Abstract: This optical scanning method yields a high quality image regardless of the size of the scanning area. An emission end of an optical fiber is displaced two-dimensionally to scan light emitted from the optical fiber, the emission end being displaced by an optical scanning actuator that includes a first driver and a second driver for driving the emission end in different directions. A non-circular scanning area is scanned by controlling, with a driver controller, a first drive signal supplied to the first driver and a second drive signal supplied to the second driver so as to rotate a scanning pattern of the light, while causing the scanning pattern to reciprocate repeatedly in a nearly parallel manner, and to change a length of the scanning pattern in accordance with a rotation angle of the scanning pattern.

Abstract: A communication apparatus comprises: a communication unit configured to communicate with a recording apparatus having storage medium and capable of accepting an operation on the content data stored in the storage medium via communication; a registration unit configured to register a predetermined recording apparatus; and a control unit configured to perform control for receiving the content data stored in the storage medium, and to control predetermined processing for causing the recording apparatus to delete the content data stored in the storage medium, wherein the control unit, in a case where the recording apparatus is the predetermined recording apparatus registered by the registration unit, performs control so as to perform the predetermined processing for causing the content data stored in the storage medium to be deleted.

Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium and apparatus for generating a multi-layer correlation mark via a monochrome printer are disclosed. For example, the method includes setting a first scalar value of a channel of the monochrome printer, setting a second scalar value of the channel of the monochrome printer, generating a first layer of the multi-layer correlation mark at the first scalar value of the channel, generating a second layer of the multi-layer correlation mark at the second scalar value of the channel and printing the multi-layer correlation mark comprising the first layer at the first scalar value of the channel and the second layer at the second scalar value of the channel.

Abstract: A communication device includes a first holding unit which holds a disk-like first recording medium capable of storing information and a second holding unit which holds a second recording medium which is different from the first recording medium. The communication device further includes a request reception unit configured to receive a request for information indicating a recording medium which is usable by the communication device from a terminal device, and a transmission unit configured to transmit information indicating the first recording medium and information indicating the second recording medium held by the second holding unit to the terminal device when the request is received.

Abstract: A selection processing portion is configured to select, as one or a plurality of events to be reported, one or a plurality of candidate events, in accordance with user operation, from among the preset plurality of candidate events. A count processing portion is configured to individually count a frequency of occurrences of each of the events to be reported. An output processing portion is configured to cause, when a count result by the count processing portion has met a preset condition, printing on a sheet and outputting of a report that includes an occurrence history of at least one of the events to be reported.

Abstract: A three-dimensional halftoning method is disclosed, wherein a halftone matrix including values is provided and subdivided into a plurality of sub-matrices, each sub-matrix including values of the halftone matrix in a respective sub-range. For a current slice of a three-dimensional representation of an object, a sub-matrix of the plurality of sub-matrices of the halftone matrix is selected and halftoning of the current slice is performed using the selected sub-matrix. Furthermore, an additive manufacturing method and system are described.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a platen glass, an image reader, and an output interface. An original is placed on the platen glass. The image reader is configured to read an image of the original on the platen glass. The image reader includes at least one sensor configured to detect a quantity of light for each of a plurality of regions on the platen glass. The output interface is configured to output information which identifies one or more regions of the plurality of regions in which the quantity of light detected therefrom exceeds a given value.

Abstract: An image scanner includes a controller configured to perform black data acquiring process for each color that includes, in a particular period of time, while controlling a light source to be turned off, controlling each of a plurality of light receiving elements to read an image of an object and transmit read data of the object to a shift register, and in a specific period of time next to the particular period of time, controlling the light source to emit light of a color different from the particular color, and controlling the shift register to output a plurality of pieces of image data of the object as a plurality of pieces of black data for the particular color, the plurality of pieces of image data corresponding to the plurality of pieces of read data of the object transmitted by the plurality of light receiving elements, respectively.

Abstract: To maintain confidentiality by a simile authentication procedure. An image processing device includes an input receiver configured to receive an input of an authentication pattern that is a trajectory of contact coordinates indicating a contact position on an operation unit; and a concatenation image display unit configured to display an image connecting, out of a plurality of predetermined images that are displayed on the operation unit, a part of the predetermined images that includes a first predetermined image and a second predetermined image of the predetermined images that are connected by the trajectory, wherein, prior to a display area of the first predetermined image overlapping the contact coordinates, a display area of the second predetermined image overlaps the contact coordinates.

Abstract: Based on a histogram of saturation of an input video, a saturation conversion function is determined, and, referring to the determined saturation conversion function, the saturation of each pixel of the input video is converted. Alternatively, a saturation conversion coefficient determination function is generated from the histogram, a saturation conversion coefficient is determined from the saturation conversion coefficient determination function and the saturation, and color differences are multiplied by the determined saturation conversion coefficient. Regardless of what saturation distribution the input video has, the saturation can be properly enhanced, and at the same time a high gradation expression can be obtained.

Abstract: Image and video processing techniques are disclosed for processing components of a color space individually by determining limits for each component based on the relationship between each component in a color space. These limits may then be used to clip each component such that the component values are within the determined range for that component. In this manner, more efficient processing of images and/or video may be achieved.

Abstract: Provided is a change degree deriving device including a receiving unit that receives an image obtained by capturing an object and a known color body including plural color samples, the plural color samples including deterioration-series colors among colors used for the object, and each of the color samples having a known colorimetric value, a conversion rule generating unit that generates a conversion rule used to convert a color of the image received by the receiving unit into a colorimetric value in a device-independent color space based on the color samples included in the image received by the receiving unit, and a converting unit that converts a color of the object included in the image received by the receiving unit into a colorimetric value in the device-independent color space according to the conversion rule.

Abstract: A color verification optimization program causes a computer to execute a process including steps of, when a plurality of color conversion patterns are extracted, determining whether one color conversion profile and another color conversion profile coincide with or approximate to each other by comparing color saturation values which are estimated with respect to color conversion profiles, determining whether one color correction table and another color correction table coincide with or approximate to each other by comparing color saturation values which are estimated with respect to color correction tables, and performing control to perform verification on one color conversion pattern in two or more color conversion patterns of which the color conversion profiles and the color correction tables both coincide with or approximate to each other and omit the verification with respect to a remaining color conversion pattern.

Abstract: A system and method for color correction is disclosed to reduce noise amplification during color correction. The method can comprise color correcting a noise evaluation image using a plurality of color correction parameters, determining a noise amplification metric by comparing the corrected noise evaluation image with the pre-correction noise evaluation image, and adjusting the plurality of color correction parameters based on the noise amplification metric.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium are disclosed for a first printer connected to a second printer to perform color calibration for the second printer, wherein the second printer does not have a sensor, the first printer including a sensor which measures a media, which has been printed by the second printer and is being fed on a media path of the first printer. The method includes (a) determining the timing to instruct the second printer to print a first measurement chart; (b) instructing, at the timing determined at step (a), the second printer to print the first measurement chart; (c) measuring, by the sensor, the first measurement chart which has been printed by the second printer; and (d) outputting information corresponding to a result measured at step (c).

Abstract: Provided is a change degree deriving device including a receiving unit that receives an image obtained by capturing a known color body and an object while focusing on the object, the known color body including plural of color samples, each of which has a known color numerical value, and a detection image, and a detecting unit that detects a focus deviation of the color samples in the image, based on the detection image.

Abstract: An AV device including a first signal transmitter configured to output a video signal and a first audio signal corresponding to the video signal to a display device; a first signal receiver configured to receive a feedback signal of the first audio signal from the display device; a second signal transmitter configured to output a second audio signal corresponding to the video signal; and a controller configured to determine a processing delay time of the display device by comparing the first audio signal and the feedback signal, and control the second signal transmitter to delay the output of the second audio signal based on the determined processing delay time.

Abstract: A device that stabilizes video timing signals from an analog video signal is provided. In one embodiment, such a device includes a video PLL controller and a vertical synchronization (Vsync) signal generator. The device output a clock for digital video data, where the clock follows the Vsync signal from the analog video but within the jitter requirements for the clock.

Abstract: A portable camera is provided for, including a camera section, a body section, and an attachment portion, wherein the camera section and the body section are configured to contact one another along an angled surface that allows the camera section to swivel with respect to the body section. The attachment portion may also be connected to the body section via a magnet and may further include ports for attaching to a charging and/or data cable.

Abstract: A wireless security camera has both a wall-mounted mode and a standalone mode. In wall-mounted mode, the camera is much more unobtrusive than prior cameras. In standalone mode, the camera is aesthetically pleasing and does not look out of place.

Abstract: The technology disclosed here maximizes the size of the display area associated with the mobile device by various camera placement. In one embodiment, the camera is placed inside the mobile device, and can pop outside the mobile device when the camera is activated. When the camera is inactive the camera retracts inside the mobile device, and becomes unnoticeable to the user. In another embodiment, the camera is integrated into the mobile device display as a camera icon. The integrated camera serves two purposes: to record pictures, and to act as a camera icon, that when selected activates the camera. By removing the camera from the front side of the mobile device, or by integrating the camera into the display screen of the mobile device, the size of the mobile device display screen can be increased.

Abstract: A portable video and imaging system includes a camera for capturing video of an event, and a video recording device for recording the captured video of the event. The camera is housed in a first housing, the recording device is housed in a second housing, and the first and second housings are physically separate. Various embodiments provide for the system to be mounted to a user's body, an article of clothing, such as a shirt or a hat, to a vehicle, or to an ancillary component carried by the user, such as a firearm.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus which is able to prevent thermal deformation of a fixing member fixed to an image pickup device package through solder joining with a circuit substrate sandwiched therebetween, and also align the image pickup device package and the fixing member with high accuracy. The image pickup device package holds an image pickup device. The circuit substrate is electrically connected to the image pickup device via the image pickup device package. The fixing member has at least one arm portion provided with a joint portion that is solder-joined to the image pickup device package. The arm portion has a heat supply unit to which heat is externally supplied and which transfers the supplied heat to the joint portion. An area with a smaller plate thickness than that of other areas is provided around an area that transfers heat from the heat supply unit to the joint portion.

Abstract: The imaging apparatus of the present invention includes a main body, first camera fixedly arranged on the main body, an opening-closing unit provided rotatably with respect to the main body via a first hinge unit, a second camera mounted on the opposite side of the opening-closing unit from the first hinge unit, and a second hinge unit for rotatably supporting the imaging direction of the second camera. A body surface of the second camera is uneven, and the rotation direction of the first hinge unit and the rotation direction of the second hinge unit are the same rotation direction at the time of starting shooting with the second camera.

Abstract: A system and method for providing light to an optical scope having a lightport. A light device connects a camera to an optical scope and supplies light to the scope while allowing for scope rotation. The light device has a proximal end attached to the distal end of the camera, a distal end adapted to be attached to and detached from the scope, and a light source. The light source may be powered by electrical power received from the camera. A light cable extends from the light device and has a distal end adapted to be attached to and detached from the light post on the scope to supply light to the scope. The distal end of the light device is rotatable with respect to the distal end of the camera such that the light cable is able to rotate about the optical axis of the camera.

Abstract: An imaging sensor of an imaging reader senses return light from a target to be read by image capture along an imaging axis over a field of view that extends along mutually orthogonal, horizontal and vertical axes. Two aiming light assemblies are offset from the sensor, and direct an aiming light pattern at the target. The pattern has an aiming mark in a central area of the pattern, and a pair of aiming light lines that are collinear along the horizontal axis. The visibility of the aiming mark is enhanced by optically configuring the aiming mark to be different in brightness and/or color and/or size and/or state of existence relative to a remaining area of the pattern. The aiming mark of enhanced visibility constitutes a prominent visual indicator of a center zone of the field of view.

Abstract: A novel dual-path-endoscope where a multi-function light source produces a first-light and a second-light toward an object. The first-light exhibits first-light-characteristics. The second-light exhibits second-light-characteristics different from the first-light-characteristics. The endoscope includes two light-paths, the disparity there between is larger than zero. Each light-path includes a respective pupil and a respective light-separator coupled with the pupil, transmitting there through one of the first-light and the second-light, associating the first-light and the second-light with a respective light-path. The dual-channel-imager includes two imaging sensors, each associated with a respective light-path and optically coupled with a respective light-separator. Each imaging-sensor exhibits sensitivity to the characteristics of the respective one of the first-light and the second-light.

Abstract: A controller of imaging device controls a imaging circuit so as to image a subject with gradation on a high-luminance side expanded relative to a previously prepared gradation characteristic serving as a reference, generates image data in a image processing circuit and stores the enhancement amount in a memory in association with the image data, and controls display-luminance of the display in accordance with the corresponding enhancement amount stored in the memory, in displaying the image data on the display.

Abstract: An electronic device, includes an input unit that inputs image data generated by an imaging unit that has a plurality of imaging regions with imaging conditions being different for each of the imaging regions, and data of the imaging conditions for each of the imaging regions; and an image processing unit that performs image processing upon the image data inputted from the input unit based on the imaging conditions for each of the imaging regions.

Abstract: A wireless communication assistant tool includes an electric wire disposed at one end thereof relative to an antenna of a first wireless communication device, a camera, in a contactless condition, and at the other end thereof relative to an antenna of a second wireless communication device, a smartphone, in a contactless condition. Disposition of such electric wire permits wireless communication between the camera and the smartphone through the electric wire acting as a transmission path, so that the camera and the smartphone can make communication with each other without being interfered with other radio signals.

Abstract: In order to improve imaging performance, an imaging apparatus is provided to include an image capturing unit configured to detect incident light and generate a raw image data, a compression unit configured to compress the raw image data to generate a coded data having a data amount smaller than that of the raw image data, and an output unit configured to output the coded data to a processing unit for processing the coded data. Furthermore, the image capturing unit, the compression unit, and the output unit are configured to be within a same semiconductor package.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes setting an exposure time of an image sensor of a customer terminal so that, in an image obtained by capturing the subject, a bright line corresponding to each of a plurality of exposure lines appears according to a change in luminance of the subject. The method also includes obtaining a bright line image including a plurality of bright lines, by capturing the subject and obtaining identification information of the subject, by demodulating data specified by a pattern of the plurality of bright lines included in the obtained bright line image. The method further includes sending the identification information to a server, obtaining a menu listing a product of the store from the server, displaying the menu on a display of the terminal, and sending product information of the product that is selected by the customer and payment information of the customer to the server.

Abstract: An information communication method is provided for obtaining information from a subject using a terminal device that includes an image sensor having a plurality of exposure lines. The method includes setting an exposure time of the image sensor so that a bright line corresponding to each of the plurality of exposure lines appears according to a change in luminance of the subject. The method also includes obtaining a bright line image including a plurality of bright lines by capturing the subject that changes in luminance, and obtaining identification information of the subject by demodulating data specified by a pattern of the plurality of bright lines included in the obtained bright line image. The method further includes sending the identification information to a server, obtaining place information indicating a location of the subject from the server, and displaying a location of the terminal device on a map.

Abstract: A solution is disclosed for conveniently capturing video highlights in a sports event by tracking head rotation movement of a user and synchronizing rotations of a video capturing device (e.g., the user's mobile phone) on a rotary station with the head rotation movement of the user. The user wears a rotation tracking device, which tracks the head rotation movement of the user in connection with watching an event. The head rotation data from the user's head rotation movement is filtered to generate filtered head rotation data, which excludes noise motions in the head rotation data. Corresponding rotary control data is generated based on the filtered head rotation data. The rotary control data is used to instruct a rotary system to rotate synchronously with head rotations of the user when a video capturing device mounted on the rotary system captures videos of the sports event.

Abstract: A system and a method in which image-capturing is effected automatically or manually. When a user-carried mobile terminal receives a near field wireless signal from a near field wireless signal transmitting station installed in an image-capturing field area, it is determined that a user is present within the image-capturing field of the externally installed image-capturing device and the user-carried communication terminal transmits automatically or manually an image-capturing request to the externally installed image-capturing device. In response, the externally installed image-capturing device effects image-capturing and then transmits the obtained image to an image server. After transmission of the image-capturing request, the user-carried mobile communication terminal makes a downloading request to the image server and effects downloading via a network and the downloaded data is automatically stored within the user-carried mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: A variable focal length (VFL) imaging system comprises a camera system, a first high speed variable focal length (VFL) lens, a second high speed variable focal length (VFL) lens, a first relay lens comprising a first relay focal length, a second relay lens comprising a second relay focal length, and a lens controller. The first relay lens and the second relay lens are spaced relative to one another along an optical axis of the VFL imaging system by a distance which is equal to a sum of the first relay focal length and the second relay focal length. The first high speed VFL lens and the second high speed VFL lens are spaced relative to one another along the optical axis on opposite sides of an intermediate plane which is located at a distance equal to the first relay focal length from the first relay lens. The lens controller is configured to provide synchronized periodic modulation of the optical power of the first high speed VFL lens and the optical power of the second high speed VFL lens.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus capable of executing autofocus by at least one of a phase difference detection method and a contrast detection method using an image signal obtained from a set focus detection region and from which an imaging optical system and a converter lens are detachable. The image capturing apparatus comprises: a conversion unit configured to convert aberration information indicating a spherical aberration of the imaging optical system based on a magnification and aberration information of the converter lens in a case where the converter lens is mounted; a calculation unit configured to calculate a correction value for correcting a difference between a result of the autofocus and a focus condition of a captured image; and a control unit configured to control a position of a focus lens based on the result of the autofocus that has been corrected using the correction value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detecting, storing and displaying digital images having an image acquisition unit for acquiring an image sequence of an object arranged in the detection field of the image acquisition unit, a storage unit for saving the image sequence of the object, a display unit for displaying the image sequence and a control unit for controlling the image acquisition unit, the storage unit and/or the display unit. The control unit acts on the image acquisition unit with image control means such that during a given image acquisition interval, the image sequence detected by the image acquisition unit is provided as a slow-motion image sequence to the storage unit. The same is displayed on the display unit, and can be saved in the storage unit. Thereby, the memorable nature of a celebration is further increased.

Abstract: An image management server including a receiver configured to receive an image file. The image file includes image data, copyright information, and tag information including route information for transmitting the image data. The image file is transmitted by an external device in accordance with the route information. The image management server further includes a processor configured to add digital watermark information to the image data to make the image file in a state in which the copyright information is protected or waived, and a transmitter configured to transmit the image file to an image display server in the state in which the copyright information in the image file is protected or waived.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus for imaging a rotating component is shown. The imaging apparatus has a proximal end configured to be attached to the rotating component, along with a distal end. The imaging apparatus has located within it a convex mirror at the distal end, which has a reflective surface which is directed toward the proximal end and having a field of view wider than the imaging apparatus. The imaging apparatus also has located within it a camera at the proximal end, the camera being directed towards to distal end and having a field of view which includes the mirror.

Abstract: Forward oblique blind spots of a vehicle, generated by the vehicle's front windshield pillars, are eliminated by provision of a panoramic windshield viewer system, thus allowing the driver to operate the vehicle without having his view impaired by visual obstructions that would otherwise be caused by the windshield pillars.

Abstract: In general, techniques are described that facilitate processing of color image data using both a mono image data and a color image data. A device comprising a monochrome camera, a color camera and a processor may be configured to perform the techniques. The monochrome camera may be configured to capture monochrome image data of a scene. The color camera may be configured to capture color image data of the scene. The processor may be configured to perform intensity equalization with respect to a luma component of either the color image data or the monochrome image data to correct for differences in intensity between the color camera and the monochrome camera.

Abstract: There has been a problem that continuous recording of monitoring data may be impeded by inconsistency in setting values, occurring due to changes in settings of an imaging unit or compression encoding unit performed while recording. Provided are a recording source which outputs a stream including compression-encoded video data, instructing means which change a parameter relating to the recording source, according to a command transmitted from an external device connected via a network, and control means which perform control so as to switch whether or not a command by the instructing means as to the recording source correlated with the recording job can be accepted, in accordance with the recording state of the recording job.

Abstract: An image stabilization apparatus used in an image capturing apparatus that includes a display unit and which causes the display unit to display a still image captured by the image capturing apparatus by following a moving main object comprises a control unit configured to control the display unit so as to extract an area for the main object from an image captured by the image capturing apparatus and to display the extracted area and a calculating unit configured to calculate a motion of the main object based on a blur detected by a first detector which detects the blur of the image capturing apparatus and a motion vector detected by a second detector which detects the motion vector from the image, wherein the control unit changes the area for the main object based on the motion of the main object before the still image is captured.

Abstract: A method and program product includes capturing at least one image of an operations display of at least one peripheral device. The operations display at least presents information associated with a status encountered by the at least one peripheral device. The at least one image is communicated to at least one computing system. The at least one computing system is at least configured for processing the at least one image for extracting features of the at least one peripheral device, determining a model of the at least one peripheral from the extracted features, determining at least a status encountered by the peripheral device from the extracted features, and creating a resolution to the encountered status. The resolution to the encountered status is received from the at least one computing system and displayed.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a display; and a controller configured to display a first image including a focusing region and an out-focusing region on the display, wherein a depth of the first image corresponds to a first depth, and display a second image with the out-focusing region adjusted into a second depth in response to a first input signal

Abstract: A mobile device and an eye-protection control method thereof are provided. The mobile device includes a display screen, an image capture unit, and a processer. The display screen is for displaying information. The image capture unit is for capturing a first image. The processer is coupled to the image capture unit to obtain the first image. The processer performs a human face detection to the first image to judge whether the first image has a human face information of a user. The processer counts a plurality of time periods when the first image has the human face information and adds up the time periods to a cumulative time, and the processer judges whether to perform an eye-protection operation through the cumulative time and a time threshold. Accordingly, the mobile device can remind the user to protect eyes and avoid overuse of the eyes.

Abstract: An electronic device has an imaging device (such as a still camera or video camera) and is capable of displaying a viewfinder on one side or multiple sides of the device. The device may determine the side or sides on which to display the viewfinder based on factors such as user input, object proximity, grip detection, accelerometer data, and gyroscope data. In one implementation, the device has multiple imaging devices and can select which imaging device to use to capture an image based on the above factors as well.

Abstract: A method is described to greatly improve the efficiency of and reduce the complexity of image compression when using single-sensor color imagers for video acquisition. The method in addition allows for this new image compression type to be compatible with existing video processing tools, improving the workflow for film and television production.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus including an incline detection device configured to detect an incline of the imaging apparatus, an image display device configured to display an image based on the image information, an incline computation device configured to compute an incline information that corresponds to a magnitude of the incline, an information storage device configured to store the incline information that is computed by the incline computation device, and a display processing device configured to display the image and an incline guide display corresponding to the incline information upon a screen of the image display device. The display processing device is configured to change a display format of the incline guide display in accordance with the magnitude of the incline.