Abstract: Embodiments relate to detecting a timeout error on receipt of valid pixel data from an image sensor by a sensor interface circuit. When the valid pixel data is not timely received at the sensor interface circuit, a timeout error signal is generated by the sensor interface circuit. A time limit for determining the timeout error signal may be defined by a global clock that provides a clock signal to the sensor interface circuit and other circuits. As a result, the sensor interface circuit generates a dummy frame and sends out the dummy frame to subsequent circuits so that the timeout error does not bottleneck subsequent processing stages. In contrast, if the valid pixel data is timely received, sensor data received from the image sensor is unpacked into a frame of pixels.

Abstract: A method of monitoring and reporting aircraft turnaround activities at an airport gate that includes monitoring the airport gate using a first camera that has a first field of view associated with the airport gate; generating, using the first camera, first image data capturing a first activity within the first field of view; receiving, by processor(s), the first image data; identifying, by the processor(s), the first activity captured in the first image data; comparing, using a computer application, aspect(s) of the first activity with a predetermined schedule; and displaying, on a graphical user interface remote from the first camera and using the computer application, an alert indicating that the first activity does not comply with the predetermined schedule; wherein the processor(s) include a machine learning processor.

Abstract: A method for testing a focusing characteristic of a camera may include setting a camera to align the camera and a first chart structured to provide a first scene for testing such that the camera is focused on the first chart disposed at a first distance from the camera, measuring a blur in an image of a second chart captured at a second distance from the camera, the second chart being structured to provide a second scene for testing, and evaluating a phase difference range (PDR) of the camera based on the measured blur and a blur calculated through a circle of confusion (CoC) model.

Abstract: Provided are a measurement method, and a measurement device that enable measuring a deviation amount in an arrangement angle of a camera, with respect to a reference direction of a shaft of the camera, and that enable correcting a deviation in the arrangement angle at low cost with high accuracy. The measurement method includes: an imaging step of imaging a target object, provided with a reference mark configured to identify a slope-known straight line, a plurality of times in different visual fields; an image processing step of obtaining the straight line identified based on the reference mark where a plurality of the straight lines corresponds to a plurality of the reference marks in images imaged in the different visual fields, respectively; and a calculating step of calculating a rotation angle, as the deviation amount in the arrangement angle, with which a distance between the straight lines becomes zero.

Abstract: A device includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels, a first pixel and a second pixel of the plurality of pixels corresponding to different colors, the first pixel and a third pixel of the plurality of pixels corresponding to a same color, a first circuit group connected to the first pixel, a third circuit group connected to the third pixel, and a first circuit included in the first circuit group, a second circuit, and a third circuit included in the third circuit group and having a function same as a function of the first circuit, the third circuit being arranged between the first circuit and the second circuit in a top view.

Abstract: This invention presents a system and method to acquire object measurements with and optical device and axial scanning mechanism, and to subsequently implement a digital processing algorithm to establish a match between similar object measurements acquired in the past. The digital processing algorithm consists of a probe-and-match strategy. It is generally challenging to determine whether or not an object, such as a work of art (e.g., a painting, drawing, sculpture, or collectable item), is the exact same object as something viewed previously with an extremely high degree of confidence. There is the potential for one object to look very similar to another object, but not be the same (i.e., to be a forgery). There is also the potential for one object to be the same object as viewed previously, but have changed significantly over time (e.g., aged or damaged). Being able to distinguish between these two cases is a difficult yet important task.

Abstract: An imaging device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of current sources including first group current sources and second group current sources; and a control unit that controls driving of the first group current sources to generate a first-phase ramp voltage and controls driving of the first group current sources and at least one current source of the second group current sources to generate a second-phase ramp voltage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, vehicles, and methods for detecting optical defects in an optical path of a camera system. An example system may include an image sensor configured to provide images of a field of view via an optical path that extends through an optical window. The system also includes at least one phase-detection device and a controller. The controller is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory so as to carry out various operations, including receiving, from the image sensor, first pixel information indicative of an image of the field of view. The operations additionally include receiving, from the at least one phase-detection device, second pixel information indicative of a portion of the field of view. The operations yet further include determining, based on the first pixel information and the second pixel information, at least one optical defect associated with the optical path.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels provided in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and a signal processor configured to process first image data generated by the pixel array to generate a plurality of pieces of first full color image data, wherein the signal processor is further configured to split the first image data into a plurality of pieces of phase data, remosaic-process each of the plurality of pieces of phase data to generate a plurality of pieces of color phase data, merge the plurality of pieces of color phase data corresponding to a same color, respectively, to generate a plurality of pieces of preliminary color data, and compensate for the plurality of pieces of preliminary color data to generate the plurality of pieces of first full color image data.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging element that incorporates a memory which stores image data obtained by imaging an imaging region at a first frame rate, and a first processor configured to output the image data at a second frame rate less than or equal to the first frame rate, and an imaging lens including a focus lens, in which the first processor is configured to generate combined image data based on the image data of the number of frames decided in accordance with a depth of field with respect to the imaging region out of the image data of a plurality of frames obtained by imaging the imaging region at different positions of the focus lens.

Abstract: The present specification describes a novel system for dynamically modifying the magnification power of optical devices used in high performance and critical applications such as medical procedures. The present specification describes an optical imaging system having a magnification control system connected to a sensor device for enabling movement of sensor device with respect to a lens assembly of the imaging system, wherein distance between the sensor device and the lens assembly is altered to enable different levels of magnification capability.

Abstract: To more reliably control synchronous between pieces of video/audio data from a plurality of imaging system devices. A synchronous control unit 15 that synchronizes a plurality of pieces of video/audio data transmitted individually from a plurality of imaging system devices 2 includes a frame acquisition unit 151 configured to acquire a plurality of pieces of frame data from the pieces of video/audio data and assign a frame timestamp based on an acquisition time to each of the plurality of pieces of frame data, for each of the pieces of the video/audio data, and a frame shaping unit 152 configured to assign a new frame timestamp to the plurality of pieces of frame data based on a value of the frame timestamp so that start times of the plurality of pieces of frame data that are close in time among the plurality of pieces of video/audio data are equal to each other, and time intervals between the plurality of pieces of frame data are equal to each other.

Abstract: A system and, related method, is disclosed for enabling Chroma key compositing using a smart device, wherein an image/video of a subject situated in front of a portable monochromatic background is captured, and simultaneously layered upon a different desired background replacement that will replace only the monochromatic background captured. The portable monochromatic background structure can be an inflatable structure affixed with a plurality of lighting modules configured to ensure a uniform light distribution across the monochromatic background and separately ensure a uniform light distribution on the subject during the image/video capture.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device comprising a first substrate in which a photoelectric conversion portion is arranged and a second substrate stacked on the first substrate is provided. The second substrate comprises a surface on which a circuit block and a functional cell connected to the block are arranged. Wiring layers including a first layer and a second layer arranged between the first layer and the first substrate are arranged between the first substrate and the surface. The first layer includes first power lines extending in a first direction and arranged in a predetermined period in a second direction, and the second layer includes second power lines arranged in a predetermined period. The functional cell is arranged between two power lines of the first power supply lines, and arranged to fit in a region of any one of the second power lines.

Abstract: The headband-mounted dual camera system is worn on the head of a client. The headband-mounted dual camera system forms a communication link between the client and a personal data device. The headband-mounted dual camera system captures images from the environment surrounding the client. The headband-mounted dual camera system transmits the captured images over the communication link. The headband-mounted dual camera system comprises a head mount and a control circuit. The control circuit mounts on the head mount.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a first layer including a pixel array region having a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of row lines and a plurality of column lines; and a second layer including a row driver selecting at least a portion of the plurality of row lines, generating pixel control signals driving selected row lines, and outputting the pixel control signals to control signal lines, wherein the selected row lines share the control signal lines, at a branch point of the first layer, the selected row lines receive the pixel control signals from the control signal lines in common, and the pixel control signals simultaneously drive the selected row lines.

Abstract: A remote control system 1 having a function as an inspection system includes a plurality of cameras 25, 60 which are located in a location environment of a construction machine 10, a captured image processing unit 50a configured to cause a display unit 45 to display captured images, and a camera selection unit 50b configured to select an inspection camera from the plurality of cameras 25, 60 at a time of inspection of the construction machine 10. The captured image processing unit 50a is configured to receive an image captured by the selected inspection camera to include an image of a portion to be inspected and cause the display unit 45 to display the captured image.

Abstract: A light-transmitting substrate has at least two major surfaces and is deployed with a first of the major surfaces in facing relation to an eye of a viewer. A light redirecting arrangement is associated with the light-transmitting substrate and deflects light from the eye toward an optical sensor that senses light, such that the light deflection occurs at the light-transmitting substrate and the deflected light that reaches the optical sensor is unguided by the light-transmitting substrate. A processor derives current gaze direction of the eye by processing signals from the optical sensor.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope lens, a camera module and an endoscope. From an object side to an image side, the endoscope lens sequentially includes: a first lens having a concave object side surface and a convex image side surface; a second lens with a positive or negative refractive power; and a filter arranged between the second lens and the image side. Each of the first lens and the second lens is a glass or plastic aspheric lens. The endoscope lens further includes a stop positioned between the first lens and the object side or between the first lens and the second lens.

Abstract: Endoscopic image analysis, endoscopic procedure analysis, and/or component control systems, methods and techniques are disclosed that can analyze images of an endoscopic system and/or affect an endoscopic system to enhance operation, user and patient experience, and usability of image data and other case data.