Abstract: A string of natural language texts is received and formed a multi-layer 2-D symbol in a first computing system. The 2-D symbol comprises a matrix of N×N pixels of data representing a “super-character”. The matrix is divided into M×M sub-matrices with each sub-matrix containing (N/M)×(N/M) pixels. N and M are positive integers, and N is preferably a multiple of M. Each sub-matrix represents one ideogram defined in an ideogram collection set. “Super-character” represents a meaning formed from a specific combination of a plurality of ideograms. The meaning of the “super-character” is learned in a second computing system by using an image processing technique to classify the 2-D symbol, which is formed in the first computing system and transmitted to the second computing system. Image process technique includes predefining a set of categories and determining a probability for associating each of the predefined categories with the meaning of the “super-character”.

Abstract: Aspects relate to computer implemented methods and system to obtain self-pictures with an image capture device. The methods include receiving, by a processor, an input regarding a selected picture type to be captured, receiving, by an image sensor, a live image capture, identifying a subject in the live image capture, comparing the live image capture of the subject with a reference set based on the selected picture type, determining, based on the comparison, if the live image capture matches with the reference set, and providing feedback instructions regarding an adjustment to be made to improve matching between the live image capture and the reference set.

Abstract: A method for forming an image reconstructs a volume image according to X-ray projection images acquired at acquisition angles. The full volume image is partitioned to form at least a first and a second non-overlapping sub-volume. Within each sub-volume, forward projection images for the sub-volume are calculated, with the corresponding forward projection images computed at the acquisition angles, and with intermediate forward projection images at angles between the acquisition angles. A weight factor relates the contribution of each pixel in the X-ray projection images to each sub-volume at each acquisition angle. Synthesized sub-volume projection images are formed according to the calculated weight factors and acquired projection images in each sub-volume. Synthesized sub-volume projection images form synthesized projection images for the full volume image. A second volume image is reconstructed according to the acquired X-ray projection images and the synthesized projection images.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to identify a form document in an image using a digital fingerprint of the form document. To do so, the image is evaluated to detect features of the image and generate a boundary around each feature. For each boundary, dimensions of the boundary may be stored in a color channel of a pixel in a second image. Thus, the color of the pixel represents the size of the boundary. The second image is the digital fingerprint of the form. To identify the form corresponding to the digital fingerprint, the digital fingerprint may be compared to digital fingerprints of known forms.

Abstract: A string of natural language texts is received and formed a multi-layer 2-D symbol in a computing system. The 2-D symbol comprises a matrix of N×N pixels of K-bit data representing a “super-character”. The matrix is divided into M×M sub-matrices with each sub-matrix containing (N/M)×(N/M) pixels. K, N and M are positive integers, and N is preferably a multiple of M. Each sub-matrix represents one ideogram defined in an ideogram collection set. “Super-character” represents a meaning formed from a specific combination of a plurality of ideograms. The meaning of the “super-character” is learned by classifying the 2-D symbol via a trained convolutional neural networks model having bi-valued 3×3 filter kernels in a Cellular Neural Networks or Cellular Nonlinear Networks (CNN) based integrated circuit.

Abstract: An image analysis apparatus, which analyzes orientations of fiber bundles of X-yarns and Y-yarns from a three-dimensional image of a woven fabric made of fiber bundles of the X-yarns, the Y-yarns, and Z-yarns, includes: a binarization unit that binarizes the three-dimensional image; an overlapping area extraction unit that extracts an overlapping area from the binarized image; a reference direction determination unit that averages an overlapping direction of each voxel included in the overlapping area and determines the averaged direction as a reference direction; a Z-yarn removal unit that removes the Z-yarns from the binarized image by applying a directional distance method on a reference plane perpendicular to the reference direction; and a fiber bundle orientation estimation unit that applies the directional distance method on the reference plane and estimates the orientations of the fiber bundles of the X-yarns and the Y-yarns based on a calculated directional distance.

Abstract: A control method for an information terminal including a computer, the control method including controlling the computer to 1) detect whether information indicating a region of interest in a target medical image to be interpreted is input, 2) receive a plurality of similar medical images similar to the target medical image from a case search system, the received similar medical images including an axial image and a coronal image, and 3) display the axial image or the coronal image on a display such that the axial image is displayed when the number of regions of interest indicated by the information input to indicate region of interests is one while the coronal image is displayed when the number of regions of interest indicated by the information input to indicate region of interests is two or more or in a case where the information indicating regions of interest is not input.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device including an imaging area where a plurality of unit pixels are disposed to capture a color image, wherein each of the unit pixels includes: a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions; a plurality of transfer gates, each of which is disposed in each of the photoelectric conversion portions to transfer signal charges from the photoelectric conversion portion; and a floating diffusion to which the signal charges are transferred from the plurality of the photoelectric conversion portions by the plurality of the transfer gates, wherein the plurality of the photoelectric conversion portions receive light of the same color to generate the signal charges, and wherein the signal charges transferred from the plurality of the photoelectric conversion portions to the floating diffusion are added to be output as an electrical signal.

Abstract: Data arrangement schemes of imagery data and filter coefficients stored in a CNN based digital IC for extracting features out of an input image are disclosed. The CNN based digital IC contains NE number of CNN processing engines connected in a loop via a clock-skew circuit for cyclic data access. Imagery data and filter coefficients are arranged in a specific scheme to fit the data access pattern that the CNN based digital IC requires to operate. The specific scheme is determined based on the number of imagery data, the number of filters and the characteristics of the CNN based digital IC. The characteristics include, but are not limited to, the number of CNN processing engines, the connection direction of clock-skew circuit and the number of the I/O data bus.

Abstract: A first imaging device and a second image device are connected with each other in a communicatable manner, and data of imaging timing and data of an exposure period of the first imaging device are transmitted to the second imaging device. In the second imaging device, the imaging timing and the exposure period can be set based on the data of the imaging timing and the data of the exposure period which are received. Therefore, an image is taken by the first imaging device and the second imaging device with the imaging timing and the exposure period of the first imaging device agreeing with those of the second imaging device.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to reduce capacitance of a charge accumulation part (floating diffusion) of each pixel unit. In an imaging device, in addition to a plurality of first switching transistors for coupling a plurality of coupling wires extending in the column direction, a second switching transistor is provided between each of the coupling wires and a floating diffusion in each pixel unit. Preferably, the gate of the first switching transistor and the gate of the second switching transistor are electrically coupled to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for avoiding pixel saturation in a group of pixels, each having a node, wherein a reference voltage is predetermined, and wherein a voltage change at the node of only one of the pixels compared to the predetermined reference voltage causes the synchronous reset of all pixels of the group.

Abstract: A method for generating labels for an image of low quality is described. The method includes mapping image data and depth information of said image to a 3D point cloud; segmenting the 3-D point cloud and the image into super voxels and image patches, fusing features obtained from the super voxels and image patches, by using a fusion model, applying classifiers to fused features, wherein the fusion model and the classifiers are generated from a dataset including image data of selected quality and quantity, corresponding point cloud and image labels, and generating scene labels based on applied classifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel computer-implemented methods for creating a blood vessel map of a biological tissue. The methods comprise the steps of, accessing image data corresponding to multi-channel multiplexed image of a fluorescently stained biological tissue manifesting expression levels of a primary marker and at least one auxiliary marker of blood vasculature, and extracting features of blood vessels using the primary marker as an input to create a single channel segmentation of the blood vessels. The method further comprises the steps of extracting features of blood vessels using the auxiliary marker to create auxiliary channels as a second input and apply multi-channel blood vessel enhancement. Blood vessel maps are created using the features and tracing the blood vasculature by iteratively extending the centerlines of the initial segmentation using statistical models and geometric rules.

Abstract: In an example of this disclosure, a method may include receiving or generating image segmentation data for a plurality of pixels. The image segmentation data may include one or more image segmentation values for each pixel of the plurality of pixels. The method may include converting the one or more image segmentation values into one or more image component values. The method may include sending the one or more image component values corresponding to the one or more image segmentation values to a video encoder.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a lens moving apparatus including a bobbin in which a lens is mounted, a first coil and a magnet configured to electromagnetically interact with each other so as to move the bobbin, a housing configured to accommodate the bobbin therein, an elastic member including an inner frame coupled to the bobbin, an outer frame coupled to the housing, and a frame connection portion configured to connect the inner frame and the outer frame to each other, and a support member connected to the elastic member and configured to support the housing, and the outer frame includes a first coupling portion coupled to the housing, a second coupling portion coupled to the support member, the second coupling portion being spaced apart from the first coupling portion, and a single connection portion configured to connect the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion to each other.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a control signal generating circuit that outputs an exposure time switching pulse and a sweep period pulse, the exposure time switching pulse indicating a length of an exposure time in which light-receiving elements receive incident light, and the sweep period pulse specifying a time in which a ramp signal generating circuit sweeps a ramp signal; and a ramp waveform control circuit that stores a short-time exposure slope setting value and a long-time exposure slope setting value, switches between the short-time exposure slope setting value and the long-time exposure slope setting value according to the exposure time switching pulse, and outputs the switched one of the short-time exposure slope setting value and the long-time exposure slope setting value, the short-time exposure slope setting value setting a slope of the ramp signal used when the exposure time switching pulse indicates a short-time exposure period.

Abstract: A multimode interline charge coupled device having an array of light sensitive pixels, each configured to accumulate photocharge responsive to light incident on the pixel, and a controller configured to allocate a first portion of the pixels to accumulate photocharge responsive to light from a scene during a plurality of exposure periods and allocate a second portion of the pixels to store photocharge accumulated by pixels in the first portion to provide a plurality of images of the scene greater than two.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic apparatus (1) for a camera system of a motor vehicle, including a housing (2), including a circuit board (15) disposed in the housing (2), and including an electrical connecting unit (7) for electrically connecting the electronic apparatus (1) to an external apparatus, wherein the connecting unit (7) has a base body (12) and a plurality of electrical connecting elements (14) projecting from the base body (12) and electrically connected to the circuit board (15), and wherein the base body (12) has a connecting area (13) disposed outside of the housing (2) for connecting a cable, wherein the base body (12) of the connecting unit (7) is supported on the housing (2) with a clearance (26) at least in one translational degree of freedom.

Abstract: An image is saved to a contact record or set as a home screen directly from a camera application of a portable electronic device. The method includes: capturing an image using a camera that is integrated into the portable electronic device, selecting at least a portion of the image, selecting a contact record from an address book application or selecting a set as home screen option.