Abstract: Various embodiments provide improved image resolution using a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image sensor. A computing device calculates long exposure settings and short exposure settings for image sensors of a computing device. The long exposure settings and the short exposure settings are applied to a first image sensor of the image sensors, and only the short exposure settings are applied to a second image sensor of the image sensors. Some embodiments use an interleaved High Dynamic Range (iHDR) image sensor as the first image sensor, and a Clear or Mono image sensor for the second image sensor. Various embodiments generate a synchronized image that includes a first image generated by the first image sensor and a second image generated by the second image sensor. Upon receiving the synchronized image, some embodiments fuse the first image and the second image to improve the image resolution of the first image capture.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide improved image resolution using a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image sensor. A computing device calculates long exposure settings and short exposure settings for image sensors of a computing device. The long exposure settings and the short exposure settings are applied to a first image sensor of the image sensors, and only the short exposure settings are applied to a second image sensor of the image sensors. Some embodiments use an interleaved High Dynamic Range (iHDR) image sensor as the first image sensor, and a Clear or Mono image sensor for the second image sensor. Various embodiments generate a synchronized image that includes a first image generated by the first image sensor and a second image generated by the second image sensor. Upon receiving the synchronized image, some embodiments fuse the first image and the second image to improve the image resolution of the first image capture.

Abstract: For selective local registration based on registration error, a method determines a first registration error between a template image and a source image. The method further warps the source image to compensate for camera motion in response to the first registration error exceeding a registration error threshold. In addition, the method determines a second registration error between the template image and the warped source image. The method generates a pixel difference mask using the template image. The method further selectively performs local registration for the source image based on the pixel difference mask in response to the second registration error exceeding the registration error threshold.

Abstract: For deblurring an image, a method records both short-exposed pixels at a higher frame rate for a short-exposure region and normal-exposed pixels at a normal frame rate for full resolution. In addition, the method deblurs a normal-exposed image as a function of the short-exposed pixels and the normal-exposed pixels.

Abstract: The present application provides an image processing circuit, a hand-held electronic device and a method for compensating for motion in an image received by an image sensor. The method includes sub-dividing an array of individual sensor cells from an image sensor adapted for receiving an image into at least a first sub-group and a second sub-group of sensor cells. Multiple timing signals are then generated for use in reading data out of the individual sensor cells of the image sensor. Data values are then read out from the individual sensor cells, wherein the data values from the individual sensor cells of the first sub-group of sensor cells are read out at a first rate using a first timing signal, and the data values from the individual sensor cells of the second sub-group of sensor cells are read out at a second rate using a second timing signal.

Abstract: The present application provides an image processing circuit, a hand-held electronic device and a method for compensating for motion in an image received by an image sensor. The method includes sub-dividing an array of individual sensor cells from an image sensor adapted for receiving an image into at least a first sub-group and a second sub-group of sensor cells. Multiple timing signals are then generated for use in reading data out of the individual sensor cells of the image sensor. Data values are then read out from the individual sensor cells, wherein the data values from the individual sensor cells of the first sub-group of sensor cells are read out at a first rate using a first timing signal, and the data values from the individual sensor cells of the second sub-group of sensor cells are read out at a second rate using a second timing signal.

Abstract: For selective local registration based on registration error, a method determines a first registration error between a template image and a source image. The method further warps the source image to compensate for camera motion in response to the first registration error exceeding a registration error threshold. In addition, the method determines a second registration error between the template image and the warped source image. The method generates a pixel difference mask using the template image. The method further selectively performs local registration for the source image based on the pixel difference mask in response to the second registration error exceeding the registration error threshold.

Abstract: For deblurring an image, a method records both short-exposed pixels at a higher frame rate for a short-exposure region and normal-exposed pixels at a normal frame rate for full resolution. In addition, the method deblurs a normal-exposed image as a function of the short-exposed pixels and the normal-exposed pixels.

Abstract: An apparatus providing the capability to scan media at different resolutions is presented. The apparatus comprises an image area which is disposed between scanner lid and a scanner base, the lid is pivotally attached to the base to provide easy access to the image area. A light source resides within the scanner lid. Two separate light paths are provided, the first light path is reflected off opaque targets, through the lid before entering the base and onto an array of photosensitive devices. The second light path is passed through transparent media, into the base and onto the array. First and second focusing lenses are provided, each for a light path. The focusing lenses provide two separate magnifications which yield two separate resolutions.

Abstract: An apparatus providing the capability to scan media at different resolutions is presented. The apparatus comprises an image area which is disposed between scanner lid and a scanner base, the lid is pivotally attached to the base to provide easy access to the image area. A light source resides within the scanner lid. Two separate light paths are provided, the first fight path is reflected off opaque targets, through the lid before entering the base and onto an array of photosensitive devices. The second light path is passed through transparent media, into the base and onto the array. First and second focusing lenses are provided, each for a light path. The focusing lenses provide two separate magnifications which yield two separate resolutions.