Abstract: An image-capture device includes an enclosure, a lens housing, an illumination source and an image sensor. The illumination source surrounds a perimeter of the lens housing. When the illumination source is energized, light oscillating in a first orientation is directed away from the image-capture device. Reflected light encounters a mechanism supported by the enclosure and arranged to limit reflected light to that which is oscillating in a second orientation substantially orthogonal to the first orientation. The image sensor converts the reflected and orientation limited light into a data asset. The illumination source generates a luminous flux at a power level such that the reflected light oscillating in the second orientation incident at the image sensor exceeds a minimal sensitivity of the image sensor.

Abstract: An electronic device, such as a digital camera, includes a deletion mode whereby a camera/electronic device user can delete captured images or data files that have already been transferred in order to make room in the electronic device or digital camera memory for capturing further images. In one embodiment, a digital camera keeps track of which images have already been transferred to an external storage device and presents those to the user as potential images to be deleted. In another embodiment, the user is presented with a “delete all transferred images” which when selected deletes all the captured images that have already been transferred. In still another embodiment, deletion criteria are used to prioritize which images are deleted first.

Abstract: A computer device capable of removing a pop-up webcam includes a main frame, a movable frame, a coupling element, a video camera module, a separating unit and a compression spring. The movable frame is liftable in an assembly slot of the main frame. The coupling element is slidable on the movable frame. The video camera module is removably connected to the main frame and liftable in the assembly slot. The separating unit is used to selectively disengage the coupling element from the video camera module. The compression spring is elastically connected to the coupling element and the movable frame, and used to immediately move the coupling element away from the video camera module as the coupling element being apart from the video camera module.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with image capturing capabilities automatically or semi-automatically adjusts one or more image capturing parameters based on an input attribute of user engagement with a single-action haptic input mechanism. For example, the duration for which a single-action control button carried on a frame of the device is pressed automatically determines an image stabilization mode for on-board processing of captured image data. In one example, an above-threshold press duration automatically activates a less rigorous image stabilization mode, while button release before expiry of the threshold automatically activates a more rigorous photo stabilization mode.

Abstract: A preferred method for dynamically displaying virtual and augmented reality scenes can include determining input parameters, calculating virtual photometric parameters, and rendering a VAR scene with a set of simulated photometric parameters.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes analyzing information received from a first network-enabled device to identify instructions for a second network-enabled device associated with a second user of a social-networking system, the first network-enabled device being associated with a first user of the social-networking system. The method also includes determining (1) that the first user is connected to the second user with respect to a social graph of the social-networking system and (2) that the first user has authorization to provide instructions to the second network-enabled device, where the authorization is based on social-networking information. The method further includes providing the instructions to the second network-enabled device.

Abstract: A digital image viewing system comprises a wireless phone unit, a battery charger for the wireless phone unit and a digital photo frame in short-range wireless communication with the wireless phone unit. The digital photo frame may include phone function unit. Usual slide show is played on display of digital photo frame and replaced by a special image when a speaker of digital photo frame plays a ringer melody. The special image relates to a person causing the ringer melody. An operation at the wireless phone unit is transmitted to the digital photo frame through the short-range wireless communication to change the special image back to the usual slide show. Upon receipt of e-mail with image data attached, cellar phone automatically but conditionally opens the e-mail and takes out the image data to transmit it to digital photo frame through the short-range wireless communication or direct contact with battery charger.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed that determines whether a content item viewed by a user has been approved by the user. Responsive to determining that the content item has been approved by the user, the method and system select a share interactive element to display with a graphical representation of the content item to allow the content item to be shared with one or more other users in any of a plurality of content networks. The method and system annotate the graphical representation of the content item with share interactive element. The method and system further provide, by a processor, the graphical representation of the content item with the share interactive element for display on a media device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an imaging unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The imaging unit acquires a distinction image, visualized from setup information including a set value set by a user, with respect to a parameter for picture quality adjustment to be performed by an image forming apparatus. The control unit includes a processor, and recognizes, when the processor executes a control program, the setup information on a basis of the distinction image acquired by the imaging unit, and causes the display unit to display a first image formed by subjecting a sample image to the picture quality adjustment, according to the set value included in the setup information, and a second image formed by subjecting the sample image to the picture quality adjustment, according to a set value different from the set value included in the setup information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The present disclosure relates to share data among electronic devices, a method for operating an electronic device includes determining an area where at least one other electronic device to share data is located based on an angle of view of a camera and a distance from a subject, transmitting a signal for identifying the at least one other electronic device located in the area, and transmitting the data to the at least one other electronic device. In addition, the present disclosure includes different embodiments other than above embodiment.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a support assembly, a display screen, and a movable base. The support assembly includes a first housing, a second housing, and a bendable member. The first housing defines a first recess. The second housing defines a second recess. The bendable member is connected between the first housing and the second housing and has a capacity of being unbent or bent to unfold or fold the support assembly. The movable base is movably mounted in the first recess. The movable base is able to carry the camera to move out or retract into the first recess with respect to the first circumferential side surface, and the second recess is configured to accommodate a part of the movable base.

Abstract: A panoramic camera device includes: a first substrate having a first surface and an opposite second surface, a first camera module being disposed on the first surface, a first connection port being disposed on the second surface; and a second substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The fourth surface faces the second surface. A second camera module and a signal output port are disposed on the third surface. A second connection port is disposed on the fourth surface. The first connection port is connected with the second connection port. The first camera module on the first surface and the second camera module on the third surface are back-to-back arranged. The first and second camera modules are positioned in the same optical axis. The signal output port serves to output the image signals generated by the first and second camera modules.

Abstract: A control system includes: a moving object; and a control apparatus. The moving object is configured to: determine a face direction based on whether or not a face image of the human exists; and control the movement apparatus so that the moving object moves in accordance with path information. The control apparatus is configured to: detect a position of the human and the moving object in the area; calculate, based on the position of the human and the moving object, and the face direction, the path information for allowing the moving object to arrive at any one of a position within a predetermined range from the human and in a field of view of the human and a position within the predetermined range from the human and outside the field of view of the human; and transmit the path information to the moving object.

Abstract: A system including: at least one processor; and at least one memory having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, control the at least one processor to: receive image data of a sequence of images, and a current image of the sequence of images being after a previous image in the sequence of images, each of the current and previous images including a cell; filter the current image to remove noise; iteratively deconvolve the filtered current image to identify edges of the cell within the current image based on determined edges of the cell within the previous image; and segment the deconvolved current image to determine edges of the cell within the current image.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods discussed herein provide insurance claims adjusters with the ability to quickly label numerous photographs associated with an insurance claim. For instance, a photograph label claims tool may be installed on a computing device of the insurance claims adjuster. The photograph label claims tool may facilitate labeling and formatting of photographs taken by the insurance claims adjuster of damaged property items, which may be used to settle an insurance claim. The photograph label claims tool may then generate a document (e.g., a PDF) including each of the labeled photographs and transmit the document to an insurance provider.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing copies of media samples recorded by a given network camera of a system comprising a plurality of interconnected network cameras, the method comprising the following steps: obtaining a topology of the system as a set of relationships existing between the network cameras of the plurality, based on media samples recorded by these network cameras; selecting a subset of network cameras from the plurality, based on the determined topology and a predetermined level of redundancy to achieve, for the storage of the copies of the media samples recorded by the given network camera, in storage units of network cameras of the subset.

Abstract: A 3D multi-aperture imaging device includes a plurality of image sensor areas. The 3D multi-aperture imaging device includes a first plurality of optical channels for projecting overlapping first partial fields of view of a total field of view on first image sensor areas of the image sensor and includes a second plurality of optical channels for projecting second partial fields of view of the total field of view overlapping each other and the first partial fields of view on second image sensor areas. The first and second pluralities of optical channels are arranged laterally offset from one another. The 3D multi-aperture imaging device includes a processor that is configured to receive image sensor data from the image sensor that is configured to provide an output signal including a data header, wherein the data header includes information regarding the structure of the 3D multi-aperture imaging device.

Abstract: Techniques for providing recommended keywords in response to an image-based query are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments utilize an image matching service to identify recommended search keywords associated with image data received from a user. The search keywords can be used to perform a keyword search to identify content associated with an image input that may be relevant. For example, an image search query can be received from a user. The image search query may result in multiple different types of content that are associated with the image. The system may present keywords associated with matching images to allow a user to further refine their search and/or find other related products that may not match with the particular image. This enables users to quickly refine a search using keywords that may be difficult to identify otherwise and to find the most relevant content for the user.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for tracking and determining the position of an object, the method comprising determining a primary position indication based on signals received from an external positioning system and using said primary position indication to determine a first position of said object, recording acceleration data of a cyclically moving object using inertial sensor signals or accelerometer sensor signals and integrating said acceleration data over a selected period of time to determine a tilting of said cyclically moving part of the object relative to a horizontal plane, recording direction data of said moving object based on measuring an external magnetic field of the cyclically moving part of the object using a magnetometer sensor to determine an orientation of said cyclically moving part relative to the external magnetic field, computing the velocity of said moving object in any direction based on said inertial sensor signals or acceleromet

Abstract: A method, computer program, apparatus, and system for authentication of devices in a network of devices, and more specifically to a challenge-response authentication in which one trusted device presents a question (“challenge”) and another party must provide a valid answer (“response”) to be authenticated. The challenge includes processing data by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Abstract: An image capturing assembly including a composite circuit board, an image capturing component and a first audio component. The composite circuit board includes a hard board part and a first flexible board part that are directly connected to each other. The image capturing component is disposed on and electrically connected to the hard board part. The first audio component is disposed on and electrically connected to the first flexible board part.

Abstract: A camera device for use in a storage unit according to an embodiment includes a case installable to an opening end side of a door of the storage unit; an image capturing element stored inside the case and configured to capture an image inside the storage unit; and a battery stored inside the case. The battery is disposed in a lower portion of the case. A center of gravity of the camera device is different from the center.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that comprises a housing, a processor and memory provided within the housing, a keyboard on the housing and a display. A camera assembly includes a camera and a camera support member having first and second ends. The camera is provided on the camera support member proximate the first end. The second end movably connected to the housing such that the camera support member may be moved from a closed state to an open state.

Abstract: A method for capturing video and/or images for a mapping system includes, in a vehicle, wirelessly receiving a request from a remote server for videos and/or images. The request specifies a location and a heading for the videos and/or images. The method includes comparing a vehicle location and a vehicle heading to the location and heading of the request. If a match occurs, recording a video and/or an image corresponding to the location and heading and uploading the video and/or image to the remote server.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and storage medium associated with a browser for prioritized display of videos and/or photographs are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an apparatus may include one or more processors, devices, and/or circuitry to operate a browser to present a plurality of photos and/or videos for viewing. A subset of the plurality of the photos and/or videos may be selected based on the results of an analysis of sensor data collected by a plurality of wearable sensors. The subset of the plurality of the photos and/or videos may be prioritized over other photos and/or videos from the plurality of the photos and/or videos in terms of presentation space allocated for presentation.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that can prevent invoking of unintended functions in gesture operation. The apparatus displays gesture functions executable by movement of touch position, and when movement of touch position satisfies a first condition, confirms executable gesture functions to display confirmed functions. When the movement of touch position satisfies a second condition after the confirmation, the apparatus cancels the confirmation. When the touch input is released in the confirmed state, the apparatus executes the confirmed functions, and when the touch input is released in the canceled state, control does not execute gesture functions.

Abstract: Techniques for efficiently identifying objects of interest in an environment and, thereafter, determining the location and/or orientation of those objects. As described below, a system may analyze images captured by a camera to identify objects that may be represented by the images. These objects may be identified in the images based on their size, color, and/or other physical attributes. After identifying these potential objects, the system may define a region around each object for further inspection. Thereafter, portions of a depth map of the environment corresponding to these regions may be analyzed to determine whether any of the objects identified from the images are “objects of interest”—or objects that the system has previously been instructed to track. These objects of interest may include portable projection surfaces, a user's hand, or any other physical object. The techniques identify these objects with reference to the respective depth signatures of these objects.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes a recording control unit that controls recording data acquired from a recording unit so as to be recorded on a first recording unit, an accepting unit that accepts an instruction concerning recording from a user, and a control unit that controls the recording data acquired from the recording unit before the instruction is accepted so as to be recorded upon acceptance of the instruction by the accepting unit and that controls display corresponding to the amount of recording data to be recorded on the first recording unit so as to be displayed in a display unit before the accepting unit accepts the instruction.

Abstract: An image processing device is including a first lens, a second lens disposed on one side of the first lens, a third lens disposed on the other side of the first lens, a first image sensor which receives an input of a first image obtained from the first lens to generate a first image signal, a second image sensor which receives an input of a second image obtained from the second lens to generate a second image signal, a third image sensor which receives an input of a third image obtained from the third lens to generate a third image signal, a selector which receives the input of the second image signal and the third image signal, outputs the second image signal under a first condition, and outputs the third image signal, under a second condition different from the first condition and an image processor which performs image processing, using the first image signal and an output signal of the selector.

Abstract: Described is a method for processing image data to determine if a portion of the image data is affected due to sunlight. In some implementations, image data is sent to an image data store and camera parameters are sent to a radiance detection service. The radiance detection service, upon receiving the camera parameters, retrieves the image data, converts the image data to gray-scale and processes the image data based on the camera parameters to determine a radiance value for the camera. The radiance value may be compared to a baseline radiance value to determine if sunlight is represented in the image data. In some implementations, a baseline model may be developed for the camera and used to cancel out any pixels of the image data that are overexposed under normal or baseline conditions. Likewise, a foreground model may be generated to detect any objects in the image data for which corresponding pixel values should not be considered for determining if sunlight is represented in the image data.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a camera configured to be disposed behind a windshield of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle through the windshield. The camera includes a primary lens, a secondary lens, and an imager, which includes a primary sensing area and a secondary sensing area. The primary sensing area captures image data representative of images focused at the imager by the primary lens and the secondary sensing area captures image data representative of images focused at the imager by the secondary lens. The secondary lens is between the primary lens and the imager. A control includes a processor that processes image data captured by the imager at the primary sensing area and at the secondary sensing area. The control, responsive to processing of image data captured at the secondary sensing area, determines presence of water droplets at the windshield.

Abstract: An electronic device, an imaging apparatus, and a method of switching a power source that can smoothly switch a power source while preventing instantaneous interruption in a case where power source supply lines are shut off from each other between a device body and an external device on which a plurality of power sources can be mounted. A power source-switching preparation unit performs first processing for shifting an electronic device to an electric power-saving state and second processing for shifting the electronic device to a state where electric power can be supplied from a plurality of power sources, as switching preparation, and a power source-switching control unit switches a main power source according to a set order of priority in a state where the switching preparation is performed.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the mobile terminal are disclosed. A mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises a camera, a touch screen, and a controller configured to enter Always on Camera mode in which the camera is operated while the touch screen is inactive, take a picture at predetermined photographing intervals, and take more pictures each time the number of recognized subjects is changed within one photographing period. According to the present invention, a mobile terminal may take an image reflecting a change of a subject in Always on Camera mode in an efficient manner.

Abstract: An electronic device is described that includes: a host processor comprising at least one input port configured to receive a plurality of data signals on a plurality of virtual channels; and a memory operably coupled to the host processor and configured to receive and store data. The host processor is configured to enable and disable individual virtual channels from the plurality of virtual channels and is configured to only store data in memory associated with enabled virtual channels, and discard data from disabled channels.

Abstract: A solid-state image sensor includes a pixel unit having a plurality of pixels arranged in matrix, a read signal processing circuit, a test signal output circuit, a test signal generating circuit, and a control circuit that controls operations of the above mentioned circuits. Each of the plurality of pixels outputs a pixel signal that is obtained by amplifying a photoelectrically converted signal using an output amplifier in one or more pixel units. The read signal processing circuit reads the pixel signal output from the pixel unit in units of one or more pixels to a corresponding signal line and processes the pixel signal. The test signal output circuit, having a test output amplifier for each signal line, outputs a signal from the test output amplifier to the signal line in response to a test signal input to the test output amplifier. The test signal generating circuit generates the test signal.

Abstract: A communication apparatus carries out control such that in the case where a display of a selection screen is to be resumed after the display of the selection screen has been interrupted in response to a reception of an instruction to start a predetermined process from an operation unit while the selection screen is being displayed, a content that had been displayed at the time of the interruption is displayed in the selection screen.

Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus for transmitting TV signals using WIFI, comprising an antenna, 3-way distributors, a television, a first tuning demodulator, a second tuning demodulator, a first decoder, a second decoder, a signal control processing unit and a WIFI communication module, wherein the antenna is electrically connected with the 3-way distributors; the 3-way distributors are electrically connected with the television, the first tuning demodulator and the second tuning demodulator; respectively, the first tuning demodulator and the second tuning demodulator are electrically connected with the first decoder and the second decoder; the first tuning demodulator and the second tuning demodulator are further electrically connected with the signal control processing unit; the first decoder and the second decoder are electrically connected with the signal control processing unit, respectively; the signal control processing unit is electrically connected with the WIFI communication module con

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a viewpoint information acquisition unit that acquires viewpoint information concerning a viewer, a data input unit that inputs virtual space data, a specifying unit that specifies a virtual reference surface corresponding to a real reference surface in the virtual space data, a determination unit that determines positional relationship between the virtual reference surface and the real reference surface, a correction unit that corrects the virtual space data based on the positional relationship, and a generation unit that generates a display image based on the corrected virtual space data and the viewpoint information.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a method by which the electronic apparatus provides recommendation information related to photography are provided. The method includes detecting, by an electronic device, a face of a subject in a preview screen viewed by a camera of the electronic device and displayed on a display of the electronic device, identifying a current composition information of the preview screen based on the detected face of the subject within the preview screen, determining a recommended photographing composition based at least in part on the identified current composition information of the preview screen and a central composition information, and providing a visual composition guide on the display of the electronic device based on the determined recommended photographing composition, the visual composition guide including a current composition indicator and a recommended photographing composition indicator.

Abstract: Techniques to improve operation of an augmented reality device and/or system utilizing fiducial markers and/or colorspace conversions are provided. In various embodiments, one or more fiducial markers in an environment associated with the augmented reality device are updated and optimized in relation to environmental changes utilizing one or more color-space conversion techniques. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera, a display, a communication module, a memory, and a processor that is electrically connected to the camera, the display, the communication module, and the memory. The processor transmits an advertising signal including first identification (ID) information of the electronic device to a peripheral external device by using a first communication scheme, receives a response signal including second ID information of the external device by using the first communication scheme, and stores image data collected through the camera to the memory in connection with the second ID information when a first user input shooting an image is made.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, a first processor that generates a first merge image based on first image data acquired by reading by the first sensor and second image data acquired by reading by the second sensor, and a second processor that generates a second merge image based on the second image data and third image data acquired by reading by the third sensor, and generates an output image by performing a linking process on the first merge image and the second merge image.

Abstract: [Object] Technology capable of adjusting a view angle area more easily and intuitively is desired. [Solution] According to the present disclosure, there is provided an information processing device including: a control unit which superimposes an adjustment view angle area for adjusting a view angle area of one imaging device among a plurality of imaging devices onto the view angle area of the one imaging device. According to the present disclosure, since a control unit superimposes an adjustment view angle area onto a view angle area of one imaging device, a user can adjust the view angle area more easily and intuitively. Of course, the effects of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

Abstract: A server includes a photo filter module with instructions executed by a processor to identify when a client device captures a photograph. Photograph filters are selected based upon attributes of the client device and attributes of the photograph. The photograph filters are supplied to the client device.

Abstract: A reproduction unit synchronously reproduces different videos recorded in the same time zone on each of a main pane and a sub pane of which a size is smaller than a size of the main pane of a reproduction screen having the main pane and the sub pane. A reproduction switching unit switches the video reproduced on the main pane to the video reproduced on the sub pane during a reproduction of the video by the reproduction unit.

Abstract: A video or still hand-held digital camera is activated or controlled based on estimation of a user head pose or gaze direction. The system comprises uses two wearable devices associated with right and left sides of the user body, each comprises an RF beacon. The head pose or gaze detection is estimated by comparing the signal strength (such as RSSI) or the phase of the RF signals from the wearable devices at the digital camera device. An angular deviation between the head pose (or gaze detection) and the digital camera (such as the line of sight) is estimated, and the digital camera is activated or controlled based on comparing the angular deviation to a set threshold. The RF signals may be Personal Area Network (PAN) signals, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals. The wearable devices may be head mounted, structured as glasses, earpieces, headphones, or hat mounted.

Abstract: Techniques for capturing images are described. In one scenario, one or more processors of an imaging device can obtain geodata information and time information associated with the imaging device. The geodata and time information is obtained prior to capturing a first image. Next, one or more second images can be identified from a database of images based on the geodata information and the time information. The processor(s) can be communicatively coupled to the database via a communications network. Additionally, the one or more processors can determine one or more image capture conditions associated with the one or more second images; and automatically modify one or more settings of the imaging device to be used for capturing the first image. The settings can be modified based on at least one of the one or more image capture conditions associated with the one or more second images. Other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a display; a radio communication unit configured to exchange data with a server; and a controller configured to perform various operations. For example, in response to an input to execute an application associated with a home appliance, the controller to control a screen of the application associated with the home appliance to be displayed on the display. In response to a simple login item on the screen of the application being selected, the controller to control the radio communication unit to create a simple login ID account based on device information of the mobile terminal, and to transmit data including information on the created simple login ID account to the server. Additionally, in response to an account login item on the screen of the application being selected, the controller to control the radio communication unit to transmit data including user account information to the server.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packet capture is provided.

Abstract: A device, system and a method for determining a relational position of a mobile device includes equipping the mobile device with a light source to project a light image on a subject during use, while a camera equipped device is observing the subject. The camera is used to identify both landmarks on the subject's face and the light image allowing the position of the mobile device relative to the user to be calculated. The system may use the computing power in the camera equipped device for image analysis, and no advanced processing needs to be performed by the mobile device. Further, no communication between the mobile device and the camera equipped device is required to establish the relative position of the mobile or personal care device.