Abstract: An image sensor is disclosed. A first thin-film transistor includes a first gate and a second gate. The first gate is supplied with a signal generated by a photoelectric conversion element. The second gate is supplied with a potential different from a potential of a first signal line by a predetermined voltage through a second signal line. The second gate has a smaller capacitance than the first gate. A second thin-film transistor supplies a reset potential received from a reset power line to the photoelectric conversion element. Whether a third thin-film transistor is in a conductive state is controlled by a selection signal. The third thin-film transistor is disposed between the first signal line and the first thin-film transistor and the current from a constant current source flows into the first thin-film transistor via the third thin-film transistor in a conductive state.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel defining pattern in a mesh form. A first division pattern divides a pixel area into two halves. A second division pattern divides the pixel area into two halves. A first diagonal division pattern divides the pixel area into two halves. A second diagonal division pattern divides the pixel area into two halves. First through eighth photodiodes are arranged in the pixel area.

Abstract: An image sensing device includes a pixel array including image sensing pixels, phase detection pixel pairs disposed between the image sensing pixels, photoelectric conversion regions corresponding to the image sensing pixels and the phase detection pixels, device isolation structures isolating the photoelectric conversion regions, color filters corresponding to the image sensing pixels and the phase detection pixel pairs, a first grid structure disposed between a color filter of a first image sensing pixel and a color filter of an adjacent first phase detection pixel pair and shifted by a first distance from a first device isolation structure disposed between the first image sensing pixel and the first phase detection pixel pair, and a second grid structure disposed in color filters of the first phase detection pixel pair and shifted by a second distance from a second device isolation structure disposed between the first phase detection pixel pairs.

Abstract: Image synthesis system are disclosed for synthesizing a global shutter image based on a rolling shutter image. The rolling shutter image is captured by an aerial camera system having at least one rolling shutter camera and the rolling shutter image has a plurality of scanlines, the scanlines having associated different position and pose information. The image synthesis system is arranged to project a rolling shutter image captured by a rolling shutter camera to object space, such as by projecting each scanline of the rolling shutter image using position and pose information associated with the scanline, and subsequently from object space to a synthetic global shutter image.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state image sensor, an imaging device, and an electronic device capable of switching FD conversion efficiency in all pixels of a solid-state image sensor. A photodiode performs photoelectric conversion on incident light. A floating diffusion (FD) stores charge obtained by the photodiode. FD2, which is a second FD to which the capacity of an additional capacitor MIM is added, adds the capacity to the FD. The additional capacitor MIM is constituted by a first electrode formed by a wiring layer and a second electrode formed by a metallic light blocking film provided on a surface of a substrate on which the photodiode is formed. Switching between the FD and FD+FD2 allows switching of the FD conversion efficiency. The present technology is applicable to a CMOS image sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method including emitting, with a laser light emitter disposed on a robot, a collimated laser beam projecting a light point on a surface opposite the laser light emitter; capturing, with each of at least two image sensors disposed on the robot, images of the projected light point; overlaying, with a processor of the robot, the images captured by the at least two image sensors to produce a superimposed image showing both captured images in a single image; determining, with the processor of the robot, a first distance between the projected light points in the superimposed image; and determining, with the processor, a second distance based on the first distance using a relationship that relates distance between light points with distance between the robot or a sensor thereof and the surface on which the collimated laser beam is projected.

Abstract: A device includes a camera assembly and a controller. The camera assembly is configured to capture images of both eyes of a user. Using the captured images, the controller determines a location for each pupil of each eye of the user. The determined pupil locations and captured images are used to determine eye tracking parameters which are used to compute values of eye tracking functions. With the computed values and a model that maps the eye tracking functions to gaze depths, a gaze depth of the user is determined. An action is performed based on the determined gaze depth.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to a sensor module. In some aspects, an image sensor module may include an array of photon sensors configured to output a first set of signals corresponding to a set of photon sensors of the array of photon sensors. The set of photon sensors may include a row of photon sensors, or a column of photon sensors, of the array of photon sensors. The image sensor module may include a plurality of data selector components configured to receive the first set of signals and output a second set of signals corresponding to a subset of the set of photon sensors.

Abstract: An open cell foam is used to create a seal between a camera and a shell piece. The shell piece, camera, seal and a transparent window form a closed front cavity. Because the cavity is closed, dust can remain away from a lens of the camera.

Abstract: An imaging device may code light, passing through an imaging optical lens arranged in a multi-lens array (MLA), and may transmit the light to a sensing element, and the sensing element may restore an image based on sensed information.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes a second image sensor having an organic photoelectric conversion film transmitting a specific light, and a first image sensor which is stacked in layers on a same semiconductor substrate as that of the second image sensor and which receives the specific light having transmitted the second image sensor, in which a pixel for focus detection is provided in the second image sensor or the first image sensor. Therefore, an AF method can be realized independently of a pixel for imaging.

Abstract: An optical camera system includes a first lens driving mechanism, a second lens driving mechanism, and a casing. The first lens driving mechanism includes a first outer frame and a first driving assembly. The first driving assembly is configured to drive a first optical component to move relative to the first outer frame. The second lens driving mechanism includes a second outer frame and a second driving assembly. The second driving assembly is configured to drive a second optical component to move relative to the second outer frame. The casing has at least three side walls perpendicular to each other, at least two side walls of the first outer frame face two side walls of the casing, and at least two side walls of the second outer frame face two side walls of the casing.

Abstract: Visual-inertial tracking of an eyewear device using a rolling shutter camera(s). The eyewear device includes a position determining system. Visual-inertial tracking is implemented by sensing motion of the eyewear device. An initial pose is obtained for a rolling shutter camera and an image of an environment is captured. The image includes feature points captured at a particular capture time. A number of poses for the rolling shutter camera is computed based on the initial pose and sensed movement of the device. The number of computed poses is responsive to the sensed movement of the mobile device. A computed pose is selected for each feature point in the image by matching the particular capture time for the feature point to the particular computed time for the computed pose. The position of the mobile device is determined within the environment using the feature points and the selected computed poses for the feature points.

Abstract: A method and processor system are provided which analyze a depth map, which may be obtained from a range sensor capturing depth information of a scene, to identify where an object is located in the scene. Accordingly, a region of interest may be identified in the scene which includes the object, and image data may be selectively obtained of the region of interest, rather than of the entire scene containing the object. This image data may be acquired by an image sensor configured for capturing visible light information of the scene. By only selectively obtaining the image data within the region of interest, rather than all of the image data, improvements may be realized in the computational complexity of a possible further processing of the image data, the storage of the image data and/or the transmission of the image data.

Abstract: A camera module miniaturized in both width and length includes a baseplate, a lens assembly, and a bracket. The bracket includes a support plate and a support member disposed on the support plate. The support plate includes a first surface facing away from the baseplate and a second surface facing the baseplate. The support plate defines a first opening penetrating the first surface and the second surface. The lens assembly is disposed on the first surface and completely covers the first opening. The support member is located between the support plate and the baseplate. The support member includes a first support portion and a plurality of second support portions arranged at intervals, the first support portion is disposed on the second surface and surrounds the peripheral edge of the first opening. Each second support portion extends outwards from an outer surface of the first support portion.

Abstract: An imaging device includes: pixels that are disposed in a row direction and a column direction and that include a first pixel and a second pixel adjacent to the first pixel along the row direction; a shield electrode located between the first pixel and the second pixel; a first shield via that extends from the shield electrode. The first pixel includes: a first photoelectric conversion layer that converts incident light to generate charge; and a first pixel electrode that collects the charge generated thereby. The second pixel includes: a second photoelectric conversion layer that converts incident light to generate charge; and a second pixel electrode that collects the charge generated thereby. The shield electrode is electrically isolated from the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode, and the first shield via is located between the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode in a plan view.

Abstract: A device mounted in an apparatus including a mounting part capable of detaching/attaching is provided. The device is capable of executing at least one predetermined processing for image data and/or audio data obtained by an image capturing apparatus when the device is mounted in the image capturing apparatus including the mounting part. The device executes authentication based on identification information of the image capturing apparatus, if the authentication succeeds, controls the device such that processing selected by the image capturing apparatus from the at least one predetermined processing is executed for the image data and/or the audio data, and if the authentication fails, controls to disable a function of executing the selected processing in the device.

Abstract: A communication terminal includes a memory and circuitry. The memory stores, for each image type information indicating a type of image data, sizes of a plurality of display areas, each display area being a divided area divided from an entire area displayable by a display, in association with required resolutions of image data to be displayed in the corresponding display areas. The circuitry receives, from a communication management system, specific image type information indicating a type of specific image data transmitted from other communication terminal. The circuitry transmits, to the communication management system, specific required resolution, which is a resolution stored in the memory for the specific image type information in association with the size of one of the display areas in which the specific image data is to be displayed.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and systems of representing video in continuous time. Photons incident on pixels in an imaging array are continuously captured using a continuous time imaging sensor array to produce respective continuous time analog signals without any discontinuity in time. At each pixel, the respective continuous time analog signal is modulated into respective continuous time binary analog signals. The continuous time binary analog signals from all pixels are aggregated to produce a frame free video. Each pixel may comprise a continuous time sigma delta modulator and a photodiode having a capacitance. At each pixel, the respective continuous time analog signal is modulated using the continuous time sigma delta modulator to produce the corresponding continuous time binary analog signal. The capacitance of the photodiode functions as a charge integrator.

Abstract: A solid-state image capturing device according to the present disclosure includes an image capturing element, a light transmitting member, a support member, a sealing resin member, and a wall member. The image capturing element is mounted on a substrate. The support member is arranged in a part of an outer-peripheral portion of the image capturing element, the outer-peripheral portion surrounding a light receiving unit of the image capturing element. The light transmitting member is supported by the support member. The sealing resin member is arranged in a peripheral portion of the image capturing element. The wall member is provided between the sealing resin member and a part of the outer-peripheral portion of the image capturing element, the part excluding a part in which the support member is arranged.