Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: [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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a communication device and a service processor. The communication device includes a first terminal, and a second terminal to communicate with a network storage array. The service processor includes a first terminal to receive persistence policy for the communication device. The service processor is configured to detect a reset of the information handling system, to determine a type of reset performed in an information handling system, to evaluate the persistence policy with respect to the type of reset during a power-on self test executed in the information handling system after the information handling system, and to configure, via the first terminal of the communication device, the attributes of the communication device based on the persistence policy and the type of reset.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus according to the present invention, includes: an imaging unit; a display unit; and a control unit configured, in a period of performing a repeated recording process to perform imaging by the imaging unit at every set interval time and record a captured image in a recording medium, to perform control such that a live-view display on the display unit is turned OFF and driving of the imaging unit is stopped in a case where the interval time is a specific time or longer, and such that the live-view display on the display unit is turned OFF, but the driving of the imaging unit is not stopped in a case where the interval time is less than the specific time.

Abstract: A camera is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical camera body defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting system rotatably connected to the camera body, the mounting system comprising a base portion for mounting the camera to another object and at least one ring member arranged to surround the camera body and rotate around the longitudinal axis of the camera body during use.

Abstract: A control unit 15 is provided at an imaging system 10. The control unit 15 controls a mode relating to imaging of an imaging apparatus according to posture determination information indicating at least posture of the imaging apparatus in a separation state between a fixation state in which the imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus are fixed to each other and the separation state in which the imaging apparatus is separated from the information processing apparatus. For example, when a fixation/separation determining unit 91 of the imaging apparatus 20 determines that the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 are in the separation state, a control unit 45 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 according to the posture determination information indicating the posture of the imaging apparatus 20.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a programming interface via which programming instructions may be applied to a processor of the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator operates the processor according to the programming instructions to select one of multiple active internally-generated analog voltage levels to determine an output voltage level of the voltage regulator.

Abstract: An optical apparatus configured to guide light from an object to an image pickup element includes a first light amount adjustment unit configured to change transmissivity or the light from the object through change in physical property thereof. Then, in recording, a second light amount adjustment unit configured to mechanically change an area through which the light from the object passes is prevented from being driven but the first light amount adjustment unit is driven to adjust an amount of the light from the object entering the image pickup element.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method for providing access to a target electronic device through a first service running on a different electronic device may include receiving in the first service a command directed to the target electronic device from a command sender and receiving in the service device operation status parameters of the target electronic device. The device operation status parameters may include properties of the target electronic device such as a battery level, a battery charging rate, an age, a planned lifespan, a recent wireless usage, an internal temperature, or any of the above in relation to an intervening electronic device over which communication to the target electronic device travels, or any combination thereof. The method may also include using the device operation status parameters to determine, using the service, whether to provide or not to provide an update signal incorporating the command or information to the target electronic device.

Abstract: A camera apparatus is provided. A bracket is fixed to a windshield of a vehicle. A camera case is fixed to the bracket. A camera module is fixed to the camera case and includes a lens. The camera apparatus detects a position of an object present ahead of the vehicle. The object includes a lane and another vehicle. Information on the object acquired by the camera apparatus is used for at least one of lane departure alarm control, light control, and collision avoidance control. The camera apparatus further includes an adjustment structure for completing adjustment of an inclination angle in a vertical direction of an optical axis of the lens with respect to the windshield by the time when the camera case is completely fixed to the bracket.

Abstract: An external accessory that can be attached to and detached from an electronic apparatus equipped with a power source unit includes: a first power receiving unit that receives power from the power source unit of the electronic apparatus; a second power receiving unit that receives power from the power source unit of the electronic apparatus; a decision-making unit that makes a decision as to whether or not the first power receiving unit is receiving power; a function execution unit that executes a predetermined function by using power received at one of the first power receiving unit and the second power receiving unit; and a control unit that engages the function execution unit in operation continuously when an affirmative decision is made by the decision-making unit, and engages the function execution unit in operation intermittently when a negative decision is made by the decision-making unit.