Abstract: An image processing apparatus that generates a virtual viewpoint image based on one or more captured images out of a plurality of captured images by a plurality of cameras, the apparatus comprising an acquisition unit configured to acquire virtual viewpoint information including information related to a position and a direction of a virtual viewpoint, a determination unit configured to determine whether occlusion is occurring in at least one image captured by at least one of the cameras, a decision unit configured to, based on a position and direction of the virtual viewpoint and on a result of the occlusion determination in relation to the at least one image, decide one or more captured images to be used for generation of a virtual viewpoint image, and a generation unit configured to generate a virtual viewpoint image using the decided one or more captured images.

Abstract: A shooting method comprising the steps of: defining at least two sub-regions on a shot picture; using the at least two sub-regions as color temperature reference regions to conduct white balance adjustment and shoot photographs; determining a color temperature reference region selected on a shot photograph; and calling out a photograph obtained by shooting after white balance adjustment according to the selected color temperature reference region from the shot photographs and displaying same, so that it is realized that photographs are shot first and then white balance adjustment is conducted thereon. Although photographs are shot first and then white balance adjustment is conducted thereon, in fact, many photographs have been obtained after independent white balance adjustment is conducted when the photographs are shot. Therefore, embodiments may accurately restore a previous white balance effect in a shooting environment after the color temperature reference regions are selected afterwards.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a camera module and an electronic apparatus that can lower the risk of breakage. An imaging element has a light receiving surface to receive light, and is flip-chip mounted on a base. A joining material is joined to the optical back surface of the imaging element so that a space is formed between the joining material and a back-surface-side member provided on the side of the optical back surface on the opposite side of the imaging element from the light receiving surface. The present technology can be applied to camera modules and the like that capture images, for example.

Abstract: Resolution data is generated by using signals output by a first pixel group. Color data is generated by using signals output by a second pixel group. The resolution data is combined with the color data to generate first data. Up-conversion processing is performed on the first data to generate second data, and mosaic processing is performed on the second data to generate data of a predetermined array.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a display, an image sensor having a plurality of exposure lines, a processor, and a memory storing a computer program, which when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations. The operations include displaying a first assist image on the display, and executing a visible light communication mode. In the visible light communication mode, the operations include (i) setting a second exposure time of the image sensor so that, in an image obtained by capturing a subject by the image sensor, a plurality of bright lines corresponding to the plurality of exposure lines included in the image sensor appear according to a change in luminance of the subject, (ii) obtaining a bright line image including the plurality of bright lines, and (iii) obtaining information by demodulating data specified by a pattern of the plurality of bright lines.

Abstract: A method and system to facilitate identifying and recording capture location of recorded video. A computing system determines multiple locations where a first wireless communication module and second wireless communication module have lost wireless connectivity with each other, as possible locations where a video camera may be used to capture video. The computing system then outputs, for presentation to the videographer or another user, a location-selection prompt that specifies the multiple determined locations as candidate capture-locations for a video that was captured by the video camera. Further, the computing system receives, in response to the location-selection prompt, data that represents a user selection of one of the specified locations. The computing system then records the selected location as capture-location metadata for the video, such as capture-location data integrated with the video or in a database relationship with the video.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a display, a processor, and a recording medium having a program that causes the processor to execute operations, including obtaining a first image by image capture with a first exposure time by starting exposure for a plurality of exposure lines in an image sensor. The operations also include obtaining a second image, including a plurality of bright lines, by capturing a subject changing in luminance by the image sensor with a second exposure time by starting exposure for the plurality of exposure lines in the image sensor. The operations further include obtaining information by demodulating data specified by a pattern of the plurality of bright lines included in the obtained second image, and displaying a first image on the display during a period of obtaining of the second image using the image sensor.

Abstract: A camera and a method for manufacturing the camera are disclosed, the camera including parts including a lens unit formed with at least one lens for concentrating an image of an outside object, and an image sensor for converting the image of the outside object concentrated in the lens to an electric signal; and a molding unit for exposing the lens of the lens unit and for integrating the parts without any coupling seams.

Abstract: An image pickup device which ensures reliability of soldering without reinforcement using any additional special members or fixing with an adhesive agent or the like. The image pickup device outputs an image signal corresponding to an optical image. Signal terminals are placed on one surface of the image pick device and soldered to a mounting board on which the image pickup device is to be mounted. Reinforcing terminals provided on the one surface, on which the signal terminal is placed, reinforce the image pickup device. A holding fixing unit holds the image pickup device on the mounting board. When the image pickup device is mounted on the mounting board, the reinforcing terminals are located between the signal terminals and the holding fixing unit.

Abstract: Image capturing apparatuses having an exposure control unit configured to execute exposure control by changing at least one of parameters of an aperture value, an accumulation period of a charge in an image sensor, and an amplification amount of a signal output by the image sensor; and a generation unit configured to generate aperture control information related to a change in the aperture value in the exposure control are included. In a case where an aperture value is changed in accordance with a luminance change of an object, the generation unit generates the aperture control information with which, with respect to a specific aperture value which is settable, an actual aperture value discretely changes. In the case where an aperture value is changed in accordance with the luminance change of the object, on the basis of the aperture control information, the exposure control unit discretely changes the aperture value.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a lighting system for modifying visual perception of an image. In one embodiment, the lighting system includes a display screen and a frame that is designed to be reversibly coupled around the display screen. The frame includes a first light source and a second light source positioned about a perimeter of the frame. The first light source provides key light and the second light source provides fill light. The lighting system also includes a processor operatively connected to the frame to individually control the light intensity, temperature, or brightness of the first and second light sources. The lighting system also may include a camera disposed adjacent to the display screen to capture images. In this embodiment, the processor is connected to the camera and the processor automatically enhances the captured images and displays the enhanced images as a mirror reflection on the display screen.

Abstract: An image display terminal includes a memory configured to store a plurality of sample images and display time of the sample images; a display interface configured to display live images continuously output from an imaging module and the sample images; and a display control unit, wherein the display control unit performs a control to cause the live images to be displayed on the display interface, and cause a first image of the plurality of sample images to be displayed on the display interface for the display time, and when the display time has elapsed, the display control unit performs a control to cause the first image to be non-displayed, and cause a second image of the plurality of sample images, different from the first image and non-displayed, to be displayed on the displayer interface for the display time.

Abstract: A method for noise reduction in an imaging device comprises a 4T pixel in operation, whereby the 4T pixel comprises a pinned photodiode and a floating diffusion node. The method includes the steps of: detecting a signal impinging on the 4T pixel of the imaging device and integrating the charge of the detected signal simultaneously in the photodiode potential well and the potential well of the floating diffusion node; deriving a linear signal proportional to the detected signal from the charge in the photodiode potential well; deriving a compressed signal from the charge in the potential well of the floating diffusion node, while keeping the compressed signal separate from the linear signal, and the compressed signal being a non-linear function of the detected signal; and summing the linear signal and a linearized version of the compressed signal and performing a non-linear conversion on the summation signal to fit the imaging device's output range.

Abstract: A camera module configured to be mounted at a vehicle includes a housing, a lens, an imager, circuitry and an electrical connector. A wireless communication device is operable to wirelessly communicate with a remote device. The wireless communication device is operable to wirelessly communicate an OEM part number associated with the camera module and at least one of (i) a build date of the camera module and (ii) a serial number of the camera module. Circuitry of the camera module is programmable via wireless communication received from the remote device. The camera module may be wirelessly tracked at least one of (i) during shipping of the camera module to a vehicle assembly plant, (ii) while the camera module is at a vehicle assembly plant and (iii) while the camera module is mounted at a vehicle.

Abstract: A hyperspectral camera apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed hyperspectral camera includes a plurality of semiconductor light sources to illuminate the subject with different wavelengths of light, an image sensor to acquire the image of the subject illuminated by the semiconductor light sources, and at least one optical filter provided in front of the image sensor to selectively transmit particular wavelengths of light onto the sensor.

Abstract: A device for acquiring a characteristic image of a body, including: an image sensor including a plurality of photosensitive cells; and a layer of a material having its color varying according to a physical parameter characteristic of said body, coating a surface of the sensor.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes at least one processor operatively coupled to a memory. The at least one processor functions as a determiner configured to determine a weight coefficient that varies depending on a position in each of a plurality of parallax images, and an image generator configured to synthesize the plurality of parallax images based on the weight coefficient to generate an image. In addition, a sum of the weight coefficients of the plurality of parallax images is constant with respect to all positions in the plurality of parallax images.

Abstract: A focus state reference subsystem comprising a focus state reference object (FSRO) and reference object optics (ROO) is for use in a variable focal length (VFL) lens system comprising a VFL lens, a controller that modulates its optical power, and a camera located along an imaging path including an objective lens and the VFL lens. The ROO transmits image light from the FSRO along a portion of the imaging path through the VFL lens to the camera. Respective FS reference regions (FSRRs) of the FSRO include a contrast pattern fixed at respective focus positions relative to the ROO. A camera image that includes a best-focus image of a particular FSRR defines a best-focus reference state associated with that FSRR, wherein that best-focus reference state comprises a VFL optical power and/or effective focus position of the VFL lens system through the objective lens.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an information processing method, an electronic device and a computer storage medium.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an operating method and apparatus for a detachable lens type camera system which is suitable for photographing a picture or a video having high definition. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a camera system comprises: a body; and a lens part which can be detachably mounted to the body and can be wirelessly connected to the body. The lens part estimates location information between the lens part and the body using beam information of the lens part and beam information of the body, which are formed by beam-forming, and applies the estimated location information to photographing.