Abstract: Systems and methods include a camera apparatus. The camera apparatus includes a mounting base and a plurality of sensors. The mounting base is adapted to mount to a structure. The plurality of sensors includes an array of image sensors arranged to simultaneously capture a combined 360 degree view around the camera apparatus.

Abstract: Based on captured image data, a detection unit detects a subject area that partially includes a subject to be detected. A control unit performs shooting control based on data corresponding to the subject area among the captured image data, and on a distribution of existence probabilities of the subject in the subject area. The distribution is stored in a memory. The control unit performs the shooting control so that a contribution of data corresponding to a position with a first existence probability is larger than a contribution of data corresponding to a position with a second existence probability that is lower than the first existence probability.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include synchronizing a timing scheme between a display and a camera. The method may also include triggering, using a display trigger based on the timing scheme, the display to display a content frame, and triggering, using a capture trigger based on the timing scheme, the camera to capture the displayed content frame. The method may further include building a timeline of frame events for the displayed content frame and the captured content frame, and matching, using the timeline of frame events, the displayed content frame with the captured content frame. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A photography system includes: an authentication unit executing personal authentication of a user using a toilet bowl; and a control unit controlling an image sensor 44 to automatically photograph an inside of a bowl of the toilet bowl. The control unit 312 conducts the automatic photographing of the inside of the bowl if the personal authentication is successful and does not conduct the automatic photographing of the inside of the bowl if the personal authentication fails.

Abstract: A multi-selection shutter camera application and method selectively sends images to different artificial intelligence and innovative platforms for fast sharing and informational purposes. An electronic device with a touch sensitive display and a processor is utilized. A capture screen on the display includes a multi-shutter view (a live view and at least two selective capture buttons (e.g., shutters)) for capturing media content. The method may include receiving input from the buttons to capture the content and direct it to an artificial intelligence platform; processing the content information based on the selected button; analyzing the content through parameters and show options to the user on the same screen that displays the content; and presenting a plurality of selectable options related to the user's selected shutter and intent of capturing the content, including, but not limited to uses related to at least one of the following: discovery, shopping and sharing functionality alternatives.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an imaging device, an imaging method, and a program that make it possible to easily perform imaging focusing on a subject or a specific part of the subject. The imaging device causes a preliminary-notice frame that gives notice of a specific area to be focused to be displayed on an image obtained by an imaging unit according to a type of the subject. The present technology can be applied to an imaging device.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a method, apparatus, device and storage medium for image shooting are provided. The method comprises presenting a first shooting page in an asynchronous shooting mode. The first shooting page includes a first shooting window for presenting a first scene captured by a first camera of a terminal device. The method further comprises in response to the first camera completing shooting of a first image, presenting a second shooting page comprising a second shooting window and a first image window. The second shooting window presents a second scene captured by a second camera different from the first camera. The first image window presents the first image. The method further comprises capturing a second image by the second camera while the second shooting page being presented. In this way, flexible and interesting image shooting experience is provided.

Abstract: A computer vision processing device is provided which comprises memory configured to store data and a processor. The processor is configured to store captured image data in a first buffer and acquire access to the captured image data in the first buffer when the captured image data is available for processing. The processor is also configured to execute a first group of operations in a processing pipeline, each of which processes the captured image data accessed from the first buffer and return the first buffer for storing next captured image data when a last operation of the first group of operations executes.

Abstract: A delta image sensor comprising a plurality of acquisition circuits corresponding to at least one pixel. Each acquisition circuit includes at least one sensor circuit comprising a photosensor to generate a sensor signal, VSIG, depending on a light signal illuminating the photosensor; at least one single slope analogue to digital conversion, A/D, circuit configured to convert a current VSIG to a digital signal, wherein the A/D circuit (12) is configured to use one of a plurality of ramps for the conversion; at least one digital storage circuit configured to store a representation of at least one digital signal corresponding to a previous VSIG; at least one digital comparison circuit configured to compare the level of the stored representation with the current VSIG to detect whether a changed level is present; and at least one digital output circuit configured to generate an event output, in response to the changed level.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an intent command from a control device. The processor is configured to identify, based on the intent command, a first portion of an image captured by a first image capture device and to identify, using video analytics, a second portion of the image captured by the first image capture device. The second portion is included in an image captured by a second image capture device at a first time. The processor is configured to calculate an offset between the first portion and the second portion using the image captured by the first image capture device. The processor is configured to send a signal to adjust using the offset the second image capture device to capture an image including the first portion at a second time after the first time.

Abstract: A pixel cell readout circuit comprises a comparator with a current mirror having first and second current paths, a first input transistor coupled to the first current path, a low conversion gain (LCG) second input transistor selectively coupled to the second current path, and a high conversion gain (HCG) second input transistor selectively coupled to the second current path. The pixel cell readout circuit further comprises a gain network coupled between a gate node of the first input transistor and a ramp generator output, wherein the gain network is configured to provide a variable comparator gain to the comparator, an LCG auto-zero switch coupled between a drain node and a gate node of the LCG second input transistor, and an HCG auto-zero switch coupled between a drain node and a gate node of the HCG second input transistor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a digital image sensing device with a light intensifier, its structure includes a locating handle, a button, a host, a light intensifier, a regulating mechanism and a sensor, wherein the locating handle is connected to the host, the host fits with the light intensifier through the button in a form of electric connection, and the regulating mechanism is arranged between the light intensifier and the sensor; a stopping device and an interweaving device are arranged on a force-assisted body, and mutual fit is performed on a fillet cylinder through the stopping device and the interweaving device; when a guide rail has a closing tendency, a drum bulge inside the guide rail will firstly push the fillet cylinder to roll upwards, the interweaving device is guided to be located on a stabilizer through a pulling sheet.

Abstract: A method performed by a server can include sending a first webpage to a first computing device, the first computing device including a camera, the first webpage including an image-capturing function and including an instruction for a user to obtain a second webpage via a second computing device, the second webpage including a calibration image file; receiving, from the first computing device, multiple captured images that were captured by the camera, the multiple calibration images including instances of a calibration image presented by a display included in the second computing device, the calibration image being a representation of the calibration image file; and based on the multiple captured images, calibrating the camera.

Abstract: A gray code-to-binary code converter includes multiple parallel-in parallel-out (PIPO) latches, each of the multiple PIPO latches configured to output a parallel output gray code by latching a parallel input gray code in response to a sampling signal, and a parallel-in serial-out (PISO) circuit including a first group of switches, the PISO circuit configured to convert the parallel output gray code, which is latched in the multiple PIPO latches, into a binary code, and sequentially output bits of the binary code in units of bit, from a least significant bit (LSB) of the binary code to a most significant bit (MSB) of the binary code, while changing an arrangement of the first group of switches.

Abstract: An imaging device that includes a plurality of pixels each including a photoelectric conversion element and arranged in an array of matrix, a control line group including a plurality of control lines for controlling each of pixels aligned in a row direction, each arranged in each of rows of the array, and a plurality of reading lines (VSL) arranged in each of columns for transferring a pixel signal read from each of pixels aligned in a column direction of the array, wherein the plurality of pixels includes a first pixel controlled by a control signal supplied from a first control line group including control lines in a first number among a plurality of control lines included in the control line group in each of pixels aligned in the row direction in at least one of rows of the array.

Abstract: A video recording system and method for seamlessly appending one or more new, discontinuously recorded video segments to a selected previously recorded existing video file, to create a merged video file. The system provides a “continue video” control associated with each previously recorded video file, which a user can activate from an interface display where information identifying the previously recorded video file is displayed, such as its filename and/or a representative thumbnail image. The system allows a user to separately view and label the merged video stream and each segment.

Abstract: A lens module includes a circuit board, a photoelectric sensor, a lens assembly, and a supporting member. The circuit board comprises two hard boards and a soft board, a channel is formed between the two hard boards, and the soft board is connected to the two hard boards. The photoelectric sensor is located in the channel, and the lens assembly is connected to the side of the two hard boards away from the soft board. The supporting member is attached to the circuit board. An electronic device is also disclosed. The height of the lens module is reduced, so decreasing the size of the lens module and blocking the entry of contaminants and foreign bodies into the channel.

Abstract: A multi-channel video recording method comprises: starting, by an electronic device, a camera; acquiring images by using a first camera lens and a second camera lens in a plurality of camera lenses; displaying a preview interface, where the preview interface includes a first image and a second image; the first image is an image acquired by the first camera lens, the second image is from the second camera lens, and the second image corresponds to a central area of an image acquired by the second camera lens; and the first image is located in a first area in the preview interface, and the second image is located in a second area in the preview interface; starting video recording after detecting a video recording instruction operation of a user; and displaying a shooting screen, where the shooting screen includes the first area and the second area.

Abstract: A video recording method applied to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a processor configured to execute a program to generate video data. The video recording method includes: monitoring an operating parameter of the processor; setting a first condition; and starting obtaining the video data when the operating parameter meets the first condition. A video recording system is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit which includes a first amplifier that generates a first output signal by comparing a first pixel signal corresponding to a first conversion gain and a first ramp signal and generates a second output signal by comparing a second pixel signal corresponding to a second conversion gain and a second ramp signal, and a second amplifier that generates a third output signal based on the first output signal and generates a fourth output signal based on the second output signal, the first conversion gain is higher than the second conversion gain, and a first power current of the first amplifier when the first pixel signal and the first ramp signal are compared is different from a second power current of the first amplifier when the second pixel signal and the second ramp signal are compared.