Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a supporting member, a sliding lid and an elastic member. The casing has a window. The supporting member is in the casing and has a through hole. The sliding lid is slidably disposed on the supporting member so that the sliding lid is slidable between an opened position and a closed position. The through hole is connected to the window when the sliding lid is located at the opened position, and the sliding lid is located between the through hole and the window when the sliding lid is located at the closed position. The elastic member is located on the same side of the sliding lid and the supporting member. One end of the elastic member is disposed on the sliding lid, and another end of the elastic member is disposed on the supporting member.

Abstract: A computer-implementable method of adjusting a control parameter of an image capture device includes detecting, determining, and transmitting. At an interactive display device, a substantially continuous user selection of values of a control parameter of the image capture device is detected from user manipulation of a continuously-variable input control of the interactive display device. A rate of change is determined of the user selected values of the control parameter during user manipulation of the continuously-variable input control. Based upon at least the determined rate of change, it is determined whether to transmit each of the selected values. The selected values are sequentially transmitted to the image capture device, via a communications network, where the selected values are determined to be transmitted. Each of the transmitted values is transmitted as an interim control parameter value, and the transmitted values are adapted to adjust the control parameter of the image capture device.

Abstract: An optical system (110) includes a lens unit (112) with a plurality of lenses. An out-of-focus point spread function of the lens unit (112) includes an annular intensity distribution with at least one ring-shaped side peak at a radial distance to a center point. A birefringent device (115) in an optical path of the optical system (110) is adapted to selectively attenuate the ring-shaped side peak in the out-of-focus point spread function of the lens unit (112).

Abstract: A mounting assembly (10) for an electronic device (11) is disclosed. The mounting assembly (10) comprises an attachment part (12), a base (16), and an arm (14). The attachment part (12) is coupled to the arm (14) and the arm (14) is coupled to the base (16) such that the arm (14) is lockingly rotatable relative the base (16) about a rotational axis (18). The arm (14) comprises a housing and a locking member (20) being provided with a locking protrusion (30). The locking member (20) is coupled to the housing such that the locking protrusion (30) is radially displaceable in relation to the rotational axis (18). The base (16) is provided with a set of radially extending locking grooves (22). The locking protrusion (30) is received by one locking groove (22a) in response to a displacement of the locking member (20), whereby the arm (16) is rotationally locked.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparel-mounted panoramic camera system includes a panoramic camera module, a base module, and a mounting apparatus. The camera module includes a panoramic lens having a longitudinal axis, an image sensor positioned below the lens, a processor operable to process image data received from the sensor, a wireless communication transceiver operable to transmit processed image data provided by the processor, and a battery that supplies power to the camera module components. The base module includes a wireless communication transceiver operable to receive the processed image data from the camera module communication transceiver, a processor operable to further process the received processed image data, and a battery that supplies power to the base module components. The mounting apparatus attaches the camera module to an item of apparel such that the longitudinal axis of the panoramic lens is tilted from a vertical direction by a non-zero tilt angle.

Abstract: An imaging device has a bearing that has a first ring and a second ring, a first plate that is disposed on one side of the bearing and fixed to the first ring, an imaging unit that is disposed on a side of the first plate, a second plate that is disposed on another side of the bearing and fixed to the second ring, a first inductor that is accommodated in the first plate, and a second inductor that faces the first inductor and is accommodated in the second plate.

Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein provide improved control of an unmanned aerial vehicle camera gimbal. In some embodiments, a linear control circuit is described that uses an operational amplifier that allows the system to retain its passive isolation of high frequency disturbances.

Abstract: A camera device for use in a storage unit includes a case configured to be detachably installable inside the storage unit to a holder unit configured to hold the case inside the storage unit, an image capturing element provided inside the case and configured to capture an image inside the storage unit where the case is installed, an image capture window provided on a first surface portion of the case and configured for capturing the image inside the storage unit by the image capturing element, and a preventing element configured to prevent the case from being attached to the holder unit in an orientation other than a predetermined orientation. The image capture window is configured for capturing image inside the storage unit by the image capturing element. The holder unit holds the case inside the storage unit. The image capturing element captures the image inside the storage unit with the case being installed in the predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A diaphragm device includes a diaphragm mechanism, a connector, an identification unit for identifying a control mode of a signal communicated via the multiple terminals on the basis of voltage of the signal, and a control unit, wherein the switching unit switches the communication path so that a pulse signal capable of driving the pulse signal driven actuator is generated for generating the pulse signal on the basis of the signal, and output to the pulse signal driven actuator if the control mode of the signal is identified as one based on a control mode incapable of directly driving the pulse signal driven actuator; and the switching unit switches the communication path so that the signal is output to the pulse signal driven actuator if the control mode of the signal is identified as a first control mode based on a pulse signal directly driving the pulse signal driven actuator.

Abstract: Provided is a gimbal for 360-degree video and picture shooting including: a camera mounting unit having a body and a cavity formed in a center of the body, with a plurality of cameras being mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the body to take a 360-degree image or picture; a multi-axis driving unit provided in the cavity of the camera mounting unit and fixed to one side of the camera mounting unit to calibrate shaking of the camera mounting unit; and a support unit to which the other side of the multi-axis driving unit is fixed. Since the multi-axis driving unit is not exposed to the outside when the gimbal takes the 360-degree image and picture, it is possible to minimize the restriction of the area to be filmed when taking the surrounding image and picture.

Abstract: Provided is a technology which: has a structure that is advantageous for size reduction and power saving; and, moreover, is useful when automatic focusing using a closed-loop control system. A lens driving device comprising: an autofocus driving unit; a Hall element which separates an autofocus magnet section in the optical axis direction and is disposed in a position corresponding to one opposing corner section of the autofocus magnet section and in a manner such that the detection direction matches the optical axis direction; a first position detection magnet which is disposed near the Hall element and in a manner such that the magnetisation direction matches the optical axis direction; and a second position detection magnet which has the same configuration as the first position detection magnet and is disposed in a point symmetrical position relating to the first position detection magnet and the optical axis direction.

Abstract: A system for moderating the environment surrounding a driver assist camera of a vehicle having a camera mounted within a housing, the housing adapted to be attached to a window of the vehicle. A fan is connected to the housing to force airflow through the housing to moderate the environment surrounding the camera.

Abstract: An electromagnetic driving device is provided, which includes a stationary portion, a movable portion adapted to support an element, a number of rolling balls, a driving magnet, a driving coil, and a magnetic attraction element. The stationary portion and the movable portion are arranged along a main axis. The rolling balls and the driving magnet are positioned between the stationary portion and the movable portion. The driving coil is arranged to correspond to the driving magnet and configured to enable the movement of the movable portion along a direction perpendicular to the main axis. The magnetic attraction element is arranged to correspond to the driving magnet. The magnetic force between the magnetic attraction element and the driving magnet is greater than the sum of the weight of the movable portion, the element, and the magnetic member.

Abstract: A rotary shaft assembly includes a first supporting arm, a second supporting arm, a connecting arm connecting the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm and a driving device coupled to the second supporting arm. The driving device includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The first supporting arm, the second supporting arm, and the connecting arm are integrally formed. The first supporting arm and the second supporting arm are arranged symmetrically with respect to a central point of the connecting arm. The second supporting arm comprises a connecting base arranged at an end distal from the connecting arm. The connecting base includes a receiving groove, and the rotor assembly is directly received in the receiving groove.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical element includes a first semi-transparent semi-reflective layer and a second semi-transparent semi-reflective layer. The optical element includes a first transparent material having a first refractive index and disposed between the first semi-transparent semi-reflective layer and the second semi-transparent semi-reflective layer. The optical element includes a second transparent material having a second refractive index, disposed between the first semi-transparent semi-reflective layer and the second semi-transparent semi-reflective layer, and surrounding the first transparent material in a plane parallel to the first semi-transparent semi-reflective layer and the second semi-transparent semi-reflective layer. The first refractive index is higher than the second refractive index.

Abstract: A miniature onboard camera device for sport. A miniature onboard camera device for hands-free filming of the view seen by the user. The device consists of a curved casing, formed from two wings that can be inclined around a central module, the assembly thus making it possible to conform to the shape of the support operating as an attachment and with no overhang. The central module comprises a tiltable ball joint incorporating the lens of the camera, making it possible to obtain the desired viewing angle. The device according to the invention is intended, in particular, to be positioned on helmets, protection visors or caps in order to safely film as close as possible to the action.

Abstract: An optical lens system for photographing an object, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises an object image forming member for forming an image of the object, a light source for providing light to the object, optical lenses, an aperture stop area, and a switching aperture disposed in the aperture stop area. The switching aperture includes a base plate having, in the center thereof, an opening for an image to be taken, a blade having, in the center thereof, a pin hole for an image to be magnified such that a magnified image corresponding to the object is formed, and a variable connection member bent or straightened according to power supply to induce light incident from the object to form a photographed image via the opening for an image to be taken or form a magnified image via the pin hole for an image to be magnified.

Abstract: A lens apparatus includes an image pickup optical system; a holding frame to hold the image pickup optical system; and an illumination device that is mounted on outer peripheral portion of an object side of holding frame, and is configured to radiate light, in which the illumination device includes: a light guide member that has a circular optical path in which light is subjected to internal reflection to propagate, and a light emitting surface for emitting light to object side; and a light source that is arranged such that a normal direction of a light emitting surface of the light source faces a tangential direction of a circle of light guide member, and is configured to emit light entering the light guide member. The arrangements and shapes of holding frame, light guide member, and lens closest to object side of image pickup optical system are each appropriately set.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling a heating device in a motorized camera directing arrangement including a motor device is disclosed. The method comprising measuring a voltage over the motor device, measuring a current conducted at least to the motor device, measuring a temperature relating to the motorized camera directing arrangement, controlling power distributed to the heating device based on the measured temperature and on the measured current, and feeding power to the heating device independent of the measured temperature and the measured current in the event that the measuring of the voltage over the motor device indicates a voltage level higher than a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments integrate a camera into an intraoral mirror. Integrating a camera into an intraoral mirror provides an efficient way to record and display what is visible to the healthcare provider in the mirror.