Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: an image capturing element in which a plurality of pixels and phase difference pixels are formed within an effective pixel region; a photographing lens; a phase difference amount detecting unit analyzing a captured image signal and obtaining a phase difference amount from detection signals of two of the phase difference pixels that make a pair; and a control unit obtaining a defocus amount of a photographic subject image from the detected phase difference amount and performing a focusing control, in which the control unit obtains a parameter value regarding a ratio of the defocus amount and the phase difference amount based on photographing lens information of the photographing lens and a light receiving sensitivity distribution indicating sensitivity for each incident angle of incident light for the two of the phase difference pixels that make the pair, and obtains the defocus amount.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: an image capturing element in which a plurality of pixels are formed and arranged and phase difference pixels are formed within an effective pixel region; a photographing lens; and a control unit which analyzes a captured image signal by the image capturing element, obtains a phase difference amount from detection signals of two of the phase difference pixels that make a pair, and performs a focusing control of the photographing lens, in which the control unit calculates, as a sensitivity ratio, a ratio of an integration value of light receiving sensitivity of the phase difference pixel within a range of an incident angle of the photographing lens, and an integration value of light receiving sensitivity of a pixel other than the phase difference pixel, and corrects a deviation in light receiving sensitivity between the two phase difference pixels.

Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.

Abstract: An image pickup module is provided with: lenses; a lens support unit that supports the lenses in a freely movable manner in the optical axis direction; an image pickup unit that detects light from the lenses and outputs an image signal; an operation information storage unit in which information about the operating state of the image pickup unit is stored; and a lens drive control unit including a drive circuit for driving the lenses in the optical axis direction and a drive method switching circuit for switching the drive method therefor between linear drive and pulse drive. The drive method switching circuit of the lens drive control unit is made so as to switch the drive method in accordance with the operating state information stored in the operation information storage unit.

Abstract: An imaging element with rolling shutter drive has pixels that each receive one or the other of a pair of light bundles passing through an aperture area for an imaging lens. The pixels are disposed on a first line arranged in the X direction, and the pixels are disposed on a second line in the X direction, alternating in the Y direction. A control unit uses a signal group from the pixels on a line in FIG. 2, a signal group from the pixels on a line, and a signal group from pixels on a line to control imaging lens focus on the basis of the phase difference information found from the amount of phase difference between the signal groups and the amount of phase difference between the signal groups.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus is provided that includes an image sensor that receives light from an object through an imaging lens, a lens driver that moves the imaging lens, and an automatic focus detector that determines an in-focus lens position based on imaging data obtained from the image sensor, the automatic focus detector being capable of performing a focus detection operation with a second switch that is different from a release switch in that it includes a dynamic-image focus detector and a still-image focus detector, and the dynamic-image focus detector further including a focus detection operation selector that varies a focus detection operation controlled by the second switch in accordance with whether a video is being recorded.

Abstract: A driver circuit for a camera voice coil motor (VCM) is described. A first power switch selectively conducts current from a VCM node to a power supply node, and a second power switch selectively conducts current from the VCM node to a power return node. A pulse width modulation circuit controls the first and second power switches. In another embodiment, a switch mode current control circuit sources VCM current alternately from the power supply node and the power n node, into the VCM node. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A zoom lens system comprising: a negative first lens unit including at least one positive lens element; a positive second lens unit including at least one negative lens element; and subsequent lens units including an aperture diaphragm, wherein the subsequent lens units include a most-image-side lens unit fixed to an image surface in focusing, a first focusing lens unit is provided between the aperture diaphragm and the most-image-side lens unit, and the conditions: 1.0<LSW/{fT×tan(?T)}<2.6 and 0.8<LG1G2/fW<2.8 (LSW: axial distance from aperture diaphragm to image surface at wide-angle limit, fT: focal length of entire system at telephoto limit, ?T: half view angle at telephoto limit, LG1G2; axial distance between most-image-side lens element in first lens unit and most-object-side lens element in second lens unit at wide-angle limit, fW: focal length of entire system at wide-angle limit) are satisfied.

Abstract: An imaging unit comprises a mount unit, an imaging element unit, a plurality of elastic members and adjustment screws, and a filler member. The imaging element unit is disposed so that a gap is present with respect to the mount unit. The elastic members are disposed in a compressed state between the mount unit and the imaging element unit. The adjustment screws are disposed so as to be coaxial with respect to each of the elastic members and are mounted to at least one of the mount unit and the imaging element unit. The filler member is disposed so as to be coaxial with respect to at least one set comprising an elastic member and an adjustment screw, and, as the adjustment screw is tightened, the filler member is sandwiched and compressed between the mount unit and the imaging element unit.

Abstract: Optical apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate and an edge-emitting radiation source, mounted on a surface of the substrate so as to emit optical radiation along an axis that is parallel to the surface. A reflector is fixed to the substrate in a location on the axis and is configured to reflect the optical radiation in a direction that is angled away from the surface. One or more optical elements are mounted on the substrate so as to receive and transmit the optical radiation reflected by the reflector.

Abstract: Incident light filter or cap assembly adapted to be attached to a mobile device equipped with a camera and software to measure light levels.

Abstract: An aerially moved payload system having a platform, at least one line, reel, and motor combination for moving the platform, at least one digital microphone, image generating device, and multiplexer are attached to the platform, wherein the multiplexer is capable of embedding any audio signals captured by the a least one digital microphone into any images generated by the at least one image generating device for transmission from the platform to a remotely located control center.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes an antenna configured to receive a first signal and a second signal, a matching circuit connected to the antenna, a first microchip, a second microchip, a switch, and a control microchip electronically connected to the matching circuit, the first microchip and the second microchip. The switch is configured to selectively connect one of the first microchip and the second microchip to the matching circuit to receive one of the first signal and the second signal. The control microchip receives one of the first signal and the second signal from one of the first microchip and the second microchip and adjusts impedance of the matching circuit to match an input impedance of the antenna according to a signal intensity of one of the first signal and the second signal.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a first receiver, a screen transmitter, a second receiver and a controller. The first receiver receives first information associated with a display function of an external device. The screen transmitter generates an operation screen for operating the apparatus based on the first information, and transmits a video signal of the generated operation screen to the external device. The second receiver receives second information associated with content of an operation on the operation screen from the external device. The controller controls operation of the apparatus based on the second information.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a signal demodulator for receiving an integrated signal output from a device and to demodulate the integrated signal into a plurality of image signals is provided. The device including a signal receiver configured to receive the plurality of image signals, an image processor configured to process the plurality of image signals, and a display configured to display an image based on at least one of the processed image signals.

Abstract: A system for use in association with a sporting event, competition, or game is provided. The system includes an interactive surface configured to have the sporting event occur thereon and display information related to the sporting event, competition, or game occurring thereon and a controller configured to convey display information to the interactive surface. Alternately, a system is provided including an interactive sports surface configured to have a sporting event occur thereon and concurrently display information related to the sporting event occurring thereon, and means for controlling information displayed via the interactive sports surface. The means for controlling is configured to convey display information related to the sporting event to the interactive sports surface.

Abstract: An image display device according to an embodiment may have demo modes and comprises a display module, a display processing module, and a control module. The display module is configured to display demo images in the demo modes. The display processing module is configured to supply the display module with a selection screen to select “stand use” or “wall hanging use” of the image display device. The control module is configured to supply the display module with one selection screen recommending a first demo mode when the stand use is selected, or with other selection screen recommending a second demo mode when the wall hanging use is selected.

Abstract: A method of setting user viewing conditions of a video display apparatus including determining whether a detected terminal is registered by receiving address information of the detected terminal; measuring a received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the detected terminal, if the detected terminal is registered, comparing the RSSI of the detected terminal with preset reference RSSI; comparing a priority order of the detected terminal user profile with a priority order of a preset user profile, if a value of the measured RSSI is larger than a value of the reference RSSI; loading the detected user profile of the terminal, if the priority order of the detected terminal user profile is higher than the priority order of a preset user profile; and setting user viewing conditions based on the loaded user profile.

Abstract: A user interface system is executed by a television for generating a program schedule. The user interface system includes a storage module, a searching module, and a generating module. The storage module stores a number of channel numbers and a number of channel logos corresponding to the channel numbers. The searching module searches for television channels. Each television channel corresponds to one channel number and one channel logo. The generating module combines each channel logo with the respective channel number to generate channel symbols according to a predetermined rule, arranges the channel symbols according to a predetermined pattern to generate a program schedule, and displays the program schedule in response to a user's commands.

Abstract: An image transmitting circuit includes: an image supply section configured to supply respective pixels arranged in a predetermined direction in an original image configured of pixels arranged two-dimensionally in a matrix; an image mapping section configured to map respective dividing number of the pixels onto different images and thereby to generate divided images every time the dividing number of pixels are supplied to the image mapping section, the dividing number being a number into which the original image is divided; and transmitting sections of the dividing number or more each corresponding to one of a plurality of communication channels and configured to transmit one of the divided images via the corresponding communication channel.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transmitting digital video data and auxiliary data over a four twisted wire pair cable, and systems using such apparatus, are described. A first, second and third digital video colour signal and a digital video timing signal are transmitted using differential mode signalling over a first, second, third and fourth twisted wire pair of a cable. Auxiliary data is sent over a data channel using common mode signalling over a first pair of the four twisted wire pairs of the cable. A common mode choke can be used to add or remove a signal sent using the common mode signalling from a pair of wires also used to transmit one of the digital video colour or digital video timing signals.

Abstract: A television set (10) capable of receiving a video content and an additional content including information associated with the video content includes a demultiplexing unit (12) configured to display the video content on a display unit (16) and the additional content on a tablet terminal (20).

Abstract: A sink apparatus, a source apparatus, a function block control system incorporating the sink and source, and related methods are provided. The source apparatus may be configured to analyze specification information related to and from the sink apparatus, generate a function block control signal for the sink apparatus based on the analyzed specification information and output properties of content to be transmitted, and transmit the generated function block control signal and the content to the sink apparatus. The sink apparatus may be configured to receive the function block control signal and content from the source apparatus, selectively turn on or off at least one function block from a plurality of function blocks according to the received function block control signal, and output the received content using at least one of the plurality of function blocks that remain on.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are presented for switching between channels of encoded media data involving receiving encoded media data including reference frames and dependent frames for a plurality of channels, wherein each dependent frame refers to at least one reference frame. Frames associated with a first channel from the plurality of channels are decoded to generate a decoded signal for the first channel. While decoding frames associated with the first channel, data corresponding to at least one reference frame associated with a second channel from the plurality of channels are stored. In response to a control signal for switching from the first to the second channel, at least one dependent frame associated with the second channel is decoded by utilizing the stored data corresponding to the at least one reference frame associated with the second channel, to generate a decoded signal for the second channel.

Abstract: A consumer electronics (CE) device includes at least one processor and at least one computer readable storage medium accessible to the processor. The medium is programmed with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute logic including detecting the position of the CE device and sending a command to at least one apparatus at a location distanced from the CE device to establish at least one configuration of the apparatus. The command is sent responsive to a determination that the CE device is passing a predefined distance from a location.

Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object.

Abstract: A display apparatus displaying video input through various ports is provided. The display apparatus includes a board which is disposed behind a display module, wherein the board includes a universal serial bus (USB) port which receives a USB standard signal, a decoder which decodes a video signal from the USB standard signal and outputs a decoded signal, a video output unit which outputs a displayable video signal to the display module corresponding to the video signal, wherein the USB port is disposed at an edge of a first side of the board, and the video output unit is disposed at an edge of a second side which is different from the first side of the board. The video output unit receives video from an external apparatus such as a computer through a USB port in addition to a DVI port and D-SUB port, and displays the received video. Display apparatuses having additional ports than the DVI ports and D-SUB ports may be connected to a computer without requiring additional hardware.

Abstract: A flexible touch screen panel includes a flexible substrate; a plurality of first sensing cells on a surface of the substrate and arranged along a first direction, and a plurality of second sensing cells on the surface of the substrate and arranged along a second direction crossing the first direction; and a plurality of first coupling patterns configured to couple adjacent ones of the first sensing cells along the first direction, and a plurality of second coupling patterns configured to couple adjacent ones of the second sensing cells along the second direction, wherein the first and second sensing cells form meshes having a plurality of apertures, and the first coupling patterns have a lamination structure including different materials.

Abstract: Touch-related information which cannot be acquired by the naked eye (dubbed here as sub-optical pattern information) has its corresponding sub-optical patterns respectively positioned within the aperture areas of respective domains such that the displayed image, as viewed from different viewing angles is not adversely affected by the embedded sub-optical patterns. One type of touch-related information which can be conveyed is that of touch location of a sub-optical pattern sensing pen positioned over one or more of the sub-optical patterns.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a touch liquid crystal grating, a manufacturing method thereof and a touch 3D display device, the touch liquid crystal grating comprising: a first substrate and a second substrate; a liquid crystal layer; first electrodes, disposed on a side of the first substrate facing the liquid crystal layer; an insulating layer, covering the first electrodes; second electrodes, disposed on a side of the insulating layer facing the liquid crystal layer, a spacing region being between adjacent two second electrodes; second touch electrodes, disposed in the same layer with the second electrodes, each being located in one spacing region; first touch electrodes, wherein when being powered on, the first and second touch electrodes function to realize a touch function; liquid crystal molecules under the second electrodes rotate, and liquid crystal molecules under the second touch electrodes do not rotate, forming the liquid crystal grating.

Abstract: Display device and method for fabricating a display device comprising a display panel displaying an image, a window positioned opposite to the display panel, and an adhesive layer interposed between the display panel and the window, wherein the adhesive layer includes a first adhesive layer formed on the window, and a second adhesive layer formed on the first adhesive layer and made of a different material from the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: A photoelectric sensor, comprising: a first thin film transistor (T1) for converting a photo signal into an electrical signal; a second thin film transistor (T2) for performing an integration operation on the electrical signal; a third thin film transistor (T3) for reading the electrical signal; and a first capacitor (C1) for storing an energy of the electrical signal, wherein a drain electrode of the first thin film transistor (T1) is connected to one end of the first capacitor (C1) and a source electrode of the third thin film transistor (T3); a source electrode of the first thin film transistor (T1) is connected to a drain electrode of the second thin film transistor (T2); a gate electrode of the first thin film transistor (T1) is supplied with a bias signal; wherein a gate electrode of the second thin film transistor (T2) is supplied with an integration signal; a source electrode of the second thin film transistor (T2) is connected to a high level end of a power source; the other end of the first capacito

Abstract: A touchpad includes at least one supporting plate and at least one flexible printed circuit fixed to the supporting plate. The supporting plate includes at least one first electrical protection track, made by a conductive ink, connected to at least one connection track with a predetermined value of potential and at least one connection track for connection towards a processor.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, electronic device includes display device, touch panel, first housing, second housing, connection portion, and movable portion. The first housing supports the display device. The second housing includes first end, second end opposite the first end, and intermediate portion between the first and the second ends. The connection portion is detachably connected to the first housing. The movable portion is rotatably supported by the second housing and moves the connection portion between first position at which the connection portion is close to the first end and second position at which the connection portion is supported by the intermediate portion. In a state in which the connection portion is located at the first position, the first housing and the second housing are foldable. In a state in which the connection portion is located at the second position, the first housing and the second housing are openable.

Abstract: A touch panel and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The touch panel has a double-layered sensing pad structure or a single-layered sensing pad structure. In the double-layered sensing pad structure, the sensing pads in each layer have corresponding dummy sensing pads in the other layer for compensating the difference of transmittance. In the single-layered sensing pad structure, the sensing pads are coplanar so that the problem of color shift can be overcome and the visual effect of the touch panel can be improved.

Abstract: A touch-screen display apparatus, the apparatus may include first and second sheets having opposed major surfaces and a size and shape defined by a periphery. The periphery may be defined by opposed ends and opposed edges. The first and second sheets may each have a conductive pattern including a pair of opposed busbars and a plurality of traces electrically coupled to, and extending between, corresponding pairs of opposed busbars. The transparent force sensing (TFS) sheet may have opposed major surfaces and a variable resistance which is related to a force exerted upon one or more of its major surfaces. The TFS sheet may be situated between the first and second sheets. The apparatus may also include one or more separation portions situated between the TFS sheet and the first or second sheet to bias the TFS sheet apart from the first or second sheet.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to achieve a manufacturing method that, in a capacitive touch panel, prevents the occurrence of residue in an electrode film caused by an etching defect for a touch panel in which electrode patterns are difficult to recognize. The manufacturing method for the touch panel includes: an electrode formation step for forming, upon an insulating substrate (10), first electrodes (11) and second electrodes (12) that extend in mutually intersecting directions; an insulating film formation step for forming insulating films (16) which cover portions of the insulating substrate (10), the first electrodes (11), and the second electrodes (12); and a bridge formation step for forming bridges (17) that connect neighboring second electrodes (12) together over the insulating films (16). In addition, before the bridge formation step, a surface treatment step for etching the surface of the first electrodes (11) and the second electrodes (12) is performed one or more times.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display unit including a first surface having a curved surface shape which is a straight line in a first direction and is a curved line in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; and a parallax adjustment unit that includes a second surface having a curved surface shape which is a straight line in the first direction and is a curved line in the second direction, and is arranged on an image-displaying surface side of the display unit, wherein a distance between the first surface and the second surface at center in the second direction is shorter than a distance between the first surface and the second surface at an end in the second direction.

Abstract: A thermally activated display with a temperature management feature and a cover comprising a thermochromic material generally changes from a first color to a second color. The temperature management feature can be a mattress and has a top surface. The cover is substantially flush with the top surface.

Abstract: A glare reduction system is disclosed including a display device configured for placement in a line of sight of an object. The display device includes a plurality of picture elements without a color filter. Each of the picture elements have a pair of spaced apart polarizing elements in substantially parallel orientation with respect to each other, and a liquid crystal element between the polarizing elements. An imaging source is provided to receive light from the object. The glare reduction system further includes a display driver to process the received light to generate a voltage signal, and selectively provide the voltage signal to one or more of the picture elements in order to regulate the opacity of the display device.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprising: a liquid crystal display element, and a drive circuit applying a voltage across opposing electrodes of the liquid crystal display element to have a display area put on alternating bright/dark displays at frequencies of 0.5 Hz to 5 Hz, wherein: a layer designed to reinforce vertical orientation control over liquid crystal molecules is disposed between a vertically oriented film and a liquid crystal layer of the liquid crystal display element, and pretilt angle in the liquid crystal layer is 87° or more and 89.52° or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for saving by-pass capacitor by using circuit board, which includes (1) providing a liquid crystal panel including two glass substrates and liquid crystal material containing liquid crystal molecules, the glass substrates forming a liquid crystal panel driving circuit, which includes a gate driver, a source driver, gate lines, and data lines; (2) providing a power supply module and a power connection circuit board including a base material on which a power route and a grounding route are provided to respectively form exposed copper zones at a location where a by-pass capacitor is desired to form so as to form an equivalent by-pass capacitor; (3) connecting the gate driver and the source driver via the power connection circuit board to the power supply module; and (4) activating the power supply module to control rotation of the liquid crystal molecules of each of the pixel units.

Abstract: A thin film transistor substrate is provided. The thin film transistor substrate includes a display area including a plurality of pixels, wherein the pixels are connected to gate lines and data lines, a gate driver connected to the gate lines, a plurality of data pads connected to the data lines, a plurality of dummy pattern parts formed of a same layer as the gate lines, and a non-display area in which the gate driver, data pads, and dummy pattern parts are disposed, and the dummy pattern parts are disposed in an area within the non-display area where the gate driver is not disposed, and one of the dummy pattern parts is disposed overlapping with the data pads.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a TFT array substrate and a manufacturing method thereof and a liquid crystal display device, which is aiming at lowering the resistance value of a common electrode and not diminishing the aperture ratio of pixels on the premise that the manufacturing cost is not additionally increased. The TFT array substrate includes: a substrate, a common electrode layer arranged on the substrate, a first insulating layer arranged on the common electrode layer and a plurality of pixel electrodes arranged in an array on the first insulating layer, wherein via holes penetrating through the first insulating layer are formed between adjacent pixels in some of a plurality of pixels, and common electrode lines are grown between rows and/or columns of pixels in some of the plurality of pixels, and in parallel with the common electrode layer below the first insulating layer through the via holes.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device with a pair of substrates which are arranged to face each other with liquid crystal therebetween, columnar spacers having the substantially equal height formed on a liquid-crystal-side surface of one substrate, and the columnar spacers include the columnar spacer which is contact with a liquid-crystal-side surface of another substrate and the columnar spacer which is not contact with the liquid-crystal-side surface of another substrate.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes an array of pixels over a thin film transistor (TFT) substrate. The TFT substrate includes a TFT that has a first metal layer to form a gate electrode and a second metal layer to form a source electrode and a drain electrode for each pixel. The LCD also includes an organic insulation layer disposed over the TFT substrate, where the organic insulator layer has trenches on a top surface. The LCD further includes a third metal layer disposed over the organic insulation layer in the trenches, the trenches having a trench depth at least equal to the thickness of the third metal layer. The LCD also includes a passivation layer over the third metal layer, and a pixel electrode for each pixel over the passivation layer. The LCD further includes a polymer layer over the pixel electrode, and liquid molecules on the polymer layer.

Abstract: A display module includes a display panel; a backlight unit which is disposed behind the display panel and configured to emit light toward the display panel; a bottom chassis configured to accommodate the backlight unit; and a reflective sheet which is disposed inside the bottom chassis and configured to reflect a light portion incident thereon toward the display panel. The reflective sheet includes a sheet bottom portion corresponding to a front surface of the bottom chassis, a sheet inclined portion which is obliquely formed to face a rear surface of the display panel, and a light adjustment portion which is provided on the sheet inclined portion and configured to adjust the light portion reflected by the sheet inclined portion.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with electrical components mounted in an electronic device housing. A display module may be attached to a display cover layer with a layer of adhesive to form a display module assembly. The display module assembly may include a display module assembly chassis. The display module assembly chassis may include a plastic display module assembly chassis molded over a metal display module assembly chassis. The display module assembly and a backlight unit may be assembled to form a display module that is installed within the electronic device housing or display module assembly layers and backlight unit structures may be assembled into the electronic device housing. The backlight unit may include a backlight unit chassis. A metal housing midplate may serve as part of the backlight unit chassis.

Abstract: A display module includes a display panel, a diffusion plate, a bottom chassis, and a transparent spacer made having a diffusion pattern formed thereon disposed on the bottom chassis to support the diffusion plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device and a backlight module incorporated in the liquid crystal display device. The backlight module includes a waveguide, an optical film, an elastic member, and an alignment pin. Wherein the elastic members support corners of the waveguide, and the optical film is disposed onto a surface of the waveguide facing away the elastic members. Wherein the alignment pin is arranged on a side of the elastic member facing the optical film which includes at least a positioning hole is defined, wherein the positioning hole envelopes onto the alignment pin and at least a portion of the alignment pin extending beyond the positioning hole. Wherein the aligning pin has an enlarged head portion having a diameter larger than a diameter of the positioning hole. By this arrangement, the optical film can be prevented from getting loosened, and the quality of the backlight module can be ensured.