Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video processing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The method includes: displaying, when a predetermined application program enters a shooting mode, a predetermined shooting interface in a current interface of the application program, the shooting interface having a predetermined initial background; obtaining an image frame of a target object and the initial background; combining the image frame as a foreground with the initial background for displaying in the shooting interface; starting, in response to receiving a first shooting start instruction, generation of video data based on the image frame and the initial background; and stopping, in response to receiving a first shooting stop instruction, generation of video data to obtain first video data as generated.

Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.

Abstract: Introduced here are computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for achieving high-fidelity color reproduction in the absence of any known reflectance spectrums. That is, high-fidelity color reproduction can be achieved without portable references, such as gray cards and color checkers. To accomplish this, a new reference spectrum—the “reference illuminant spectrum”—is introduced into scenes to be imaged by image sensors. The reference illuminant spectrum is created by a multi-channel light source whose spectral properties are known.

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 camera device including a housing, and a radio frequency circuit, a communications module, and a heating drive circuit that are disposed in the housing. The housing is provided with a window panel, and the window panel is provided with a hole to form a window. The window is provided with a window lens capable of receiving and transmitting a radio frequency signal, and the window lens is provided with a first terminal. The radio frequency circuit is connected to the communications module, and the radio frequency circuit and the heating drive circuit are provided with a common second terminal. The first terminal is electrically connected to the second terminal, to form a radio frequency channel including the communications module, the radio frequency circuit, and the window lens, and a heating channel including the heating drive circuit and the window lens.

Abstract: A position detection method includes projecting a first pattern image on a display surface, the first pattern image including a first region having a first color corresponding to a first portion of a first identification information indicating the first region and a second region having a second color corresponding to a first portion of a second identification information, obtaining a first captured image by capturing the display surface, projecting a second pattern image onto the display surface including the first region having a third color which corresponds to a second portion of the first identification information and the second region having a fourth color corresponding to a second portion of the second identification information, obtaining a second captured image by capturing the display surface, associating a first position in an image projected with a second position in a third captured image obtained by capturing the display surface.

Abstract: An image capture system provides automated prompts for aiding a user in capturing images for use in 3D model creation. While a user is preparing to capture an image, the system provides visual indications that indicate whether a quality-based condition is satisfied. Based on the visual indications, a user can determine whether an image, if captured, would likely be suitable for use in creating a 3D model. Determining if the quality-based condition is satisfied may include monitoring output generated by one or more sensors and comparing the output against a threshold value. Additionally, the system may analyze the visual content or metadata associated with an image to determine if the quality-based condition is satisfied and request user input to further identify certain image features that were identified by the system.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to obtain a signal indicating an address of a pixel in which a change in luminance has occurred and time of the change and a generation unit configured to generate a time-series image indicating a position of at least one pixel in which a change in luminance has occurred and a direction of the change in luminance based on the signal, wherein, when the time-series image is to be displayed in reverse chronological order, the generation unit generates the time-series image in which the direction of the change in luminance is reversed.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for image protection are provided. A first device includes a computer and a first camera. The first device identifies a picture that has a hallmark. The first device transmits a message requesting authorization to have a copy of the picture. The message contains data representative of the hallmark. The first device receives a response message. The first device determines whether the response message authorizes capture of a copy of the picture.

Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.

Abstract: The technical problem of enhancing the quality of an image captured in low light conditions by a front facing camera is addressed by providing an adaptive front flash system. An adaptive front flash system automatically adjusts configuration parameters of an overlaid view that operates in lieu of a front flash, termed a front flash view. The configuration parameters are adjusted based on characteristics of the output of the digital image sensor of the front facing camera. Examples of configuration parameters of the front flash view include one or more of brightness of the display, color temperature of the front flash view, and transparency of the front flash view.

Abstract: The monitoring camera is capable of performing artificial intelligence, and includes a capturing unit configured to capture an image of the imaging area, a detection unit configured to detect a person in the captured image of the imaging area based on the artificial intelligence, and a controller configured to determine a position of a face of the person in the captured image and determines a camera parameter of the monitoring camera based on a brightness or a moving speed of the face.

Abstract: A liquid crystal projector includes a liquid crystal panel having a pixel circuit that modulates light based on video data corresponding to each of pixels, and a shift device configured to shift the modulated light by the pixel circuit so that a position of a projected pixel on a screen by the modulated light is shifted for each of the pixels, wherein the pixel circuit modulates n pixels of a first group, n being an integer of 2 or more, from among pixels of an image specified by video data in first frame period, and modulates n pixels of a second group in second frame period next to the first frame period, and the n pixels of the first group are different from the n pixels of the second group.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system may be used to perform a surgical procedure. Providing guidance for the robotic surgical system includes integrating a Point of View (PoV) surgical drill with a camera to capture a PoV image of a surgical area of a subject patient; displaying an image of the surgical area, based on a viewing angle of the PoV surgical drill, thus enabling the surgeon to operate on the surgical area using the PoV surgical drill. The PoV surgical drill operates based on the surgeon's control of a guidance drill. The content of the images may change based on a change in the viewing angle of the PoV surgical drill.

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device comprises an image sensor and a processor. The processor is to detect a feature of a frame of a video received via the image sensor, determine whether the feature indicates an object of interest, and, responsive to a determination that the feature indicates the object of interest, limit a first field of view of the image sensor to the object of interest and overlay the first field of view with a second field of view. The second field of view is unlimited.

Abstract: A method of controlling a user interface using an input image is provided. The method includes storing operation executing information of each of one or more gesture forms according to each of a plurality of functions, detecting a gesture form from the input image, and identifying the operation executing information mapped on the detected gesture form to execute an operation according to a function which is currently operated.

Abstract: The technical problem of providing user interface elements that can be activated without physical contact with any specific device is addressed by configuring an augmented reality component to display a touchless user selectable element that can be activated in response to detecting collision of an object from the output of a digital image sensor of a camera with a user selectable element. The augmented reality component detects collision of the touchless user selectable element with an object from the person image, such as a hand object, and, in response, triggers a predetermined action, such as, for example, starting or stopping recording of the output of a digital image sensor or capturing a still image of the output of a digital image sensor.

Abstract: A photographing method and device, a storage medium and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The method includes the following. A current photographing scene is determined based on a current preview image. Based on the current photographing scene, pre-stored historical adjustment information of a photographing parameter matching the current photographing scene is acquired. Current adjustment information is determined based on the historical adjustment information. Adjustment is performed on the current preview image on the basis of the current adjustment information, and an adjusted current preview image is output.

Abstract: Placement of a face depicted within a video may be determined. One or more stabilization options for the video may be obtained. Stabilization option(s) may include angle stabilization option, a position stabilization option, and/or a size stabilization option. The video may be stabilized based on the placement of the face and the stabilization option(s).

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to improve usability. One embodiment of the present invention is a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a program for causing an information processing apparatus to function as: a first display control unit configured to display an area a user can edit on a fingernail area in a finger image on a first screen that displays the finger image for each finger; and a second display control unit configured to display a second screen that enlarges and displays the editable area in response to user instructions to designate a position outside the area in a specific finger image corresponding to the area of an editing target via the first screen.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mobile data analysis system generates mobile reports. In this context, a mobile report represents information collected by a mobile device user and provided as input to a report form displayed by an associated mobile device. The collected information may, for example, include information relating to an activity or event, information relating to a particular person, entity, or location, or any combination thereof. A mobile report may be based on a report template. A report template defines one or more data fields and other property information to be included in a mobile report. A mobile report may be sent to a server to generate one or more data objects, and one or more data object links between the data objects from a first mobile report, the data objects from a second mobile report, and exiting data objects that are maintained at the server.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an image sensor configured to capture a subject to generate image data; an audio input device configured to input audio to generate an audio signal indicating audio to be collected during image capturing with the image sensor; a setting interface configured to set the imaging apparatus to an auto mode being an operation mode operable to automatically change a directivity of the audio input device in response to an instruction of a user; and a controller configured to control a sound collection area for collecting sound from the subject in the audio signal, wherein with the auto mode being set by the setting interface, the controller is configured to control the sound collection area to cover the subject by changing the directivity of the audio input device in linkage with an image shooting state of the imaging apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus of the present invention includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire an image captured on any one of a plurality of conditions in a predetermined period; a display control unit configured to implement control so that a plurality of images acquired by the acquisition unit are classified into groups correspondingly to the plurality of conditions and displayed; and a selection unit configured to implement control so that an operation target image is selected in accordance with user operation from the plurality of images that are classified and displayed by the display control unit.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imager configured to capture a subject to generate a captured image; a recognizer configured to recognize the subject on the captured image; and a controller configured to control a focusing operation based on a focusing region set on the captured image, wherein the controller, when the subject is recognized to be present in a first determination region in a state where the focusing region is set on a predetermined region fixedly arranged on the captured image, sets the focusing region depending on a recognition result of the recognizer instead of the predetermined region.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an input receiving section that receives an input of a captured image in which a first object and a second object installed in association with the first object are recorded; a first image acquisition section that acquires a first object image that is an image of the first object extracted from the captured image; a second image acquisition section that acquires a second object image that is an image of the second object extracted from the captured image; and a display control section that displays both the first object image and the second object image, the display control section displaying the first object image and the second object image in a state where the second object image is movable relative to the first object image or in a state where the second object image is editable.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes an obtainment unit capable of obtaining a captured image, and a control unit that performs control to display the captured image on a display device, wherein the control unit performs control to, when the orientation of the display device is horizontal, display the captured image in a first size on the display device, display a first item in a first region located along a first side of the display device, and display a second item in a second region located along a second side of the display device, and when the orientation of the display device is vertical, display the captured image in the first size on the display device, and display the first item and the second item nearer than when the orientation of the display device is horizontal.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an operation member configured to receive user operation to specify at least a part of a brightness range of a first image using a percentage; a combining unit configured to generate a second image by combining a pattern image with a region of the first image, the region corresponding to the part of the brightness range specified by the user operation; and an output unit configured to output the second image to a display unit.

Abstract: A portable communication device is provided that includes a transceiver, a memory, a touchscreen, an imaging device, and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain, using the imaging device, a first image including objects external to the portable communication device based at least in part on a first focus and a first exposure. When the objects are persons, the processor is configured to display, via the touchscreen, the first image, graphical user interface (GUI) items corresponding to each face region of the persons. The processor is also configured to move at least one of the GUI items according to a user input detected via the touchscreen, and based at least in part on the user input, replace the displayed first image with a second image using at least one of a second focus or a second exposure determined with respect to the moved position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first operation member; a second operation member; and at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a control unit configured to perform control so as to execute a predetermined function in accordance with an operation to the first operation member and to execute the predetermined function in accordance with an operation to the second operation member, and, in a case where operations to both the first operation member and the second operation member are made, to execute the predetermined function in accordance with the operation to the first operation member without responding to the operation to the second operation member.

Abstract: An image processing device includes a first acquisition unit configured to acquire an image, a second acquisition unit configured to acquire distribution information of an evaluated value corresponding to the image, an output unit configured to output the image or the distribution information of the evaluated value, a first operation unit that is an automatic reset type switch instructing switching of content that is output from the output unit; and a control unit configured to perform output control for switching the output unit between an output of the image and an output of the distribution information of the evaluated value according to switching of the first operation unit between activation and deactivation.

Abstract: The handwriting support device includes a beam splitter that reflects light from an image display surface such that a virtual image of an image displayed on the image display surface is visible on a writing surface facing the image display surface and transmits the light from a writing surface side such that the writing surface side is visible, a memory and a processor being configure to perform control for non-display of an image object, which overlaps with a real object on the writing surface and does not overlap with a tip of the writing instrument, among a plurality of image objects in a case where a first image including the plurality of image objects indicating writing target regions is displayed on the image display surface and the real object including the writing instrument is inserted into a space between the beam splitter and the writing surface.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus comprises a communication unit configured to communicate with an external device; and a controller configured to control shooting, wherein if (a) an accepted shooting instruction is a shooting start request issued by remote control from the external device via the communication unit, (b) a self-timer shooting function, which starts counting a timer time in response to the shooting instruction and starts shooting at an end of the counting, is enabled, and (c) the timer time is set to a first time longer than a predetermined time, the controller changes the timer time to a second time shorter than the predetermined time.

Abstract: A value-added remote display service wireless routing server device includes one or more user-end image medium transmission electronic devices, a value-added routing server, a destination-end image medium display device and an actuation device connected to each user-end image medium transmission electronic device and having actuateable operation buttons. Each user-end image medium transmission electronic device transmits image data through a wired or wireless local area network to the value-added routing server, which, based on network band width and data processing capability, presets magnification/reduction resolution and designated displaying location to the image data transmitted from each user-end image medium transmission electronic device and transmits corresponding image display screen data to the destination-end image medium display device for displaying.

Abstract: An image capturing and display apparatus comprises a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements for converting incident light from the outside of the image capturing and display apparatus to electrical charge signals, and a plurality of light-emitting elements for emitting light of an intensity corresponding to the electrical charge signals acquired by the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements. A pixel region is defined as a region in which the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are arranged in an array. Signal paths for transmitting signals from the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements to the plurality of light-emitting elements lie within the pixel region.

Abstract: A virtual reality visual indicator apparatus comprising a virtual reality image capture device comprising a plurality of cameras configured to capture a respective plurality of images of a scene, the respective plurality of images of the scene configured to be connected at stitching regions to provide a virtual reality image of the scene; and a visual indicator provider configured to transmit, into the scene, a visual indicator at a location of at least one stitching region prior to capture of the respective plurality of images of the scene and provide no visual indicator during capture of the respective plurality of images.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a setting unit configured to set a parameter; an export unit configured to perform export processing of a RAW moving image using the set parameter; a first selecting unit configured to select at least one of RAW moving images on which export processing is performed, in accordance with a user operation; and a second selecting unit configured to automatically select, from RAW moving images not selected by the first selecting unit, a RAW moving image whose a parameter used for export processing matches that of a RAW moving image selected by the first selecting unit, wherein the export unit collectively performs re-export processing which uses a parameter different from the parameter used for the export processing, on the RAW moving image selected by the first selecting unit and the RAW moving image selected by the second selecting unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine engagement levels of audience members are disclosed. An example computer readable storage medium includes computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause a processor to at least analyze image data from a sensor to determine whether an environment in which media is to be presented by a first device includes a second device with an illuminated display, and when the environment includes the second device with the illuminated display, determine whether the illuminated display of the second device is associated with a media presentation by the second device.

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes an imaging device configured to generate image data; a receiving unit configured to receive movement of a display area in a vertical direction or in a horizontal direction within the image data, the display area being displayed on a display device, and also receive rotation of the image data; an image processing unit configured to rotate the image data in accordance with an amount of rotation, and, in a case where the movement of the display area in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction is received with respect to the rotated image data, move the display area in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction within the rotated image data; an image cutting unit configured to cut the display area from the image data; and an outputting unit configured to display the display area on the display device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine engagement levels of audience members are disclosed. An example method includes capturing, with a sensor, image data depicting an environment in which a first media device is to present media. Analyzing the image data to determine whether the environment includes a second media device emanating a glow. When the environment includes the second media device emanating the glow, calculating an engagement for a person in the environment with respect to the first media device, the engagement being calculated based on a characteristic of the second media device emanating the glow.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus comprises at least one processor which function as: an obtaining unit configured to obtain an image; a scaling unit configured to generate a scaled image obtained by scaling at least a portion of the obtained image; and a display control unit configured to display the obtained image or the scaled image and defocus information including a shift amount and a shift direction of a focal point in a superimposed manner on a display, wherein in a case where displaying the obtained image, the display control unit superimposes defocus information of a first defocus range that includes a range to be focused, and in a case where displaying the scaled image, the display control unit superimposes defocus information of a second defocus range that includes at least a portion of a defocus range of the scaled image.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal and a method of capturing an image using the same. The mobile terminal controls a camera conveniently and efficiently to capture an image and performs focusing in various manners to capture an image. Accordingly, a user can obtain a desired image easily and conveniently.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal and a method of capturing an image using the same. The mobile terminal controls a camera conveniently and efficiently to capture an image and performs focusing in various manners to capture an image. Accordingly, a user can obtain a desired image easily and conveniently.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus performs control to divide a face region based on the size of a face detected by the detection unit into three regions, namely an upper left region, an upper right region, and a lower region, viewed in a direction opposing the face, and select a left side eye, viewed opposing the face, when a position inside the upper left region is designated by the designation unit, a right side eye, viewed opposing the face, when a position inside the upper right region is designated by the designation unit, and the face when a position inside the lower region is designated by the designation unit.

Abstract: A software-defined network multi-layer controller (SDN-MLC) may communicate with multiple layers of a telecommunication network. The SDN-MLC may have an optimization algorithm that helps manage, in near real-time, the multiple layers of the telecommunication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for supporting photograph in a device having a camera, the method comprising the operations of: recognizing the face of a subject within a photographing area of a camera when the camera is driven; determining a signal instructing to change the photographing area, on the basis of information about the recognized face; and outputting the signal instructing to change the photographing area, on the basis of the determination.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal, by which an image can be easily attached. In particular, the present invention includes a 1st camera, a touchscreen, and a controller controlling the touchscreen to output a running screen of a prescribed application and a preview screen of the 1st camera to a 1st region and a 2nd region on the touchscreen, respectively, the controller, if a photograph command is received, attaching an image data photographed through the 1st camera to the prescribed application, wherein a data size of the attached image data is based on a size of the 2nd region.

Abstract: Provided are a method of controlling a camera of a device capable of minimizing a vision difference between a front camera and a user by displaying a reduced size preview image within a partial region of a display proximate to a lens of the front camera. When a photo is taken while the user views the reduced size preview image, a more natural image is captured.

Abstract: An image capture system provides automated prompts for aiding a user in capturing images for use in 3D model creation. While a user is preparing to capture an image, the system provides visual indications that indicate whether a quality-based condition is satisfied. Based on the visual indications, a user can determine whether an image, if captured, would likely be suitable for use in creating a 3D model. Determining if the quality-based condition is satisfied may include monitoring output generated by one or more sensors and comparing the output against a threshold value. Additionally, the system may analyze the visual content or metadata associated with an image to determine if the quality-based condition is satisfied and request user input to further identify certain image features that were identified by the system.

Abstract: An object is to easily and appropriately identify the orientation of imaging means at the time of image capturing. A control section of an imaging device or an image processing device acquires an image captured by an imaging section and performs image recognition processing of recognizing a photographic subject corresponding to a first orientation such as a horizontal imaging orientation or a vertical imaging orientation in the image so as to judge whether a predetermined photographic subject is present in the image. Then, based on the judgment result, the control section identifies whether the orientation of the imaging device or the imaging section at the time of image capturing is the first orientation or a second orientation.

Abstract: A small light-emitting device is provided. A light-emitting device which is less likely to produce a shadow is provided. A structure including a switching circuit for supplying a pulsed constant current and a light-emitting panel supplied with the pulsed constant current has been conceived.