Abstract: A lens screening device includes a housing and plate body, the housing has through holes, and the inside of the housing is configured with the plate body, which is acted by coils and magnetic elements to swing, thereby exposing or closing the through holes. The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of guide rails is configured inside the housing, the bottom surface of the plate body is in contact with the guide rails, and the bottom surface of the plate body is configured with at least one shallow groove, thereby reducing the weight, achieving a thin, lightweight structure.

Abstract: A method includes using a Hall angular displacement sensor to detect a magnetic field strength generated by a magnet disposed on a first end of a rotating shaft of a motor assembly of a gimbal. The sensor is disposed on a side of an electrical connecting device in a first rotating member of the gimbal that faces away from the magnet. The method further includes determining a rotational angle of a rotor of the motor assembly with respect to a stator of the motor assembly based on the magnetic field strength. The stator is coupled to the first rotating member. The rotor is coupled to a second rotating member of the gimbal and disposed on a second end of the rotating shaft. The method also includes determining a positional relationship between the first rotating member and the second rotating member based on the rotational angle.

Abstract: An optical system is provided and includes a reflecting unit, a lens unit, an image sensor, and a control module. The image sensor is configured to receive light, and the light is configured to enter the optical system and pass through the reflecting unit and the lens unit to the image sensor. The control module is configured to control a first driving module of the reflecting unit and/or a lens driving mechanism of the lens unit according to reference information to drive the light to move in a first direction and/or a second direction on the image sensor, so as to compensate for the offset displacement of the light on the image sensor when the optical system is shaken.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for stabilizing a payload includes a handle assembly, a payload stabilization assembly, and a constant force assembly. The handle assembly includes one or more grips configured to permit a user to support the entirety of the stabilizing device using the one or more grips. The payload stabilization assembly is configured to support the payload and permit the payload to rotate about at least one axis of rotation. The constant force assembly is operably connected to the handle assembly and supports the payload stabilization assembly. The constant force assembly is configured to provide a force that equipoises a gravity force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in a vertical direction such that a net force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in the vertical direction is substantially zero.

Abstract: A ball head based lever clamping device.

Abstract: A method according to embodiments of the invention includes, for a field of view comprising a plurality of portions, determining an amount of light for each portion. LEDs corresponding to each portion are selectively energized over a plurality of time periods, such that a sum of illumination generated by each LED during the plurality of time periods equals the determined amount of light. An image of the field of view is captured, for example by a camera.

Abstract: A remote control for controlling a gimbal includes a body configured to carry a battery, a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly mounted on the body. The first wheel assembly includes a first wheel, and the second wheel assembly includes a second wheel. The first wheel and the second wheel can rotate under a driving force to control at least two axle movement of the gimbal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting control device, the device comprising means for receiving a trigger; and means for switching operation of a lighting device from a continuous mode to a flash mode upon receipt of said trigger; wherein said lighting device comprises at least one light emitting diode; and said flash mode is at a higher brightness than said continuous mode. The invention also relates to a lighting system comprising: a lighting device comprising at least one light emitting diode; and a lighting control device; wherein the lighting control device is operable to switch operation of said lighting device between a continuous mode and a flash mode; wherein the flash is at a higher brightness than said continuous mode.

Abstract: The filter switch device includes a casing, an electromagnetic assembly, and a plate. The casing has a first chamber and a second chamber inside. The second chamber has a first opening on a bottom side. The electromagnetic assembly is housed in the first chamber. A bottom side of the first chamber is configured with an axle, first blocks, second blocks, and a pad for fixing the electromagnetic assembly. The plate has its two opposing edges respectively received by troughs of the second chamber, where a filter is disposed on the plate. A piece is extended from a lateral edge of the plate and has a limiting hole. A swing arm of the electromagnetic element engages the plate through the limiting hole. When the swing arm turns, the plate is moved so that the filter is aligned with the first opening, thereby achieving filter switch.

Abstract: Solid-state stress sensors are presented herein. A sensor system may include a substrate, a first layer of sensing material disposed on a first surface of the substrate and at least two electrodes forming an electrode pair. The at least two electrodes may include a first electrode and a second electrode. The first and second electrodes may be offset from each other in a direction substantially parallel to the first surface. The sensing material may be a piezoelectric material and the sensor system may be configured to generate an output signal in response to shear stress experienced by the sensing material.

Abstract: A control apparatus, a camera apparatus, a flying object, a control method and a program are provided. The control apparatus is configured to control a driving of a focus lens included in a camera apparatus. The control apparatus includes a memory, storing a program; and a processor, configured to execute the program to set a drive range of the focus lens based on a height of the camera apparatus away from a reference position, and control the driving of the focus lens in the drive range.

Abstract: This application discloses a camera circuitry and a camera device. The camera circuitry includes a light collection circuit, an operational amplification circuit, an image processor and a first resistor. The light collection circuit is used to collect the brightness value and pass the collected brightness value through the operational amplification circuit and the first resistor are then transmitted to the image processor, and the image processor initiate imaging based on the brightness value. By providing an operational amplification circuit and a first resistor at the back end of the light collecting circuit, and adopting a continuous power supply mode for the light collecting circuit and the operational amplification circuit, the convergence speed of the light brightness value is effectively improved, so that accurate ambient light brightness values can be obtained faster to achieve normal camera functions.

Abstract: A pressure sensor package includes a package lead frame including a molding plastic layer with a top surface and a plurality of lead frame units mounted in the molding plastic layer, a sidewall disposed on the top surface of the molding plastic layer and surrounding a receiving chamber, a pressure sensor module mounted on the top surface of the molding plastic layer and disposed in the receiving chamber, and a packaging silicone mounted in the receiving chamber to encapsulate the pressure sensor module.

Abstract: A lens device includes a housing configured to maintain a lens. The lens device also includes a maintaining structure disposed at an exterior surface of the housing surrounding the lens, and configured to detachably maintain a peripheral device. The lens device further includes one or more electric contacts disposed on the exterior surface of the housing between the lens and the maintaining structure, and configured to electrically connect with the peripheral device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera system, comprising: a camera operative to capture an image, said camera comprising a power input port for coupling to a power supply assembly; a housing for supporting said camera, said housing comprising an opening, wherein said opening is arranged to provide access to said power input port; a removable panel engageable to said housing to cover said opening by a security fastener to secure said removable panel to said housing in a cover configuration, said removable panel comprising a formation for engaging with at least one portion of said power supply assembly in said cover configuration to restrain movement of said power supply assembly to maintain a coupled arrangement of said power supply assembly and said power input port in said cover configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a payload mount configured to be coupled to the payload to secure the payload, a first support member coupled to one side of the payload mount in a single arm configuration and including a first actuation unit configured to rotate the payload mount around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member, and a single flexible member including a branched configuration. The branched configuration includes at least a first end that is electrically coupled to the payload mount and a second end that is electrically coupled to the first actuation unit.

Abstract: A camera system is disclosed. The camera system includes a camera that employs interchangeable fixed lenses. By replacing one lens cap with another lens cap, the field of view can be changed since each lens cap has a different fixed lens. The camera can also record images or video in a forward and a backward direction at the same time.

Abstract: A method according to embodiments of the invention includes, for a field of view comprising a plurality of portions, determining an amount of light for each portion. LEDs corresponding to each portion are selectively energized over a plurality of time periods, such that a sum of illumination generated by each LED during the plurality of time periods equals the determined amount of light. An image of the field of view is captured, for example by a camera.

Abstract: A camera module which is sealed and given protection against damage from forcible impacts includes a lens module, a lens tube, and a protecting cover. The lens module has lens screw threads on its outer wall. The lens tube includes a lens receiving space, the lens module is received in the lens receiving space, lens tube screw threads are formed on an inner wall of the lens receiving space. The lens tube screw threads match the lens screw threads. The protecting cover includes a cushioning portion and a dustproofing portion. The cushioning portion and the dustproofing portion are attached to and cover the outer exposed surfaces of the lens tube. The dustproofing portion covers the lens thread and the lens tube screw threads.

Abstract: This disclosure includes methods for testing hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems. Some hydraulically-actuated devices have a housing defining an interior volume and a piston disposed within the interior volume and dividing the interior volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, where the piston is movable relative to the housing between a maximum first position and a maximum second position in response to pressure differentials between the first and second chambers. Some methods include: (1) moving the piston to the first position by varying pressure within at least one of the first and second chambers such that pressure within the second chamber is higher than pressure within the first chamber; and (2) while the piston remains in the first position: (a) reducing pressure within the second chamber and/or increasing pressure within the first chamber; and (b) increasing pressure within the second chamber and/or decreasing pressure within the first chamber.