Patents by Inventor Wan Shun Vincent Ma
Wan Shun Vincent Ma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11218641Abstract: In general, techniques are described regarding adaptation of image capture modes to provide refined image capture capabilities. Cameras comprising image sensors configured to perform the techniques are also disclosed. An image sensor may use different image capture modes to capture frames of image data based at least in part on various operating conditions. For example, the processor can cause an image sensor to transition between image capture modes specifying different binning levels in the case that a digital zoom level satisfies a predefined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Shizhong Liu, Hailong Wang, Wan Shun Vincent Ma
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Publication number: 20210075969Abstract: In general, techniques are described regarding adaptation of image capture modes to provide refined image capture capabilities. Cameras comprising image sensors configured to perform the techniques are also disclosed. An image sensor may use different image capture modes to capture frames of image data based at least in part on various operating conditions. For example, the processor can cause an image sensor to transition between image capture modes specifying different binning levels in the case that a digital zoom level satisfies a predefined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Shizhong Liu, Hailong Wang, Wan Shun Vincent Ma
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Patent number: 9973722Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of displaying and/or recording multiple pictures in a picture (PIP) on the same display of a digital display device are disclosed. The PIPs can show objects from the main field view of the display device, such as a front camera lens, as well as objects from a different field of view, such as a back camera lens. The PIPs can further track the objects that are being displayed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Fan Deng, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Narayana Karthik Sadanandam Ravirala, Lei Ma, Pengjun Huang, Shizhong Liu
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Patent number: 9392163Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for unattended image capture that can identify subjects or faces within an image captured with an image sensor. The methods and apparatus may then score the image based, at least in part, on scores of detected subjects or faces in the image, scores of facial expressions, a focus score, exposure score, stability score, or audio score. If the score of the image is above a threshold, a snapshot image may be stored to a data store on the imaging device. In some aspects, if the score of the image is below a threshold, one or more audible prompts may be generated indicating that subjects should change positions, smile or remain more still during the image capture process.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Shizhong Liu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Publication number: 20150215528Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for unattended image capture that can identify subjects or faces within an image captured with an image sensor. The methods and apparatus may then score the image based, at least in part, on scores of detected subjects or faces in the image, scores of facial expressions, a focus score, exposure score, stability score, or audio score. If the score of the image is above a threshold, a snapshot image may be stored to a data store on the imaging device. In some aspects, if the score of the image is below a threshold, one or more audible prompts may be generated indicating that subjects should change positions, smile or remain more still during the image capture process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Shizhong Liu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Patent number: 9036069Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for unattended image capture that can identify subjects or faces within an image captured with an image sensor. The methods and apparatus may then score the image based, at least in part, on scores of detected subjects or faces in the image, scores of facial expressions, a focus score, exposure score, stability score, or audio score. If the score of the image is above a threshold, a snapshot image may be stored to a data store on the imaging device. If the score of the image is below a threshold, one or more audible prompts may be generated indicating that subjects should change positions, smile or remain more still during the image capture process.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Shizhong Liu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Patent number: 9019415Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices that employ a dual shutter button feature associated with an image capture device to recommend a capture mode to a user based on one or more parameters analyzed by the image capture system. As described, providing a primary shutter button and a secondary shutter button enables the user to capture in both a standard capture mode by using the primary shutter button and in an alternate mode by using a secondary shutter button.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Publication number: 20150062434Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of displaying and/or recording multiple pictures in a picture (PIP) on the same display of a digital display device are disclosed. The PIPs can show objects from the main field view of the display device, such as a front camera lens, as well as objects from a different field of view, such as a back camera lens. The PIPs can further track the objects that are being displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Fan Deng, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Narayana Karthik Sadanandam Ravirala, Lei Ma, Pengjun Huang, Shizhong Liu
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Publication number: 20140028885Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices that employ a dual shutter button feature associated with an image capture device to recommend a capture mode to a user based on one or more parameters analyzed by the image capture system. As described, providing a primary shutter button and a secondary shutter button enables the user to capture in both a standard capture mode by using the primary shutter button and in an alternate mode by using a secondary shutter button.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Publication number: 20130201359Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for unattended image capture that can identify subjects or faces within an image captured with an image sensor. The methods and apparatus may then score the image based, at least in part, on scores of detected subjects or faces in the image, scores of facial expressions, a focus score, exposure score, stability score, or audio score. If the score of the image is above a threshold, a snapshot image may be stored to a data store on the imaging device. If the score of the image is below a threshold, one or more audible prompts may be generated indicating that subjects should change positions, smile or remain more still during the image capture process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Shizhong Liu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma, Adarsh Abhay Golikeri
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Publication number: 20130155308Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media enhance details in a preview image for an imaging device. In one method, an image of a scene is captured with an image sensor, one or more objects of interest may be detected in the scene, a window layout for a preview window can be displayed, a composite image is generated, the composite image is displayed on a preview display. The composite image may include the captured scene along with an enhanced detail window containing the object of interest. The object of interest may be a face. The apparatus may include a touch screen display, with the position or size of the enhanced detail window changeable via gesture inputs detected on the touchscreen display. Which object of interest is displayed in the detail window may be changed from one object of interest to another through gesture inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Hung-Hsin Wu, Karthikeyan Shanmugavadivelu, Wan Shun Vincent Ma