Abstract: An optical device includes a light-shielding layer and a microlens array. The light-shielding layer includes a plurality of openings. The microlens array is divided into a plurality of microlenses corresponding to the respective plurality of openings. A refractive index of the microlens array is variable so that light is incident on the microlenses is focused on the respective plurality of openings. A portion where light is focused includes a central position of the corresponding opening.

Abstract: An image processing method includes receiving an image including a plurality of pixels; compensating a color temperature of at least one pixel included in the image according to a color of the at least one pixel; and outputting the image according to a result of the compensating, wherein the compensating includes: measuring a color temperature of the image; and applying a color temperature compensation value to the at least one pixel based on the measured color temperature and the color of the at least one pixel.

Abstract: There is provided a solid-state image sensor including a pixel array unit in which pixels are arrayed, the pixel including a photodiode converting an optical signal into an electrical signal, and a readout unit which reads out an analog image signal from the pixel to a signal line and processes the read out analog pixel signal in a unit of column. The readout unit includes a ?? modulator which has a function to convert the analog pixel signal in to a digital signal, and an amplifier which is arranged on an input side of the ?? modulator and amplifies the analog pixel signal read out to the signal line using a set gain to input the signal to the ?? modulator.

Abstract: An imaging and lighting apparatus includes plural imaging modules and a lighting module related with at least one of the plural imaging module. The plural imaging modules have zooming functions. The lighting module also has a zooming function or has multiple functions. The plural zooming function and the multiple functions are controlled according to related control signals. Consequently, the joint movement of the corresponding imaging modules and the lighting module can achieve the purpose of optimizing the energy utilization as well as improving the overall performance.

Abstract: A device and a method for processing image information from an image sensor by means of a mosaic filter having a two-dimensionally periodically repeating two-dimensional filter basis consisting of a plurality of different color components. A two-dimensional local environment having a predetermined number of pixels is constructed from temporarily stored color image data filtered by the mosaic filter, and a low-pass filtering (FC) occurs, wherein a separate low-pass filter mask depending on the current phase position of the local environment with respect to the periodic filter basis is applied to the local environment for each of the color components. Furthermore, all color image data of the local environment are filtered by means of a high-pass filter (FH) having a predetermined filter mask, and the obtained high-pass-filtered color image data are added to corresponding low-pass-filtered color image data.

Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosure, a method is provided for use in an electronic device, comprising: capturing one or more image frames by using at least one image sensor of the electronic device; displaying, on a display, a first image that is generated by performing a first-type Digital Image Stabilization (DIS1) based on at least some of the image frames; and storing, in a memory, a second image generated by performing a second-type Digital Image Stabilization (DIS2) based on at least some of the image frames.

Abstract: A lens module may include a lens inserted into a lens barrel. One surface of the lens facing one surface of the lens barrel in an optical axis direction may be disposed in a stress-free state, and the lens is movable relative to the lens barrel to allow optical axes of lenses to be aligned with each other.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device, in which a plurality of overlapping substrates are included and the plurality of substrates are electrically connected to each other, includes a pixel circuit, a first readout circuit configured to read out signals from the photoelectric conversion units, a signal-processing circuit configured to perform signal processing on signals read out from the photoelectric conversion units, an output circuit configured to output signals processed by the signal-processing circuit to the outside, a first wiring configured to be provided to correspond to each of the four circuits and to supply a first voltage to each of the four circuits, a second wiring configured to be provided to correspond to each of the four circuits and to supply a second voltage different from the first voltage to each of the circuits, and a capacitor that is electrically connected with the first wiring and the second wiring.

Abstract: A cognitive sensor and a method of operating the same. The cognitive sensor includes a sensor unit, which generates electric signals in response to outside stimulations; a signal processing unit, which generates sensed data regarding the outside stimulations by processing electric signals generated by the sensor unit; a cognitive circuit unit, which specifies an area of interest in the sensed data processed by the signal processing unit; and an output unit, which outputs the sensed data generated by the signal processing unit, wherein at least a portion of the sensed data output by the output unit is sensed data regarding the area of interest.

Abstract: Wearable electronic devices, for example wearable camera systems, and methods for attaching electronic devices such as camera systems to eyewear or other wearable articles are described.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device according to an exemplary embodiment includes a pixel which includes a photoelectric conversion unit, a reset transistor, and an amplifier transistor that outputs a signal from the photoelectric conversion unit. The photoelectric conversion unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and an insulating layer disposed between the photoelectric conversion layer and the second electrode. The photoelectric conversion unit alternately performs an accumulation operation and a discharge operation in accordance with the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode. In a period between two consecutive discharge operations among a plurality of discharge operations, a reset operation in which the reset transistor resets the voltage on the second electrode is performed a plurality of times.

Abstract: A software routine detects a user selection of an icon on a touch screen of a portable digital image capturing device to communicate a digital image over a wireless network to a destination, and detects a selection of the digital image. The software routine further filters the digital image, identifies a user, and communicates the filtered digital image over the wireless network to the destination.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an interval shooting section (51) that performs an interval shooting process, a lighten compositing section (54) that performs a lighten compositing process using images captured one by one by the interval shooting process, and a composite-image-in-progress displaying section (55) that, when a first operation is performed, causes a composite image in a first memory area, which is used as a compositing buffer for the lighten compositing process, to be displayed on an LCD monitor without causing the interval shooting process to be stopped.

Abstract: Provided herein are imaging cassettes for detecting a luminescent and/or radioactive signals. Such cassettes are useful in common biological assays, e.g., immunoassays, nucleotide detection assays, and other affinity assays.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus comprises a mirror member rotatable between a first state arranged inside an image pickup optical path and a second state arranged outside the image pickup optical path, an abutting member that abuts against the mirror member in a case where the mirror member is the first state, and a bounce control member attached to the mirror member and configured to control a vibration of the mirror member in a case where the mirror member collides with the abutting member. An attachment part attached to the mirror member is formed at a first end of the bounce control member, a weight part is formed at a second end of the bounce control member, and an elastic deformation part, which is elastically deformable, is formed between the first and second ends of the bounce control member.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with a camera module having an imager and adapted for mounting on the inside surface of a vehicle window. The apparatus comprising structures sized and positioned to block reflections that might otherwise impinge on the imager from below the module, while still permitting the flow of air onto the window surface within the imager's field of view.

Abstract: A focus detection apparatus includes a focus detection unit configured to detect a focus state in each of a plurality of focus detection regions, an acquisition unit configured to acquire an adjustment value used for adjustment of a detection result, for each of the focus detection regions, and a control unit configured to switch between a first mode and a second mode based on focus states detected in the focus detection regions. In the first mode, the acquisition unit acquires the adjustment values for the focus detection regions, based on a focus state in a specific first focus detection region. In the second mode, the acquisition unit acquires the adjustment value for each of the focus detection regions, based on a focus state detected in each of the focus detection regions.

Abstract: A camera flash device, method and computer program for communicating between a primary camera flash device and other camera flash devices comprising: detecting orientation and position of the camera flash device and range of a primary subject in focus on the camera flash device; locating other networkable camera flash devices for communication; receiving subject data for a real time image of a subject from one or more of the located networkable camera flash devices; determining from subject data which networkable camera flash devices are pointing at the primary subject; determining two or more camera flash devices for use in a picture; and synchronizing determined two or more camera flash devices for flash operation when one or more of the camera flash devices takes a picture of the primary subject.

Abstract: A pixel for converting incident subatomic particles into an output voltage signal is disclosed. In one aspect, the pixel includes a photo-detector adapted to receive incident subatomic particles and generate an input voltage signal corresponding to an intensity of the received particles. The pixel also includes a passive amplifier adapted to passively amplify the input voltage signal to generate an output voltage signal. The passive amplification reduces the noise of the output voltage signal, and may have a higher quantum efficiency than typical in-pixel amplification devices and methods.

Abstract: A method operable within an image capture device for stabilizing a sequence of images captured by the image capture device is disclosed. The method comprises, using lens based sensors indicating image capture device movement during image acquisition, performing optical image stabilization (OIS) during acquisition of each image of the sequence of images to provide a sequence of OIS corrected images. Frame-to-frame movement of the device for each frame during which each OIS corrected image is captured is determined using inertial measurement sensors. At least an estimate of OIS control performed during acquisition of an image is obtained. The estimate is removed from the frame-to-frame movement determined for the frame during which the OIS corrected image was captured to provide a residual measurement of movement for the frame. Electronic image stabilization (EIS) of each OIS corrected image based on the residual measurement is performed to provide a stabilized sequence of images.