Abstract: A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed at an interior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular driver monitoring system, an electronic control unit (ECU) with an image processor for processing image data captured by the camera. The camera includes an imaging array sensor and a lens and the camera is adjustable by at least one of (i) adjusting a position of the imaging array sensor relative to the lens and (ii) adjusting a position of the lens relative to the imaging array sensor. The system, responsive to processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, monitors a body portion of a driver of the vehicle and adjusts the camera to adjust the position of where the monitored body portion of the driver is imaged at the imaging array sensor.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus includes a camera; a light-emitting device provided in the vicinity of the camera; a human sensor that detects a photographic subject; first light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light-emitting device in accordance with a first mode when the photographic subject is detected; detection means for detecting that a photograph-taking timing has arrived when an interocular distance of the photographic subject in an image generated by the camera in accordance with the first mode becomes at least a prescribed distance; and second light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light-emitting device, at the photograph-taking timing, in accordance with a second mode in which a light emission intensity is higher than in the first mode.

Abstract: A line-of-sight detection apparatus includes a processor, and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the line-of-sight detection apparatus to function as a line-of-sight detection unit configured to detect a position of a line of sight of a user with respect to a display unit, a subject detection unit configured to detect a subject from an image displayed in the display unit, and a correction value determination unit configured to determine a correction value used by the line-of-sight detection unit such that the position of the line of sight detected by the line-of-sight detection unit matches a position of the subject detected by the subject detection unit.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with control circuitry, wireless transceiver circuitry, and a display. The electronic device may be used to provide information to a user in response to being pointed at a particular object. The control circuitry may determine when the electronic device is pointed at a particular object using wireless control circuitry and/or motion sensor circuitry. In response to determining that the electronic device is pointed at a particular object, the control circuitry may take suitable action. This may include, for example, displaying information about an object when the electronic device is pointed at the object, displaying control icons for electronic equipment when the electronic device is pointed at the electronic equipment, and/or displaying a virtual object when the electronic device is pointed at real world object.

Abstract: A shooting method includes: receiving N inputs performed by a user on a preset marquee; and updating a display position of the marquee and sequentially shooting N target images in response to the N inputs. The target image is an image of a target area on a shooting preview interface, and the target area is a whole area of the shooting preview interface or an area selected by the marquee; and N is a positive integer.

Abstract: A lens apparatus attachable to an image pickup apparatus includes an imaging optical system, and a communicator configured to communicate with the image pickup apparatus. The communicator transmits to the image pickup apparatus first information used to calculate a depth of field and second information used to normalize the depth of field into a display format of a display unit of the image pickup apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling connected devices. For example, a messaging application implemented on a client device detects a real-world object depicted in a captured image and determines a current location of the client device. The messaging application identifies a plurality of video cameras associated with the current location and selects a first video camera from the plurality of video cameras based on one or more attributes of the real-world object depicted in the image. The messaging application receives a video feed from the first video camera that is selected and causes the video feed received from the first video camera to be displayed on top of the real-world object depicted in the captured image.

Abstract: An intermediate accessory apparatus configured to be detachably mounted between an interchangeable lens apparatus and an image pickup apparatus includes a storage configured to store characteristic information about a combined optical characteristic of the interchangeable lens apparatus and the intermediate accessory apparatus, the characteristic information being associated with state information indicating a state of the interchangeable lens apparatus, the state information being communicated via a first communication between the interchangeable lens apparatus and the image pickup apparatus, and a processor configured to receive identification information about the interchangeable lens apparatus from the image pickup apparatus, and transmit the characteristic information corresponding to the identification information to the image pickup apparatus, via a second communication between the intermediate accessory apparatus and the image pickup apparatus.

Abstract: The invention performs a processing for improving an image quality of a camera in a state where a sufficient link rate cannot be ensured. A controlling method for a camera includes an imaging sensor configured to acquire an imaging data, a signal processing unit configured to perform an image processing on the imaging data, a buffer into which data subjected to the image processing is written, and a format conversion unit configured to convert a format of data read from the buffer and transmit the data to a transmission path, wherein the controlling method includes a status prediction step of predicting a status of the buffer based on a readout rate of the imaging sensor and a link rate of the transmission path and generating a status prediction information, and an adjustment step of adjusting a content of the image processing according to the status prediction information.

Abstract: A gimbal sleeve for connecting to a camera gimbal may float between a floor surface and a ceiling surface of an aerial vehicle chassis such that the gimbal sleeve has freedom of motion in yaw, pitch, and roll directions relative to the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may comprise a pair of connection points to the lower dampers on a floor surface of the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may furthermore comprise a ball joint coupled to a back surface of the vehicle chassis. The connection points include spring forces that enable the gimbal sleeve to return to an equilibrium position in response to external vibrations and reduce the magnitude of vibrations transferred from the aerial vehicle to the gimbal and camera systems.

Abstract: This application relates to the field of electronic technologies, and relates to a camera module, an anti-jitter component, and a terminal. The camera module includes an optical folding element, a lens group, and an image sensor that are sequentially arranged along an imaging light beam transmission direction. The camera module further includes a front-end anti-jitter component and a back-end anti-jitter component. The front-end anti-jitter component is connected to at least one of the optical folding element and the lens group. The back-end anti-jitter component is connected to the image sensor. The front-end anti-jitter component is configured to perform first jitter compensation on the imaging light beam and the back-end anti-jitter component is configured to perform second jitter compensation on the imaging light beam.

Abstract: A control device of an imaging device that includes an imaging element which images a subject through a lens device including a vibration-proof lens includes: an image shake correcting unit that corrects an image shake of a captured image output from the imaging element by moving the imaging element or moving an acquisition range of the captured image on a light receiving surface of the imaging element; and a lens position acquiring unit that acquires a position of the vibration-proof lens in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens device, and the image shake correcting unit controls a movable range of the imaging element or a movable range of the acquisition range based on the position of the vibration-proof lens acquired by the lens position acquiring unit.

Abstract: A monitoring device and a vehicle having the same. The monitoring device includes a camera configured to obtain an image; a display configured to display the image; a tilting adjustor configured to adjust a tilting angle of the camera; and a controller configured to recognize a brightness of a first image displayed on the display and control the tilting adjustor to adjust the tilting angle of the camera in response to determining that the recognized brightness is greater than or equal to a reference value, and after adjusting the tilting angle of the camera, control the tilting adjustor to adjust the tilting angle of the camera to an initial tilting angle in response to determining that a brightness of a second image displayed the display is less than or equal to a release value.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display; a camera; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the display, the camera, and the memory where the memory stores instructions which, when executed, enable the processor to determine a number of at least one source frame per unit second based on a specified maximum exposure time, receive light reflected from an external object by using the camera, for an exposure time determined according to a specified exposure value, generate source frames based on the received light, and generate a time-lapse image including at least one target frame indicating movement of the external object based on source frames, and the instructions cause the processor to generate the source frames at a speed different from a speed at which the time-lapse image including the at least one target frame is played.

Abstract: A method of displaying fluorescence intensity in an image includes displaying a target reticle covering a region of the image; calculating a normalized fluorescence intensity within the target reticle; and displaying the normalized fluorescence intensity in a display region associated the target.

Abstract: System and method for providing fill light on a display of an Information Handling System (IHS) are described. In some embodiments, the IHS may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: generate, using a camera configured on a display of an Information Handling System (IHS), a first video feed signal of a user positioned in front of the display, and generate an image on the display, the image comprising a first region and a second region, the first region configured to display a second video feed signal from the IHS, the second region configured to generate fill light for enhancing a luminescence of the user.

Abstract: A processor of an imaging support device is configured to acquire data related to a shake correction amount of a shake correction mechanism and a focal length of an imaging apparatus in a state where the shake correction mechanism of the imaging apparatus is operating, and adjust an irradiation range of light from an irradiation apparatus for a target subject based on the acquired data related to the shake correction amount and the acquired data related to the focal length.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera module, a sensor module, at least one processor configured to be operatively connected to the camera module and the sensor module, and a memory configured to be operatively connected to the at least one processor.

Abstract: Provided is a control device that includes a calculation unit that calculates, on a basis of a result of capturing a subject image passed through a focus lens by using an imaging element including a plurality of phase difference detection regions, a focus position of each of the phase difference detection regions and a determination unit that determines a position of the focus lens on a basis of an average value of the focus positions of the phase difference detection regions calculated by the calculation unit and falling within a predetermined range from the focus position on an infinity side or macro side.

Abstract: An electronic device may have a flexible housing formed from flexible fabric, flexible polymer, or other flexible materials. Cameras may be mounted on the housing. The housing may be bent into different configurations such as a configuration in which the housing has a convex surface facing an exterior region and a configuration in which the housing has a concave surface facing the exterior region. The cameras may have respective camera image capture directions. By reorienting the cameras by bending the housing, the cameras can be used to capture panoramic images or three-dimensional images.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device according to one embodiment includes: a first substrate including a pixel that includes a photoelectric conversion element; and a second substrate including a first control unit that includes a first signal processing unit configured to process a signal from the pixel, the second substrate being stacked together with the first substrate. The signal from the pixel is output to a second signal processing unit disposed at a position different from a position of the first signal processing unit, a path through which the signal from the pixel is output to the first signal processing unit is different from a path through which the signal from the pixel is output to the second signal processing unit, and the first control unit is configured to control the pixel on the basis of the signal processed by the first signal processing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image sensing device including a plurality of selectors suitable for generating a plurality of selected pixel signals corresponding to one of a plurality of pixel signals; a plurality of signal converters suitable for: setting a plurality of initial voltages which are different from one another, on the basis of a plurality of initialization signals during an initialization period, and generating a plurality of converted pixel signals to which the plurality of initial voltages are respectively reflected, on the basis of the plurality of selected pixel signals and a ramp signal during a readout period; and a calculation circuit suitable for averaging the plurality of converted pixel signals.

Abstract: A method that determines optical path maintenance need before any critical failure in operation of the system is provided. In order to indicate the maintenance need due to the defocusing, the pixel-wise offset value differences between 2 point NUC and 1 point NUC are examined. When the width of this pixel-wise offset difference histogram is greater than predefined threshold, maintenance need is raised. The change in detector characteristics and the need for 2 point NUC/BPR update are proposed to be determined after 1 point NUC by controlling the total number of the bad pixels and bad pixel clusters.

Abstract: An imaging element according to an embodiment includes: a light receiving unit including a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged in a lattice-pattern array, and a plurality of lenses provided for respective sets of elements on a one-to-one basis, each set of elements including two or more of the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged adjacent to each other. In the light receiving unit, among a plurality of pixel sets each including the set of elements and one of the plurality of lenses provided in the set of elements, at least two pixel sets adjacent to each other are different from each other in pupil correction amount.

Abstract: An image sensor comprises an array comprising rows and columns of pixels, a first number N of connection lines connected to a first number N of pixels of the array, a voltage regulating circuit having an output, a first terminal, and a driver circuit. The driver circuit has a first number N of switches coupled to the first number N of connection lines and to the output of the voltage regulating circuit, and a first number N of further switches coupled to the first number N of connection lines and to the first terminal. The first number N is at least two.

Abstract: A method of operating a video camera includes capturing a scene of imaging data using a focal plane array (FPA) module of the video camera. The scene of imaging data is characterized by a first bit depth. The method also includes processing, using an image processing module coupled to the FPA module, the scene of imaging data to provide display data characterized by a second bit depth less than the first bit depth. The method further includes forming a super frame including the display data and the scene of imaging data and outputting the super frame.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: capturing, from each of at least two cameras, video from a vantage point of an event; generating an immersive video stream from the video captured by the at least two cameras; producing a transport video stream by combining the immersive video stream with a production camera video stream, wherein the transport stream is available for user consumption and providing, to a display device, a streamed production to a user, wherein the streamed production comprises the immersive video stream and the production camera video stream, the streamed production comprising an overlay window comprising at least one of the immersive video stream and the production camera video stream and a primary view comprising at least one of the immersive video stream and the production camera video stream.

Abstract: Disclosed are a display module and a television, the display module including: a back plate including a back plate body and a side wall which are integrally formed, the back plate body and the side wall together defining a mounting space, a free end of the side wall being folded so as to form a connecting flange which extends towards the back plate body, a free end of the connecting flange being folded so as to form a joining flange which extends in parallel with the back plate body; a display screen, an edge of an inside surface of the display screen being fixed to an outer surface of the joining flange; an optical film set mounted in the mounting space.

Abstract: The present application provides a method and apparatus for monitoring a device state. The method includes: detecting one or more current values of one or more state parameters; for each state parameter of the one or more state parameters, determining whether the current value of the state parameter changes relative to a recorded value of the state parameter; and reporting the current value of the state parameter to a client through a connection between the present device and the client in response to determining that the current value of the state parameter changes relative to the recorded value of the state parameter.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods redact one or more light-emitting screens in data recorded on a recording device. The redaction may include receiving recorded data comprising a plurality of pixel values. The redaction may include detecting one or more light-emitting screens in the received image. The redaction may include redacting a subset of the pixel values from the recorded associated with the one or more detected light-emitting screens. The redaction may be commonly applied to multiple frames of recorded data through the use of a unique identifier assigned to a same detected light-emitting screen. A same light-emitting screen may be tracked across multiple non-sequential or sequential frames and assigned a same unique identifier.

Abstract: Methods and systems described herein generate content that quickly cycles between different-colored frames at a rapid rate that may be imperceptible to human viewers. The human eye tends to blend nearby frames together, so that a human viewer will see a full color spectrum even though only a single color is displayed at any given time. The video display may repeatedly cycle between individual color frames, thus providing video content that appears normal to a human viewer. However, a video recording device may capture only some of the color frames. Therefore, the video recorded by video recording devices may include undesirable color flicker or other color artifacts, which may deter unauthorized copying.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for processing visual media data are described. One example method includes performing a conversion between visual media data and a visual media file that includes one or more tracks that store one or more bitstreams of the visual media data according to a format rule; wherein the visual media file includes a base track that references one or more subpicture tracks, and wherein the format rule specifies an order of non-VCL (video coding layer) NAL (network abstraction layer) units in a sample of the base track in reconstructing a video unit from the sample of the base track and samples in the one or more subpicture tracks.

Abstract: A transmission device according to the present disclosure includes: a transmission unit configured to output, to a transmission channel, a plurality of packets each including a payload and a header added to the payload, the payload including pixel data corresponding to one line included in an image of one frame; and an insertion ratio calculator configured to calculate an insertion ratio of a padding code, the padding code being inserted into the payload to fill a difference between a transmission rate of the pixel data that is inputted to the transmission unit and a transmission rate of the pixel data that is outputted from the transmission unit to the transmission channel.

Abstract: A video call method includes: receiving a first input performed by a user on a first target contact that is displayed on a first screen; and in response to the first input, initiating a video call request to the first target contact, and displaying a video call interface corresponding to the first target contact on the second screen.

Abstract: Method for generating haptic feedback responses starts with processor causing communication interface for communication session to be displayed on first user interface and on a second user interface. Processor detects first touch input on first user interface and second touch input on second user interface. Processor monitors location of the first touch input on the first user interface and location of the second touch input on the second user interface. Processor determines distance between location of first touch input on first user interface and location on first user interface corresponding to location of second touch input on second user interface. Processor causes the first user interface and the second user interface to generate a haptic feedback response based on the distance. The haptic feedback response increases in intensity or speed as the distance decreases and decreases in intensity or speed as the distance increases. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and software to monitor latency information in virtual desktop environments. In one example, a user computing system may obtain a first frame of video data from a second computing system, wherein the video data is streamed from the user computing system to the second computing system. The user computing system further identifies a first frame number for the first frame based on a code in the first frame, identifies a frame number for second frame of the video data to be streamed to the second computing system when first frame was received, and determines frame latency based on a difference between the first frame number and the second frame number.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for replacing image data from a virtual machine with local image data, such as for a video application. In some aspects, a method for replacing image data in a video application may include obtaining first image data from a camera connected to the user device and transmitting the first image data to a virtual machine that executes the video application. The user device may receive a video application image from the virtual machine that includes an indication that identifies the first image data. The user device may identify the first image data in the video application image based on the indication and replace it with second image data obtained from the camera device to produce a modified video application image. The client device may render the modified video application image in a virtual computing environment displayed on the user device.

Abstract: A camera is provided that stores an encryption key locally and transmits the encryption key using near field communication (NFC) when the encryption key is requested by the user. In one embodiment, the camera includes a lens for recording video and an encryption engine for encrypting the video. The camera further includes a security chip for storing an encryption key locally in the camera. Additionally, the camera includes a near field communication (NFC) module that provides a bridge between the security chip of the camera and the device at which the user is viewing the images recorded by the lens. The NFC module includes memory for temporarily storing the encryption key and an NFC transceiver for sending the encryption key from the memory of the NFC module to the device at which the user is viewing the images recorded by the lens of the camera.

Abstract: A two-dimensional image of a vehicle occupant in a vehicle is collected. The collected two-dimensional image is input to a machine learning program trained to output one or more reference points of the vehicle occupant, each reference point being a landmark of the vehicle occupant. One or more reference points of the vehicle occupant in the two-dimensional image is output from the machine learning program. A location of the vehicle occupant in an interior of the vehicle is determined based on the one or more reference points. A vehicle component is actuated based on the determined location. For each of the one or more reference points, a similarity measure is determined between the reference point and a three-dimensional reference point, the similarity measure based on a distance between the reference point and the three-dimensional reference point.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for automatic digital parameter adjustment are described that leverage insights learned from an image set to automatically predict parameter values for an input item of digital visual content. To do so, the automatic digital parameter adjustment techniques described herein captures visual and contextual features of digital visual content to determine balanced visual output in a range of visual scenes and settings. The visual and contextual features of digital visual content are used to train a parameter adjustment model through machine learning techniques that captures feature patterns and interactions. The parameter adjustment model exploits these feature interactions to determine visually pleasing parameter values for an input item of digital visual content. The predicted parameter values are output, allowing further adjustment to the parameter values.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved display system and method that is created by adjusting the properties of one or more displays to obtain coarse control over display behavior, by using sensors to optimize display parameters. The display is further improved by constructing a display map by selectively driving the display and sensing the optical image created. Furthermore, the sensors are used to ensure that the resulting optimized display meets target quality measurements over time, potentially taking into account ambient conditions. The system reports on status, and can predict when it no longer meets a quality target. It is able to optimize a display system and keep it optimized over time. Individual displays with the display system can have operating points that are matched to each other. Corrections to the input image signal, delivering improved display system performance, are minimized, and therefore, unwanted artifacts of those changes can be minimized.

Abstract: A circuit apparatus is used in a laser projector that projects an image onto a projection surface by using laser beams having different wavelengths or a plurality of colors. The circuit apparatus includes a distortion correction circuit and an output circuit. The distortion correction circuit performs distortion correction on a color basis on display image data corresponding to the plurality of colors. The output circuit outputs the display image data as a result of the distortion correction. The distortion correction circuit performs the distortion correction on a color basis by using warp parameters different from one another among the plurality of colors.

Abstract: A projection apparatus includes a projection portion that performs irradiation with projection light, and a moving mechanism that moves a projection range of the projection light. In a state where the projection range is maintained, the projection apparatus displays an image showing a movement destination of the projection range in response to a first operation by the projection portion. The projection apparatus moves the projection range to the movement destination by the moving mechanism.

Abstract: The present application provides an image processing method, an image processing apparatus, an electronic device and a computer-readable storage medium, and relates to the field of image processing technologies. An implementation includes: acquiring an image to be processed; converting the image to be processed into a three-channel YUV image; performing a convolution operation on a Y-channel image, a U-channel image and a V-channel image in the three-channel YUV image to generate an R-channel image, a G-channel image and a B-channel image, respectively, and acquiring a three-channel RGB image; and pre-processing the three-channel RGB image. According to the present application, the image pre-processing speed can be improved.

Abstract: Provided are a device and a method for executing gain calculation processing and gain adjustment processing for matching an output of an imaging element of a multispectral camera with an output of a reference machine, on the basis of a reference machine band-corresponding pixel value that is a pixel value within a specific band acquired on the basis of an output value of an imaging element of the reference camera, and an adjustment machine band-corresponding pixel value that is a pixel value within a specific band acquired on the basis of an output value of an imaging element of the adjustment camera.

Abstract: A photonics-electronics convergence switch with which, even if an optical network system is built by combining a plurality of packet switches, the amount of processing in the packet switches does not increase, the optical network system operates with low electric power consumption, and this enables wide-range optical communication between the nodes of a communication origin and of a communication partner, includes a network processor that is an electronic circuit configured to control the functions of the packet switch, a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers having photoelectric conversion functions, and a plurality of optical switches.

Abstract: A speaker grille for a vehicle includes a steel plate, an adhesive layer formed on the steel plate, and a metal sheet layer formed on the adhesive layer. The speaker grille is configured such that the steel plate, the adhesive layer, and the metal sheet layer are stacked in sequence. The speaker grille has a plurality of holes formed through the speaker grille, and the holes may be formed by punching. A method of method for manufacturing the speaker grille can include a step of manufacturing a stack by forming the adhesive layer on the steel plate and forming the metal sheet layer on the adhesive layer; and a step of forming the plurality of holes through the stack by perforating the stack.

Abstract: Provided is a sound output apparatus including a functional mechanism that performs a specified function; an oscillation providing mechanism that oscillates, as an oscillation-provision-target member, a member included in the functional mechanism; and an oscillation controller that controls an oscillation operation performed by the oscillation providing mechanism, on the basis of sound information. The oscillation providing mechanism includes an actuator, a support member, and a biasing member. The actuator generates oscillation along a specified oscillation axis, and includes a rear end that is situated opposite to the oscillation-provision-target member in an axial direction of the oscillation axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an open earphone. The open earphone may include a sound production device and an ear hook including a first part and a second part connected in sequence. The first part may be hooked and arranged between an auricle and a head of a user. The second part may extend to a front lateral surface of the auricle and may be connected to the sound production device. The sound production device may be worn at a position that is near an ear canal without blocking an earhole of the user. The sound production device may be at least partially inserted into an auricular concha cavity of the user. An overlap ratio of a projection area of the sound production device on a sagittal plane to a projection area of the auricular concha cavity on the sagittal plane may be not less than 44.01%.

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.