Abstract: Image stabilization systems and methods include a detector configured to detect images, an actuator coupled to the detector, a sensor coupled to the detector and configured to detect motion of the detector, and an electronic processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator, where the electronic processor is configured to, for example: (a) receive information about motion of the detector from the sensor; (b) determine components of the motion of the detector, and associate a class with each of the determined components; (c) identify components to be compensated from among the determined components based on the associated classes; and (d) generate a control signal that causes the actuator to adjust a position of at least a portion of the detector to compensate for the identified components.

Abstract: A camera housing includes a humidity prevention system comprising various seals between internal components of the housing such as an external shell of the housing, a lens barrel within the external shell, a front cover of the housing, an outer front cover of the housing, and a viewing component connected to the outer front cover. A plurality of seals creates an airtight seal between the lens barrel and the front cover and between the front cover and the outer front cover. The seals create an airtight cavity within the outer front cover, the viewing component, the front cover, and the lens barrel. Additional seals can also be used to create an airtight seal between the outer front cover and the viewing component and between the external shell and the front cover, further preventing humidity from accumulating within the closed airtight space.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a camera carrying and mounting system. The system may include a camera plate configured to mount onto a camera, a carrying structure, and a coupling mechanism coupled to the camera plate and configured to releasably engage the carrying structure to the camera plate. The camera plate may be configured to secure the camera to a camera stand with the coupling mechanism remaining coupled to the camera plate.

Abstract: A lens driving device includes a lens barrel supporting a lens; an autofocusing driving unit disposed on one side of a plane perpendicular to an optical axis direction based on the lens barrel to thereby drive the lens barrel in the optical axis direction; and a hand-shake prevention driving unit disposed on sides of the plane perpendicular to the optical axis direction other than the one side on which the autofocusing driving unit is disposed, to thereby drive the lens in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

Abstract: The illumination apparatus includes a light source, a first reflective portion provided inside further than the light source in a radial direction so as to extend in a circumferential direction and reflecting light from the light source toward a light projecting direction. The apparatus further includes a second reflective portion provided inside further than the light source in the radial direction so as to extend in the radial direction and reflecting the light from the light source toward an area extending to a side away from the light source in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An operational imaging device and method using a predetermined set of operating parameter determining (OPD) equations forming an OPD equation set for providing one or more operational parameter values for processing of a media sheet. The OPD equation set, stored in the operational imaging device, is solved using values for a set of N variables measured by an operational sensor set in the operational imaging device. Each equation solution determines a value for one of the operating parameters. The OPD equation set is generated by a training system using a continuum training engine. A training data set containing measured variable values of the set of N variables is collected using by a training sensor set. The training data set includes empirical best match data values for the one or more operational parameters based on a comparison of a model image to images produced by a training imaging device.

Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a main body having a continuous side wall that defines an interior cavity configured to engage a support member therein. The continuous side wall includes at least one aperture configured to accept an engaging mechanism configured to frictionally engage the support member. The mounting bracket includes a substantially horizontal mounting plate attached to the main body. The substantially horizontal mounting plate has a first aperture spaced from the main body wherein the first aperture is configured to accept a retaining mechanism configured to engage a device.

Abstract: A focusing control device that can keep a moving subject in focus and can prevent significant defocusing of a low contrast subject or under a low-light intensity condition during continuous shooting. The focusing control device determines whether an in-focus position of a focusing lens can be obtained, predicts an in-focus position for the current exposure operation based on an in-focus position for the previous exposure operation when continuous main exposure operation is performed for shooting, and determines whether prediction of an in-focus position is possible. When prediction of an in-focus position for the current exposure operation is determined to be not possible, the focusing control device performs a scan operation to obtain an in-focus position based on an in-focus position of the previous exposure operation where obtaining of an in-focus position of the focusing lens was determined to be possible.

Abstract: Provided is an adjustable attachment apparatus, system and method, including in various example embodiments a block adapted to rotatably engage a ball portion of an arm, where the arm may be connected with a base that connects with a helical rotatable member. In various example embodiments the ball portion of the arm may “pop” in and out of the block when compressing fasteners in the block are loosened, and the ball portion of the arm may be locked in place by tightening the compressing fasteners, to position the arm and attached structures in any of a variety of positions. In various example embodiments the block may be rotatably mounted to a surface, and the base may be rotatably mounted to the arm, and the helical rotatable member may be pivotally mounted to the base. A plurality of arms may be connected together using one or more double-ended blocks.

Abstract: A system for controlling a camera rig to capture a stereographic image having a single signal generator which integrally processes encoder signals created from a plurality of motors, in which a single signal counter processes signals generated from the integrated signal generator, without the need for signal counters provided in the respective motors.

Abstract: A dual camera system for viewing a coupling of a hitch to a trailer, such as on a semi tractor truck, includes a camera housing having two video cameras. The housing includes two doors that open automatically by a motor, arms and linkages when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. A split screen view is shown to the driver rearward toward the trailer and forward toward the hitch plate. The motor, arms and linkages automatically close the doors after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse, such as after a delay to determine if the hitch latch is secure. The linkages are sliding linkages with a spring so that the doors can be opened manually for cleaning the lenses of the cameras. A heating element is inside the housing.

Abstract: An oximeter probe includes sensor head with a probe face having one or more sensor structures to make measurements, a handle, and an elastic member connected between the handle and the base. A user can hold the handle while measurements are made and the elastic member permits the handle to flex relative to the sensor head with one or more sensor structures.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm-400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a developer image exposed by the first exposure device thereon. It is possible to achieve conservation of energy during image formation.

Abstract: A device includes a shutter blade supported by an end plate and a cam driver having a cam pin positioned to traverse a slot in the end plate of the shutter blade, the cam pin and slot acting to lock the shutter blade in a closed position, and operating to open the shutter blade as the cam pin traverses the slot.

Abstract: A mirrored photographing system is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a mirrored photographing system comprises a back plate, a mirror, and a camera. The mirror is mounted to the back plate, which provides structural support. The mirror has a viewing aperture and a reflective surface covering at least a portion of the front surface of the mirror for self-viewing by a subject standing in front of the mirror. The camera is positioned between the back plate and the mirror and aligned with the viewing aperture for the camera to view the subject therethrough. The camera is configured for electronic wireless communication with a remote electronic device to at least one of (i) receive directions therefrom and (ii) to forward captured photographs thereto.

Abstract: An imaging device which includes an imaging element having a phase difference detection pixel, and which performs autofocus using AF areas each including a plurality of sub-areas, the imaging device comprising: a calculation section configured to perform correlation calculation based on a focus detection signal corresponding to each of the plurality of sub-areas and output a degree of reliability; an AF area selection section configured to select an AF area including a large number of sub-areas in each of which the degree of reliability calculated corresponding to the plurality of sub-areas is higher; a moving body prediction calculation section configured to perform moving body prediction calculation using distance measurement data that is calculated by the correlation calculation based on a focus detection signal of the selected AF area; and a focus control section configured to perform focus adjustment based on a result of the moving body prediction calculation.

Abstract: A lens driving device includes a lens barrel supporting a lens; an autofocusing driving unit disposed on one side of a plane perpendicular to an optical axis direction based on the lens barrel to thereby drive the lens barrel in the optical axis direction; and a hand-shake prevention driving unit disposed on sides of the plane perpendicular to the optical axis direction other than the one side on which the autofocusing driving unit is disposed, to thereby drive the lens in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater camera, including: a casing having an accommodation space for a camera module; a connector coupled to a first side of the casing and transferring a signal output from the camera module to a controller; a lens connected to the lens and coupled to a second side of the casing in a manner that a periphery portion of the lens is embedded in the second side of the casing; a sealing means coupled to the second side of the casing and preventing water from entering into the casing and from reaching the lens; and a valve coupled to the first side of the casing and having a hose connected to a sealed space provided between the sealing means and a surface of the second side of the casing, thereby discharging air from the sealed space and supplying an inert gas into the sealed space.

Abstract: A photo booth with an improved lighting system may comprise a light reflecting element, a rear wall panel, and a side wall panel positioned to form a booth interior chamber which may function as an enclosure configured to receive one or more subjects. A camera may be positioned to the front of the booth and directed to take images of the booth interior chamber. A light source may be positioned at a location above the camera and oriented to direct an initial burst of light downward towards a portion of the light reflecting element positioned above the camera.

Abstract: An infrared absorption film includes a polymer resin substrate, a polymer dispersant and an infrared absorption material. The infrared absorption material has a plurality of tungsten oxide and/or composite tungsten oxide nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer resin substrate by the polymer dispersant, wherein a weight ratio of the polymer dispersant to the infrared absorption material is between 0.3 and 0.6.