Power Supply Patents (Class 348/372)
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Patent number: 12216388Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a forced air cooling mechanism that uses driving of a fan. The imaging apparatus further includes a lens mount, an air intake port, and an air exhaust port. The lens mount is provided on a front surface of an apparatus main body. A lens device is detachably attachable to the lens mount. The air intake port is formed in a first protruding portion on a first side surface of the apparatus main body. The air exhaust port is formed in a second protruding portion on a second side surface of the apparatus main body. The second side surface is different from the first side surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosaku Endo, Hayato Mano, Kazuo Yamamoto, Hideki Toichi
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Patent number: 12206981Abstract: Described is an image capture device which provides substantially immediate indications to a user that an image capture device is on after the user has turned on the image capture device. The image capture device can include a processor and a low power processor. The low power processor can perform or initiate multiple substantially parallel processes upon detection of an image capture device power on event. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor and a light emitting device (LED) power on process for a LED indicator. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor, a LED power on process for a LED indicator, and a battery authentication process for a battery inserted in the image capture device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ramirez, Kejen Shen, Kenneth Lee
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Patent number: 12180041Abstract: The crane device includes: a camera provided on a hook; a camera control unit which controls an image-capturing operation of the camera on the basis of control information for operating a carrying element; and an image processing unit which processes a captured image that has been captured with the camera. The camera captures an image of the carrying destination of a baggage. The image processing unit takes, as a reference area, an arbitrary area in the image captured with the camera, generates a correction image obtained by projecting the captured image onto a plane that is parallel to the reference area and is perpendicular to an arbitrary direction with the baggage used as a viewpoint, calculates a current position of the baggage in the correction image, and displays the current position in a visually recognizable mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: TADANO LTD.Inventor: Yoshimasa Minami
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Patent number: 12179674Abstract: A camera arrangement (3) for mounting in a vehicle (1) and including a carrier arrangement (4) configured so as to be attached to the vehicle (1) in order to support a camera housing (6) which carries a camera unit (8). The camera arrangement (3) further including a fan unit (12) with a fan wheel (12a) which is configured for forcing air heated by the camera arrangement (3) into the interior of the vehicle (1), and a fan motor (12b) for operating the fan wheel (12a). Furthermore, the fan motor (12b) includes a fan motor axle (12c) which is connected to the fan wheel (12a) and which is configured with a generally vertical orientation when the camera arrangement (3) is mounted in the vehicle (1).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS SWEDEN ABInventors: Tomas Krüger, Fredrik Hagstrand
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Patent number: 12120773Abstract: Computer-readable instructions, when executed by a processor of a terminal device, may cause the terminal device to: repeatedly execute a first-type communication process using first-type communication via Internet, wherein the first-type communication process is for receiving related information which is related to a communication device; and repeatedly execute a second-type communication process using second-type communication not via the Internet, wherein the second-type communication process is for receiving the related information. A first interval for repeatedly executing the first-type communication process may be longer than a second interval for repeatedly executing the second-type communication process.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tatsuhiko Sone
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Patent number: 12067782Abstract: A surveillance camera system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: multiple surveillance cameras for capturing images of different surveillance regions to surveil a protection object; an event management server which is connected to the surveillance cameras through a communication network and receives a first event signal or a second event signal from at least one of the surveillance cameras; and a manager terminal for receiving event information corresponding to the second event signal from the event management server when the second event signal is generated, wherein the first event signal corresponds to a signal generated when the protection object is detected by at least one of the multiple surveillance cameras, and the second event signal corresponds to a signal generated when the protection object is detected by none of the multiple surveillance cameras during a preconfigured reference time.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd.Inventors: Myung-hwa Son, Changseup Kim, Minsuk Sung
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Patent number: 12055787Abstract: A camera control unit obtains information related to an optical correction of an interchangeable lens from an intermediate accessory by a second communication via a second communication path. The camera control unit controls a communication in a manner that the above-described information is used for the optical correction of the interchangeable lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazumichi Sugiyama
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Patent number: 12041343Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle traveling with an imaging device includes at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: an estimation unit configured to estimate an amount of power consumed by the imaging device and the unmanned aerial vehicle during a time period in which the imaging device and the unmanned aerial vehicle travel from a current location to a target position; and a control unit configured to execute control to give a predetermined notification based on a remaining amount of power of a power supply unit configured to supply power to the imaging device and the unmanned aerial vehicle, and an amount of power consumption estimated by the estimation unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Nobuhiro Nakada, Koichi Sasaki
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Patent number: 12019410Abstract: A touchless multi-staged retail process automation systems and methods (retail process automation system) to automate key store functionalities within retail stores is disclosed. The retail process automation system receives a set of commands (e.g., a voice command) to automatically perform retail store operations such as opening a store, closing a close, automatically opening tills, etc. with the single command. As a result, the retail process automation system replaces the multiple-touches required by conventional systems with a touchless solution, thereby providing increased time and resource efficiency of managing store operations. For example, the retail process automation system intercepts a voice command to identify the associated retail store information and source of the command. The retail process automation system then generates a set of operations associated with the received voice command to alter a state of the retail store.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Holman, Ravikiran Mahadevappa Sindogi, Michael Lim Tang
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Patent number: 11974056Abstract: An image-capturing unit includes: an image-capturing chip; a power supply circuit unit that outputs electrical power to be fed to the image-capturing chip; a power supply line that feeds electrical power from the power supply circuit unit to the image-capturing chip; a disconnecting unit that is provided to the power supply line and is electrically disconnecting the power supply circuit unit and the image-capturing chip when a leakage current of the image-capturing chip is measured; and an implementation substrate on which the power supply circuit unit, the image-capturing chip, the power supply line and the disconnecting unit are implemented.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: NIKON CORPORATIONInventors: Hirofumi Arima, Ryoichi Suganuma, Ryuuzou Motoori
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Patent number: 11937351Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a fill light and a power supply circuit thereof, said power supply circuit is electrically connected to an external power supply device with PD protocol, and comprises a TYPE-C interface module, a PD induction module, a switching tube Q1 as well as a voltage stabilization module, said voltage stabilization module is a Buck-Boost switching power supply module, the input of said voltage stabilization module is connected with the drain of said switching tube Q1. The technical solution uses the PD induction module to disguise the fill light to be presented as an electric equipment for supporting PD protocol, so that the external power supply device with PD protocol can output high voltage above 12V, while using the Buck-Boost switching power module as the voltage stabilization module of this technical solution to improve the adaptability of the power circuit to the input voltage amplitude.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: GUANGZHOU ZHIYING TECH CO., LTD.Inventor: Haiping Lu
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Patent number: 11856305Abstract: In one implementation, an event sensor includes a plurality of pixels and an event compiler. The plurality of pixels are positioned to receive light from a scene disposed within a field of view of the event sensor. Each pixel is configured to have an operational state that is modified by control signals generated by a respective state circuit. The event compiler is configured to output a stream of pixel events. Each respective pixel event corresponds to a breach of a comparator threshold related to an intensity of incident illumination. Each control signal is generated based on feedback information that is received from an image pipeline configured to consume image data derived from the stream of pixel events.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Emanuele Mandelli, Walter Nistico
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Patent number: 11831981Abstract: In one implementation, a system includes an event sensor with a pixel array and an image pipeline. The pixel array is configured to operate a first subset of pixels in an active state and a second subset of pixels in an inactive state. The event sensor is configured to output pixel events. Each respective pixel event is generated in response to a specific pixel within the first subset of pixels detecting a change in light intensity that exceeds a comparator threshold. The image pipeline is configured to consume image data derived from the pixel events and communicate feedback information to the event sensor based on the image data. The feedback information causes a pixel within the first subset of pixels to transition from the active state to another state.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Walter Nistico
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Patent number: 11758266Abstract: The present disclosure provides an image SoC, an image capturing system including the same, and an image capturing method. The SoC includes a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to: read process data stored in the memory; perform an image sensor initialized process to start an image sensor according to the process data and to control the image sensor to capture a first image; after performing the image sensor initialized process, perform a program loader to load an image processing program into a non-read only memory according to the process data; and perform the image processing program to receive the first image.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventor: Yuchen Huang
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Patent number: 11743582Abstract: An electronic apparatus to which an accessory is detachably attached includes a first processing unit communicable with the accessory by a first communication method, and a second processing unit communicable with the accessory by a second communication method. The first processing unit receives accessory information from the accessory by the first communication method. The second processing unit communicates with the accessory by the second communication method based on the accessory information. The electronic apparatus has a first power state and a second power state in which power is lower than that of the first power state. The first processing unit communicates with the accessory by the first communication method in the first power state and the second power state. The second processing unit communicates with the accessory by the second communication method in the first power state, but does not in the second power state.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takuo Tsuchiya, Nobukazu Yoshida
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Patent number: 11686927Abstract: Disclosed herein are a slim immersive display device and a slim visualization device. The slim immersive display device includes a slim visualization module for forming an image on a retina of an eyeball of a user based on an externally input image signal, a state information acquisition unit for acquiring a state of an external device as a state image, and a content control unit for analyzing the state image, generating an image corresponding to virtual-reality environment information, and inputting the image to the slim visualization module.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Ung-Yeon Yang
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Patent number: 11533447Abstract: A capacitive trans-impedance amplifier (CTIA) unit cell includes a CTIA and a clamp capacitor. The CTIA is configured to process a first electrical charge induced by a photocurrent. The clamp capacitor includes a first clamp terminal configured to receive a dynamic signal and a second clamp terminal connected to a CTIA output of the CTIA so as to establish an integrating node. The clamp capacitor delivers a second electrical charge to the CTIA in response to receiving the dynamic signal so as to adjust an integrating reset level at the integrating node.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventor: Bryan W. Kean
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Patent number: 11473880Abstract: Apparatus for a Directed-Energy Weapon An apparatus for a directed-energy weapon comprises: an assessment system arranged to, during an assessment phase, perform an assessment of a target environment, wherein the target environment comprises a target, and the assessment comprises determining a possible engagement efficiency of the target by the directed-energy weapon; and a controller arranged to, during an engaging phase, control the directed-energy weapon to direct energy towards the target environment conditionally upon the possible engagement efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventors: Nicholas Giacomo Robert Colosimo, Keith Antony Rigby
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Patent number: 11409345Abstract: [Object] To provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program that are capable of improving the convenience of the communication connection to an external apparatus. [Solution] An information processing apparatus including: a control unit configured to detect an external apparatus in a wireless communication scheme, and perform control such that power ON request data is transmitted to the external apparatus in accordance with a detection result within a certain time from a detection processing start for the external apparatus, the power ON request data requesting the external apparatus to be powered on.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Sony Group CorporationInventors: Masahiro Shimizu, Daisuke Nakayama, Yusuke Fujimoto, Masahiro Watanabe, Tetsunori Nakayama
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Patent number: 11323607Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging device, a control method, and a program that are capable of automatically performing power-on control in response to contactless communication and performing an imaging preparation operation after transmission of connection information for a wireless communication connection is completed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Shiro Eshita
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Patent number: 11283998Abstract: An image pickup apparatus that does not disturb an image pickup operation irrespective of an image pickup posture and is capable of reducing generation of image blur. The image pickup apparatus including a main body, a frame part, and at least one operating member. The main body has an image pickup lens. The frame part forms an opening together with a part of the main body and has an opening/closing member that opens/closes the opening. The operating member is used to enter a predetermined pickup instruction and is arranged in at least one of a first surface at an object side and a second surface opposite to the first surface that are parallel to an opening plane of the opening in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Haruhisa Ueda, Nobuyuki Furukawa
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Patent number: 11272102Abstract: An image capturing apparatus having an image capturing unit comprises a storage control unit configured to store, in a memory, a single image captured by the image capturing unit, upon receiving a transition request to a standby state in which an image capturing function of the image capturing unit is deactivated, and a transmission unit configured to transmit an image stored in the memory, upon the image capturing apparatus in the standby state receiving an image acquisition request.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takafumi Yanagisawa
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Patent number: 11187499Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are described for a HERF weapon that may emit high-energy radio waves at a target based on locational information and a frequency associated with the target. The HERF weapon may receive the frequency and locational information from a sensing system. The HERF weapon may emit a high energy pulse toward the target and on the frequency associated with the target to disable or destroy the target without affecting nearby devices. The HERF weapon may allow the user to avoid detection by using a frequency that corresponds to the target's operating frequency.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Science Applications International CorporationInventor: George G. Fortney
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Patent number: 11184533Abstract: An imaging device is an imaging device in and from which a battery can be fitted, including a USB port and a body controller. The USB port can be connected to an external device via a USB cable and supply power to the imaging device from the external device. The body controller detects whether or not the battery has been removed from the imaging device while the power is being supplied from the external device to the imaging device in a case where the external device is a USB PD-compliant device, and according to the detection, the controller cuts off the power supply from the external device.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shingo Hashimoto, Yuichi Suzuki
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Patent number: 11048518Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus that comprises an instruction receiving module configured to receive, at a master device, a set of instructions for operating a plurality of peripheral devices. The apparatus also comprises an instruction identification module configured to identify at least one subset of the set of instructions that are associated with at least one slave device. The apparatus further comprises an instruction distribution module configured to send the at least one subset of instructions to the at least one slave device. The apparatus additionally comprises a trigger module configured to send a start signal, from the master device to the at least one slave device, that triggers the at least one slave device to begin executing the at least one subset of instructions such that each of the plurality of peripheral devices operates synchronously based on the executing instructions.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Brandon M. Courter, Anthony W. Baker, Brigette T. Cochran
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Patent number: 11029484Abstract: A camera control unit obtains information related to an optical correction of an interchangeable lens from an intermediate accessory by a second communication via a second communication path. The camera control unit controls a communication in a manner that the above-described information is used for the optical correction of the interchangeable lens.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazumichi Sugiyama
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Patent number: 10989987Abstract: An electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes a display, a frame surrounding the display, a camera disposed in the frame, a lens cover unit slidable between a first position and a second position in the frame, a lens cover covers a lens of the camera when the lens cover unit is at the first position, and exposes the lens when the lens cover unit is at the second position, a blade spring, which is fixed to the lens cover unit, is elastically deformable in a Z-direction, and a protrusion, which is fixed to the frame, presses the bent of the blade spring in the Z-direction to elastically deform the blade spring while the lens cover unit slides between the first position and the second position, and the bent moves over the protrusion after the elastic deformation.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTDInventors: Hiroaki Kinoshita, Tabito Miyamoto, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Takehito Yamauchi
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Patent number: 10944906Abstract: A camera system includes a lens assembly and image processing electronics internal to the camera housing and thermally coupled to the battery assembly. The battery assembly is sensitive to low ambient temperatures and may become damaged if the temperature of the assembly becomes sufficiently low. The camera system comprises a thermal management system that dissipates heat from electronic components of the camera to increase or maintain the temperature of the battery assembly. The thermal management configures the electronic components in different modes to create a step-wise increase of the resistive heat generated in the camera system and thereby increase the temperature of the components in the camera system.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas D. Woodman, Ihab A. Ali, Todd Gotham
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Patent number: 10871266Abstract: This relates to a light guide for a lighting device for a vehicle, including at least one woven flat body and a plurality of optical fibers, which at least partly build the flat body. All or some of the optical fibers comprise at least one coupling section. Each coupling section is disposable or disposed in a socket of the lighting device to receive light from a light source of the lighting device. The optical fibers include at least one light decoupling section being part of at least one illumination section of the woven flat body. The woven flat body and/or the at least one light decoupling section of the optical fibers include at least one reflecting element to decouple light from the optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.lInventors: Eugen Meier, David Derry Chamberlain, Robert Shepherd
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Patent number: 10868960Abstract: An imaging apparatus allows a user to register a setting of a predetermined function. The imaging apparatus includes a storage part configured to store setting information including a base setting which is a content of the setting registered by the user regarding the setting of the predetermined function; and a controller configured to change the setting information in accordance with an instruction by the user, and thereafter, to return a content of the changed setting information to the base setting at a predetermined timing. The controller sets a predetermined timing based on an instruction by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyosuke Osuka
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Patent number: 10834357Abstract: A set of glasses frames includes electronic components for video capture and is configured to continuously capture video in a twenty-second loop. On the frames is a capture button that, when pressed, causes the electronic circuitry to store the prior twenty seconds and the following twenty seconds, for a total of forty seconds of video in non-transitory memory. The electronic circuitry in the frames also includes a Bluetooth radio and a Wi-Fi radio, enabling the frames to communicate with a mobile device, and more particularly to provide the saved twenty-second video clips to an app running on the mobile device. The app allows for storage of the video clips on the phone, editing of the video clips, upload of the video clips to the Internet, and configuring user-adjustable settings on the electronic circuitry of the glasses.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventors: Armaan Saini, Casey Spencer, Vivek Vinodh
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Patent number: 10782768Abstract: An application processor includes a main central processing device that operates based on an external main clock signal received from at least one external clock source when the application processor is in an active mode, at least one internal clock source that generates an internal clock signal, and a sensor sub-system that processes sensing-data received from at least one sensor module on a predetermined cycle when the application processor is in the active mode or a sleep mode, and that operates based on the internal clock signal or an external sub clock signal received from the external clock source depending on an operating speed required for processing the sensing-data.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Young-Pyo Joo, Taek-Kyun Shin
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Patent number: 10757313Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises a communication unit configured to communicate with an external apparatus via a communication path, the communication path being selected from a first communication path and a second communication path, the first communication path being different from the second communication path. The apparatus also comprises an operation unit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to change an apparatus mode and to change a mode of communication performed by the communication unit, depending on a state of the operation unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Seigo Kikuchi
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Patent number: 10756547Abstract: A data line used in a mobile phone is disclosed. The data line used in a mobile phone includes a body, a first connection terminal, a second connection terminal, and connection lines connecting said first and second connection terminals are disposed inside said body; wherein said connection lines include two core data communication lines and two core voltage lines; said data line further includes a display screen disposed outside said body, and a DSP chip, a voltage detecting circuit, and/or a current detecting circuit disposed inside said body. Performing the data line used in a mobile phone of the present invention can monitor the voltage and/or current flowing through the data line in real time, and detect hidden dangers in time and eliminate the probability of damage during charging of the mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: AGOLD COMMUNICATION (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., SHANGHAI UNIHERTZ E-COMMERCE CO., LTD.Inventors: He Zhang, Qishan Zhang, Laibang Xue, Xing Wang
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Patent number: 10742884Abstract: A function relating to communication of imaging data is assigned to an operational switch of an operating unit. A control unit switches a working mode of the assigned assignment function among a stop mode in which power supply to a communication unit that communicates the imaging data is stopped, a standby mode in which standby is performed to enable the communication of the imaging data by supplying power to the communication unit, and an executing mode in which the imaging data is communicated, depending on an operational duration of the operational switch. In a case where the imaging data is not communicated, the assignment function is set to the stop mode, thereby realizing power saving. Further, the working mode of the assignment function can be switched depending on the operational duration of the operational switch, which improves the operability of an imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Ichiro Sudo, Hiroshi Sasahara, Ken Nakagawa, Takuji Moriya
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Patent number: 10687007Abstract: The electronic device according to various examples comprises a power supply module and an image sensor, wherein the image sensor comprises: a pixel array including a plurality of pixels; an analog-digital converter, of a first group, for converting the amount of light acquired through the pixel array into a first digital signal; and an analog-digital converter of a second group, the analog-digital converter being adjacent to the first group and for converting power, supplied from the power supply module to the image sensor, into a second digital signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dongsoo Kim, Hwayong Kang, Youngkwon Yoon, Donghoon Jang
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Patent number: 10659674Abstract: An imaging device, a control method, and a program with automatic power-on control in response to contactless communication are disclosed. An imaging preparation operation is performed after the completion of a transmission of connection information for a wireless communication connection. In one example, an imaging device includes a contactless communication part configured to perform contactless communication with an external device, and a control part configured to control power-on/off of the imaging device and an imaging preparation operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Shiro Eshita
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Patent number: 10592727Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus for automated monitoring of facial images. The apparatus includes a cabinet having at least one video capturing device for continuously capturing video. The apparatus also includes means for analyzing frames to identify human facial images and for cropping facial images with data and time information, if detected, and at least one means for instantaneously transmitting the cropped facial images with date and time to at least one predefined storage unit operating in an unattended mode. The predefined storage unit is operatively connected to the cabinet. The apparatus can be configured for headless startup by means of an in built application software. A process for automated monitoring of facial images for surveillance purposes in a monitoring apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Centre for Development of Advanced ComputingInventors: Debasis Mazumdar, Ritesh Mukherjee
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Patent number: 10587802Abstract: In response to the input of a startup instruction being detected, an electronic device executes a first startup process using hibernation data including information for restoring a status of the electronic device to a status at a time when the electronic device was in operation. The electronic device then executes the first startup process using a combination of a plurality of pieces of hibernation data necessary to restore the electronic device to a status of providing a specific function associated with the startup instruction.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Daisuke Mimura
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Patent number: 10574077Abstract: A method and apparatus for charging an electronic device and a storage medium are provided. The electronic device includes a rechargeable battery; a charging port; and at least one processor configured to: if a supply power amount of power supplied from an outside through the charging port is smaller than a use power amount of power used by the electronic device and a remaining amount of the battery is smaller than or equal to a reference value, switch the electronic device to a power-saving mode. Also, other embodiments may be implemented.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dae-Han Choi
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Patent number: 10554867Abstract: A camera module includes a first camera, a light guide component, and a fixing component. The light guide component is configured to collect light from outside and guide the light into the first camera. The fixing component is disposed on a periphery of the first camera and the light guide component. An optical center of the first camera is coincident with an optical center of the light guide component.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Yimei Tang, Yi Sun, Jingming Wan, Haijin Hu, Xinquan Zhou, Guangwei Zhang
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Patent number: 10447910Abstract: Systems and method for determining and indicating camera restrictions are disclosed. A method includes: receiving, by a camera device, an input to capture content; determining, by the camera device, a field of view of the camera device; transmitting, by the camera device, data defining the field of view to a server; receiving, by the camera device, a data structure from the server; and based on the data structure, performing one of: capturing the content with the camera device without restriction; and performing at least one restriction action at the camera device.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: James E. Bostick, John M. Ganci, Jr., Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kimberly G. Starks
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Patent number: 10425575Abstract: An information processing device, a program, and an information processing method are provided, capable of instructing an imaging device to start and end a predetermined operation through an operation via a GUI. The information processing device includes: a display control unit configured to control display of a slider on a display unit, the slider being configured such that a display object is movable between predetermined positions; and a process control unit configured to instruct an imaging unit to control photography in a predetermined mode when the process control unit receives an operation of moving the display object.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Masanori Kasa, Yohei Nakajima, Tomoko Takahashi, Junichirou Sakata
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Patent number: 10415748Abstract: A portable selfie stick, including a multi-stage telescopic rod (1), and a bracket assembly (2) and a handle (3) respectively arranged at a head end and a tail end of the multi-stage telescopic rod. The portable selfie stick further includes a wireless charging device (4), the wireless charging device (4) includes a wireless charging coil (41) and an electromagnetic power converter arranged at the bracket assembly (2), a power line arranged in the multi-stage telescopic rod (1) in a penetrating manner, and a mobile power source (42) arranged in the handle (3); both ends of the power line are in electric connected with the mobile power source (42) and the electromagnetic power converter, respectively; and the electromagnetic power converter is electrically connected with the wireless charging coil (41).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SHENZHEN ASOKA PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuancheng Wang
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Patent number: 10419648Abstract: A camera system including an integrated coupling system configured to releasable couple the camera system with a user head accessory such as a pair of glasses, a hat, a headband, an item of jewelry, etc. The camera module may have an outer dimension smaller than three cubic inches and may further include a data coupler, battery, lens, image sensor, circuit board, and microphone. The camera module may transmit and receive data from the portable computer device including video data and on/off recording, respectively. A magnetic coupling system configured to selectively releasably couple the camera module directly with the user head accessory including magnet(s) disposed within each of the camera module and the user head accessory.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: OPKIX, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Mikah Fuller, Tamio Stehrenberger, Shahin Amirpour, John McGuinness, Christopher Lawrence Greaves, Lane Gearle Brooks
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Patent number: 10389939Abstract: An imaging control apparatus includes a first operation unit and a sub control unit configured to perform control such that, in a case of performing a series of image capturing operations for performing a plurality of image capturing operations including a first image capturing operation and a second image capturing operation to be performed after the first image capturing operation, in a third period between a first period for performing the first image capturing operation and a second period for performing the second image capturing operation, a display is not performed on a display unit and a notification is not provided to a user by a notification unit different from the display unit, and in response to an operation performed by the first operation unit in the third period, the notification is performed by the notification unit different from the display unit without performing the display on the display unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kenichi Arai, Naoki Shimma
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Patent number: 10321057Abstract: A function relating to communication of imaging data is assigned to an operational switch of an operating unit 32. A control unit 310 switches a working mode of the assigned assignment function among a stop mode in which power supply to a communication unit 307 that communicates the imaging data is stopped, a standby mode in which standby is performed to enable the communication of the imaging data by supplying power to the communication unit 307, and an executing mode in which the imaging data is communicated, depending on operational duration of the operational switch. In a case where the imaging data is not communicated, the assignment function is set to the stop mode, thereby realizing power saving. Further, the working mode of the assignment function can be switched depending on the operational duration of the operational switch, which improves the operability of an imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Ichiro Sudo, Hiroshi Sasahara, Ken Nakagawa, Takuji Moriya
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Patent number: 10313572Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes a printed circuit board, a lens and a camera housing, with the printed circuit board disposed in the camera housing. The printed circuit board is attached at the housing via an electrically conductive fastener that passes through an aperture through the printed circuit board and that engages a connector portion of the housing. A head of the fastener electrically engages circuitry at the printed circuit board and an end of the fastener electrically conductively connects to an electrically conductive pin at the connector portion of the housing. The connector portion of the camera housing is configured to electrically connect to a connector of a vehicle wiring harness when the camera is disposed at the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Wilhelm Johann Wolfgang Wöhlte
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Patent number: 10313978Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a communicator configured to perform communication with an external apparatus, a user interface configured to receive a user command, and a processor configured to, when an upload command to upload at least one content to the external apparatus is input, compute a time required to upload the at least one content to the external apparatus based on at least one parameter, determine whether an upload condition for uploading the at least one content satisfies a predetermined condition based on the computed time, control a time point for uploading the at least one content based on a result of the determination.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Amit Panghal, Rana Prasad Sahu, Karthikeyan Subramaniam, Young-ki Hong, Jin-ho Lee
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Patent number: 10278132Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a communicator configured to perform communication with an external apparatus, a user interface configured to receive a user command, and a processor configured to, when an upload command to upload at least one content to the external apparatus is input, compute a time required to upload the at least one content to the external apparatus based on at least one parameter, determine whether an upload condition for uploading the at least one content satisfies a predetermined condition based on the computed time, control a time point for uploading the at least one content based on a result of the determination.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Amit Panghal, Rana Prasad Sahu, Karthikeyan Subramaniam, Young-ki Hong, Jin-ho Lee