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.

Abstract: An accessory is attached to an image capture device to augment, change, support, supplement, or modify the operation of the image capture device. Attachment of the accessory to the image capture device is detected by the image capture device, and the image capture device provides information on the attachment of the accessory.

Abstract: A video including visual content may be captured by an image capture device in motion. Stabilization performance information for the visual content may be determined. The stabilization performance information may characterize an extent to which desired stabilization is able to be performed using the visual content. The stabilization for the visual content may be changed based on the stabilization performance information.

Abstract: Adaptive acquisition control including limited luminance motion blur reduction for image and video acquisition and processing includes obtaining a target gain value and a target exposure duration value by obtaining a current scene luminance value, obtaining a current maximum gain using the current scene luminance value, obtaining a current interpolated gain-exposure duration curve using the current maximum gain and a current angular speed value, and obtaining the target gain value and the target exposure duration value from the current interpolated gain-exposure duration curve in accordance with a current maximum exposure duration. Adaptive acquisition control including limited luminance motion blur reduction for image and video acquisition and processing includes obtaining a frame of a video in accordance with the target scene exposition data and outputting the video.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image signal processing. For example, methods may include, receiving an image from an image sensor; storing a sequence of images captured after the image in a buffer; determining an orientation error between the orientation of the image sensor and an orientation setpoint during capture of the image; determining a rotation corresponding to the orientation error based on orientation estimates from the sequence of orientation estimates corresponding to the sequence of images; and invoking an electronic image stabilization module to correct the image to obtain a stabilized image, in which the electronic image stabilization module corrects the image for the rotation corresponding to the orientation error.

Abstract: A video may be captured by an image capture device in motion. A horizon-leveled view of the video may be generated by providing a punchout of the video. The punchout of the video may compensate for rotation of the image capture device during capture of the video. The placement of the punchout of the video may be changed based on different rotational positions of to provide a view in which a horizon depicted within the video is leveled.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for selectively parsing a live stream for a connected device. GoPro® cameras capture 2 video streams for every recording: a main resolution video (MRV) and a frame aligned low-resolution video (LRV). Currently, the LRV is streamed to other devices for playback in real-time. Unfortunately, not all devices in the mobile ecosystem can keep up with these transfer and playback speeds of the LRV; thus, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure pick frames from the LRV to provide an IDR-only version that can be replayed with minimal processing burden. As a related issue, operating codecs in parallel at different resolutions can result in misaligned frame structures since each codec independently determines its “group of pictures” (GOP), etc. The described techniques define a frame correspondence that can also be used to improve post-processing at best effort.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image signal processing. For example, methods may include receiving an image from an image sensor, detecting, in a linear domain, color fringing areas in the image, correcting detected color fringing areas to obtain a corrected image, performing tone mapping to the corrected image to obtain a tone mapped image and storing, displaying, or transmitting an output image based on at least the tone mapped image.

Abstract: An image capture device may capture content (e.g., visual content, audio content). After the content has been captured, a user may interact with the image capture device to mark the captured content. The content previously captured by the image capture device may be marked (e.g., highlighted, favorited, ranked) without requiring the user to review (e.g., view, listen to) the captured content.

Abstract: A computer accesses a feed of image frames from a camera. The computer determines, based on at least a first image frame from the feed, electronic image stabilization (EIS) data, and internal motion unit (IMU) data, a future image height. The computer enables or disables, for at least a second image frame from the feed, image lines on a sensor of the camera to obtain the determined future image height.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for stabilization and blending of exposures. So-called Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) techniques use image manipulation software to compensate for camera motion. Unfortunately, existing EIS techniques cannot compensate for artifacts introduced by low shutter speed (e.g., blurs). Various embodiments of the present disclosure generate stabilized images from multiple exposures. In one exemplary embodiment, the stabilized exposures are blended using a linear sum of the color data for each pixel of the image. By stabilizing each exposure and linearly summing the light information, the camera shake can be removed, and the scene motion blur can be controlled. The stabilization and blending techniques enable a mathematical emulation of a selected shutter angle from many high-speed exposures.

Abstract: Positions of an image capture device may be used to estimate a time-lapse video frame rate with which time-lapse video frames are generated. The time-lapse video frame rate may be adjusted based on apparent motion between pairs of generated time-lapse video frames. The adjusted time-lapse video frame rate may be used to generate additional time-lapse video frames.

Abstract: An image capture device includes a first housing, a second housing, a first integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA), and a second ISLA. The second housing is coupled to the first housing to form an internal compartment. The first ISLA includes a first image sensor coupled to a first lens in fixed alignment. The second ISLA includes a second image sensor coupled to a second lens in fixed alignment. The first ISLA is positively statically connected to the first housing, and the second ISLA is coupled to the first housing indirectly via the first ISLA.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus with a first image sensor and lens assembly (first ISLA), a second image sensor and lens assembly (second ISLA); a connector module, and a front connector. The connector module connects the first ISLA and the second ISLA are in a back-to-back configuration. The front connector is connected to the connector module via fasteners that extend into the front connector and the connector module in a direction from the first ISLA towards the second ISLA so that the first ISLA and the second ISLA are connected within the image capture device.

Abstract: A video edit may include one or more segment of a video. A graphical user interface may convey information that indicates video editing decisions made to generate the video edit. The graphical user interface may include a timeline element to represent the length of the video and one or more inclusion elements to visually indicate the segment(s) of the video included in the video edit. The graphical user interface may convey information on the segment(s) of the video that have been automatically included in the video edit and the segment(s) of the video that have been manually included in the video edit.

Abstract: Positions of an image capture device during capture of a video may be transferred to a computing device before the video is transferred to the computing device. The positions of the image capture device may be used to determine a viewing window for the video before the video is obtained. The viewing window may be used to present a stabilized view of the video when the video is obtained. For example, a stabilized view of the video may be presented as the video is streamed to the computing device.

Abstract: An object may be tracked through a video using the sizes of objects depicted in the video. The size of an object to be tracked (tracking object) may be determined using the depiction of the tracking object in a video frame. In a subsequent video frame, an object that has (1) a size that is closest to the tracking size, and (2) a size that differs from the tracking size by less than a threshold amount may be identified to be the tracking object. The tracking size may be updated with the size of the object identified to be the tracking object for use in the next video frame. This enables objects to be tracked simply and quickly by using the sizes of objects. The video frames may be framed for presentation using the positions of the tracking object in the video frames.

Abstract: A coupler (mount) is disclosed that is configured to releasably connect an image capture device and an accessory. The coupler includes a shaft and a lever that is operatively connected to the shaft, and is repositionable between unlocked and locked positions as well as between disengaged and engaged positions. When the coupler is in the unlocked positioned, the image capture device and the accessory are movable in relation to each other, and when the coupler is in the locked positioned, the image capture device and the accessory are fixed in relation to each other. When the coupler is in the disengaged position, the shaft is removable from the image capture device and the accessory, and when the coupler is in the engaged position, the shaft is non-removable from the image capture device and the accessory.

Abstract: An image capture device that includes a housing; a heat generating component enclosed by internal surfaces of the housing; and a first heatsink and a second heatsink that are each simultaneously and thermally connected with the heat generating component. One or both of the first and second heatsinks positioned on an external surface of the housing.

Abstract: A lens adapter is attached to an image capture device to lower the profile of the image capture device when mounted to a mounting device. The lens adapter includes a lens that refracts light incident from an outer lens of the lens adapter into collimated light. The lens adapter includes an optical device that alters the direction of the collimated light and directs the collimated light to an image capture device lens assembly.

Abstract: An image capture device including: heat generating devices, one or more batteries, and a sensor heat spreader. The heat generating devices generate a thermal load. The sensor heat spreader is in thermal communication with one or more of the heat generating devices and extends from the one or more of the heat generating devices to the one or more batteries so that all or a portion of the thermal load is transferred to the one or more batteries.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing alerts to a helmet user. A method includes determining a current location of the user, determining a transit area and a transit direction of the user based on the current location, retrieving records of transit alerts based on the transit area of the user, selecting relevant transit alerts from the records of transit alerts based on the transit direction of the user, and alerting the user of the relevant transit alerts.

Abstract: A video may be captured by an image capture device in motion. A stabilized view of the video may be generated by providing a punchout of the video. The punchout of the video may compensate for rotation of the image capture device during capture of the video. Different field of view punchouts, such as wide field of view punchout and linear field of view punchout, may be used to stabilize the video. Different field of view punchouts may provide different stabilization margins to stabilize the video. The video may be stabilized by switching between different field of view punchouts based on the amount of stabilization margin needed to stabilize the video.