Abstract: A security camera system includes a base unit and sensor modules for generating image data. The base unit includes several mounting sockets arranged at different elevational and azimuthal directions around the base unit, and the sensor modules attach, for example, magnetically, to the mounting sockets. Each mounting socket includes a socket ID, which is used to stitch together the image data from different sensor modules. The security camera system is capable of automatic detection of the location of the sensor modules, as the socket IDs for the mounting sockets to which the sensor modules are attached are identified by various means including readable indicia and reader modules including optical codes and readers, membrane switches, optical sensors, and radio-frequency identification tags and readers.

Abstract: A wireless communication adapter device includes an enclosure and a communication device base. The communication device base includes a first switch and a wireless communication transceiver. The communication device base is inserted into the enclosure so that the communication device base can move along an axis within the enclosure from a first base position and a second base position. Such movement actuates the first switch against the enclosure to initiate one or more communication operations of the wireless communication transceiver in the communication device base.

Abstract: A camera apparatus includes: a main body, on which a camera is mounted, wherein the camera is operated according to a signal applied from the outside, is configured to change a surveillance area by rotating in vertical and horizontal directions, and capture an image of the surveillance area; an attachment coupled to the main body, and configured to connect an external device to the main body; and a hanger in which a hole is formed, the hanger being connected to the main body for coupling the main body with the external device and decoupling the main body from the external device, wherein the attachment shares a center with the main body and is positioned at a center of the main body, and wherein the hanger is apart from the center of the main body by a certain distance and is connected to a side surface of the main body.

Abstract: Actuators for rotating an optical-path-folding-element with two, first and second, degrees of freedom in an extended rotation range around two respective rotation axes, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including a folded camera as above together with an upright camera.

Abstract: Actuators for rotating an optical-path-folding-element with two, first and second, degrees of freedom in an extended rotation range around two respective rotation axes, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including a folded camera as above together with an upright camera.

Abstract: An electronic device with image-capturing functionality is provided. The electronic device includes a device housing, a module substrate, an image-capturing element, a switch unit and a control unit. The module substrate is adapted to be slid between a first substrate position and a second substrate position. The image-capturing element is disposed on the module substrate. The control unit is coupled to the image-capturing element and the switch unit. When the module substrate is in the first substrate position, the switch unit is activated, the switch unit sends a pressed signal, and the control unit deactivates the image-capturing element according to the pressed signal. When the module substrate is in the second substrate position, the switch unit is not activated, and the control unit activates the image-capturing element. The electronic device of the embodiment protects the privacy of the user.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus (100) mountable on a movable apparatus (700) includes a first imaging device (130-1) configured to capture an image in a first image capture direction, the first image capture direction having a first angle with respect to a direction of travel of the movable apparatus (700), and a second imaging device (130-2) disposed next to the first imaging device (130-1) configured to capture an image in a second image capture direction, the second image capture direction having a second angle with respect to the direction of travel of the movable apparatus (700). The first imaging device (130-1) and the second imaging device (130-2) are disposed to overlap at least partially a first imaging range of the first imaging device (130-1) and a second imaging range of the second imaging device (130-2).

Abstract: A camera device with the clamping module includes a clamping module and a camera module. The clamping module includes a supporting element having a base holder, a sliding element, and an elastic element received between the supporting element and the sliding element. One end of a bottom surface of the base holder extends downward to form a blocking block, the other end of the bottom surface of the base holder extends downward to form a first clamping board. The sliding element is mounted to a bottom of the supporting element. The sliding element is located between the blocking block and the first clamping board. One end of the sliding element has a second clamping board facing to the first clamping board. The camera module is pivoted to a top of the supporting element by a rotation shaft.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a gimbal driver and a digital camera. The digital camera includes suspension member(s) attached to a base. The digital camera includes a camera module supported by the suspension member(s). The camera module includes: (i) a lens that focuses an image; and (ii) a sensor attached to the lens and that detects the focused image. Shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator(s) are attached between the base and the camera module. The gimbal driver generates actuating signal(s) in response to movement of the base to stabilize the image. An electrical interconnect directs the actuating signal(s) from the gimbal driver to the SMA actuator(s) to rotate the camera module.

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor device. The sensor device includes a housing with a front plate and a back plate. The front plate includes mounting holes and the back plate includes second mounting holes and alignment holes. The sensor device includes a printed circuit board encased by the housing, wherein the printed circuit board comprises an image sensor, an image sensor processor, and a serializer.

Abstract: A frame for an image capture device includes a frame body configured to receive and secure the image capture device, a frame I/O interface configured to mate with an imaging I/O interface of an image capture device when the image capture device is secured within the frame body, a frame interface seal configured to provide waterproofing between the frame body and the image capture device when the frame I/O interface and the imaging I/O interface are mated, and a frame accessory integrated into the frame body and configured to communicate with the image capture device when the frame I/O interface and the imaging I/O interface are mated.

Abstract: A camera module provided in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise an image sensor that comprises a first area which receives an external light and on which an image is formed and a second area which surrounds the first area; and a shielding member that is disposed on the image sensor, corresponds to the second area, and shields electromagnetic waves which are emitted from the image sensor or emitted from the electronic component of the electronic device and introduced into the image sensor. In addition to this embodiment, various embodiments are possible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reaction method that includes a reaction process using a pipette tip to allow substances to cause a reaction, the method including: providing a heater for heating the pipette tip in accordance with a preset temperature; attaching the pipette tip to a pipette nozzle and heating the pipette tip by a first preset temperature; when a period of heating by the first preset temperature exceeds a preset period, switching an output of the heater from the first preset temperature to a lower second preset temperature; detecting a distal end position of the pipette tip at or after the switching; and executing the reaction process while controlling the distal end position of the pipette tip with reference to the detected distal end position, in which the temperature of the pipette tip is kept by the second preset temperature at least until operation of the pipette tip.

Abstract: A camera mount includes a lower mount component comprising a rigid tray; and an elastic retaining member fastened to the tray such that it arches over the tray cavity. The elastic retaining member includes a first relief indentation to prevent the elastic retaining member from causing unwanted interaction with a camera.

Abstract: A connector 1 includes a connector housing 11, a thin wire coaxial cable 17 for providing a coaxial connection between an external coaxial cable 2 and a circuit board provided in a separated housing and a shield member 12 which is provided in an inner space of the connector housing 11 and electrically connected to a shell 173 of the thin wire coaxial cable 17. The shield member 12 has a holding mechanism for holding the thin wire coaxial cable 17.

Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a casing including a base unit and a cover unit, a camera unit disposed on the base unit in the casing, a camera cover disposed on the base unit in the casing and being in contact with and covering the camera unit, and a biasing member configured to bias the camera cover and to be deformed by being pressed by the cover unit when the cover unit is attached to the base unit. A frictional force between the camera unit and the camera cover increases due to an increase in a biasing force applied from the biasing member to the camera cover according to the deformation of the biasing member.

Abstract: An imaging lens includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens being a double-sided aspheric lens, a second lens, a third lens having positive refractive power, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens being a double-sided aspheric lens and having negative refractive power and a concave surface facing the image side near an optical axis, wherein an image-side surface of said sixth lens is an aspheric surface changing to the convex surface at a peripheral area, and a below conditional expression (1) is satisfied: ?0.68<(N1?1)/(r1×f)×1000<0.68??(1) where N1: refractive index at d-ray of the first lens, r1: paraxial curvature radius of the object-side surface of the first lens, and f: focal length of an overall optical system.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure discloses an automatic temperature-sensing and heating camera module at least comprising a lens barrel, a first lens arranged at a front end of the lens barrel, a gland that cooperates with the front end of the lens barrel for locking the first lens on the lens barrel, and a heating sheet capable of heating the first lens, wherein a gland flange is arranged at a rear end of the gland, and the heating sheet is arranged in close contact with the gland flange. In the automatic temperature-sensing and heating camera module according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the heating sheet is arranged in close contact with the gland flange, so heat is transferred to the first lens through the gland flange, which has the advantages of simple structure and good heating effect, and is conducive to miniaturize the whole module.

Abstract: A battery carrier configured to hold a battery includes a base and a frame disposed on the base. The base includes a main plate and a first limiter disposed on the main plate. The main plate has a positioning hole located opposite to the first limiter. The frame includes a main part located on the main plate, a tail part disposed to the main part, and a stopper. The main part includes an abutment wall standing on the main plate. The tail part includes a positioning post. The stopper includes an elastic arm disposed on the abutment wall and a block disposed on the elastic arm. The base has a limit edge located between the first limiter and the positioning hole. An extending direction of the limit edge is different from a direction from the first limiter to the positioning hole.

Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a static member or plate; a moving member or plate movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; a sensor mounting region on the moving plate; and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) elements extending between and coupled to the static plate and moving plate. The SMA elements, when driven by a controller, move the moving plate and the sensor mounting region thereon about the x-axis and the y-axis with respect to the static plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical systems and methods of their manufacture. An example optical system includes a lens assembly having at least one lens. The lens assembly defines an optical axis, a focal distance, and a corresponding focal plane. The optical system includes a substrate having a first surface and an image sensor attached to the first surface of the substrate. The optical system also includes a sensor holder attached to the first surface of the substrate. The sensor holder positions the image sensor along the optical axis and substantially at the focal plane. The optical system includes a registration body having a first registration surface and a second registration surface. The lens assembly is coupled to the first registration surface and the sensor holder is coupled to the second registration surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stand. The stand may include a supporting component, a rotation component, a rotation limiting component, and an adapter ring. The rotation component may be rotatably connected to the supporting component and may be configured to rotate about a first rotation axis. The adapter ring may be placed between the rotation component and the rotation limiting component. The rotation component may include first ratchet teeth on a first side of the rotation component. The rotation limiting component may include second ratchet teeth on a second side of the rotation limiting component facing the first side. The adapter ring may include third ratchet teeth and fourth ratchet teeth on a third side and a fourth side of the adapter ring, respectively. The third ratchet teeth may be engaged with the first ratchet teeth and the fourth ratchet teeth may be engaged with the second ratchet teeth.

Abstract: A pixel array substrate includes a substrate, a plurality of pixel structures, a peripheral trace and a plurality of first patterns. The substrate has an active area and a peripheral area outside the active area. The plurality of pixel structures is disposed in the active area of the substrate. Each of the pixel structures includes a signal line, an active device electrically connected to the signal line and a pixel electrode electrically connected to the active device. The peripheral trace is disposed in the peripheral area of the substrate. A plurality of first patterns is disposed in the peripheral area of the substrate. Each of the first patterns includes a first trunk portion and at least one first branch portion crossed with the first trunk portion. The first trunk portion is electrically connected to the peripheral trace or the signal line of the pixel structure.

Abstract: Provided is a display device including a display panel and an input sensing layer. The input sensing layer includes an input sensor and a plurality of input sensing lines. The display panel includes a base layer, a circuit layer including a plurality of clock signal lines, a first electrode disposed between the clock signal lines and first input sensing lines and having a plurality of second holes defined therein, and a second electrode overlapping at least one of the clock signal lines in a plan view, thereby achieving uniform input sensitivity.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes an attaching structure configured to attach at an in-cabin side of a vehicle windshield. The attaching structure includes a camera module receiving portion and a stray light shield. A camera module includes a circuit board, an imager and a lens. The camera module is configured to be disposed at the attaching structure so that the imager views through the vehicle windshield and forward of the vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the attaching structure attached at the in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield. With the attaching structure attached at the in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield, the camera module is inserted into the camera module receiving portion of the attaching structure to attach the camera module at the vehicle windshield with the circuit board of the camera module being vertically oriented when so inserted and attached.

Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera includes a circuit board to which an image sensor disposed is disposed, one or more first conductive portions at one or more regions of the circuit board, one or more elastic connectors, including an elastic member and a metal film surrounding at least part of an outer portion of the elastic member, the elastic connector is disposed on the first conductive region, a lens device including one or more lenses and a driver capable of moving the lens device, a housing which accommodates the lens device, and a second conductive portion in one or more regions of the housing. The housing may be disposed above the elastic connector such that the second conductive portion is electrically coupled to the first conductive portion due to a contact with the elastic connector.

Abstract: An optical imaging lens may include a first, a second, a third and a fourth lens elements positioned in an order from an object side to an image side. Through designing concave and/or convex surfaces of the four lens elements, the optical imaging lens may provide improved imaging quality and optical characteristics, increased field of view and increased aperture while the optical imaging lens may satisfy (G34+T4)/AAG?2.200 and V1+V2+V3+V4?110.000, wherein an air gap between the third lens element and the fourth lens element along the optical axis is represented by G34, a thickness of the fourth lens element along the optical axis is represented by T4, a sum of the three air gaps from the first lens element to the fourth lens element along the optical axis is represented by AAG and Abbe numbers of the first to the fourth lens elements are represented by V1, V2, V3 and V4.

Abstract: A camera device comprises a camera unit including an outer shell with a spherical shape and provided with an equatorial groove, a base member provided with a seating, and a cover provided with a pivot defining a tilting axis and an aperture for providing a free line of sight for the camera unit. The camera unit is arranged between the seating and the cover such that the pivot is received by the equatorial groove and such that the cover and the seating of the base member are pressed against the outer shell of the camera unit from opposing sides thereof. The pivot is arranged on a lug adjoining the cover via a lug transition and defined by a slit such that the lug is laterally displaceable in a direction parallel with the tilting axis in response to the pivot being subjected to a force having a component in said direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an integrated vision module component. The integrated vision module includes a bracket, a first vision module, and a second vision module. The first vision module and the second vision module are mounted on the bracket. The first vision module includes a first flexible circuit board, and a first image sensor and a second image sensor mounted on the first flexible circuit board. The second vision module includes a second flexible circuit board, and a third image sensor and a fourth image sensor mounted on the second flexible circuit board. The first image sensor and the third image sensor form a first binocular vision sensor. The second image sensor and the fourth image sensor form a second binocular vision sensor.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: The invention provides for a system for processing tendered ballots. A table for a poll worker is provided on which the ballots are sorted and processed. A camera is directed to the work space on the table. The image from the camera is both digitally stored and provided to the poll watchers via a viewing screen. The poll worker then knows that his actions are being monitored and recorded, thereby reducing thoughts of trying to “fix” the vote.

Abstract: A method of processing a video includes capturing a first set of video data at a first definition, transmitting the first set of video data at a second definition lower than the first definition wirelessly to a user terminal, receiving a video edit request wirelessly from the user terminal, and finding video corresponding to edited video data described by the video edit request, thereby forming a second set of video data at a third definition. The video edit request is formed from editing the received first set of video data at the second definition at the user terminal.

Abstract: The electronic device can be used with an accessory module that is a second device attached to a device main body that is a first device. The accessory module includes a locking member that is held so as to be able to be turned. The locking member includes a ring-shaped portion that has a plurality of claw portions and an operation portion for performing a turning operation. The device main body 1 includes a plurality of claw portions corresponding to the plurality of claw portions of the locking member. The claw portions and the claw portions engage with each other in a state in which the accessory module is attached to the device main body by the turning operation of the operation portion, and the claw portions and the claw portions are not engaged in a state in which the accessory module can be removed from the device main body.

Abstract: A camera module for an information handling system, including: a camera having an electronic shutter; a capacitive sensor positioned proximate to the camera, the capacitive sensor configured to detect a change in capacitance at the capacitive sensor; a shutter controller computing module configured to: receive a first signal from the capacitive sensor indicating the change in capacitance at the capacitive sensor; process the first signal from the capacitive sensor, including determining that the first signal indicates to change a state of the electronic shutter; and in response to determining that the first signal indicates to change the state of the electronic shutter, providing, to the camera module, a second signal to adjust an initial state of the electronic shutter of the camera to a secondary state.

Abstract: A dual lens imaging module suitable for an electronic device is provided. The dual lens imaging module includes a first lens, a second lens, and a moving module. The moving module is connected to the second lens and is adapted to move or tilt the second lens, wherein the first lens is a lens having an autofocus function, and a working distance of the dual lens imaging module is adapted to be changed according to a spacing of the first lens and the second lens.

Abstract: There is provided a photoelectric composite module according to the present disclosure including: a first connecting member having an outer frame having a tubular shape, and a plurality of contacts provided in an interior of the outer frame; a first printed board on which a photoelectric conversion element configured to convert an electrical signal into an optical signal is mounted, and which is configured to act as a relay between the contacts and the photoelectric conversion element; and a second printed board configured to act as a relay between the contacts and an electrical signal cable. The first printed board and the second printed board are three-dimensionally arranged.

Abstract: A sensor system for positioning, orienting, and/or aligning a sensor assembly to a target object are provided. In some embodiments, the sensor system can include a sensor assembly and a control and processing module coupled to the sensor assembly. The control and processing module can be configured to process signals generate by the sensor assembly. The sensor system can include a mounting assembly configured to receive the sensor assembly and to position the sensor assembly relative to a surface of a target object. The mounting assembly can include a retaining element configured to translate along a first axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camera lens, which includes a lens barrel and a lens group accommodated in the lens barrel, wherein the lens group includes a first lens, an inner side wall of the lens barrel is provided with a first magnetic adsorption member, and an outer side wall of the first lens is provided with a second magnetic adsorption member magnetically adsorbed with the first magnetic adsorption member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a camera module is provided. The camera module includes a substrate, a first image sensor disposed in a first area on one side of the substrate, a second image sensor disposed in a second area on the one side, a reinforcement member disposed in an area around the first area and the second area so as to support at least a portion of the substrate, a first housing disposed in an area including at least a portion of the first area so as to be stacked on the first image sensor and one part of the reinforcement member while accommodating a first lens part corresponding to the first image sensor, and a second housing disposed in an area including at least a portion of the second area so as to be stacked on the second image sensor and the other part of the reinforcement member.

Abstract: Example techniques are disclosed for altering trail camera settings when deployed. For example, settings relating to triggering functionality, time lapse functionality, image resolution, motion sensor sensitivity, flash intensity, and other camera functions can be altered. The settings can be altered based on environmental conditions such as weather and ambient noise. The settings can also be altered based on trail camera conditions such as available battery capacity or image storage capacity. The trail camera settings can also be altered based on images obtained by the trail camera, with or without analyzing content of the images.

Abstract: Various embodiments concern sensors and other components that can be disposed beneath a variable transparency layer of a mobile device. By modifying how much voltage is applied to the variable transparency layer, a component, such as a camera, can be readily hidden when not in use. More specifically, the variable transparency layer may be substantially opaque when the camera is not in use and at least partially transparent when the camera is in use and ready to capture an image. The opacity level of the variable transparency layer can be modified by a voltage source that is electrically coupled to the variable transparency layer. The various levels of opacity could also enable the variable transparency layer to act as an electronic aperture for the camera.

Abstract: The present invention relates to infrared imaging, providing a multi-purpose infrared imaging device. The multi-purpose infrared imaging device comprises a housing. An optical lens module is mounted at a front end of the housing. The housing has an opening. A power module for blocking the opening is detachably mounted in the housing. An infrared sensor module, an infrared signal processing module and an infrared digital image processing module are further mounted in the housing, and both of the infrared sensor module and the infrared digital image processing module are electrically connected to the infrared signal processing module and all of the three modules are electrically connected to the power module. The power module, the infrared sensor module, the infrared signal processing module and the infrared digital image processing module are integrated in the housing in the imaging device, such that the imaging device has multiple functions to effectively meet the multifunctional needs of users.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a dual camera module comprising: a rigid first substrate having a first image sensor arranged thereon; a rigid second substrate spaced apart from the first substrate and having a second image sensor arranged thereon; a third substrate connected to the first substrate and the second substrate; and a flexible connection unit for connecting the first substrate to the second substrate, wherein the first substrate includes a first side surface, the second substrate includes a second side surface facing the first side surface, and the connection unit connects the first side surface of the first substrate to the second side surface of the second substrate.

Abstract: An operation apparatus for operating an optical element movable for changing an optical characteristic of an optical apparatus includes an operation member, a detector configured to detect an operation amount of the operation member, a controller configured to generate an operation command for the optical element based on the operation amount, and a memory configured to store an operation target for the optical element. The controller is configured to cause a display to display the operation command and the operation target in a first region of the display corresponding to a range which the operation command can take, and the operation command and the operation target in a second region of the display corresponding to a partial region in the first region and larger than the partial region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vision assistive device for use by blind or low vision users. The device includes an imaging unit for viewing objects positioned beneath the device. The device further includes a forwardly facing screen for displaying an enlarged view of the imaged object to the user. The imaging unit is configured to take multiple views of the object, each with a different area of focus. This can be accomplished by digitally changing the imaging sensor's area of focus or by pivoting the sensor via a focus motor. In either event, the resulting images are combined into a single, integrated, focused, and composite image. Combining images with differing areas of focus helps eliminate any blurry regions in the composite image. The device further includes a rearwardly positioned fin that facilitates positioning the device in multiple different orientations. In a first orientation, the device is vertically positioned upon a desktop.

Abstract: An imager includes: a fixing member as defined herein; a sealing member as defined herein; a circuit board as defined herein; and a conductive member as defined herein, in a state of being viewed from a direction perpendicular to a light receiving surface of the imaging sensor chip, an outer edge of a region where the conductive member is disposed overlaps the wall portion of the fixing member, and a distance between a position overlapping the outer edge in the wall portion and an end of the wall portion on a side of the concave portion is 20% or more of a width of the wall portion in a direction parallel to the light receiving surface.

Abstract: A push type camera device in a mobile terminal can be pushed to protrude out of the mobile terminal for photographing or be hidden in the mobile terminal. The push type camera device includes a slide assembly, a fixing bracket, a resilient assembly, and a camera assembly. The fixing bracket is fixed and located in the mobile terminal. The slide assembly is slidably mounted on the fixing bracket. The resilient assembly connects the slide assembly and the fixing bracket, and is configured for fixing or supporting the slide assembly. The camera assembly is arranged on the slide assembly. The camera assembly can be pushed to protrude out of or back into the mobile terminal by sliding the slide assembly relative to the fixing bracket. A mobile terminal having the push type camera device is also provided.

Abstract: A device for measuring spatial points includes an ergonomic manual handle for facilitating efficient three-dimensional measurement using data processing.

Abstract: A MEMS electrostatic actuator that achieves autofocus and super resolution imaging in cameras is disclosed. The actuator is able to provide multi-degrees of freedom motion (of up to 5-degrees-of-freedom). It consists of a moving and fixed parts. The moving part comprises an inner and outer rotor. The inner rotor contains a load stage and the moving plates of the parallel-plate electrodes and is attached to the outer rotor via a plurality of mechanical springs. The outer rotor holds the inner rotor and contains a plurality of openings or tubes surrounded by walls and are attached to the outer periphery of the actuator via multiple mechanical springs. The present device can be used to achieve super resolution functionality in compact cameras.