Abstract: Actuators for actuating a lens in a folded camera, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including such folded cameras. The actuators actuate a lens having a lens optical axis for auto-focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS) and comprise a stationary sub-assembly that includes an OIS coil having an OIS coil plane and an AF coil having an AF coil plane, and a lens actuating sub-assembly movable relative to the stationary sub-assembly with a lens holder holding the lens, wherein the OIS coil plane is perpendicular to the AF coil plane and wherein the lens optical axis lies between the OIS coil plane and the AF coil plane. Some actuators have a design using VCM actuation and a reduced height due to top and/or bottom openings in actuator envelopes.

Abstract: There is disclosed a versatile volumetric camera rig composed of a partially spherical structure formed by the combination of a plurality of substructures. The substructure may be made from a plurality of arm components and joint components which may be further outfitted with cameras and other sensors that capture a scene from within the rig.

Abstract: A gaze-attracting device is provided having a body which is removably engageable to a camera or smartphone. The body of the device is configured with a recess which will hold food or a toy therein, to attract the gaze of an animal being photograhed such as a dog or cat. Additional gaze attracting for longer gaze time periods is provided by the inclusion of facial indicia of a small animal, such as eyes, ears and a nose, on a front facing surface of the body.

Abstract: The embodiments of the Remote Video Inspection System comprise a remote video inspection hardware assembly and a video inspection software system. The remote video inspection hardware assembly is comprised of a camera and a stage assembly. The stage assembly is comprised of a horizontal gimbal, an outer gimbal, and an inner gimbal, a base plate, and a component table. The video inspection software system is comprised of both a local and remote component. The local component is operated by a technician who oversees the remote inspection, and allows for setup, manual positioning, and manual camera adjustment. The remote component is operated by an inspector, and provides video feed to them, as well as a system to control the viewing angle and position of the component/camera.

Abstract: A camera module actuator includes: a magnet disposed on a lens barrel; a driving coil disposed opposite to the magnet; and a driving device including a comparer that calculates an error value by comparing a target position of the lens barrel with a current position of the lens barrel, a controller IC that generates a control signal by applying control gains to the error value, and a driving circuit that generates a driving signal in response to the control signal. The controller IC determines the control gains based on a friction coefficient between a guide groove guiding movement of the lens barrel and a ball bearing contacting the guide groove. The controller IC provides a detection signal having a gradually increasing level to the driving coil, and determines the friction coefficient based on a level of the detection signal at a point in time of movement of the lens barrel.

Abstract: A microcomputer estimates information corresponding to an image plane position of an object based on a sequential identification method using a focus detection result. Moreover, the microcomputer predicts information corresponding to a future image plane position of the object based on the estimated information corresponding to the image plane position of the object. The microcomputer controls driving of a focus lens based on the predicted information corresponding to the future image plane position of the object. In accordance with information corresponding to a motion of the object, the microcomputer selects by which of a first Kalman filter and a second Kalman filter the information corresponding to the future image plane position of the object is predicted by using the estimated information corresponding to the image plane position of the object.

Abstract: A portable case adapted for the integral mounting of optical equipment having a split hinge tubular enclosure defining an equipment mounting interior cavity. An adjustable mounting rail system adjustably supports both the optical lens array and optical camera providing a self-contained pre-mounted enabled optical recording platform.

Abstract: A lens unit comprises a shake detector; a shake correction mechanism for correcting image blur; a setting unit for setting a ratio of shake to be corrected by the shake correction mechanism; a control unit for, based on the shake detected by the shake detector and the ratio of shake, calculating a first shake correction amount and control an image shake correction operation by the shake correction mechanism; and a target-value correction unit for correcting the first shake correction amount, based on a difference between a result of detecting shake by the shake detector, and a result of detecting shake by a shake detector provided in the imaging device, wherein the control unit controls the shake correction mechanism based on an image stabilization amount corrected in accordance with the target-value correction unit.

Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism for driving an optical member having an optical axis is provided, including a fixed portion, a movable portion, a first elastic member, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is configured to hold the optical member, and is movably connected the fixed portion via the first elastic member. The driving assembly drives the movable portion to move along the optical axis within a range of motion. The range of motion includes a first limit moving range and a second limit moving range. The first limit moving range is the maximum distance that the movable portion can move toward the light-entering side, and the second limit moving range is the maximum distance that the movable portion can move toward the light-emitting side. When the movable portion is in a predetermined position, the first limit moving range is greater than the second limit moving range.

Abstract: A camera apparatus, system, and method to allow a camera to attach to a light assembly is disclosed which includes a camera housing configured to at least partially enclose a camera and further attach to a bracket, the bracket configured to attach to vehicle light assemblies of varying heights and to allow rotation and vertical adjustment of the camera housing.

Abstract: A stand (100) is disclosed. The stand (100) may include a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component may include at least one fixing element and a chamber. The chamber may have an opening. The second connecting component may include an insertion portion including at least one fixing element and a chamber. The chamber may have an opening. When the insertion portion of the second connecting component is inserted, along an axis in an insertion direction, into the chamber through the opening, the fixing element in the first connecting component may work in pairs with the insertion portion to cause the first connecting component to be connected with the second connecting component.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrically controlled sliding apparatus for photographic equipment, comprising: a controlling component, comprising a power supply and a slider controlling component electrically connected with the power supply; a guiding component; and a sliding component electrically connected with the controlling component and slidably mounted on the guiding component, the sliding component comprising: a rotation component for providing rotation movement; wherein the controlling component further comprises a first conducting part electrically connected with the power supply and the sliding component, the controlling component is configured to supply power to the rotation component through the first conducting part, and wherein the first conducting part comprises a first connecting section and a second connecting section respectively connected with the controlling component and the sliding component.

Abstract: Provided is a lens apparatus including: a lens; detectors configured to detect temperatures at a plurality of mutually different positions of the lens apparatus, respectively; and a processor configured to obtain a change amount of a temperature per unit time with respect to each of the plurality of mutually different positions based on each of the detected temperatures and a time at which each of the detected temperatures is obtained, to estimate a temperature of the lens based on the change amount with respect to each of the plurality of mutually different positions.

Abstract: A vibrating device includes a tubular vibrating body and a lens cover coupled to a first surface of the tubular vibrating body. The tubular vibrating body includes a tubular member and piezoelectric vibrators. The lens cover includes a mode changing coupler and a light transmitting body unit disposed in front of a lens of a camera. The mode changing coupler includes a thin portion having a thickness smaller than a thickness of the tubular member.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism comprises: a main body; a pair of clamps are arranged on the main body, and each clamp may be moved along the clamping main body thereof the holding direction reciprocates relative to the main body; the clamping width maintaining mechanism is disposed on the main body for maintaining the clamping width of each pair of clamps to be adapted to the photographing device to be clamped; the adjusting mechanism is disposed on the main body for adjusting the spacing between one of each pair of clamps and the main body in the clamping direction for adjusting the clamping center of each pair of clamps while maintaining the clamping width of each pair of clamps relative to the center of the subject.

Abstract: Present invention provides a frame assembly for a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer comprises a gimbal for fixing a photographing device and adjusting the posture of the photographing device, the frame assembly is used for supporting the gimbal, and comprises: a first frame part; a second frame part configured to be disposed at an angle with the first frame part; and a holding handle; wherein the frame assembly is configured to allow the stabilizer to be held via the holding handle in a manner roughly vertically aligned with the overall center of gravity of the stabilizer and a photographing device. Therefore, present invention provides the stabilizer and the frame assembly thereof, which is ergonomic, good in stability and changeable in operation postures. Furthermore, present invention also provides a stabilizer with the frame assembly.

Abstract: An adjustment structure and an adjustment method therefor, a sealing member, a coaxial cable, a gimbal and a mobile apparatus are provided. The arm adjustment structure includes a base, an arm, and a sealing member. The arm is capable of moving relative to the base, and a clearing slot is disposed on the arm. The sealing member is disposed between the base and the arm, and is capable of being located at the clearing slot to cover the clearing slot. The sealing member is disposed between the base and the arm, and capable of being located at the clearing slot to cover the clearing slot to prevent the clearing slot from being exposed, and prevent foreign matters such as water droplets, sand, and dust from entering the gimbal through the clearing slot and affecting normal use of the gimbal.

Abstract: A camera bracket includes a T-direction supporting base (1) and a rotatory adjustment mechanism (2); a fixed tooth slot (10) is provided in the T-direction supporting base; the rotatory adjustment mechanism includes a rotatory supporting base (20), an adapter (21) and a fine adjustment bolt assembly (22). The rotatory supporting base includes a fine adjustment plate (200) and a rotatory tooth slot (201) fixedly connected, and a limiting hole (200a) is provided in the fine adjustment plate; the adapter includes a rotatory connection portion (210) and a connection base (211) fixedly connected. The connection base is provided with a fine adjustment threaded hole (211a) corresponding to the limiting hole which can be aligned with the limiting hole in a vertical plane perpendicular to an axis of the rotatory tooth slot.

Abstract: A handheld gimbal includes a handle, a first shaft assembly having a first motor connected to a top portion of the handle and a first shaft arm, a second shaft assembly having a second motor and a second shaft arm fixedly connected to the second motor, a third shaft assembly having a third motor and a third shaft arm, a holder fixedly connected to a rotor of the third motor, and a rotatable connecting member, where one end of the third shaft arm is fixedly connected to the second motor, and another end of the third shaft arm is fixedly connected to the third motor; one end of the first shaft arm is fixedly connected to the first motor, and another end of the first shaft arm is rotatably connected to the second shaft arm via the rotatable connecting member.

Abstract: A camera system and a lens barrel are provided in an exchangeable-lens camera including a shake correction mechanism that integrally drives a lens barrel and an imaging unit, it being possible for lenses to be exchanged smoothly, and greater utility and convenience to be obtained. A lens barrel to and from which a camera body can be attached and detached, wherein the lens barrel includes: a first barrel having a first engagement part that engages with a first part of the camera body; a second barrel disposed inside the first barrel, the second barrel having a second engagement part that engages with a second part of the camera body, and having an optical system; and a drive unit that drives the second barrel in relation to the first barrel.