Abstract: A method of determining the location of an object in a camera field of view is disclosed. The method may utilize a camera system that includes a digital video camera and a computer that runs image analysis software for analyzing images received from the camera. The image analysis software is configured to isolate pixel groups in each image. The method includes the steps of locating an object in the camera's field of view in which the object is represented by a set of pixels; identifying the centroid of the set of pixels representing the object; and calculating the location of the object relative to the camera based upon known parameters including the focal plane and camera lens location.

Abstract: This document describes apparatuses and techniques enabling a scale down capture preview for a panorama capture user interface. This scale down preview enables users to more-easily and more-accurately capture images for a panorama.

Abstract: An apparatus controls image blur correction by using a first correction unit and a second correction unit having a lower image blur correction performance than that of the first correction unit. The apparatus includes a first acquisition unit configured to acquire a first division ratio, a determination unit configured to determine a final division ratio based on the first division ratio, and a control unit configured to control the first and second correction units based on the determined final division ratio. The determination unit can determine a division ratio where a ratio of the first correction unit is larger than that in the first division ratio, as the final division ratio.

Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a camera acquiring image data and a microphone array acquiring audio data. Image data is used in conjunction with sound source localization (SSL) data to locate a talker depicted in the image data. SSL processes the audio data and determines SSL pan angle values indicative of an estimated direction of a sound. Columns of pixels in an image are associated with bins. A bin count is incremented for each SSL pan angle value of the audio data that falls within a given bin. A bounding box in the image data is determined that encompasses a face depicted in the image data. A range of pixels is determined for the bounding box, such as extending from a leftmost column to a rightmost column. The bin with the highest bin count that also overlaps a range of pixels for a bounding box is deemed to contain the talker.

Abstract: A seeing device and process that enables a visually impaired user to “see” using touch. It comprises: Sensors/cameras worn approximately at eye level, a microprocessor, and a garment that contains small tactile elements in a matrix that vibrate in a pattern related to the location of objects in front of the user. The cameras take pictures of the area and then map the depth and position of objects. This map is translated onto a person's skin through the garment with tactile elements with each tactile element corresponding to a zone in real space. Some of the tactile elements will trigger sequentially in a snaking pattern with only certain ones activating in a pattern. This will help the person sense where there are objects in his/her path.

Abstract: Security methods and apparatus. In one example, a method includes detecting a motion event in a scene using a motion detector, based on detecting the motion event, acquiring a plurality of images of the scene using an image capture device, applying a motion detection process to the plurality of images to detect motion in the scene, applying an object detection process to at least one of the images to detect an object in the scene, pairing the motion with the object to locate a moving object, identifying the moving object as an unrecognized object, and based at least in part on identifying the moving object as an unrecognized object, triggering a video recording of the scene using the image capture device.

Abstract: A motion field estimate determined using motion vector information of two or more reference frames of a current/encoded frame is used to derive a motion vector for inter-prediction of the current/encoded frame. Motion trajectory information, including concatenated motion vectors and locations of the current/encoded frame at which those concatenated motion vectors point, is determined by concatenating motion vectors of the reference frames. A motion field estimate is determined using the motion trajectory information and, in some cases, by interpolating unavailable motion vectors using neighbors. The motion field estimate is used to determine a co-located reference frame for the current/encoded frame, and an inter-prediction process is performed for the current/encoded frame using a motion vector derived using the co-located reference frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food preparation entity comprising a cavity (2) for receiving food (3) to be prepared and at least two cameras (4, 5) for capturing images of the food (3) included in the cavity (2), wherein said cameras (4, 5) are positioned such that images are captured from different points of view, wherein each camera (4, 5) comprises a certain field of view (4.1, 5.1), wherein immediately adjacent fields of view (4.1,5.1) of said cameras (4, 5) at least partially overlap and wherein a processing entity (6) is provided which is configured to calculate three-dimensional information of the food (3) included in the cavity (2) based on the images provided by the cameras (4, 5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an externally mounted calibration device and a temperature measurement system using the same. The temperature measurement system calibrates the temperature of the thermal camera using an externally mounted temperature calibration device that is mounted on one side of the outside of the thermal camera unit and includes a temperature measurement substrate with a temperature sensor.

Abstract: A spectroscopic laser sensor based on hybrid lll-V/IV system-on-a-chip technology. The laser sensor is configured to either (i) be used with a fiber-optic probe connected to an intravenous/intra-arterial optical catheter for direct invasive blood analyte concentration level measurement or (ii) be used to measure blood analyte concentration level non-invasively through an optical interface attached, e.g., to the skin or fingernail bed of a human. The sensor includes a lll-V gain-chip, e.g., an AIGalnAsSb/GaSb based gain-chip, and a photonic integrated circuit, with laser wavelength filtering, laser wavelength tuning, laser wavelength monitoring, laser signal monitoring and signal output sections realized on a chip by combining IV-based semiconductor substrates and flip-chip AIGal-nAsSb/GaSb based photodetectors and embedded electronics for signal processing.

Abstract: History based motion vector prediction is disclosed. In one example method of video processing, initializing, for a conversion between a first region of video and a bitstream of the first region, a first history motion vector predictor (HMVP) table associated with the first region based on at least one of stored multiple HMVP tables, the multiple HMVP tables being used to store motion information associated with regions coded prior the first region; and performing the conversion by using the initialized first HMVP table which includes at least one motion candidate.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a video encoder or a video decoder obtains a pair of motion vectors for a current coding block of a video signal with respect to two reference frames. Predictions of the current block are generated using the pair of motion vectors from respective reference frames. The video encoder or video decoder further determine an optical flow for the current coding block based on samples values in the predictions. One component of the optical flow is determined based on the other component of the optical flow. Bi-predictive optical flow (BPOF) can be performed on the current coding block using the determined optical flow.

Abstract: An inspection device that performs inspection by using an inspection image of a board on which multiple components are disposed, the inspection device includes a fixed focus type camera, a lifting/lowering mechanism configured to move the camera up or down relative to the board, a setting section configured to acquire height information of the components, and set a reference position separated from a top surface of the board by a distance corresponding to a height of each of the components according to a predetermined setting method such that an imaging surface of each component within an imaging range of the camera is included in a depth of field of the camera, and a control section configured to control the lifting/lowering mechanism and the camera such that the inspection image is captured after the camera is relatively moved up or down to focus on the reference position.

Abstract: A work management apparatus, a work management method, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for managing a plurality of soldering works to be manually performed on a board, include: storing, in association with identification information of the board acquired by an identification information acquisition device connected to the work management apparatus, captured images of an entirety of the board and monitor information being chronologically continuous and respectively acquired by an image-capturing device and a soldering monitor device each connected to the work management apparatus in the soldering works; and chronologically displaying each of the captured images and monitor information stored in association with one piece of identification information selected from among the stored identification information of the board in a state where a capturing date and time of the captured image and an acquisition date and time of the monitor information match.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a method for processing video signals and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, the method of processing video signals based on inter prediction, comprising: configuring a merge candidate list based on a spatial neighboring block and a temporal neighboring block to a current block; adding a history-based merge candidate of the current block to the merge candidate list; obtaining a merge index indicating a merge candidate used for an inter prediction of the current block within the merge candidate list; generating a prediction sample of the current block based on motion information of the merge candidate indicated by the merge index; and updating a history-based merge candidate list based on the motion information.

Abstract: An inspection system is presented for use in monitoring plants' conditions in a plant growing area.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a recreational vehicle monitoring device, which includes a camera, a connecting cable, a signal transmitting device and a display device. The camera is configured to be arranged at a rear portion of a carriage of the recreational vehicle and generate a video signal. A first end of the connecting cable is connected to the camera, and the connecting cable is configured to transmit the video signal and electric energy. The signal transmitting device is connected to a second end of the connecting cable, and the signal transmitting device is configured to receive the video signal, convert the video signal into a radio signal, and transmit the radio signal. The display device is configured to receive the radio signal, convert the radio signal into the video signal, and play a video.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes a fixation unit, a panning unit that has an opening and is configured to rotate in a pan direction relative to the fixation unit, and a lens unit configured to move within the opening in the pan direction and thereby rotate in the pan direction relative to the panning unit. The lens unit rotates in the pan direction at least 360 degrees relative to the fixation unit due to the panning unit rotating in the pan direction relative to the fixation unit and the lens unit rotating in the pan direction relative to the panning unit.

Abstract: Our present invention relates to a 180 degrees wide angle multi-camera system with the following unique features. The cameras are placed diagonally and facing inwards (100, 101, 102). The cameras are rotated 90 degrees around their optical axes to provide higher FOV for a wider view (302). In the illustrated embodiment of our invention, three cameras are placed in an inward position at particular angles to each other (105) to reduce the blind spot, parallax error and closer working distance. The multiple cameras are placed in an inward position and to avoid the adjacent camera in preview, each camera is placed diagonally. The inward position ensures the high horizontal FOV (202). The illustrated embodiment of our invention can be used in high Horizontal FOV and high Vertical FOV required applications.

Abstract: A guidance apparatus is provided for use with a portable imaging apparatus and an image display device. The guidance apparatus includes a sleeve portion structured for receiving an imaging apparatus and a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism has a rotating portion and first and second connecting portions structured for coupling the image display device to the imaging apparatus. During use, the coupling mechanism facilitates orienting the image display device relative to the imaging apparatus to provide a direct line of sight of an area imaged by the imaging apparatus. The coupling mechanism may be adjustable for facilitating rotation of the image display device about a longitudinal axis of the imaging apparatus. Also, the coupling mechanism can be structured to allow the combination of the coupling mechanism, the image display device, and the imaging apparatus to be held in a single hand of a user during performance of a medical procedure.