Abstract: A solid-state imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a photoelectric transducer, a transfer transistor, a floating diffusion, a reset transistor, an amplifier transistor, and a selection transistor. The reset transistor includes a gate insulating film formed thinner than the gate insulating film of the transfer transistor.

Abstract: An imaging element incorporates a reading portion that reads out captured image data at a first frame rate, a storage portion that stores the image data, a processing portion that processes the image data, and an output portion that outputs the processed image data at a second frame rate lower than the first frame rate. The reading portion reads out the image data of each of a plurality of frames in parallel. The storage portion stores, in parallel, each image data read out in parallel by the reading portion. The processing portion performs generation processing of generating output image data of one frame using the image data of each of the plurality of frames stored in the storage portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to intelligent photography with machine learning. Embodiments include receiving a video stream from a control camera. Embodiments include providing inputs to a trained machine learning model based on the video stream. Embodiments include determining, based on data output by the trained machine learning model in response to the inputs, at least a first time for capturing a first picture during a session. Embodiments include programmatically instructing a first camera to capture the first picture at the first time during the session.

Abstract: An imaging device is provided in which a shield wiring is arranged between signal lines of a first set out of a plurality of signal lines, and, in which signal lines of a second set out of a plurality of signal lines are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: The present invention makes it possible to perform good illumination and obtain a good captured image when a plurality of users each having a camera-equipped portable information terminal device gather in the same place. A camera-equipped portable information terminal device is provided with: an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject; a first illumination means for illuminating the subject; a first communication unit that communicates with other portable information terminal devices; and a first control unit that controls the imaging unit and the first communication unit. The first control unit transmits a light emission instruction signal to the other portable information terminal devices via the first communication unit, and causes a second illumination means of each of the other portable information terminal devices to emit light in tandem with an imaging operation of the imaging unit.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image pickup device configured to output image data, and at least one processor programmed to perform the operations of following units: a calculation unit configured to calculate an evaluation value used to determine whether to perform an image capturing operation for recording the image data; a setting unit configured to set a threshold value used to determine whether to perform an image capturing operation for recording the image data; a determination unit configured to make a determination as to whether to control execution of an image capturing operation using the evaluation value and the threshold value; and a storing unit configured to store image capturing history information obtained from execution of an image capturing operation based on the determination made by the determination unit, wherein the setting unit sets the threshold value based on the image capturing history information.

Abstract: A function relating to communication of imaging data is assigned to an operational switch of an operating unit. A control unit switches a working mode of the assigned assignment function among a stop mode in which power supply to a communication unit that communicates the imaging data is stopped, a standby mode in which standby is performed to enable the communication of the imaging data by supplying power to the communication unit, and an executing mode in which the imaging data is communicated, depending on operational duration of the operational switch. In a case where the imaging data is not communicated, the assignment function is set to the stop mode, thereby realizing power saving. Further, the working mode of the assignment function can be switched depending on the operational duration of the operational switch, which improves the operability of an imaging device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image sensor and to an imaging system comprising the same. The present invention particularly relates to X-ray image sensors and imaging systems. The image sensor according to the invention comprises a pixel array that includes a plurality of active pixels arranged in a matrix of rows and columns, and a plurality of column lines to which outputs of pixels in the same column are coupled for the purpose of outputting pixel signals. The image sensor further comprises readout circuitry that includes a plurality of readout units, each readout unit being configured for reading out a respective column line through an input node of the readout unit. The image sensor is characterized in that the image sensor further comprises capacitive units, such as capacitors, for capacitively coupling each input node to its corresponding column line.

Abstract: A method for providing a preview and an electronic device for displaying a preview are provided. The electronic device includes a camera module, a display, a processor operatively connected to the camera module and the display, and a memory operatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to acquire original image frames through the camera module, display, on the display, first preview image frames corresponding to the acquired original image frames, receive an input for requesting dynamic-tone-mapping-based recording, perform the dynamic-tone-mapping-based recording in response to the reception of the input, and while performing the dynamic-tone-mapping-based recording, generate second preview image frames by performing dynamic-tone-mapping processing to first preview image frames acquired after a time point at which the input is received, and display the generated second preview image frames on the display.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or method includes localization of a mobile device. The localization technique is calibrated by prompting the mobile device for a collection of static position images for an image-based localization service, sending static position images to the image-based localization service, receiving, for the static position images, a plurality of localization values from the image-based localization service, calculating a correction for the plurality of localization values, and providing a location for the mobile device based on the correction for the plurality of localization values.

Abstract: A pulse generator of an image sensor includes a delay cell including a plurality of transistors arranged in series between a power voltage and a ground, a stabilization capacitor, and a stabilization switch. The power voltage is supplied to a first terminal of a first transistor disposed first among the plurality of transistors, and a gate terminal of the first transistor is connected to a first node. An input voltage is supplied to a gate terminal of an n-th transistor disposed last among the plurality of transistors, and a ground voltage is supplied to a first terminal of the n-th transistor. The stabilization switch is disposed between a reference voltage input terminal providing a reference voltage and the first node. The stabilization switch is turned on by an input bias control signal to supply the reference voltage to the first node.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, when extracting character information for search information corresponding to a type of a target from an image obtained by photographing the target, receive type information indicating the type of the target, and output first guidance information for providing a guidance to acquire a first image including at least search information associated with the type information and a vicinity of the search information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camera module and a molding circuit board assembly, circuit board and application thereof, the circuit board comprising a digital circuit unit, an analog circuit unit and a substrate. The digital circuit nit and the analog circuit unit are respectively formed on the substrate, and the digital circuit unit and the analog circuit unit are conductively connected to each other, wherein at least one part of the analog circuit unit has a safe distance from the digital circuit unit, so as to prevent an electromagnetic wave generated by a circuit of the digital circuit unit from interfering with an electrical signal transmitted and processed by the analog circuit unit, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the transmission and the processing of the electrical signal by the circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus for customizing camera parameters is provided. The apparatus includes: an image signal processor; and a processor configured to execute instructions to: generate a first edited image based on a first original image, the first original image including first original image data and first metadata indicating a first pattern of processed RGB colors; identify a first mapping function by analyzing the first pattern with respect to a fixed pattern of unprocessed-RGB color space samples; generate first unprocessed image data based on the first mapping function and the first original image; identify image signal processor adjustment parameters based on the first unprocessed image data and the first edited image; and image signal processor parameters of the image signal processor based on the image signal processor adjustment parameters.

Abstract: A camera including first and second modules combinable to form the camera. The first module can be a camera module, and the second module can be a camera control module. In one embodiment, the camera module includes an image sensor, light source, and motion sensor, and the camera control module includes a power source receiver, camera control system, and image storage device port. The camera control module can be used separated from the camera module for functions such as viewing and editing images or camera settings.

Abstract: The present invention eliminates meaningless searching for an object, and increases the probability that an image the user likes can be obtained. An image capturing apparatus comprises an image capturing device configured to capture an object image, an object detection unit configured to detect an object from image data captured by the image capturing device, a state detection unit configured to detect information pertaining to a state in which the image capturing apparatus is being held, and a control unit configured to control a range in which the object detection unit searches for an object, on the basis of state information of the image capturing apparatus detected by the state detection unit.

Abstract: An imaging element incorporates a memory and a processor. The memory stores image data obtained by imaging a subject at a first frame rate. The processor is configured to derive a degree of difference between first image data obtained as the image data by performing imaging and second image data that is obtained as the image data earlier than the first image data and stored in the storage portion, and perform processing of deciding at least one of the first image data or the second image data as the output image data in a case where the derived degree of difference is greater than or equal to a threshold value. The processor is configured to output the decided output image data at a second frame rate.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for adjusting an optimal exposure of a camera are provided. The method may include: receiving a camera start command to activate a camera of an electronic device; capturing an image frame of a scene by the camera; obtaining an Exposure Brightness Response (EBR) of the camera; providing the EBR and the image frame as an input to a pre-trained neural network specific to the camera; and determining a plurality of exposure parameters of the camera and a mean pixel brightness (MPB) by using the pre-trained neural network.

Abstract: An image acquisition, an electronic device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are provided. The image acquisition method includes: acquiring, by a first camera, at least two first images by using at least two different first exposure parameters; performing a content analysis on each of the first images, and determining at least two second exposure parameters according to an content analysis result and the at least two different first exposure parameters; performing an image acquisition, by a second camera, with the at least two second exposure parameters to acquire at least two second images; and performing a fusion process on the at least two second images to obtain a target image.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image with an exposure time determined for each pixel or for each area including a plurality of pixels, a detection unit configured to detect a moving object area from the captured image, a calculation unit configured to calculate a luminance of each of a plurality of the pixels or the areas that is included in the detected moving object area, and a determination unit configured to determine, for each of the plurality of pixels or areas included in the moving object area, a different exposure time in a predetermined range based on the calculated luminance.