Patents Examined by Eileen Adams
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Patent number: 9912924Abstract: An image processing method, including: receiving image content and metadata of the image content, the metadata content comprising flag information indicating whether to perform image processing on the image content and image processing information; determining whether to perform the image processing for each frame based on the flag information; performing, in response to determining to perform the image processing for an image frame, the image processing based on the image processing information on the image frame; and outputting the image processed image frame on which the image processing is performed.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang-won Kim, Seung-hoon Han, Young-seok Han, Dong-hyun Kim, Jin-woo Jeong
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Patent number: 9911454Abstract: The disclosure includes a camera array comprising camera modules, the camera modules comprising a master camera that includes a processor, a memory, a sensor, a lens, a status indicator, and a switch, the switch configured to instruct each of the camera modules to initiate a start operation to start recording video data using the lens and the sensor in the other camera modules and the switch configured to instruct each of the camera modules to initiate a stop operation to stop recording, the status indicator configured to indicate a status of at least one of the camera modules. The camera modules of the camera array are configured to provide a 3× field of view overlap.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventors: Arthur van Hoff, Thomas M. Annau, Jens Christensen, Koji Gardiner
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Patent number: 9902503Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for inspecting and validating a flight procedure used in the field of civil aviation. The system comprises an image capturing apparatus, a storage device, a playing device, a recorder such as QAR, a data processing module and a synchronization module; the method for inspecting and validating a flight procedure applied in the system includes the following steps: collecting actual visual videos and flight parameters, generating simulation visual videos, generating over-limit alarms, processing data, generating complex simulation visual videos, generating flight trajectory and flight procedure protection area pictures, and synchronizing and playing the videos.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: FLIGHT INSPECTION CENTER OF CAACInventors: Wei Su, Yangting Ou, Gang Wei, Kun Liu, Yachao Yu, Tao Chen
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Patent number: 9900581Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide adaptive calibration and compensation of wiggling error for imaging devices and systems. In various implementations, the wiggling error is modelled using identified parameters. For example, the parameters (or coefficients) of the wiggling error are estimated using the model. In an implementation, the imaging system uses the derived model to adaptively compensate for the wiggling error during runtime.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventor: Johannes Gruenwald
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Patent number: 9900610Abstract: A video encoding apparatus, includes: a block partitioning unit to determine a partition form, among candidate partition forms, for partitioning a current block into one or more partition blocks; a prediction unit to generate one or more predicted blocks respectively corresponding to the one or more partition blocks by using a scale factor which indicates a ratio of pixel sampling; a subtractor to generate a residual block of the current block by subtracting the predicted blocks from one or more partition blocks corresponding thereto; a transformer to generate at least one transform block by transforming the residual block; a quantizer to generate at least one quantized transform block by quantizing the at least one transform block; and an encoder to encode, into the bitstream, information on the scale factor, information on the determined partition form and the at least one quantized transform block.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: SK TELECOM CO., LTD.Inventors: Jinhan Song, Jeongyeon Lim, Yunglyul Lee, Joohee Moon, Haekwang Kim, Byeungwoo Jeon, Jongki Han, Jaehee Cho, Hyundong Kim, Daeyeon Kim, Sungwook Hong
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Patent number: 9894268Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first camera and a second camera each configured to be able to image a video, a lens covering the second camera, at least one processor configured to control recordings of the videos captured by the first camera and the second camera, and a display screen configured to display the videos captured by the first camera and the second camera. The at least one processor is configured to detect, on the basis of an image data captured by the second camera, whether at least part of the lens is covered with an obstruction that blocks imaging during the recording of the video captured by the second camera, and control so as to switch the recording of the video captured by the second camera to the recording of the video captured by the first camera in a case where the at least part of the lens is covered with the obstruction.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Yujiro Fukui, Keisuke Nagata
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Patent number: 9888233Abstract: The present invention provides a 3D display system, which includes an OLED display panel and 3D shutter glasses. The OLED display panel includes a plurality of data lines for transmitting data signals, a plurality of scan lines for transmitting scan signals and a plurality of pixel units. When the pixel unit displays the left-eye image data signal and the right-eye image data signal, the left-eye shutter and the right-eye shutter of the 3D shutter glasses are both closed. When the pixel unit displays the left-eye blank data signal, the left-eye shutter of the 3D shutter glasses is open. When the pixel unit displays the right-eye blank data signal, the right-eye shutter of the 3D shutter glasses is open.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yufeng Jin
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Patent number: 9888230Abstract: The present invention provides a video observation apparatus for observing video displayed on the display unit of an information processing terminal, comprising: a bottom portion on which the terminal is placed; a back sheet having a mirror portion on an inner surface of the back sheet opposing the terminal and arranged toward an observer to make an acute angle between the bottom portion and the back sheet; a top sheet arranged parallel to the bottom portion; and a front sheet having a lens portion positioned corresponding to the right and left eyes of the observer; wherein a height of the top sheet is offset downward from a height of the top of the apparatus formed by the back sheet; and wherein the apparatus is held by placing a thumb on the bottom portion, an index finger and/or a middle finger on the top sheet and the remaining fingers on the back sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Hirofumi Tahara
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Patent number: 9888205Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes initiating a mobile device operable to continuously capture a live media stream such that recording of the live media stream is deactivated. The method further includes refraining from recording the live media stream while recording of the live media stream is deactivated. In addition, the method includes monitoring environmental conditions for one or more preconfigured indicators that the mobile device has exited the defined physical area. Also, the method includes, responsive to detection of at least one of the one or more preconfigured indicators, determining to activate recording of the live media stream.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: WatchGuard, Inc.Inventors: Mark Todd McHenry, James Walter Exner, Michael John Von Ahnen, William Brian Wall, Brent G. Robertson
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Patent number: 9878679Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera module having a camera and a circuit board. With the camera module disposed at the windshield, the camera has a field of view forward of the vehicle and through the vehicle windshield. The camera includes (i) an imager and (ii) a lens. The camera is electrically connected to circuitry established at the circuit board via a flexible electrical connection. The circuitry, via the flexible electrical connection, provides power to the camera and receives image data from the camera, and may control the camera. With the camera module disposed at the windshield, the circuit board is angled relative to a principal axis of the field of view of the camera.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Ove J. Salomonsson, Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen
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Patent number: 9881385Abstract: A method for counting and aggregating a pre-determined number of articles includes: driving, by a conveyor, an article stream to move to an end of the conveyor in a single layer state; conveying the article stream in a periodic motion; after the articles in the article stream leave the conveyor, accurately counting the number of the articles; and when a total number of articles in a combination of temporary storage bin is the same as a target number, transporting all articles in the combination of temporary storage bin to a storage device. Article batches are separately delivered to different temporary storage bins, and the total number of articles in temporary storage bins in different combinations is calculated, so as to obtain with a combination in which the number of articles is the same as the target number. The operation efficiency is improved and the manufacturing cost of device is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Colamark (Guangzhou) Labeling Equipment LimitedInventor: Kwok Ming Daniel Chan
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Patent number: 9876967Abstract: In one aspect, an example method involves: accessing, by a computing system, data associated with an election; using, by the computing system, the accessed data to make a determination that a status of the election satisfies each condition in a condition set; based, at least in part, on the determination, selecting, by the computing system, a particular digital video-effect (DVE) template configured to facilitate generation of a DVE having a particular attribute; and executing, by the computing system, the selected DVE template, thereby causing the computing system to generate a video stream representing video content.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLCInventor: Gary Wilson Cox
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Patent number: 9877075Abstract: A method includes receiving data from a communication device at a processor of a proxy device, the data requesting a recording of media content. The method includes, sending a first command to a first media recording device and a second command to a second media recording device. The first command instructs the first media recording device to generate a first recording based on the media content, and the second command instructs the second media recording device to generate a second recording based on the media content. The first recording has a first file format and the second recording has a second file format. The second file format is compatible with a portable device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: Lee Friedman
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Patent number: 9870799Abstract: Method and system for playing back ancillary data associated with a video stream. At playback, a video stream and an audio stream containing encoded non-audio ancillary data associated with the video stream are received. The audio stream is decoded on a basis of a predefined decoding scheme in order to extract therefrom the non-audio ancillary data associated with the video stream. The video stream and its associated non-audio ancillary data are then both output for playback. This method of playback enables a non-linear editing application that supports only video and audio data to receive, preserve, display to a user for editing purposes, and transmit unsupported non-audio ancillary data, since the latter is in the form of an audio stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MATROX GRAPHICS INC.Inventor: Simon Bussieres
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Patent number: 9870718Abstract: Imaging devices including spacing members and imaging devices including tactile feedback devices are disclosed. An imaging device includes a body portion, a spacing member, and a camera. The body portion extends in a lengthwise direction from a distal end of the body portion to an imaging end of the body portion. The spacing member extends from the imaging end of the body portion in the lengthwise direction. The camera is coupled to the imaging end of the body portion. When the spacing member of the imaging device is positioned in contact with a surface to be imaged by the camera and the imaging device is moved across the surface, the spacing member maintains a fixed distance between the camera and the surface as the imaging device moves across the surface to be imaged. Imaging devices including tactile feedback devices that are activated when text is recognized are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Moore, Joseph M. A. Djugash, Yasuhiro Ota, Shin Sano, Sarah Rosenbach, Sho Hiruta, Maura Hoven
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Patent number: 9870700Abstract: A method is provided for avoiding false alarms on a self-service terminal, in particular an ATM. The ATM has at least one camera and at least one alarm unit that generates alarms when the ATM is attacked, and a network connection to a network to pass on the alarms to a customer. The method includes generating an alarm by the alarm unit and storing alarm images from the camera from which the alarm was derived; before passing on the alarm to an operator via a digital network, comparing the digital alarm images with templates stored on the ATM and that characterize a false alarm, and if a correlation with the templates is established, the alarm is ignored; otherwise the alarm is passed on to the consumer by the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbHInventors: Steffen Priesterjahn, Alexander Drichel
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Patent number: 9871969Abstract: An image processing unit is configured to generate pixel data for a predetermined color in an intermediate mode implemented based on pixel data obtained from a predetermined region in a light receiving element when an object is captured in a state where infrared light is projected. The image processing unit is configured to generate the pixel data for the predetermined color in a night-vision mode implemented based on pixel data obtained from a wider region than the predetermined region in the light receiving element when the object is captured in the state where the infrared light is projected. The mode stitching unit is configured to switch, depending on conditions, between a state where an image output unit outputs an image signal generated in the intermediate mode and a state where the image output unit outputs an image signal generated in the night-vision mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: JVC KENWOOD CORPORATIONInventors: Satoru Sekiguchi, Takayoshi Sasao
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Patent number: 9865306Abstract: A method to include an identifier as metadata associated with a captured image is provided. The method may include receiving, by a device, an image and a unique identifier associated with the image, wherein the received image is a frame associated with a video stream. The method may also include storing the unique identifier as metadata associated with the received image, whereby the metadata is linked to a specific frame in the video stream according to a plurality of parameters, and whereby the unique identifier is received from a unique ID reader which reads a tag attached to an object included in the image.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Thomas T. Hanis, Bruce H. Hyre
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Patent number: 9866811Abstract: In a high speed image capturing state, a camera signal processing circuit is not needed to perform a signal process at a high screen rate, but at a regular screen rate. In the high speed image capturing mode, raw data of 240 fps received from an image sensor 101 are recorded on a recording device 111 through a conversion processing section 201 and a recording device controlling circuit 210. Raw data that have been decimated and size-converted are supplied to a camera signal processing circuit 203 through a pre-processing circuit 202 and an image being captured is displayed on a display section 112 with a signal for which a camera process has been performed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Ryota Kosakai, Katsutoshi Aiki, Nobuyuki Sato, Hiroki Nagahama, Masatoshi Sase, Yutaka Yoneda
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Patent number: 9866732Abstract: Syncing a personal device to a timecode generator can include acquiring media data with a personal device, receiving, using a timecode module, timecode data over an RF network, transmitting a timecode package including the timecode data to the personal device, decoding the timecode package to obtain the timecode data, and embedding the timecode data into a media stream including the acquired media data.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TIMECODE SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Paul Scurrell