Shijing Yao
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Patent number: 8892163Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array having a plurality of pixels. A readout circuit is coupled to the pixel array. A controller circuit is coupled to control the pixel array and is coupled to the readout circuit to receive array data from the pixel array. The controller circuit includes a mode control logic unit providing logic which when executed causes the image sensor operate in an idle mode of operation and then sample in response to receiving an event signal array data received from the pixel array in a pulsed mode of operation. A pattern in the array data samples over time is recognized and a mode of operation is selected in response to the recognized pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Guannho George Tsau, Anson Hoi-Fung Chan
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Patent number: 8826323Abstract: A method for switching between minor channels for digital televisions is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a minor channel is in a non-signal state, analyzing information of a major channel, to which the minor channel in the non-signal state pertains, if the minor channel is in the non-signal state, followed by obtaining information of minor channels pertaining to the major channel, and selecting other minor channels excluding the minor channel in the non-signal state based on an analysis of the information of the minor channels to sequentially determine whether the selected minor channels are in a signal state, followed by switching from the minor channel in the non-signal state to a minor channel in the signal state if a minor channel in the signal state is present.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Maple Vision Technologies Inc.Inventor: Kwang Seok Kim
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Patent number: 8816788Abstract: A frequency generator with frequency jitter is disclosed. The frequency generator comprises a capacitor, a comparing unit, a charging and discharging unit, a delay unit, and a charging and discharging switch unit. The comparing unit is coupled to the capacitor and generates a charging and discharging control signal according to a voltage of the capacitor. The charging and discharging unit is coupled to the capacitor. The delay unit is coupled to the comparing unit and receives a delay signal. The delay unit delays the charging and discharging control signal according to the delay signal to generate a charging and discharging delay signal. The charging and discharging switch unit is coupled to the charging and discharging unit and the delay unit, and charges or discharges the capacitor according to the charging and discharging delay signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Analog Vision Technology Inc.Inventor: Tzong-Honge Shieh
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Patent number: 8698922Abstract: A technique for obtaining a corrected pixel value is disclosed. The technique includes measuring a first dark current of a dark calibration pixel of a pixel array and measuring a second dark current of an imaging pixel of the pixel array. A dark current ratio is calculated based on the first dark current and the second dark current. An image charge is acquired with the imaging pixel where the image charge is accumulated over a first time period. A charge is acquired with the dark calibration pixel where the charge is accumulated over a second time period. The second time period is approximately equal to the first time period divided by the dark current ratio. A corrected imaging pixel value is calculated using a first readout from the imaging pixel and a second readout from the dark calibration pixel.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Guangbin Zhang
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Patent number: 8686701Abstract: An active wire compensation circuit, adapted to compensate a level of an output voltage detecting signal, is disclosed. A feedback controller controls a converting circuit according to the compensated output voltage detecting signal to have a load voltage for driving a load stabilized at a predetermined voltage level. The active wire compensation circuit comprises a compensating unit and a feedback compensating unit. The compensating unit detects the load current flowing through the load and accordingly generates a compensating current. The feedback compensating unit modulates the level of the output voltage detecting signal according to the compensating current and generates the compensated output voltage detecting signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Analog Vision Technology Inc.Inventor: Ming Chiang Ting
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Patent number: 8634282Abstract: An optical information reproducing apparatus and an optical information reproducing method using the same are provided. The optical information reproducing apparatus includes: a reference beam providing unit which inputs a reference beam to a reproduction recording area to be reproduced and a peripheral recording area around the reproduction recording area on an optical information recording medium, a peripheral beam detecting unit which transmits a reproduction beam reproduced from the reproduction recording area in response to the reference beam and detects a peripheral beam reproduced from the peripheral recording area, a tracking servo unit which analyzes optical information of the detected peripheral beam and controls a tracking position, and a reproduction beam detecting unit which detects the reproduction beam having pass through the peripheral beam detecting unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Maple Vision Technologies Inc.Inventors: Hak Sun Kim, Pil Sang Yoon, Eui Seok Hwang
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Publication number: 20140002040Abstract: A linear current regulator is disclosed herein, which comprises a first amplifier, a current converter unit, a first resistor, a reference current source, a regulating unit, and a reference voltage circuit. The current converter unit converts voltage level of an non-inverting input end of the first amplifier into a regulated current and outputs it. The first resistor is coupled to an inverting input end and an output end of the first amplifier. The reference current source is coupled to the inverting input end of the first amplifier and the first resistor. The regulating unit is coupled to the reference current source and outputs a current signal for adjusting a reference current of the reference current source. The reference voltage circuit has at least two input ends. The reference voltage circuit has one input end coupled to a reference voltage and another input end coupled to the first amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ANALOG VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: MING-CHIANG TING
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Publication number: 20130335007Abstract: A universal charging detection device and a universal charging detection method are disclosed herein. The universal charging detection device is provided for a charger that can be electrically connected to an electronic device via a universal serial bus (USB). The universal charging detection device includes a voltage output unit, a current sensing unit, a current level detector and a state machine. The voltage output unit is electrically connected to the electronic device. The current sensing unit can convert an output current into a sensing voltage, where the charger outputs the output current to the USB. The current level detector can output a detection signal according to a level of the sensing voltage. The state machine can order that the voltage output unit adjusts a voltage between a first data signal pin (D+) and a second data signal pin (D?) of the USB.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ANALOG VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Ming-Chiang TING
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Publication number: 20130328532Abstract: A multi-channel constant voltage and constant current converting controller is provided. It comprises a multi-channel balance circuit and an error amplifier circuit. The multi-channel balance circuit receives a first voltage signal and load current detecting signals and outputs a second voltage signal and amplifying load current detecting signals. The error amplifier circuit receives the second voltage signal, the amplifying load current detecting signals and a reference voltage and outputs an error amplifying signal. The error amplifier circuit outs the error amplifying signal according to the reference voltage and the maximum value between the second voltage signal and amplifying load current detecting signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: ANALOG VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: MING-CHIANG TING
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Patent number: 8593927Abstract: In a method of recording and reading optical information in a recording medium using holography, a first recording operation is performed for recording optical information in a first recording region in an overlapping manner by allowing a reference beam and a signal beam with data loaded to interfere with each other in the first recording region, the reference beam being angularly multiplexed at predetermined intervals. Furthermore, a second recording operation is performed for recording optical information in a second recording region adjacent to the first recording region in an overlapping manner by allowing the reference beam and the signal beam to interfere with each other in the second recording region, the reference beam being angularly multiplexed between the predetermined intervals. Consequently, optical information can be recorded so as to easily detect and determine a selected reproducing beam, thus increasing the reading efficiency of the optical information.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Maple Vision Technologies Inc.Inventors: Nak Young Kim, Pil Sang Yoon, Kyu Il Jung
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Patent number: RE45496Abstract: An apparatus for compensating for pixel distortion while reproducing hologram data includes an extraction unit, a determination and calculation unit, a table, and a compensation unit. The extraction unit extracts a reproduced data image from a reproduced image frame including the reproduced data image and borders. The determination and calculation unit determines position values of edges of the extracted reproduced data image, and calculates average magnification error values of pixels within line data from position values of start and end point pixels thereof, which are based on the determined position values of the edges. The table stores misalignment compensation values for the pixels within the line data, wherein the misalignment compensation values correspond to predetermined references for average magnification error values.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Maple Vision Technologies Inc.Inventor: Pil-Sang Yoon