Abstract: A projection system includes a projection device that projects drawings individually onto a plurality of work spots in a work site. The projection device includes a driver that changes an orientation of the projection device. When drawings are individually projected onto a first work spot and a second work spot in a stated sequence, and the second work spot is outside a projection angle that is projectable by the projection device, the driver changes the orientation of the projection device to include the second work spot within the projection angle after work at the first work spot is finished. The first work spot and the second work spot are included in the plurality of work spots.

Abstract: In some examples, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may determine a first acceleration of the UAV based at least on information from an onboard accelerometer received at least one of prior to or during takeoff. The UAV may determine a second acceleration of the UAV based at least on location information received via a satellite positioning system receiver at least one of prior to or during takeoff. The UAV may further determine a relative heading of the UAV based at least in part on the first acceleration and the second acceleration, and may be directed to navigate an environment based at least on the determined relative heading.

Abstract: A device for calibrating and monitoring the position displacement of a camera relative to a support. A device for calibrating and monitoring a laser wavelength shift and the laser position displacement relative to a support. A method for calibrating and monitoring the position displacement of a camera relative to a support. A method for calibrating and monitoring the laser wavelength shift and the laser position displacement relative to a support.

Abstract: Provided is a distance detection device attached to a position at which it surrounds a camera lens device. The distance detection device has a light emitting element configured to irradiate a target region with irradiation light and a light receiving element configured to receive reflected light of the irradiation light from a target in the target region. The distance detection device acquires distance information indicating a distance to the target on the basis of a time until the light receiving element receives the reflected light after the light emitting element performs irradiation with the irradiation light and communicates the distance information.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a forward viewing camera disposed behind a windshield of a vehicle and viewing forward of the vehicle through the windshield. A control is disposed at the vehicle and includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the forward viewing camera. A drone includes a drone camera that captures image data. The drone is detachably disposed at the vehicle and is detachable from the vehicle and operable to fly above the vehicle. The drone camera captures image data representative of an area viewed by the drone camera with the drone flying above the vehicle. With the drone detached from the vehicle and flying above the vehicle, the drone communicates a signal to the control. Responsive to receiving the signal communicated by the drone, the control determines a traffic condition ahead of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A control apparatus includes a living body presence/absence determination unit configured to determine whether a predetermined living body is left in a vehicle cabin, a cabin camera configured to acquire image data containing a face of the predetermined living body left in the cabin, a facial expression analysis information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on facial expression of the predetermined living body based on the image data, a determination unit configured to determine whether a safety of a life of the predetermined living body is a predetermined reference or lower based on the information on the facial expression, and a control unit configured to, when the determination unit determines that the safety of the life of the predetermined living body is the predetermined reference or lower, activate a safety function for ensuring the safety of the life of the predetermined living body.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for acquiring images of objects using an imaging device and a controllable mirror. The controllable mirror can be controlled to change a field of view for the imaging device, including so as to acquire images of different locations, of different parts of an object, or with different degrees of zoom.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a plurality of first images of an environment in a first lighting condition, classify pixels of the first images into categories, mask the pixels belonging to at least one of the categories from the first images, generate a three-dimensional representation of the environment based on the masked first images, and generate a second image of the environment in a second lighting condition based on the three-dimensional representation and on a first one of the first images.

Abstract: A 3D measuring instrument includes a registration camera and a surface measuring system having a projector and autofocus camera. In a first pose, the registration camera captures a first registration image of first registration points. The autofocus camera captures a first surface image of first light projected onto the object by the projector and determines first 3D coordinates of points on the object. In a second pose, the registration camera captures a second registration image of second registration points. The autofocus camera adjusts the autofocus mechanism based at least in part on adjusting a focal length to reduce a difference between positions of the first and second registration points. A second surface image of second light is captured. A compensation parameter is determined based at least in part on the first registration image, the second registration image, the first 3D coordinates, the second surface image, and the projected second light.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a first image of a scene in a first lighting condition, generate a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the first image, and generate a second image of the scene in a second lighting condition based on the three-dimensional representation and on the first image. The first image is an only image of the scene used for generating the three-dimensional representation. The first image is an only image of the scene used for generating the second image.

Abstract: In some examples, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may receive location information via the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver and may receive acceleration information via an onboard accelerometer. The UAV may determine a first measurement of acceleration of the UAV in a navigation frame of reference based on information from the accelerometer prior to or during takeoff. In addition, the UAV may determine a second measurement of acceleration of the UAV in a world frame of reference based on the location information received via the GNSS receiver prior to or during takeoff. The UAV may determine a relative heading of the UAV based on the first and second acceleration measurements. The determined relative heading may be used for navigation of the UAV at least one of during or after takeoff of the UAV.

Abstract: An augmented reality optical device includes an image generator receiving a preset wavelength range of light reflected by an affected part and generating an affected part image, an image output unit outputting a visible wavelength range of light corresponding to the affected part image, a first mirror unit reflecting the light output from the image output unit, a lens unit focusing the reflected light, a beam splitter reflecting a preset wavelength range of light incident from the outside in a preset direction and transmitting a portion of an incident visible wavelength range of light to a user's pupil (or in the preset direction) while reflecting another portion of the incident visible wavelength range of light in the preset direction (or to the user's pupil), and a second mirror unit re-reflecting the preset wavelength range of light reflected by the beam splitter to the image generator.

Abstract: The image inspection apparatus includes an image capturing unit which captures images of an object, a transparent illumination unit disposed between the object and the image capturing unit, and a control unit configured to control the image capturing unit and the illumination unit. The illumination unit radiates light to the object in a first direction and causes the light to scan and radiates light to the object in a second direction and causes the light to scan. The image capturing unit captures images of the object. The control unit identifies a light-emitting position of the illumination unit when a measurement point of the surface of the object is illuminated from images of the object captured, and calculates a distance to the measurement point on the basis of the identified light-emitting position, the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: Re-Identification of physical objects in an image background is made possible by the use of temporary data objects (i.e., video cookies). Image data including an image object representing a physical object in at least one of a plurality of backgrounds is pre-stored in a database. Identification data for the image object and image background data is extracted from the image object and a comparison is made to determine if the identification data matches identification data in the database. In the event no match is found, a temporary data object is created and stored in the database that links the identification data and the image background data. If an identification data match is found, it is determined whether a temporary data object exists in the database. If no temporary data object exists, one is created and stored in the database. If a temporary data object is determined to exist in the database, it is determined whether the temporary data object fulfills a predetermined condition(s).

Abstract: An example method includes causing a light projecting system of a distance sensor to project a pattern of light onto an object. The pattern of light includes a plurality projection artifacts arranged in a grid. Rows and columns of the grid are arranged in a staggered manner. Spacing between the rows and spacing between the columns is set so that a pattern density parameter of the pattern of light increases with a length of a trajectory of the projection artifacts. The pattern density parameter is defined as a ratio between a maximum diameter of the projection artifacts and the length of the trajectory. The method further includes causing a light receiving system of the distance sensor to acquire an image of the pattern of light projected onto the object, and computing a distance from the object to the distance sensor based on locations of the projection artifacts in the image.

Abstract: An optical dimensioning system includes one or more light emitting assemblies configured to project one or more predetermined patterns on an object; an imaging assembly configured to sense light scattered and/or reflected off the object, and to capture an image of the object while the patterns are projected; and a processing assembly configured to analyze the image of the object to determine one or more dimension parameters of the object. The light emitting assembly may include a single piece optical component configured for producing a first pattern and second pattern. The patterns may be distinguishable based on directional filtering, feature detection, feature shift detection, or the like. A method for optical dimensioning includes illuminating an object with at least two detectable patterns; and calculating dimensions of the object by analyzing pattern separate of the elements comprising the projected patterns. One or more pattern generators may produce the patterns.

Abstract: Recording indicators for devices with cameras that provide protection from tampering so that the recording indicators cannot be easily disabled or masked. Recording indicators that are integrated in a device's camera and that emit visible light through the camera lens aperture are described. In addition, modular accessories are described that the user has to attach to the device to enable recording; the presence of the modular attachment indicates to persons in the environment that they may be being recorded.

Abstract: A three-dimension scanning apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a light intensity meter for measuring a level of light intensity at a first camera of the 3D scanning apparatus. The first camera has an adjustable aperture. A processor is provided that is configured to adjust the adjustable aperture of the first camera automatically based on the measured light level.

Abstract: A projection device includes a first light-emitting component, a second light-emitting component and a housing. The first light-emitting component and the second light-emitting component are fixed to the housing. A first outer surface of the housing is provided with a first light outlet and a second light outlet; the first light-emitting component is arranged corresponding to the first light outlet; the second light-emitting component is arranged corresponding to the second light outlet; and the first light outlet has a larger area than the second light outlet, such that a projection range of the second light-emitting component is within that of the first light-emitting component. The disclosure can avoid the defect of a single effect of a lamp cap of a projection lamp in the scope of the prior art.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an RGB-D device having an RGB-D camera and a displacement sensor includes: providing a calibration target, the calibration target including a plurality of visual markers shown in a surface of the calibration target, wherein the plurality of visual markers have known locations on the calibration target; positioning the calibration target within a field of view of the RGB-D device such that the RGB-D camera and displacement sensor capture data corresponding to the calibration target; moving the calibration target a known distance in relation to a location of the RGB-D device; receiving output data from the RGB-D device including data from the RGB-D camera and displacement sensor; aligning data from the RGB-D camera and data from the displacement sensor; calibrating a relative configuration of the RGB-D device based on aligned data output from the RGB-D device and known position information of the calibration target.

Abstract: A system can include an axis, a motor coupled with the axis and configured to rotate the axis, an optical modulator coupled with the axis and configured to be rotated by the axis, a lens element, a projection surface, a laser device configured to shine light through the optical modulator to project structured light onto the projection surface through the lens element, and a sensor configured to capture an image of a sample and structured light that is reflected from the projection surface and the sample surface. The system can also include a computing system having a synchronization module configured to phase lock the system by coordinating the laser device and the sensor and an analysis module configured to compute a three-dimensional (3D) object based on the structured light that is reflected from the projection surface and the sample surface.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques related to removing infrared texture patterns used for depth sensors are discussed. Such techniques may include applying a color correction transform to raw input image data including a residual infrared texture pattern to generate output image data such that the output image data has a reduced IR texture pattern residual with respect to the raw input image data.

Abstract: An imaging device including an electronic shutter and a pixel array with color pixels with different characteristics of spectral sensitivity arranged. The pixel array part has at least one clear pixel, the plurality of color pixels including at least two of (i) a first color filter pixel having a peak of spectral sensitivity characteristics for red, (ii) a second color filter pixel having a peak for blue, and (iii) a third color filter pixel having a peak for green. The clear pixel has a high transmittance arranged in an oblique pixel array system at a given position of a given row and a given column with respect to the first color filter pixel, the second color filter pixel, and the third color filter pixel. An electronic shutter is separately driven for the at least one clear pixel and for the plurality of color filter pixels.

Abstract: A display apparatus according to the present invention, includes: a light-emitting unit of which light emission brightness is controllable; a display panel configured to transmit light from the light-emitting unit and display an image; an operation unit configured to receive an operation for instructing a mode to be set, out of a plurality of modes including a first mode in which a first image including an input image and not including a graphic image is displayed and a second mode in which a second image including the input image and the graphic image is displayed; and a control unit configured to perform brightness control for controlling the light emission brightness of the light-emitting unit so that an upper-limit display brightness in the second mode is lower than an upper-limit display brightness in the first mode.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for calculating a distance to an object includes simultaneously activating a first projection point and a second projection point of a distance sensor to collectively project a reference pattern into a field of view, activating a third projection point of the distance sensor to project a measurement pattern into the field of view, capturing an image of the field of view, wherein the object, the reference pattern, and the measurement pattern are visible in the image, calculating a distance from the distance sensor to the object based on an appearance of the measurement pattern in the image, detecting a movement of a lens of the distance sensor based on an appearance of the reference pattern in the image, and adjusting the distance as calculated based on the movement as detected.

Abstract: An automated inspection system for composite structures is provided. The automated inspection system comprises an optical system, a database of model data, and a computer system. The optical system is configured to take a measurement of the feature in relation to a reference element. The optical system then creates image data based on the measurement of the feature. The computer system is configured to compare the image data to model data and determine whether the measurement of the feature is within selected tolerances.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting a presence or absence of objects in a trailer are described. A 3D depth-camera is oriented to capture a 3D image. The 3D image includes a plurality of 3D point data defining a portion of a wall, floor, and top of a trailer. The plurality of 3D point data is then analyzed to determine a first, second, and third sub-plurality of points, associated with the portion of the wall, floor, and top, respectively. The first, second, and third sub-pluralities are then removed from the plurality of points to obtain a modified plurality of points, representing a modified 3D image. The modified 3D image is then segmented into a plurality of bins, and the plurality of bins are analyzed to determine one or more points-bin values. A communication is then provided based on whether any of the points-bin values exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus sets exposure states to make the exposure states different from each other while an image sensor captures two or more adjacent images among a plurality of images. A first synthesis is performed on the images of different exposure states among the plurality of images to generate a plurality of first synthesized images having a wider dynamic range than a dynamic range of the images of different exposure states. A second synthesis is performed using the plurality of first synthesized images to generate a second image having a wider viewing angle than a viewing angle of the plurality of first synthesized images. One of the plurality of images is used in the synthesis of different first synthesized images, and combinations of the images used in the first synthesis are different in adjacent first synthesized images.

Abstract: A 3D depth image acquiring method and apparatus, and an image acquisition device are provided. The method is applied to an image acquisition device comprising a VIS-NIR picture sensor and an infrared structured light projection component. The VIS-NIR picture sensor comprises a plurality of dot matrix units each having a blue light photosensitive component, a green light photosensitive component, a red light photosensitive component and an NIR photosensitive component distributed thereon. The method comprises: controlling the blue light photosensitive component, the green light photosensitive component, the red light photosensitive component, the NIR photosensitive component and the infrared structured light projection component to operate, to obtain an optimum NIR image and an optimum VIS image; and processing the optimum VIS image and a depth image which is obtained by performing calculation on the optimum NIR image using a 3D depth mode, to obtain a 3D depth image.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) scanning method is disclosed, including: projecting, by at least two laser projectors in a 3D scanner, laser contour lines onto a surface of a scanned object; capturing, by a first camera in the 3D scanner, a two-dimensional (2D) pattern of the laser contour lines projected onto the surface of the scanned object; identifying, by a processor in the 3D scanner, a 2D line set at a highlight center from the 2D pattern of the laser contour lines; generating, by the processor based on the 2D line set, 3D contour point cloud data of the surface of the scanned object according to triangulation, wherein a position of the first camera is fixed, the at least two laser projectors correspond to at least two different wavelengths, and a spatial position relationship between light planes projected by the at least two laser projectors and the first camera is predetermined.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for performing User Interface (UI) verification of a Device Under Test (DUT). Before performing the UI verification, a set of corner markers is positioned at corners of a display frame associated to the DUT. Once the set of corner markers are positioned, an image receiving module receives a DUT image, captured by an image capturing unit, of the UI pertaining to a DUT. A skew correction module for correcting orientation of the DUT image by determining an orientation correction factor. A file configuration module for storing the orientation correction factor in a pre-configuration file when the DUT image is occupying the content greater than the predefined threshold percentage. In one aspect, the orientation correction factor may be referred while testing a UI of the DUT.

Abstract: Disclosed are a scanner system and a method for recording surface geometry and surface color of an object where both surface geometry information and surface color information for a block of the image sensor pixels at least partly from one 2D image recorded by the color image sensor. A particular application is within dentistry, particularly for intraoral scanning.

Abstract: A system for measuring a flushness of a fastener in a surface includes a plurality of lights configured to illuminate the fastener and the surface. The system also includes a camera configured to capture a plurality of images of the fastener and the surface while the lights sequentially illuminate the fastener and the surface. The system also includes a computing system configured to determine a normal map of the fastener and the surface based at least partially upon the images, determine a depth map of the fastener and the surface based at least partially upon the normal map, and determine the flushness of the fastener with respect to the surface based at least partially upon the depth map.

Abstract: At least one waveguide is configured to receive coherent illumination light and direct the coherent illumination light to an object as a first light projection and second light projection. At least one interference pattern is generated by interference between the first light projection and the second light projection. A camera captures interference images of a plurality of phase-shifted interference images and a depth from an object may be determined from the phase-shifted interference images.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for insuring the proper alignment of a detected vein pattern and a projected vein pattern are disclosed. The apparatus enhances the visual appearance of veins so that an error that can lead to improper patient care or injury can be avoided.

Abstract: An image generation device includes an imaging unit 11, a projection unit 22, and a distance information generation unit 18, and a projection pattern includes unit patterns arranged in a plurality of rows in a first direction and in a plurality of columns in a second direction. A plurality of light dots include first dots and second dots which are light dots of different states from each other; the unit patterns arranged in the first direction have the light dot arrangements identical with each other; the unit patterns arranged in the second direction have light dot arrangements different from each other; the number of first dots among a plurality of light dots arranged in the first direction in each of the unit patterns is the same fixed number in each row in the second direction; and in a location other than the unit pattern, the number of first dots included in a row of the same length as the unit pattern in the second direction differs from the fixed number, in a certain row in the second direction.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques related to removing infrared texture patterns used for depth sensors are discussed. Such techniques may include applying a color correction transform to raw input image data including a residual infrared texture pattern to generate output image data such that the output image data has a reduced IR texture pattern residual with respect to the raw input image data.

Abstract: A device and method for scanning and measuring an environment is provided. The method includes providing a three-dimensional (3D) measurement device having a controller. Images of the environment are recorded and a 3D scan of the environment is produced with a three-dimensional point cloud. A first movement of the 3D measurement device is determined and then an operating parameter of the 3D measurement device is changed based at least in part on the first movement.

Abstract: An architecture is provided to generate an augmented reality environment and visualize or otherwise output information about changes to a physical object within the environment. The changes may include location, quantity, condition of the physical object, and so forth. Users may also use a rendering of a physical object to plan layout of the physical object in the environment. Prompts may be provided to guide placement of the physical object.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a more easy-to-use projection system including an imaging unit that captures an image of a specific area, which is specified by light excited by light having a predetermined wavelength, in a subject, a projector that projects an image of the specific area by visible light, a controller that controls such that the image of the specific area and associated information associated with the image of the specific area are projected onto the subject, and an optical unit that causes an optical path of the imaging unit with respect to the subject and an optical path of the projector with respect to the subject to coincide with each other.

Abstract: A system includes an electro-dermal potential sensing system to sense electro-dermal potential of a person and configured to output an electro-dermal potential signal, as well as at least one physiological sensor to measure at least one physiological state and output at least one physiological signal. The system also includes a controller to receive the electro-dermal potential signal from the electro-dermal potential sensing system and the at least one physiological signal to determine a drowsiness state of the person.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for calculating a distance to an object includes simultaneously activating a first projection point and a second projection point of a distance sensor to collectively project a reference pattern into a field of view, activating a third projection point of the distance sensor to project a measurement pattern into the field of view, capturing an image of the field of view, wherein the object, the reference pattern, and the measurement pattern are visible in the image, calculating a distance from the distance sensor to the object based on an appearance of the measurement pattern in the image, detecting a movement of a lens of the distance sensor based on an appearance of the reference pattern in the image, and adjusting the distance as calculated based on the movement as detected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of three-dimensional digital imaging, and more particularly to a three-dimensional measuring system and a measuring method with multiple measuring modes. The measuring system includes a control unit, a variable digital pattern generation unit, an image processing unit, a calculating unit and at least one image sensor; the control unit is used for controlling the cooperative work of the whole measuring system; the variable digital pattern generation unit includes a memory and a projector, and the memory stores a plurality of light template digital patterns; the image sensors are used for acquiring patterns which are projected onto a surface of a measured object; the image processing unit is a multi-mode digital image processor; and the calculating unit is a multi-mode three-dimensional point cloud calculator.

Abstract: A portable handheld vein-image-enhancing device broadly includes: a first laser emitting a beam of light at a first wavelength; a second laser emitting a beam of light at a second wavelength; a scanner to scan the beams of light onto the target surface; a photo detector to receive the reflected vein image and convert the image into a signal, for use by the second laser and scanner to project the image onto the target surface; and a user interface and electronic circuitry to permit adjustments to one or more of the following imaging parameters: a vein size parameter to set a vein size to be imaged by the device; a field of view size; a size for a field of high resolution for the projected image; a brightness of the projected image; and a laser output intensity parameter setting a depth of penetration by the first wavelength for the imaging.

Abstract: A wearable neck device and a method of operating the wearable neck device are provided for outputting optical character recognition information to a user. The wearable neck device has at least one camera, and a memory storing optical character or image recognition processing data. A processor detects a document in the surrounding environment and adjusts the field of view of the at least one camera such that the detected document is within the adjusted field of view. The processor analyzes the image data within the adjusted field of view using the optical character or image recognition processing data. The processor determines output data based on the analyzed image data. A speaker of the wearable neck device provides audio information to the user based on the output data.

Abstract: A control apparatus acquires information concerning an update timing of a projection or display image, determines an image capturing timing by image capturing unit based on the information concerning the acquired update timing and an exposure period by the image capturing unit which captures a projection or display image, and controls a projection or display image based on a pattern image extracted from a captured image obtained by image capturing by the image capturing unit at the determined image capturing timing.

Abstract: A system, method and portable device are provided in which rolling shutter images containing visible light communication (VLC) transmissions from one or more light sources carrying information data in dark or low surrounding lighting in an indoor or outdoor setting are captured. The captured rolling shutter images are analyzed to determine whether the modulated visible light output from the light devices is a predetermined size within the captured rolling shutter image. When the modulated visible light output is not the predetermined size, adjustments are made to settings of the image sensor to scatter, defocus or overexpose the image to cause the modulated visible light output in a new captured rolling shutter image to be at least the predetermined size. The modulated visible light output of the predetermined size or larger is decoded to provide information data for a communication application.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus includes an optical system including a wavelength dividing element that divides light from an object simultaneously illuminated by first and second illumination units into a light component of a first wavelength and a light component of a second wavelength. A first imaging element receives a pattern light of the first wavelength reflected by the object, which is light transmitted through the wavelength dividing element but never reflected by the wavelength dividing element, thereby obtaining a first image representing a three-dimensional shape of the object. A second imaging element receives the light of the second wavelength reflected by the object, which is light reflected by the wavelength dividing element, thereby obtaining a second image representing an edge of the object.

Abstract: To determine depth of an object within a volume, structured light is projected into the volume. The structured light comprises a pattern over which intensity of the light varies. A sensor detects light from the volume and uses variations in intensity of the detected light to correlate the detected light with the pattern. Based on the correlation, depth of objects within the volume is determined.

Abstract: A solution including a noncontact electronic measurement device is provided. The measurement device includes one or more imaging devices configured to acquire image data of a surface of an object located in a measurement region relative to the measurement device and one or more projected pattern generators configured to generate divergent pattern(s) of structured light, which impact the surface of the object within a field of view of the imaging device when the object is located in the measurement region. Using image data acquired by the imaging device(s), a computer system can measure a set of attributes of the surface of the object and/or automatically determine whether the measurement device is within the measurement region. An embodiment is configured to be held by a human user during operation.