Abstract: An image capture device includes a heatsink that absorbs thermal energy and a first component that generates thermal energy. The image capture device includes a second component that generates thermal energy and a first conductor that extends between the first component and the heatsink, and the first conductor moves thermal energy from the first component to the heatsink by conduction. The image capture device includes a second conductor that extends between the second component and the heatsink, and the second conductor has a portion perpendicularly extended relative to the first conductor. The second conductor moves thermal energy from the second component to the heatsink by conduction.

Abstract: A fluorescence imaging device includes a display unit that displays an operation screen receiving an operation input, and the display unit displays a setting operation screen including a parameter setting field in which a parameter relating to blue shift correction for correcting shade of a sample image caused by a difference in an incidence angle of fluorescence emitted from each sample at each position where the fluorescence is incident on an optical filter is to be set.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a camera module comprising a front body, a lens, a rear body, a first substrate, an image sensor, a second substrate, a connector and a cover, wherein the cover includes a bottom plate having a hole in which the connector is to be disposed, side plates extending from the bottom plate, and pressing unit disposed at the bottom plate and elastically supporting the connector, the connector includes a first surface facing the inner surface of the bottom plate of the cover, and a second surface extending from the first surface and disposed in the hole, and the pressing unit includes a first pressing part for pressing the first surface of the connector, and a second pressing part for pressing the second surface of the connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to vehicle remote parking assistance, and, more specifically, systems and methods for determining a distance between a vehicle and a mobile device during a remote parking procedure. In particular, the systems and methods include selecting a camera lens or focal length for use with a first method of determining a distance between a vehicle and a mobile device based on an image of the vehicle and a digital model of the vehicle.

Abstract: An external scene image captured by an external scene imaging electronic camera attached to a head mounted display (HMD) is projected and displayed onto an image display screen arranged in front of the eyes of the user as a virtual image with a suitable viewing distance corresponding to the visual acuity of the user. At this time, for each object image presented in the virtual image of the external scene image, the virtual image is processed and formatted to add a predetermined degree of binocular disparity and image blur to the virtual image projected and displayed on the right and the left image display screen on the basis of a predetermined converted distance calculated from the real distance of each object. Thus, the user is given a sense of a realistic perspective for the virtual image of the external scene, free of the discomfort or unease.

Abstract: A connecting device of an accessory by which improvement in mechanical strength is compatible with arrangements of many connection terminals. The connecting device is detachably attachable to an accessory shoe device of an electronic apparatus. An engagement member is attachable to the accessory shoe device by sliding in a first direction. A holding member is fixed to the engagement member by fastening members. A connecting plug has connection terminals and is arranged at a front part in the first direction of the holding member. The fastening members are arranged at positions that are spaced apart from each other in a second direction that perpendicularly intersects with the first direction. A width of the holding member is shorter than a width of the engagement member in the second direction, and the connection terminals are arranged in an area between the positions of the fastening members.

Abstract: An information device has a camera cover unit that is fixed to an upper edge in the outside of a display device in a back cover. The camera cover unit includes a cover case that is fixed to the upper edge and a cover body that is housed in the cover case and is slidable between a first position and a second position. The cover body includes an end that is placed in the first position to cover the front of the camera and placed in the second position to avoid the front of the camera, and a leaf spring that is elastically deformable inward and outward of the frame of the upper edge.

Abstract: Image sensor modules include primary high-resolution imagers and secondary imagers. For example, an image sensor module may include a semiconductor chip including photosensitive regions defining, respectively, a primary camera and a secondary camera. The image sensor module may include an optical assembly that does not substantially obstruct the field-of-view of the secondary camera. Some modules include multiple secondary cameras that have a field-of-view at least as large as the field-of-view of the primary camera. Various features are described to facilitate acquisition of signals that can be used to calculate depth information.

Abstract: A display control apparatus comprises a first display unit capable of being viewed via an eyepiece part, a second display unit capable of being viewed without the eyepiece part, an eye approach detection unit configured to detect an eye approaching to the eyepiece part, a sight line detection unit configured to detect a sight line of the eye that is viewing the first display unit via the eyepiece part, and a control unit configured to perform control to stop display of the first display unit if a sight line is not detected by the sight line detection unit within a first time period in a state where the eye approaching is being detected by the eye approach detection unit.

Abstract: A special observation image is obtained by performing an image pickup of an object to be observed illuminated with special light. Bs-image signals of the special observation image are assigned to brightness signals Y to generate a first observation image for display. Gs-image signals of the special observation image are assigned to brightness signals Y to generate a second observation image for display. The first observation image for display and the second observation image for display are automatically switched and displayed on a monitor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of interfacing between a source media device and a destination media device. A wireless module passes through an audio signal from the source device to an output device, and transmits a wireless signal to a wireless device that outputs the audio signal. In this manner, the number of devices used for the connections may be reduced.

Abstract: A dual-aperture zoom digital camera operable in both still and video modes. The camera includes Wide and Tele imaging sections with respective lens/sensor combinations and image signal processors and a camera controller operatively coupled to the Wide and Tele imaging sections. The Wide and Tele imaging sections provide respective image data. The controller is configured to output, in a zoom-in operation between a lower zoom factor (ZF) value and a higher ZF value, a zoom video output image that includes only Wide image data or only Tele image data, depending on whether a no-switching criterion is fulfilled or not.

Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes an optical assembly including one or more lens and an image sensor, a first driving unit configured to move the optical assembly in a first direction to retract the optical assembly into a housing of an electronic device in which the optical assembly is disposed, or configured to move the optical assembly in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, so that the optical assembly protrudes externally from the housing, and a second driving unit configured to rotate the optical assembly in a protruding state based on a rotation axis, parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: A camera module includes a housing, a lens assembly, and a light-absorbing film. The housing includes a main body and a protrusion or a groove on the main body. The lens assembly includes a lens and a connecting seat. The lens is connected to the connecting seat. A groove or a protrusion is formed on the connecting seat to cooperate with the protrusion or the groove on the main body to connect the housing and the lens assembly. The light-absorbing film is arranged at a joint between the housing and the connecting seat, the light-absorbing film absorbs absorbing light.

Abstract: An indicia-reading module is capable of integration into the smallest face of thin-profile smart device. The module employs chip-on-board packaging and a customized sensor enclosure to eliminate the stack-up height found in conventional packaging. The module also employs a customized frame to reduce volume by integrating circuit subassembly circuit boards into a unique architecture and by serving as the lenses for the illuminator and the aimer, thereby eliminating the need for any extra lenses or holders.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus having a high operability irrespective of whether an accessory is attached to an apparatus body. The apparatus body includes a first connection section connected to the accessory, a first operation member disposed in a surface different from a surface where the first connection section is provided, and a second operation member disposed in the surface where the first connection section is provided. The accessory includes a second connection section which can be connected to the first connection section, and a third operation section disposed in a surface different from the surface where the second connection section is provided and is located in the vicinity of the second operation member in a state in which the accessory is attached to the apparatus body. The second operation member and the third operation member have at least one same function.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging device and a display apparatus. The imaging device includes: a casing including a first accommodating cavity therein, wherein a first opening is provided at one end of the first accommodating cavity; a lens module including a rotating portion and an extension portion connected to the rotating portion, the rotating portion being accommodated in the first accommodating cavity, the extension portion extending through the first opening to an exterior of the casing; and a mounting component, which is at least partially accommodated in the first accommodating cavity and fixed to the casing, wherein the rotating portion is hinged with the mounting component via a spherical joint.

Abstract: The illumination module for emitting light (5) can operate in at least two different modes, wherein in each of the modes, the emitted light (5) has a different light distribution. The module has a mode selector (10) for selecting the mode in which the module operates, and it has an optical arrangement. The arrangement includes—a microlens array (LL1) with a multitude of transmissive or reflective microlenses (2) which are regularly arranged at a lens pitch P (P1);—an illuminating unit for illuminating the microlens array (LL1). The illuminating unit includes a first array of light sources (S1) operable to emit light of a first wavelength L1 each and having an aperture each. The apertures are located in a common emission plane which is located at a distance D (D1) from the microlens array (LL1). In a first one of the modes, for the lens pitch P, the distance D and the wavelength L1 applies P2=2·L1·D/N wherein N is an integer with N?1.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a system for determining a distance, comprising: a light source for projecting a pattern of discrete spots of laser light towards the object in a sequence of pulses; a detector comprising picture elements, for detecting light representing the pattern as reflected by the object in synchronization with the sequence of pulses; and processing means to calculate the distance to the object as a function of exposure values generated by said picture elements. The picture elements generate exposure values by accumulating a first amount of electrical charge representing a first amount of light reflected during a first time window and a second electrical charge representating a second amount of light reflected during a second time window. The system projects and detects for at least two consecutive sequences of pulses, each being operated with a different duration of said first time window and said second time window.

Abstract: An information handling system peripheral camera is built in a cylindrical housing, such as an extruded aluminum cylinder, having a bottom portion rotationally coupled to an upper portion by a hinge to act as a bracket that couples the peripheral camera to a display upper surface. A bracket disposed in the housing and exposed by rotation of the bottom portion to an open position rests on the display upper surface to rotate for varied camera tilt. The bottom portion leverages against a rear surface of the display to hold the camera in position.

Abstract: There is provided a smart engine including a profile collector and a main processing module. The profile collector is configured to store a plurality of profiles, one or more suitable profiles being dynamically selected according to an instruction from a user or an automatic selector. The main processing module is connected to the profile collector and directly or indirectly connected to a sensor, and configured to perform a detailed analysis to determine detailed properties of features, objects, or scenes based on suitable sensor data from the sensor.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an apparatus body having a first fixing part, a handle member having first and second fastening parts and a first holding member having a third fastening part fastened with the second fastening part and a second fixing part fixed to the first fixing part. Each of the three fastening parts includes: a radial gear and a through hole provided parallel to a fastening direction. The radial gear includes depressions and projections formed in uniform phase in normal line directions of a center axis of the through hole. The handle member is fixed to the first holding member by communicating the through hole of the second fastening part with the through hole of the third fastening part and by a bolt being fastened to a nut through the communicated through holes in a state where the radial gears of the three fastening parts are engaged.

Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to techniques for dynamically adapting image capturing techniques, e.g., based on shutter activation frequency, to improve camera responsiveness.

Abstract: A terminal device and a shooting method are provided. The terminal device includes a main body, a driving component, a camera component, and a connection element. The driving component is mounted on the main body. The camera component is connected to the connection element. The connection element is rotatably mounted on the driving component. The driving component is configured to place the camera component at a first position or a second position by driving the connection element and the camera component can perform compound motion relative to the main body. The compound motion includes linear and rotational sub-motion. In the disclosure, the driving component drives the camera component to perform rotational motion, so as to change a shooting angle of the camera component.

Abstract: A recording arrangement is provided including at least one outer enclosure configured to receive and maintain therein a plurality of video recording devices and a matching plurality of audio recording devices, deployment hardware configured to deploy the plurality of video recording devices to a desired location, means for moving the deployment hardware, and electrical component hardware. The at least one outer enclosure is portable to different physical locations. The electrical component hardware is configured to deploy the plurality of video recording devices in a cross-shooting orientation wherein a first subject on a left side is video recordable by a first video recording device positioned on a right side and a second subject on the right side is video recordable by a second video recording device on the left side.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: a first endoscope including an insertion section, an operation section, and a bending operation device; a second endoscope including an insertion section, an operation section, and a bending operation device; and a fixing member configured to connect and fix the operation sections to each other such that the bending operation device of the first endoscope is made to protrude toward the operation section of the second endoscope, the bending operation device of the second endoscope is made to protrude toward the operation section of the first endoscope, and the bending operation device of the second endoscope is spaced apart from the bending operation device of the first endoscope toward an insertion section side.

Abstract: An extending-type functional assembly is mounted on a frame of a smart terminal, and electrically connected to a control unit of the smart terminal. The extending-type functional assembly comprises a body, a camera module, and a driving. The body comprises a rotating end and a free end, the rotating end is rotatably connected to the frame of the smart terminal, and the free end can be rotated into or out of the frame of the smart terminal. The camera module is disposed on the body, and the body can drive the camera module to move. When the free end is rotated out of the frame of the smart terminal, the camera module is exposed from the frame of the smart terminal; when the rotating end is rotated into the frame of the smart terminal, the camera module is hidden in the frame of the smart terminal.

Abstract: A camera module includes an imaging sensor, a light emitter, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes first and second rigid printed wiring boards, and a foldable flexible printed wiring board connecting the two. A surface of the first rigid printed wiring board on which the imaging sensor is mounted has a holder which is configured to hold the second rigid printed wiring board in a state in which a surface of the second rigid printed wiring board on which the light emitter is mounted and the surface on which the imaging sensor is mounted face the same direction. The holder is arranged at a position which is different from the imaging sensor, and holds the second rigid printed wiring board at a height higher than the surface of the first rigid printed wiring board.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for asymmetric exposure time adjustments for multi-frame (MF) high dynamic range (HDR) imaging in low light conditions are described. In some implementations, a device may receive a set of frames including short exposure frames associated with a first exposure time and long exposure frames associated with a second exposure time and may adjust the second exposure time associated with the long exposure frames to obtain a third exposure time for the long exposure frames based on detecting a low light condition associated with the set of frames. The device may adjust the second exposure time associated with the long exposure frames to obtain the third exposure time for the long exposure frames based on adding, at an image sensor of the device, an additional set of blanking lines to a set of visible lines associated with the short exposure frames.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for operating a flexible device equipped with one or more cameras to visually capture a target area is provided. The present invention may include identifying a bending profile and a holding pattern of a flexible device, and individually aligning one or more cameras of the flexible device to visually capture a target area designated by a user based on the bending profile and the holding pattern of the flexible device. The present invention may further include identifying one or more of the flexible device's cameras as compromised based on visual quality falling below a threshold, and disabling the compromised devices or recommending a new holding pattern or new bending profile to a user that would allow the cameras to capture the target area.

Abstract: A display apparatus of the disclosure includes a reflection module; a camera configured to capture a first image in a first position located at the rear of the reflection module and capture a second image in a second position exposed to the outside of the display apparatus; a driver configured to move at least one of the camera and the reflection module; a controller configured to determine the presence of a user based on the first image captured by the camera in the first position, and to control the driver to move at least one of the camera and the reflection module so that the camera is located in the second position, based on the determination that the user is present; and an inputter configured to receive a user input.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camera module and a molding circuit board assembly, circuit board and application thereof, the circuit board comprising a digital circuit unit, an analog circuit unit and a substrate. The digital circuit nit and the analog circuit unit are respectively formed on the substrate, and the digital circuit unit and the analog circuit unit are conductively connected to each other, wherein at least one part of the analog circuit unit has a safe distance from the digital circuit unit, so as to prevent an electromagnetic wave generated by a circuit of the digital circuit unit from interfering with an electrical signal transmitted and processed by the analog circuit unit, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the transmission and the processing of the electrical signal by the circuit board.

Abstract: Devices and methods improving the ability to manually photograph or record video footage with a camera drone. Handles couple the drone and enhance the ability to balance and manually orient the drone camera. A mounting mechanism permits attachment and hands-free viewing of image data transmitted from the drone camera. Improved ergonomics allow better control of image content and decrease the risk of damage due to dropping or direct handling of the drone.

Abstract: An electroactive ceramic may be incorporated into a transparent optical element and may characterized by an average grain size of less than 200 nm, a relative density of at least 99%, and a transmissivity within the visible spectrum of at least 50%, while maintaining a d33 value of at least 20 pC/N. Optical properties of the electroactive ceramic, including transmissivity, haze, and clarity may be substantially unchanged during actuation of the optical element and the attendant application of a voltage to a layer of the electroactive ceramic.

Abstract: A light field imaging system placed under a display and used as a front-facing camera in a portable electronic apparatus is provided. The light field imaging system includes a lens unit, an optical metasurface and an image sensor. The lens unit is configured to collect input light from a scene and output a light signal. The optical metasurface, disposed in an optical path of the light signal, is configured to produce an optical signal in response to the light signal. The optical metasurface has a spatially varying optical response to the light signal. The image sensor is configured to sense the optical signal to generate light field image data.

Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.

Abstract: The electronic device can be used with various modules attached to a device main body and electrical connection is established therebetween by the respective connector portions. The device main body includes a connection terminal portion with a concave shape. The module includes a power source terminal group in a first surface, and includes a ground terminal group and a communication terminal group for communication with the device main body in a second surface on the opposite side to the first surface, in connection surfaces of the connection terminal portion. The module includes a connection terminal, to which an enable signal generated when the module is connected to the camera module is input, in the first surface, and NC terminals that are not used for communication with the module connected thereto are arranged between the connection terminal and the power source terminal group.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a signal processing device, a signal processing method, and a program. [Solution] The signal processing device includes: a first arithmetic processing unit that performs first suppressing processing for suppressing a first audio signal based on a first microphone on a basis of a second audio signal based on a second microphone; and a second arithmetic processing unit that performs second suppressing processing for suppressing the second audio signal on a basis of the first audio signal.

Abstract: A weight component comprises a connecting seat including a fixing portion, a weight block, a guiding member disposed on the fixing portion, and a connecting member disposed on the weight block. The weight block is coupled to the guiding member through the connecting member and is movable along the guiding member to adjust a center of gravity of the weight component.

Abstract: A universal camera apparatus for attachment to a surface includes a dome cover having a central aperture, a camera unit having a body portion and a lens, the body portion mounted to the dome cover and covered by the dome cover, the lens disposed within the central aperture, a base unit supporting the dome cover, the base unit having a central opening extending through the base unit from a universal attachment portion to a flared collar portion, the universal attachment portion forming a seal at an interface with the surface, wherein wiring from the camera unit extends through the central opening, the flared collar portion at least partially surrounds the camera unit, and wherein the dome cover is adjustable about an axis of rotation relative to the base unit, and the camera mount is rotatable about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for implementing fast, fixed-focal-length lens imaging systems for molecular biology or genetics applications are provided. In particular, techniques and structures are provided for allowing for precise alignment of the optical and imaging components of such imaging systems during assembly with a minimal amount of adjustment.

Abstract: A ventilator that is small, lightweight, and portable, yet capable of being quickly adapted to operate in a plurality of different modes and configurations to deliver a variety of therapies to a patent. A porting system having a plurality of sensors structured to monitor a number of parameters with respect to the flow of gas, and a number of porting blocks is used to reconfigure the ventilator so that it operates as a single-limb or dual limb ventilator. In the single-limb configuration, an active or passive exhaust assembly can be provided proximate to the patient. The ventilator is capable of operate in a volume or pressure support mode, even in a single-limb configuration. In addition, a power control mechanism controls the supply of power to the ventilator from an AC power source, a lead acid battery, an internal rechargeable battery pack, and a detachable battery pack.

Abstract: A double-camera imaging device includes a base bracket and two camera units. The base bracket comprises a base plate, each camera unit comprises a printed circuit board, and the two camera units are fixed on the base plate and spaced apart each other via the printed circuit boards fixed on the base plate. The base bracket is configured to protect the two camera units from external force attack.

Abstract: A support bar for virtual reality camera, including a mounting case on which the virtual reality camera is mounted; rotation shafts which are arranged on both ends of a weight center of the mounting case and rotates the mounting case up and downward; a balance weight arranged on a lower part of a weight center of the mounting case; a support plate which connects the rotation shaft and a support bar to rotate the mounting case front and rearward; and a rotation control device on the rotation shaft. A magnet is provided on one side of the rotation shaft and a magnetic body such as steel is provided on the other side; and a wide view sight photographing lens on an upper one side of the mounting case, which has a view angle of front rear and left right 360°.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a main body including a housing section that houses a battery; a lid attached to the main body to cover the housing section, the lid being adapted to perform state shift between a closed state and an open state; and a locking member attached to the main body, the locking member locking the lid both in the closed state and in the open state.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a terminal device. The terminal device includes a periscope lens. The periscope lens includes a filter, a reflective prism module, a zoom lens, and a sensor, where the filter is configured to filter a light ray transmitted from the outside, and the reflective prism module is configured to reflect twice the light ray into the sensor in combination with the zoom lens, where the light ray is obtained after the filtering by the filter. According to the terminal device in the present invention, a limitation on a thickness of the periscope lens imposed by a width of the sensor can be reduced.

Abstract: An eyepiece optical system substantially composed of a first lens having a positive refractive power with a convex surface on the eye point side, a second lens having a negative refractive power with a concave surface on the object side, and a third lens having a positive refractive power with an absolute value of radius of curvature of the eye point side surface being smaller than an absolute value of radius of curvature of the object side surface, disposed in order from the object side. The first lens to the third lens are all single lenses and, when the average refractive index of the first lens to the third lens is taken as NdH, the eyepiece optical system satisfies a conditional expression (1): 1.80<NdH.

Abstract: A digital camera which includes: a photographic lens movable along an optical axis thereof between a retracted position and a photographing position in front of the retracted position; an image pick-up device on which an object image is formed through the photographic lens, the image pick-up device being guided to be movable between a first position where the image pick-up device is positioned in a photographic optical path of the photographic lens behind the photographic lens and a second position where the image pick-up device is positioned out of the photographic optical path; and a mechanism for moving the image pick-up device between the first position and the second position, wherein the moving mechanism moves the image pick-up device to the first position when the photographic lens is moved from the retracted position to the photographing position, and wherein the moving mechanism moves the image pick-up device to the second position when the photographic lens is moved from the photographing position t

Abstract: A digital camera which includes: a photographic lens movable along an optical axis thereof between a retracted position and a photographing position in front of the retracted position; an image pick-up device on which an object image is formed through the photographic lens, the image pick-up device being guided to be movable between a first position where the image pick-up device is positioned in a photographic optical path of the photographic lens behind the photographic lens and a second position where the image pick-up device is positioned out of the photographic optical path; and a mechanism for moving the image pick-up device between the first position and the second position, wherein the moving mechanism moves the image pick-up device to the first position when the photographic lens is moved from the retracted position to the photographing position, and wherein the moving mechanism moves the image pick-up device to the second position when the photographic lens is moved from the photographing position t