Abstract: A scanning endoscope system includes: a scanning endoscope including a light-guiding section that guides illumination light, a driving section that causes the light-guiding section to swing such that an irradiation position of the illumination light draws a trajectory corresponding to a predetermined scanning pattern; and a light-receiving section that receives return light of the illumination light; a test chart device including a plane portion having first and second regions; a light detection section that outputs a signal corresponding to an intensity of the return light; a pixel generation section that generates pixels on the predetermined scanning pattern; a first correction value calculation section that calculates a correction value based on a pixel value of each of the pixels in the first region; and a second correction value calculation section that calculates a correction based on a pixel position of each of the pixels in the second region.

Abstract: An endoscope with a T-shaped flexible circuit board includes: a base mounting frame, a flexible circuit, a photosensitive element, two light emitting elements and a camera. The photosensitive element, the two light emitting elements and the camera are mounted onto the T-shaped flexible circuit board, then the flexible circuit board deforms to fit in the base mounting frame. During assembly, the photosensitive element, the two light emitting elements and the camera are maintained in the same orientation, and the T-shaped flexible circuit can be pushed into the base mounting frame simply by applying a force in a single direction parallel to the orientation direction of the photosensitive element, the two light emitting elements and the camera.

Abstract: A system for wirelessly powering various devices positioned on an endoscope, including, for example, a light source, various electronics including an imager and/or a memory device. The endoscope is coupled to a camera where the endoscope may be rotated relative to the camera when coupled thereto. The system is further provided such that video signal processing parameters are automatically set for an endoscopic video camera system based upon characteristics of an attached endoscope, with reduced EMI and improved inventory tracking, maintenance and quality assurance, and reducing the necessity for adjustment and alignment of the endoscope and camera to achieve the data transfer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an inattentive state of an operator of a vehicle and for providing information to the operator of the vehicle by obtaining face images of the operator of the vehicle, obtaining images of an environment of the vehicle, determining one or more areas of interest in the environment of the vehicle based on the images of the environment, obtaining, from a relevance and priority database, relevance and priority values corresponding to the one or more areas of interest, determining a probability of attention of the operator of the vehicle to the one or more areas of interest based on the images of the environment and the relevance and priority values, determining an attention deficiency based on the determined probability of attention and the face images, and providing the information to the operator of the vehicle based on the determined attention deficiency.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting presence of a blood sample is presented where the apparatus comprises a housing having an aperture, the aperture configured to receive a body part of a user, a camera having a field of view that encompasses at least a portion of the aperture, the camera configured to capture images of the user's body part, and a processor. The processor is configured to control operation of the camera receive the captured images, and determine whether a predetermined quantity of blood is present on the surface of the user's body part.

Abstract: An image acquisition apparatus includes a photographing unit, an AF (Auto Focus) processing unit, and a calculation unit. The photographing unit is configured to photograph a pathological sample mounted on a slide glass using an objective lens. The AF processing unit is capable of selectively making a switch between a contrast AF method and a phase difference AF method for focusing a focal point of the objective lens on the pathological sample. The calculation unit is configured to judge a staining method of the pathological sample and select the AF method to be executed by the AF processing unit based on a result of the judgment.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining selected properties of a microplate comprising a plurality of sample wells. An example method includes the steps of performing a focusing function to determine a well surface z-position for a current x-y position based on an intensity indicative of a best focus of the well surface. The focusing function is performed again to determine a plate bottom z-position for the current x-y position based on an intensity indicative of a best focus of the plate bottom. The well surface z-position and the plate bottom z-position corresponding to each of the plurality of x-y positions are determined by repeating the steps of positioning the objective lens, performing the focusing function to determine the well surface z-position, and performing the focusing function for the plate bottom z-position.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a quality control and/or inspection procedure for assembly line processes. The disclosed system and method enable automatic optical inspection of a device during different stages of manufacture as well as in its finished form. The disclosed system and method enable the automatic quality control process to be self-learning, dynamic, and to identify and classify defects in real time.

Abstract: The present invention allows observation or capturing of a high-contrast image of a sample for which sufficient contrast cannot be obtained in bright-field observation, such as a wafer having a pattern with a small pattern height. According to the present invention, a sample is illuminated through an objective lens used for capturing an image, and an imaging optics are provided with an aperture filter so that an image is captured while light of bright-field observation components is significantly attenuated.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, and methods for monitoring fluid passage. In an embodiment, a device may receive a thermographic image of a region comprising a fluid passage. Subsequently the device may determine that the thermographic image comprises an image pattern indicative of a degraded portion of the fluid passage.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit for capturing a subject and generating image data of the subject, an operation input unit for receiving inputs of operation signals containing a release signal for instructing the imaging unit to shoot, an acceleration detector for detecting an acceleration of the imaging apparatus, a state detector for separately detecting a case in which the imaging apparatus is overland, a case in which the imaging apparatus is underwater and a photographer shoots while swimming, and a case in which the imaging apparatus is underwater and the photographer shoots while changing a water depth, and a control unit for performing operation control depending on an input into the operation input unit and/or into the acceleration detector according to a state detection result by the state detector.

Abstract: A multi-axis tool may include, in some embodiments, a gimbal adapted to be positioned adjacent an opening in a wall; an extended-reach device having first and second ends and an end effector adjacent the first end, the extended-reach device engaging the gimbal for relative rotational movement and relative slidable movement through the opening such that the end effector is positioned on a side of the wall opposite the second end; a sensor system configured to measure a linear position of the extended-reach device relative to the gimbal, and a position and spatial orientation of the end effector relative to the opening; and a computer control connected to receive signals from the sensor system to determine at least one of a position and an orientation of the end effector relative to the opening.

Abstract: A heads-up digital display within a firefighting or welding helmet that indicates the temperature of the observed region is disclosed. Data is provided by a thermal imaging camera mounted on or through the helmet's exterior surface. Readings of the temperature across the field of vision may be localized and calibrated to a target point such as crosshairs, printed on the face shield, or may be generalized, for example taking an average temperature or maximum temperature from across the field of vision. The temperature reading would be displayed digitally on a temperature display mounted within the helmet.

Abstract: In order to obtain a quality image without deterioration owing to radiation noise in inspection using the optical video camera in high radiation environment, an inspection apparatus is formed of an image pick-up unit, an image obtaining unit which fetches a video image that contains a signal (noise) that is substantially independent of each frame obtained by the image pick-up unit, a local alignment unit which locally aligns frames with different time phases for forming the image fetched by the image obtaining unit, a frame synthesizing unit which synthesizes the plurality of frames aligned by the local alignment unit for generating a synthesis frame with an SN ratio higher than the SN ratio of the frame before frame synthesis, and an image output unit for displaying or recording the image formed of the synthesis frame generated by the frame synthesizing unit.

Abstract: Among other things, techniques, systems, methods and computer readable storage medium with executable instructions relating to the viewing of data from and the controlling of the operation of an inspection camera at a remote computing device that is connected to the inspection camera via a network are described. Various features may be realized by using an installable software application or a web browser at the remote computing device. Features of the invention also pertain to a smart cable storage drum comprising a push cable, an inspection camera, and a network transceiver configured to communicate with a remote computer.

Abstract: A portable machine vision component for use in machine vision systems is provided. The component can include a base portion configured to removably connect with a machine vision device, the base portion including an electrical input and an electrical output. The component can also include a control system operatively connected with the base portion, the control system configured to control an operation of the machine vision device and to receive feedback from the machine vision device. The component can further include one or more interface elements associated with the base portion, the one or more interface elements configured to allow a user to access the control system and communicate with the machine vision device.

Abstract: A method of sealing a flat panel display device by using laser and a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. The sealing method includes applying a sealant around a light-emitting unit on a substrate and covering above the light-emitting unit with the encapsulating substrate; irradiating light onto a sealant area to harden the sealant for the first time (first hardening); monitoring a hardening state of the sealant; and further irradiating light onto a region of the sealant in a bad hardening state based on the monitoring result to harden the region of the sealant in the bad hardening state (second hardening). The sealing method may prevent a sealing flaw caused from insufficient laser irradiation dosage, and thus ensure a more stable sealed structure. This may improve quality of the flat-plan-display-device.

Abstract: A thermography system includes a laser adapted to emit energy. An emitter attached to a mount, optically coupled to the laser, the emitter adapted to radiate the energy in substantially a first direction and an infrared camera attached to the mount with a field of view intersecting a portion of the first direction.

Abstract: A system for measuring solder paste stencil aperture positions and sizes is provided. The system includes at least one camera configured to acquire images of the stencil and an alignment target. A motion system generates relative motion between the at least one camera and the stencil. A controller is coupled to and controls the motion system. The controller is configured to analyze the images to generate aperture information relative to the stencil. The aperture information is provided to automatically program a solder paste inspection system. Other features and benefits that characterize embodiments of the present invention will be apparent upon reading the following detailed description and review of the associated drawings.

Abstract: Controlled amount of heat is injected into a stacked die using a light beam, and the propagated heat is measuring with LIT camera from the other side of the die. The thermal image obtained can be characterized so that it can be used to calibrate the phase shift from a given stack layer, or can be used to identify defects in the stacked die. The process can be repeated for each die in the stack to generate a reference for future testing. The thermal image can be investigated to detect faults, such as voids in vias, e.g., TSV.

Abstract: An inspection method for a semiconductor light-emitting device includes an image capturing step for irradiating light to the semiconductor light emitting device so as to excite an active layer and capturing an image of photoluminescence released from the active layer, an inspection region extracting step for extracting an inspection region of the captured image, a luminance average determination step for, determining as defective when a luminance average is smaller than a predetermined threshold, a luminance variance determination step for determining as defective when a luminance variance is larger than a predetermined threshold, and a total determination step for totally determining the semiconductor light-emitting device as defective when determined the semiconductor light emitting device as defective in at least one of the two determination results.

Abstract: A method of accurately projecting a laser image pattern on a work surface and continuously compensating for relative dynamic movement between the laser and the work surface, including establishing a position of the camera in three dimensions relative to the work surface by locating the targets in the camera image, establishing a position of the laser relative to the work surface utilizing the fixed position of the laser relative to the camera, and using a computer to continuously adjust the rotation of the laser projector mirrors in response to dynamic movement of the laser projector relative to the work surface as determined by the camera. In one embodiment, the computer continuously tracks at least two prior locations of the laser projector relative to the work surface and predicts the next location of the laser, compensating for movement of the laser relative to the work surface.

Abstract: A system for automated inspection of a surface; the system may include a self-propelled, steerable carriage capable of traversing the surface, the carriage having a camera positioned to view an object on the surface, and at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect; and a computer controller connected to receive image data from the camera, communicate with and selectively actuate the at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect, and control the carriage to move on the surface along one or more of a pre-set path and a path to one or more pre-set locations.

Abstract: A method for authenticating an object that includes providing a label (12) with invisible indicia (14) printed with optically active material on a reflective substrate; providing a device that has a digital camera (18) having a light source (20), an image sensor (22), a first polarizing filter (24) having a first orientation, and a second polarizing filter (26) having a second orientation; illuminating the label with the light from the light source through the first polarizing filter; forming an image with the image sensor using reflected light from the label wherein the reflected light passes through the second polarizing filter prior to reaching the sensor; wherein the second polarizing filter makes the invisible indicia visible; and authenticating the object.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus calculates a distance in a depth direction of an object in an image by using a plurality of images whose blur amount is different. The image processing apparatus has: an acquisition unit configured to acquire distance range information for designating a range of a distance to be calculated; a determination unit configured to determine a photographing condition of each of images photographed, on the basis of the distance range information; and a calculation unit configured to calculate the distance by using a plurality of images photographed in the respective photographing conditions determined by the determination unit.

Abstract: A mechanism for efficiently loading rows of an N×N transform matrix HN into a signal-modulating array. A row index m(i) that identifies a row r[m(i)] of HN is generated, where i is in the range {0, 1, . . . , L?1}; L is less than or equal to B; and m(i) is in the range {0, 1, . . . , B?1}. HN has the form HN=HFHB. HF is an F×F matrix, and HB is a B×B matrix. denotes the Kronecker product. The row r[m(i)] of HN is generated and loaded into the array. For each k in the range {1, 2, . . . , F?1}, a row r[m(i)+kB] from HN is partially loaded into the array by: loading a first subset of elements of row r[m(i)+kB] that are not currently present in the array, and not loading a second subset of elements of row r[m(i)+kB] that are currently present in the array.

Abstract: A device for measuring a complexly formed object includes a plurality of light-section measuring devices, a rotator for causing a rotation between the complexly formed object and the plurality of light-section measuring devices around a rotation axis, wherein each of the plurality of light-section measuring devices is configured to generate a respective fan beam in a respective fan plane, wherein the fan planes are arranged such that the rotation axis extends within each of the fan planes, wherein the plurality of light-section measuring devices is configured such that the fan beams are directed to the complexly formed object from different fan directions which, when projected into a common plane through which the rotation axis extends, by rotation around the rotation axis, differ from each other.

Abstract: A video object detection system based on region transition includes a video acquiring unit, a user interface unit and a control module. The video acquiring unit is utilized for acquiring a video frame. The user interface unit is configured to provide a user to define at least one detection region with a set of image pixels on the acquired video frame and to define at least one region transition rule for identifying video objects of interest. Each detection region is represented with a set of image pixels. The control module is utilized for detecting position of a target video object and determining whether a moving trajectory of the target video object matches the at least one region transition rule.

Abstract: An example safety monitoring method includes obtaining a password, and determining that a first total number of authorized people entered the area by increasing a count by one when the obtained password is the same as the preset password. The method then obtains a number of images captured by each camera at preset time intervals. Next, the method creates 3D models of the area corresponding to the obtained images of the area. The method then determines that a second total number of people entered the area by increasing a count by the number of people appeared in an entrance or exit of one of the 3D models which contains the highest number of people in the area. Next, the method informs each authorized people when the first total number is not the same as the second total number.

Abstract: A monitoring camera is provided. The monitoring camera includes an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of a subject therein, the image capturing unit having an image capturing field angle adjustable by a zooming optical system; and a light source having a light emitting diode configured to emit an illuminating radiation. The camera further includes a lens unit configured to apply the illuminating radiation in a direction which is substantially identical to a direction in which the image capturing unit captures the image; and an irradiation moving unit configured to variably set an irradiation range of the illuminating radiation to irradiate an area which is substantially the same as the image capturing field angle of the image capturing unit.

Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.

Abstract: An imaging device intended to be placed on board a satellite or an aircraft comprises at least two detector arrays that are arranged in the same focal plane. Each detector array itself comprises a unidirectional detector and at least one additional detector, produced on one same single-piece substrate dedicated to said detector array. The arrangement of the detectors in the focal plane is then carried out in a modular fashion, by positioning the respective substrates of the detector arrays. Several arrangements are proposed that are compatible with the unidirectional and bidirectional push-broom scanning modes.

Abstract: An object detection circuit detects an object moving in a periphery of a vehicle by use of a shot image. A state judgment part changes a parameter relevant to a detection function so as to change whether the detection function of the object detection circuit is to be enabled or disabled while the object detection circuit is kept activated. Thus, even when the detection function of the object detection circuit is disabled, the object detection circuit is kept activated. Therefore, since there is no need to restart the object detection circuit in order to enable the detection function of the object detection circuit, a detection result by the object detection circuit is promptly obtained.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a video camera attached thereto in such a manner as to shoot sharp images. A motorcycle includes a camera adapted to shoot a road surface. The camera is arranged below an engine or a swing arm and more rearward than the center of a crankshaft of the engine. The swing arm pivotally supports a rear wheel with a rear edge portion thereof. The camera is fastened to, and supported either by a lower portion of the engine or by a lower portion of a vehicle body frame connected to the engine.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a camera having an image sensing array and a lens assembly. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle, and the image sensing array is operable to capture image data. The lens assembly images light onto the image sensing array and the lens assembly includes a plurality of optic elements disposed along an optic path generally perpendicular to the image sensing array. The plurality of optic elements includes (i) an outer wide angle glass optic, (ii) a doublet optic comprising two optic elements that are bonded together and (iii) at least one intermediate plastic optic disposed between the doublet optic and the outer wide angle glass optic, with the doublet optic disposed closer to the image sensing array than the outer wide angle glass optic.

Abstract: A deployable camera system for a vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera including a housing having an exterior surface. The camera is reversibly transitionable between a stowed position in which the camera is recessed into the cavity and the exterior surface is substantially flush with the body, and a deployed position wherein the camera protrudes from the cavity and the exterior surface is not substantially flush with the body. The deployable camera system includes a first shape memory alloy element transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a first thermal activation signal.

Abstract: An approach is provided for complementing various devices and/or instruments by utilizing augmented reality and providing an adaptive user interface to a user at a user device. A user device determines one or more information items associated with at least one instrument panel of at least one vehicle. Then the user device determines one or more representations of the one or more information items and causes, at least in part, a presentation of the one or more information items at the user device, wherein the user device may complement and/or may be substituted for the at least one instrument panel.

Abstract: Tracking traffic violations within an intersection and use of a destination location are disclosed. Initially, two or more first images from a first camera having a first field of view are received. Next, a first unique identifier of a first vehicle and a violated traffic restriction within the intersection are determined based on the two or more first images. Next, two or more second images from a second camera having a second field of view are received. A second unique identifier and a first characteristic of a second vehicle are determined based on the two or more second images. Next, two or more third images from a third camera having a third field of view are received. That the second vehicle is stopped in a destination location at a first time and that the second vehicle has left the destination location at a second time are determined based on the two or more third images.

Abstract: An accessory system for a vehicle includes a control and an accessory disposed at and behind a windshield of the vehicle. The accessory includes a forward facing camera viewing forward and through the windshield of the vehicle. The control includes digital circuitry and a microprocessor. The control controls at least the forward facing camera. The control includes a bus interface that connects with a vehicle network of the vehicle. The control sends data via the vehicle network of the vehicle and receives data via the vehicle network of the vehicle. The vehicle network includes a controlled area network. The control may connect with the vehicle network via at least one of (i) a cable connection and (ii) a fiber-optic connection.

Abstract: In a boundary line recognition apparatus, a boundary line candidate extracting part extracts boundary line candidates from image data obtained by an on-vehicle camera based on known image processing such as pattern matching and Hough transform. One or more kinds of boundary line feature calculating parts calculate one or more likelihoods of each boundary line candidate. The likelihood indicates a degree of probability to be the boundary line. A boundary line feature combining means multiplies the likelihoods of each boundary line candidate and outputs a combined likelihood. A boundary line candidate selecting part selects the boundary line candidate having a maximum likelihood as the boundary line. The boundary line feature calculating part further calculates the likelihood of the boundary line candidate using a dispersion of brightness and an internal edge amount, and changes the likelihood based on an additional likelihood obtained by a driving lane surface feature extracting part.

Abstract: Video drive-by data provides a street level view of a neighborhood surrounding a selected geographic location. A video and data server farm incorporates a video storage server that stores video image files containing video drive-by data corresponding to a geographic location, a database server that processes a data query received from a user over the Internet corresponding to a geographic location of interest, and an image processing server. In operation, the database server identifies video image files stored in the video storage server that correspond to the geographic location of interest contained in the data query and transfers the video image files over a pre-processing network to the image processing server. The image processing server converts the video drive-by data to post-processed video data corresponding to a desired image format and transfers the post-processed video data via a post-processing network to the Internet in response to the query.

Abstract: Profiling and tracking vehicles using cameras is disclosed. Initially, two or more first images from a first camera having a first field of view are received. A first static characteristic of a first vehicle is determined based on at least one of the two or more first images. Next, a desired static characteristic of a vehicle of interest is received. The desired static characteristic of the vehicle of interest is compared with the first static characteristic of the first vehicle. In response to the comparison, it is determined that the desired static characteristic of the vehicle of interest is approximately equal to the first static characteristic of the first vehicle. In response, it is determined that the vehicle of interest is present in the first field of view of the first camera. Finally, it is indicated that the vehicle of interest is present in the first field of view.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed herein. The method includes the step of receiving, at a processing device of a commerce server, a first video signal containing an image of a consumer's face. The method also includes the step of linking, with the processing device, a receipt of a purchase by the consumer of at least one product with the image of the consumer's face. The method also includes the step of receiving, at the processing device, a second video signal generated at an exit of a retail store. The method also includes the step of identifying, with the processing device, the consumer in the second video signal based on the image of the consumer's face in the first video signal. The method also includes the step of transmitting, with the processing device, a receipt signal containing the receipt to a display positioned at the exit of the retail store in response to the identifying step.

Abstract: An example in accordance with the present disclosure includes receiving, from a node, information associated with a machine-readable identifier; accessing a profile associated with the machine-readable identifier from the storage medium; and configuring a device associated with the node based on the profile.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide approaches relating generally to selecting and arranging video data feeds for display on a display screen. Specifically, the invention provides for video surveillance systems that model and take advantage of determined spatial relationships among video camera positions to select relevant video data streams for presentation. The spatial relationships (e.g., a first camera being located directly around a corner from a second camera) can facilitate an intelligent selection and presentation of potential “next” cameras to which a tracked object may travel.

Abstract: The present invention is an attachable and detachable video image capture and display instrument that comprises a digital video capture device that can easily be physically connected to a gun scope, spotting scope, telescope, microscope, monocular, binocular or other optical viewing instrument or optical instrument used for viewing or examining an object or scene. It has electronic output to a display device, recording instrument, computing instrumen video projection devise, or data transmission instrument by way of connections of various options including wires, blue tooth, cellular, or other methods of video and audio data transmission. The video data coming into the optical instrument can be viewed while it happens on various display monitors that are physically mounted to the optical instrument, or not physically mounted to the optical instrument. The image capture mode can he black and white, color, 3 dimensional, night vision, thermal vision, and all other imaging modes available in the industry.

Abstract: A test system includes a mobile device including an evaluation application, and a host including a test automation framework (TAF). The host is configured to receive an image corresponding to a screen of the mobile device via the evaluation application and the TAF, display the received image on a screen of the host, scan the received image, and identify a portion of the received image based on a result of scanning the received image.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to acquisition of color calibration charts. In at least some examples herein, an image of a calibration color chart is processed. A lighting condition of the color calibration chart may be automatically determined.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting an object borderline. A first image with respect to the object can be captured by an image-capturing unit without a flash light and borderlines of the object can be detected. If the detection is successful, the detected borderlines can be outputted. Otherwise, a second image with respect to the object can be captured by the image-capturing unit by applying a flash light and the borderlines can be detected in the image. A geometric transformation between the two images can then be estimated. Finally, the border lines in the first image can be determined by transforming the borderlines detected in the second image. Such an approach effectively detects the appliance borderlines and avoids artifacts caused by applying flash.

Abstract: A communication apparatus stores a plurality of pieces of image data including grouped image data. The communication apparatus transmits, to another communication apparatus, information of representative image data out of the grouped image data, and information indicating a number of pieces of image data contained in the group, in response to a request from the other communication apparatus.