Patents Examined by Yulin Sun
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Patent number: 10484602Abstract: Approaches are described for constructing a single camera by combining an array (or other arrangement) of multiple smaller and lower resolution cameras. Each of the smaller cameras is aimed in a different direction in order to provide a wider angle and higher resolution field of view (FOV) for the resulting composite camera. Images captured by all of the cameras in the array can be stitched together using software to produce a single composite photograph. This construction method can enable the camera unit to be thinner and potentially cheaper in construction costs than an equivalent single-piece camera that has been conventionally implemented in portable devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Leo B. Baldwin
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Patent number: 10477213Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image are disclosed. The method for decoding an image comprises the steps of: decoding information on a quantization matrix; and restoring the quantization matrix on the basis of the information on the quantization matrix, wherein the information on the quantization matrix includes information indicating a DC value of the quantization matrix and/or information indicating differential values of quantization matrix coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10477229Abstract: The present invention relates to intra prediction which may be performed during encoding and/or decoding of an image signal. In particular, the present invention relates to intra prediction of a current block, during which filtering is applied to the prediction signal and/or to signal used for the prediction. The filtering is applied in accordance with a decision based on characteristics of image signal included in block(s) spatially adjacent to the current block.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: SUN PATENT TRUSTInventors: Steffen Wittmann, Virginie Drugeon, Matthias Narroschke, Thomas Wedi
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Patent number: 10462460Abstract: The present technique relates to a decoding device and a decoding method, and an encoding device and an encoding method, capable of performing encoding and decoding independently in the time direction for each tile. A decoding unit generates a prediction image by performing, for each of tiles, motion compensation of a reference image within a co-located tile based on tile splittable information indicating that decoding is allowed for each of the tiles and motion vector information representing a motion vector used for generating encoded data of a decoding target current image when a picture of the current image is split into the tiles and decoded. The decoding unit decodes the encoded data using the prediction image. The present technique is applicable to a decoding device, for example.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Ohji Nakagami, Hironari Sakurai, Yoshitomo Takahashi
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Patent number: 10455233Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image are disclosed. The method for decoding an image comprises the steps of: decoding information on a quantization matrix; and restoring the quantization matrix on the basis of the information on the quantization matrix, wherein the information on the quantization matrix includes information indicating a DC value of the quantization matrix and/or information indicating differential values of quantization matrix coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10455232Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image are disclosed. The method for decoding an image comprises the steps of: decoding information on a quantization matrix; and restoring the quantization matrix on the basis of the information on the quantization matrix, wherein the information on the quantization matrix includes information indicating a DC value of the quantization matrix and/or information indicating differential values of quantization matrix coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10455234Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image are disclosed. The method for decoding an image comprises the steps of: decoding information on a quantization matrix; and restoring the quantization matrix on the basis of the information on the quantization matrix, wherein the information on the quantization matrix includes information indicating a DC value of the quantization matrix and/or information indicating differential values of quantization matrix coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10448018Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image are disclosed. The method for decoding an image comprises the steps of: decoding information on a quantization matrix; and restoring the quantization matrix on the basis of the information on the quantization matrix, wherein the information on the quantization matrix includes information indicating a DC value of the quantization matrix and/or information indicating differential values of quantization matrix coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10432973Abstract: Disclosed herein are innovations for bitstreams having clean random access (CRA) pictures and/or other types of random access point (RAP) pictures. New type definitions and strategic constraints on types of RAP pictures can simplify mapping of units of elementary video stream data to a container format. Such innovations can help improve the ability for video coding systems to more flexibly perform adaptive video delivery, production editing, commercial insertion, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Sandeep Kanumuri
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Patent number: 10430651Abstract: According to various example embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a light source module comprising a light source and associated circuitry; an iris camera configured to capture an iris of a user using infrared rays radiated from the light source module; and a processor electrically connected with the light source module and the iris camera and configured to generate an image regarding the iris.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jeongyeol Lee
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Patent number: 10404997Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing a video signal, which can increase the accuracy of the motion vector prediction through motion vector scaling which takes a difference in the temporal distance between reference pictures into consideration. To this end, the present invention provides a video signal processing method and a video signal processing apparatus using the same, and the method comprises the steps of: scaling at least one neighboring partition motion vector for a motion vector prediction of the current partition; scaling the neighboring partition motion vector, which has been selected, when the reference picture of the neighboring partition motion vector is different from the reference picture of the current partition; acquiring a motion vector prediction value of the current partition using the scaled motion vector; and acquiring a motion vector of the current partition using the motion vector prediction value.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Joonyoung Park, Seungwook Park, Jaehyun Lim, Jungsun Kim, Younghee Choi, Jaewon Sung, Byeongmoon Jeon, Yongjoon Jeon
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Patent number: 10404968Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining the optimal exposure time and the number of exposures in a structured light-based 3D camera system. The method includes capturing a reference image onto which first and second patterns are projected, calculating a slope related to brightness and an exposure time for a pixel of the reference image and categorizing a state of the slope, creating an upper loss pixel distribution chart and an accumulation pixel distribution chart by calculating the number of upper loss pixels and the number of accumulation pixels for the exposure time of the structured light-based 3D camera system, and determining the optimal exposure time and the number of exposures of the structured light-based 3D camera system using the upper loss pixel distribution chart and the accumulation pixel distribution chart.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventors: Suk-han Lee, Yun-su Choi, In-sub Shin
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Patent number: 10393673Abstract: An inspection system for a vehicle includes a vision inspection device including a plurality of vision camera and a plurality of laser device which move along exterior and sides of a door, which will be inspected, and inspect segmented sections respectively, a hanger device clamping the hemmed door on a hanger frame, and a jig device which clamps the hanger frame of the hanger device, and moves the door toward the vision inspection device for the vision inspection device to inspect the door fixed to the hanger device.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Dasannewtech Co., Ltd, Daewoo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Soo Lim, Jin Cheol Kim, Kang Jae Jo, Bum-Hun Jun
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Patent number: 10397566Abstract: An image coding apparatus which codes an image using intra prediction determines a size of a prediction block to be a unit of processing for performing intra prediction. The image coding apparatus derives a prediction error by performing intra prediction on the prediction block, derives a coding cost of a prediction mode when performing the intra prediction using a reference according to the determined size, and determines the coding cost of the prediction mode based on the coding cost of the prediction mode and the prediction error. The image coding apparatus determines a prediction mode of the prediction block from among a plurality of prediction modes based on the coding cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Susumu Igarashi, Satoshi Naito
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Patent number: 10379331Abstract: Lights in a plurality of emitting directions different from one another are selectively irradiated on the observation target from a light projecting section. A plurality of image data indicating images of the observation target at the time when the lights in the plurality of emitting directions are respectively irradiated on the observation target are generated by an imaging section. An imaginary emitting direction of light is designated on the basis of operation of an operation section by the user. Image data for display indicating an image of the observation target that should be obtained when it is assumed that the light in the designated emitting direction is irradiated on the observation target is generated on the basis of the designated emitting direction and the plurality of image data generated by the imaging section. The image based on the generated image data for display is displayed on the display section.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: KEYENCE CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro Inomata, Shingo Matsumura
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Patent number: 10382716Abstract: A display apparatus having a sensor and camera and a control method thereof are provided. Exemplary embodiments relate to a display apparatus and a control method thereof which determines through a sensor, such as a pyroelectric infrared ray (PIR) sensor, and a camera, whether a user intends to use the display apparatus, and drives the display apparatus based on the users intentions in order to reduce booting time.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Moon-sung Na, Keun-seok Kang, Je-hwan Seo, Tae-hyeun Ha
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Patent number: 10373018Abstract: The invention is related to a method of determining a similarity transformation between first coordinates and second coordinates of 3D features, comprising providing a first plurality of 3D features having first coordinates in a first coordinate system which is associated with a first geometrical model of a first real object, wherein the first plurality of 3D features describes physical 3D features of the first real object, providing a second coordinate system, providing image information associated with a plurality of images captured by at least one camera, for each respective 3D feature of at least part of the first plurality of 3D features, wherein the respective 3D feature is captured by at least two of the plurality of images, determining camera poses of the at least one camera in the second coordinate system while the at least two of the plurality of images are captured, determining for the respective 3D feature a second coordinate in the second coordinate system according to the at least two of the pluType: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel Ulbricht, Thomas Olszamowski
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Patent number: 10365087Abstract: An orthogonal state measuring device includes a measurement table and a CCD camera displacing in X, Y, and Z directions relative to the measurement table and measuring a work piece placed on the measurement table. The orthogonal state measuring device further includes a wide angle surveillance camera, a computer main body, and a display. The wide angle surveillance camera captures in one pass an image that is capable of configuring a bird's-eye image of the work piece, the bird's-eye image encompassing an entire field over which the CCD camera is capable of relative displacement. The computer main body generates the bird's-eye image based on the image and defines a position of the CCD camera on the bird's-eye image, then configures navigation maps in which the position of the CCD camera is composited on the bird's-eye image. The display displays the navigation maps.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: MITUTOYO CORPORATIONInventors: Takeshi Saeki, Hiroshi Sakai
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Patent number: 10359276Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for measuring a three dimensional shape with improved accuracy. The apparatus includes a stage, at least one lighting unit, a plurality of image pickup units and a control unit. The stage supports an object to be measured. The lighting unit includes a light source and a grid, and radiates grid-patterned light to the object to be measured. The image pickup units capture, in different directions, grid images reflected from the object to be measured. The control unit calculates a three dimensional shape of the object from the grid images captured by the image pickup units. The present invention has advantages in capturing grid images through a main image pickup portion and sub-image pickup portions, enabling the measurement of the three dimensional shape of the object in a rapid and accurate manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Seung-Jun Lee, Kwangill Koh, Moon-Young Jeon, Sang-Kyu Yun, Hong-Min Kim, Jung Hur
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Patent number: 10308179Abstract: Device and method for providing a vehicle surround view for a vehicle, which is located on a driving plane, comprising vehicle cameras, which provide camera images of a vehicle environment of the vehicle, a location-detection unit, which detects a change in location of at least one vehicle camera relative to the driving plane of the vehicle, and comprising an image data processing unit which projects the camera images provided by the vehicle cameras onto a projection surface to generate the vehicle surround view, which projection surface is adapted according to the detected change in location of the vehicle camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: Conti Temic Microelectronic GMBH, Deere & CompanyInventors: Johannes Petzold, Kilian Wolff, Denis Selensky, Wolfram Haiges