Abstract: A camera device includes an image sensor for capturing an image. A printer includes an ink ejection printhead and is configured to print the captured image. A replaceable print roll includes an ink reservoir section configured to supply ink to the printer for printing. A validation apparatus is configured to validate the replaceable print roll and enable the printer to print the captured image only subsequent to validation of the print roll.

Abstract: Rolling gestures on a touch sensitive surface of a device can be used to control the device or to remotely control another device. The device detects a roll, determines a parameter of the roll and performs an operation relating to the device or the other device based on the determined parameter. The touch sensitive surface of the device can be positioned on the device to enable a set of gestures for configuring the operation of the device, for operating the device and for enabling additional gestures for operating the device.

Abstract: When a key for directly transferring from the screen of a “video mode” of tape reproduction to the screen of memory stick reproduction is separately arranged, the ratio of an occupation area of the key on the screen is increased. Therefore, a setting operation is performed such that a stop key (11a) is displayed when the “video mode” is set and no memory stick is mounted as shown in FIG. 1A, and when the tape is being reproduced as shown in FIG. 1C. In contrast to this, the setting operation is also performed such that a switching key (11f) for transferring to the reproducing screen of the memory stick of FIG. 1D is displayed when the “video mode” is set and no tape is being reproduced and the memory stick is mounted as shown in FIG. 1B.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an image sensor that may be used for digital photography. One embodiment of the present invention may include an image sensor comprising a substrate, a plurality of pixel cell arrays disposed on the substrate, a first array of the plurality of pixel cell arrays including pixels of a first size, a second array of the plurality of pixel cell arrays including pixels of a second size, the second size differing from the first size, and a plurality of photographic lenses, each of the plurality of photographic lenses arranged to focus light onto one array of the plurality of pixel cell arrays.

Abstract: A method of controlling an image capturing system comprising an interface for receiving an external trigger to capture an image, and an image capturing device provided with a photosensitive area and an array of pixel cells, each pixel cell including a device for generating a signal indicative of the intensity of light falling on an associated part of the photosensitive area, which image capturing device is further provided with readout circuitry for generating an array of pixel values to capture an image frame at a set spatial resolution, such that each pixel value represents an integral of the signal or signals generated in at least one of the pixel cells in an associated one of a number of areas over an exposure time interval, the number of areas being determined by the set spatial resolution, the areas together covering a region of the photosensitive area corresponding to a region in the image, comprises receiving an external trigger to capture an image, and, in response to the external trigger, directing

Abstract: A mobile device with an integrated camera responsive to signals from a camera activator. The mobile device includes application programs capable of editing documents. The user triggers the device operating system to switch from an active application program in which the user is editing a document to a camera application by activating the camera activator. The user then captures an image by again triggering the camera activator, whereupon the active application is restored and the image data is inserted within the document. The captured image is directly inserted into an input field within the open document in the active application.

Abstract: A digital camera device, aspects of the device comprising an image capturing component, and an image-processing component, wherein the identifier writing component is configured to generate an identifier and associate the identifier with a captured image. Further aspects of the device comprise a memory for the storage of captured images and identifiers, a captured image associated identifier database, and an identifier output device, wherein the identifier output device is configured to output the identifier that has been associated with a captured image.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging apparatus that makes effective use of an image restoration processing method, thereby working favorably for size reductions while making sure zoom ratios and brightness, and ensuring good images. The imaging apparatus includes a zoom lens 1 comprising a plurality of lens groups G1 to G4 and adapted to implement zooming from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end with a change in a space between the plurality of lens groups, an imaging device 2 adapted to take an image formed through the zoom lens 1, and an image restoration processor 11 adapted to implement signal processing by which image restoration is implemented on the basis of a signal for the image taken by the imaging device 2 to generate an image signal for a restored image.

Abstract: A method for reducing smear effect in an image sensor is presented. Firstly, a first charge level value from a first set of covered elements and a second charge level value from a second set of covered elements are received. Secondly, the first and the second charge level values are compared. Thirdly, if a difference resulting from said comparing said first and said second charge level values is outside a predetermined interval, camera settings are adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pattern of a color filter array. The pattern includes a plurality of pixel arrays, which has four color filters arranged in an array. The color of the neighboring color filters is distinct to each other. Moreover, the pattern of the color filter array has enlarged color filters or extended edges in corners of the pattern. These enlarged color filters or extended edges increase the contact area between the pattern and a substrate that the pattern formed on. Therefore, the adhesion strength between the pattern and the substrate can be augmented to prevent peeling from the substrate. According to the invention, the yield of the product will be raised substantially.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a sensor that is color coded by using high-sensitivity pixels having higher sensitivity to incident light than chromatic color pixels and an automatic exposure function that allows the imaging device to control exposure according to illuminance in an imaging environment. An algorithm in the automatic exposure function that determines a reference color in a level diagram according to the illuminance uses the high-sensitivity pixels as the reference color in a low illuminance region where the gain of the sensor is set to a maximum, while using green pixels, which are the chromatic color pixels, as the reference color in a standard illuminance region where the gain of the sensor is set to a minimum.

Abstract: For an image pickup device formed from a plurality of pixels, each of which can perform any of an exposure operation and a reading operation thereof at a timing different from that of the other, an imaging apparatus is provided, which can determine the amount of main-flashing light based on pre-flashing by a flash highly accurately. Before and during a preflash operation by the flash 21, an exposure operation is started simultaneously for all the pixels of the image pickup device 13 to form an image before and during the preflash to obtain a detected value by the detector circuit 17 before and during the preflash, respectively. The computation circuit 18 computes a differential detected value obtained by subtracting the before-preflash detected value from the during-preflash detected value. The differential detected value is a detected value containing only pre-flashed light with ambient light excluded. An amount of light for main flashing is computed on the basis of the differential detected value.

Abstract: An interactive display system that includes an interactive display screen. An illuminator is positioned to illuminate one of the inner or outer surfaces of the display screen. At least two cameras are placed so as to view the illuminated surface of the display screen. Each of at least one of the cameras are positioned such that specular reflections from the illuminator are received by the camera. The images from the different cameras are merged to form a merged image in which specular reflections are reduced or even cancelled.

Abstract: An integrated imaging apparatus is disclosed for displaying images of a scene, including an electronic display having a display pixel that is used to display image content, the display pixel having a substrate, one-or-more electronic component(s) formed over a distinct portion of the substrate, a first electrode connected to the electronic component(s) having a first transparent portion formed over the substrate but not over the electronic component(s) and a second reflective portion formed over the electronic component(s), a light-emitting layer(s) formed over the first electrode, and a second transparent electrode formed over the light-emitting layers; and at least one image capture device which captures an image, wherein the image capture device has at least an imaging lens and an image sensor array; and wherein the image capture device receives light through the transparent portion of the first electrode, and wherein the display pixel also provides light to display image content.

Abstract: In displaying image data received from a camera module on a display device such as a view finder, image data having a size suited for display from an image size conversion circuit is displayed via line memories included in a signal-for-display generation circuit. Vertical synchronization in an image data storage including these line memories is established by initializing a reading address in accordance with a frame head pixel indication and a reading completion indication of one line in the line memories. It is possible to reduce power consumption of an image display system for displaying an image of a imaging subject.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for operating a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a planar first body; a planar second body connected to the planar first body so as to rotate about an eccentric hinge axis extending through a lateral surface of the planar first body in a longitudinal direction of the planar first body; a rotation-sensing unit for sensing rotation of at least one of the planar first and second bodies; and a control unit for controlling the portable terminal according to the rotation. An input function is provided according to the rotation.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus capable of switching between image pickup modes is provided. An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup lens; an image pickup device receiving light from the image pickup lens to obtain image pickup data; an image processing section for performing image processing on the image pickup data obtained from the image pickup device; a microlens array section including a plurality of microlenses, and being arranged between the image pickup lens and the image pickup device; and a driving section changing a relative distance between the microlens array section and the image pickup device.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus relating to the present invention includes an image pickup optical system with variable power for forming an image of an subject; an image pickup element for photo-electrically converting the image; and a drive member for moving the image pickup element or at least a part of the image pickup optical system in a direction different from an optical axis of the image pickup optical system. The drive member moves the image pickup element or at least a part of the image pickup optical system when power of the image pickup optical system is varied, to correct a movement of the image due to varying the power. Alternatively, the drive member is driven by an operation of an external member of the image pickup apparatus to shift a shooting area of the image.

Abstract: In response to the user's short press of one preset button, a video camera according to one aspect of the invention reads out preset values stored in an EEPROM and adjusts the pan position, the tilt position, the position of a zoom lens, the position of a focus lens based on the read-out preset values. A movable range of the focus lens is restricted to a specific limited range between a closer direction end and a background position as a previously focused position. Hill-climbing control is then performed in this restricted movable range. This arrangement effectively ensures quick adjustment of the focus position of the video camera.

Abstract: A video camera constructed according to one aspect of the focus adjustment device moves a focus lens forward and backward and detects peak values of an AF evaluation value of the focus lens in the forward moving direction and in the backward moving direction. The video camera calculates a correction value based on a difference between the peak value of the evaluation value detected in the forward motion of the lens and the peak value of the evaluation value detected in the backward motion of the lens. The video camera corrects the AF evaluation value with the calculated correction value and detects a focused position of the lens based on the corrected AF evaluation value in moving the lens.

Abstract: In an imaging device according to one aspect of the invention, an amplitude demand Ac is specified according to a wobbling amplitude Ai required for detection of a hill-climbing direction based on an F value and a wobbling amplitude Ag required for detection of the hill-climbing direction based on an AGC gain. An allowable amplitude Am set for preventing a potential image shake caused by a magnification change with a position shift of a compensator lens in wobbling is specified corresponding to a zoom position and an object distance. When Ac>Am, the control procedure restricts the wobbling amplitude to Am and increases a sampling number of AF evaluation values to be detected at respective positions in wobbling, in order to ensure the sufficient detection performance of the hill-climbing direction. When Ac?Am on the other hand, the control procedure sets Ac to the wobbling amplitude.

Abstract: An apparatus (24) is provided for interlacing a plurality of input images (I0, I1) to form an output image (O). The interlacing apparatus (24) comprises a programmable memory (20) for storing one or more interlacing configuration patterns (P1, P2 and P3) which define a mapping from pixels of the input images (I0, I1) to pixels of the output image (O). The interlacing apparatus (24) also comprises a pixel data rearranger or interlacer (16) for rearranging pixel data in accordance with a pattern (P) stored in the memory (20). A pattern controller (18) is provided for selecting any one of the patterns (P1, P2 and P3) for use in the interlacer (16). Such an interlacing apparatus (24) can be used to drive a display device such as a multiple view directional display device or an autostereoscopic display device. A deinterlacer, an image compressor and an image decompressor are also provided.

Abstract: An IP conversion unit 20 converts an interlaced image which is an input image into a progressive (non-interlaced) image, and outputs the image. A scene detection unit 30 detects from motion vectors (Mx,My) whether the entire image is being slowly vertically scrolled (outputs a vertical scrolling coefficient tcoef). In a 3D filter 41 of an interlace interference removal unit 40, when vertical scrolling is detected, parallel motion of a plurality of past output images according to an average motion amount is caused according to motion vectors (Mx,My), cumulative pixel values are calculated, and the pixel values are taken to be the output image during vertical scrolling (interpolated image).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for deinterlacing a video frame by obtaining a video frame, identifying an edge within the frame, selecting a first pixel within the edge, computing a plurality of non-negative threshold values by applying at least one function to a plurality of pixels proximate to the first pixel, obtaining a plurality of second pixel values based upon the computation of non-negative threshold values, and applying a filter function to the selected plurality of second pixel values.

Abstract: A method of effectively de-interlacing a sequence of interlace-scanned pictures receives the sequence of pictures, forms a received sequence, and performs motion detection upon the received sequence. The method generates a first threshold for measuring the accuracy of the motion detection, and measures the accuracy of the motion detection, thereby forming a first accuracy measurement. The accuracy of the motion detection is measured by using a difference calculation. The method de-interlaces a picture in the received sequence by using the first accuracy measurement. The de-interlacing is motion adaptive.

Abstract: A method of image processing for converting interlaced images to progressive scan images comprises the steps of generating a motion dependent mixing value for determining the extent to which a preceding image field should be mixed with a current intra-field interpolated image field at a given pixel position, comparing the generated mixing value with a preceding historical mixing value, and if the comparison indicates an increase in motion, using the generated mixing value; otherwise, if the comparison indicates a decrease in motion, temporally filtering the generated mixing value prior to use.

Abstract: In a method for altering a video sequence, a first portion of the video sequence is digitally stabilized in accordance with an initial set of image stabilization parameters and displayed to a user. An input from the user is accepted during the displaying. The user input defines a revised set of image stabilization parameters. A second portion of the video sequence is then digitally stabilized in accordance with the revised set of image stabilization parameters and is displayed to the user. A predetermined video frame rate is maintained continuously during and between the displaying steps.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and/or techniques (“tools”) for optimizing execution of high-definition digital versatile disk (HD-DVD) timing markup are described herein. The tools may receive timing markup read from an HD-DVD disk, and optimize the processing of the timing markup using one or more of the optimization strategies described herein.

Abstract: An appliance comprises a cabinet, a door movably mounted to the cabinet and having a peripheral edge, and a standardized service interface located on the peripheral edge. The standardized service interface is configured to supply at least one service for use by a consumer electronic device. The peripheral edge can be the top edge of the door and the standardized service interface can receive the service from the use environment of the appliance. A connector can be incorporated into the standardized service interface to selectively supply the consumer electronic device with the service. The appliance can comprise a refrigerator. The service can comprise mechanical, power, or data communication.

Abstract: Techniques for call integration with a television set-top box (STB) are provided. Call logs associated with multiple voice accounts are acquired and integrated as an integrated call log. The integrated call log is presented within a display to a user. The user can take a variety of actions on the integrated call log as a whole or on individual entries within the integrated call log.

Abstract: An antenna member (120) includes a main body (122), a receiver (121) extending from the main body configured for receiving TV signals, an infrared receiver (123) arranged in the main body configured for receiving remote control signals sent out from a remote device.

Abstract: An auxiliary input for streaming content to a display device is provided. One embodiment comprises assigning either a first input signal or a second input signal as a default signal to provide to a display device, monitoring the other of the first signal or the second signal for display content, and providing the other of the first signal or the second signal to the display device based on a state of the default signal.

Abstract: A plural-channel audio signal (e.g., a stereo audio) is processed to modify a gain (e.g., a volume level or loudness) of an estimated dialogue signal (e.g., dialogue spoken by actors in a movie) relative to other signals (e.g., reflected or reverberated sound). In some aspects, a controller is used to control master volume and dialogue volume. In some aspects, one or more graphical objects and/or user interface elements are used to indicate volume levels and other information.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip configured to be coupled to a single shared memory including, in combination, a memory access module, at least one video signal processing module, and a frame rate converter, wherein the memory access module is configured to coordinate access to the single shared memory by the at least one video signal processing module and the frame rate converter.

Abstract: A boot-up method for a digital television device is disclosed which significantly reduces the boot-up time when the power is turned on. At power-on, the control processor first loads a first subset of all the required registers, and start to perform a display function using the first subset of the register values. While the user is viewing the displaying images, the processor loads the remaining registers and completes the boot-up process. The first subset of registers to load may be determined based on information about the last state of the television device before it was last turned off, e.g., what input source a viewer was viewing. Alternatively, it maybe a predetermined subset of registers corresponding to a predetermined initial function.

Abstract: A receiving apparatus for receiving digital signals in a HDMI standard includes a plurality of HDMI input terminals, a designating component and a switching component. The plurality of HDMI input terminals is configured to receive the digital signals in the HDMI standard. The designating component is configured to designate one of the HDMI input terminals as a designated HDMI input terminal. The switching component is configured to switch the HDMI input terminals between a power-on state and a power-off state in response to designating the designated HDMI input terminal.

Abstract: A digital photo frame with a background color editing function includes a storage unit; an interface used for connecting with an external storage device; a display screen including a primary display area for displaying digital images and a secondary display area for displaying a default background color, wherein the secondary display area surrounds the primary display area; and a processing unit comprising: a digital image obtaining module for obtaining data of a digital image from the storage unit or the external storage device, and displaying the digital image on the primary display area; a hue obtaining module for obtaining the main hue of a digital image; and an editing module for changing the default background color into the main hue. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided which displays video received through various types of connectors. The display apparatus includes a first connector which receives a first video signal; a second connector which receives a second video signal; and a display panel which displays video corresponding to one of the first video signal and second video signal, wherein the first video signal is input from an outside source via two or fewer pins included in the first connector, and the second video signal is input from an outside source via three or more pins included in the second connector.

Abstract: An ambient light adaptive color correction system and method are provided in the present invention. Firstly, a color information sensor measures color information of at least black and white reference images on a projector plane with influence of ambient light. Then a color correction information calculator calculates color correction information for color appearance matching and gamut mapping based on the measured color information and a projector profile. And after pre-calculation, an image data correction unit processes an input image according to the color correction information to produce a corrected-color image to be outputted to the projector. Accordingly, the output image displayed on the projection plane with influence of ambient light will have a close color appearance to that in the dark room.

Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle seat comprises a support structure mounted to a frame of the vehicle seat, and a media unit mounted to the support structure, wherein the support structure includes a frame positioned behind and spaced apart from a headrest of the vehicle seat. The support structure frame includes a plurality of bends to position the support structure frame away from the headrest.

Abstract: A modular display system for in wall application comprises a display module and a mechanical support interface module with power connection.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a method of recording an image (28) comprising: providing a display cell (4) having a first cell wall (6) and a second cell wall (8) opposed to the first cell wall, the cell walls enclosing a layer of a display medium (10) comprising a liquid crystal material (12) having finely-divided pigment particles (14) dispersed therein, each cell wall (6,8) including an electrode (16,18) for applying an electric field across the display medium (10); applying via the electrodes (16,18) a first electric field of a first polarity and of sufficient magnitude and duration to cause the particles (14) to migrate and accumulate at the first cell wall (6); illuminating at least some of the particles (14) with an image to be recorded; and applying via the electrodes (16,18) a second electric field of opposite polarity to the first polarity and of sufficient magnitude and duration to cause some but not all particles (14) to migrate from the first cell wall (6) so as to produce a recorded ima

Abstract: A 2D/3D switchable display device includes a light source unit; a polarization switching unit for switching light from the light source unit to one of first polarized light and second polarized light, which is perpendicular to the first polarized light; a parallax barrier including slits and barriers that are alternately arranged, wherein the slits transmit incident light and the barriers transmit one of the first and second polarized light and reflect the other of the first and second polarized light; and a display panel for modulating light transmitted through the parallax barrier in response to an image signal to create an image. The 2D/3D switchable display device controls an electric signal applied to the polarization switching unit so that a 2D image and a 3D image are switched to each other.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a display pixel, and a viewing angle control pixel. The liquid crystal layer is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate. The display pixels and the viewing angle control pixels are arranged in a planar region of the first substrate and second substrate to form a display area. Each of the display pixels and each of the viewing angle control pixels each drive the liquid crystal layer by electric field generated between a first electrode and a second electrode. In each of the viewing angle control pixels, a direction of a plane along which electric field is generated between the first electrode and the second electrode is substantially parallel to an initial alignment direction of liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display are provided, which includes: a liquid crystal panel assembly including a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix including a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, a plurality of gate lines, and a plurality of data lines, wherein the number of the data lines is larger than the number of the columns, the data lines are separated from each other in the panel assembly, each pixel is connected to one of the gate lines and adjacent to two of the data lines, and the pixels in each column are alternately connected to the adjacent data lines at least every one row.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a plurality of pixels defined by adjacent scan lines and data lines. Each pixel includes a first sub-pixel defined by the scan line and a first common electrode line and a second sub-pixel defined by the scan line and a second common electrode line. The first common electrode line is connected to at least one of the voltage sources. The second common electrode is electrically connected to two of the voltage sources through a first and a second switch devices. The two switch devices are connected to different scan lines.

Abstract: An active device array substrate including a substrate, an active device array, pad sets, connecting lines, and switch devices is provided. The substrate has a display region and a peripheral circuit region, and the active device array is disposed on the display region. The pad sets are disposed on the peripheral circuit region and electrically connected to one other. Each pad set has a plurality of pads, and a portion of the pads is electrically connected to the active device array. The connecting lines are disposed on the peripheral circuit region, and the pad sets are electrically connected to each other by the connecting lines. The switch devices are disposed on the peripheral circuit region, and at least one of the switch devices is disposed between adjacent pads in each pad sets. Further, each switch device is electrically connected to the adjacent pads.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel with electrostatic discharge protection capability has an array substrate having an active area, a driver IC, a Vcom wire and an electrostatic reduction element formed on. The driver IC is formed beside the active area. The Vcom wire is formed around the active area and is connected with the electrostatic reduction element to the driver IC. When an electrostatic discharge current flows on the Vcom wire to the driver IC, the electrostatic reduction element mitigates or obviates damage to the driver IC.

Abstract: It is an object to provide an active matrix liquid crystal display device capable of effectively eliminating flicker with a simple structure.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a liquid crystal display and a method thereof. The liquid crystal display may include a display panel having a liquid crystal layer interposed between a first substrate and a second substrate, and a bezel having a lower surface, sidewalls formed perpendicularly to the lower surface, and sub-sidewalls adjacent to the sidewalls. The display panel may be received in the bezel so that the first substrate may correspond to the lower surface, and side surfaces of the first substrate may correspond to the sidewalls.