Abstract: An image stabilization apparatus that reduces image blurring by moving a correction mechanism in accordance with a motion of an image capture apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus controls a movement of the correction mechanism in accordance with a target position of the correction mechanism, the target position being intended to reduce the image blurring. The apparatus detects a vibration of a preset frequency included in the motion, the preset frequency being higher than a first frequency of a vibration caused by a camera shake. The apparatus, in a case where the vibration of the preset frequency has been detected, further reduces a control gain used for controlling the movement of the correction mechanism compared to a case where the vibration of the preset frequency has not been detected.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for determining autofocus for a camera on a mobile device. In some instances, depth imaging is used to assist in determining a focus position for the camera through an autofocus process. For example, a determination of depth may be used to determine a focus position for the camera. In another example, the determination of depth may be used to assist another autofocus process.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for dynamically operating a camera based on a location of the camera. A definition of a user-defined region and a set of rules for operating a camera within the user-defined region are obtained from a user. How to operate the camera within the user-defined region is then determined based on the set of rules. After receiving the definition of the user-defined region, it is determined whether the camera is located within the user-defined region, and upon determining that the camera is located within the user-defined region, the camera is to begin operation in accordance with the set of rules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tiled image sensor. The tiled image sensor includes: a substrate on which conductive wiring is formed; and a plurality of image sensor dies arranged on the substrate to be spaced apart from each other by a first distance and electrically connected to the conductive wiring. The image sensor die includes: a plurality of light receiving sub-regions formed to be spaced apart from each other by a second distance; a peripheral circuit that is formed between the plurality of light receiving sub-regions, converts pixel current generated for each pixel included in the plurality of light receiving sub-regions into image data, and outputs the image data in block units; and a contact pad, the contact pad formed on a surface of the image sensor die to electrically connect the image sensor die to the substrate.

Abstract: A video recording method includes: receiving a first input performed by a user for N feature images; recording M target to-be-recorded objects in response to the first input, where the N feature images include the M target to-be-recorded objects; and controlling a camera to rotate, recording the M target to-be-recorded objects, and outputting a target video. M is less than or equal to N.

Abstract: A device for capturing data in the region of a digital camera. Within a camera housing, electronic components are arranged on at least two printed circuit boards. The circuit boards are joined to form a stack. At least one recess is formed in the region of at least one circuit board on the side associated with another circuit board, to receive components arranged on another circuit board. The digital camera optionally has at least one contour milling in the region of a circuit board for height compensation relative to the image sensor in the digital camera. The mechanical securing mechanism of a connection device of an interface into a fastening element connected to the circuit board stack is integrated with the connecting of the housing parts by a preloaded clip. A method for electrical contacting, by which essential parts of the device for capturing data can be produced.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a control unit configured to control a position of a focus lens of the apparatus, a setting unit configured to change a threshold for detecting a luminance change in each pixel in a predetermined range, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a signal indicating a pixel in which a luminance change that is more than or equal to the threshold has occurred, and a determination unit configured to determine an in-focus position of the focus lens based on the signal detected depending on the position of the focus lens and the set threshold.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a control unit configured to set the input additional information as recording additional information to be recorded together with a moving-image file, in response to input of the additional information, and a recording control unit configured to record moving-image data in a recording medium as the moving-image file, and record an additional information file including the recording additional information set by the control unit in the recording medium, in association with the moving-image file, wherein, in a case where the additional information is input by an input unit during recording of the moving-image file in the recording medium, the control unit sets the input additional information as the recording additional information at end of recording of the moving-image file, without setting the input additional information as the recording additional information in response to the input of the additional information by the input unit.

Abstract: In one implementation, a system includes an event sensor with a pixel array and an image pipeline. The pixel array is configured to operate a first subset of pixels in an active state and a second subset of pixels in an inactive state. The event sensor is configured to output pixel events. Each respective pixel event is generated in response to a specific pixel within the first subset of pixels detecting a change in light intensity that exceeds a comparator threshold. The image pipeline is configured to consume image data derived from the pixel events and communicate feedback information to the event sensor based on the image data. The feedback information causes a pixel within the first subset of pixels to transition from the active state to another state.

Abstract: A context-controlled video quality camera system running a software application to perform video quality settings actions in response to triggering conditions suggesting a recording context in which particular values of one or more video quality settings are preferred. Triggering conditions include a geolocation of a camera device, a present time, and/or sensed ambient conditions. Video quality settings actions include either automatically adjusting settings to the particular values or prompting a user to select whether to adjust the settings. Rules having triggering conditions and corresponding video quality settings actions can include default rules of the software application. The rules can be updated on the user's own initiative or in response to identified triggering patterns of user activity, either automatically or as selected by a user in response to automatic pro.

Abstract: A camera may a plurality of sensors to measure positions of lenses and/or image sensor for control the positions of the lenses and/or image sensor for various image capturing functions. The camera may include a control circuit for configuring the sensors. The control circuit may include a plurality of conductors arranged in different patterns relative to different sensors installed at different locations. The control circuit may use the conductors to generate magnetic field(s) on the sensors, and use the magnetic field to configure the sensors. Once configured, the control circuit may communicate with the sensors based on the sensors' configuration, to obtain position measurements from the sensors to control the actuators.

Abstract: A program may cause a computer to perform the steps of: acquiring a target posture information indicating a target posture of a movable member with m degrees of freedom components associated with a movement or rotation of the movable member; deriving a correction information indicating a corrective component for correcting an error in respective target positions of m+n positions of the movable member due to at least one of n degrees of freedom components other than m degrees of freedom, based on at least one value of m+n values corresponding to m+n positions of the movable member indicated in respective position informations; deriving respective target positions of each of m+n positions of the movable member based on m degrees of freedom components and the corrective component; and outputting respective target position informations indicating the respective target positions to each of m+n control circuits.

Abstract: A plate provides clearance between a camera and a quick-release receiver securing the camera to a support.

Abstract: An apparatus can improve the accuracy of calculation of a defocus amount by determining, as a processing frequency, a frequency at which a difference between contrast values corresponding to respective defocus amounts is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an image sensor that captures a subject image to generate image data; a recorder that records the image data into a recording medium; a controller that controls a moving image shooting operation in which the image data indicating a moving image based on a result of imaging by the image sensor is recorded into the recording medium by the recorder; and a display interface that enables to display a measured value of at least one parameter sequentially for each measurement time, the parameter indicating a factor that hinders the moving image shooting operation.

Abstract: A remote control device 60 measures a distance to a noticed imaging target OB directly in front of the remote control device 60 by a distance measurement unit. Further, the remote control device 60 measures a movement from an initial state by a motion sensor unit and transmits imaging target position information indicative of the measured distance and movement from a communication unit to an imaging device 20. An imaging target position calculation unit provided on the imaging device 20 calculates, on the basis of the imaging target position information from the remote control device 60, a direction of the noticed imaging target OB with respect to the direction in the initial state of the imaging device 20. By generating a direction controlling signal on the basis of a calculation result of the imaging target position calculation unit and outputting the direction controlling signal to a pan head 40, the imaging direction of the imaging device 20 can be set to the direction of the noticed imaging target OB.

Abstract: A system includes an image capture device including a plurality of image sensors that are each configured to capture a mutually distinct visual of a scene. Further, a spatial data device is included that is configured to generate and transmit a signal, and to receive reflections of the signal from a plurality of objects within the scene, and to convey information corresponding to respective positions of the plurality of objects. At least one processor is configured to generate an image using at least one captured visual of the scene by at least one of the plurality of image sensors and using a measurement associated with the information conveyed by the spatial data device.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a camera module comprises a refractive member configured to reflect or refract at least a portion of light received by the camera module; and an image sensor configured to detect at least a portion of light reflected or refracted by the refractive member, wherein the refractive member includes an effective area configured to provide a path of the light and a dummy area disposed on at a portion of an edge of the effective area and configured to scatter at least a part of light incident onto the dummy area.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to the field of terminals and disclose a camera switching method for a terminal, and the terminal. In those embodiments, when the terminal is installed with a plurality of cameras, automatic and dynamic switching between the cameras may be implemented based on a to-be-photographed object, thereby improving a photographing effect of the to-be-photographed object. In those embodiment, the terminal may display, in response to a first operation of enabling a photographing function by a user, a first photographing picture captured by a first camera, where the first photographing picture includes a to-be-photographed object. If the to-be-photographed object cannot be displayed completely in the first photographing picture, the terminal may switch from the first photographing picture to a second photographing picture captured by the second camera, and disabling the first camera, where an FOV of the second camera is larger than an FOV of the first camera.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus configured to (a) acquire information about a target position of pan or tilt drive of the imaging apparatus and information about a first driving speed associated with the target position; and (b) control an imaging direction of the imaging apparatus by performing the pan or tilt drive to the target position according to the first driving speed. In a case where the imaging apparatus is in a specific state at a time of controlling the imaging direction by performing the pan or tilt drive to the target position, the imaging direction is controlled by performing the pan or tilt drive according to a second driving speed higher than the first driving speed.