Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a camera system for an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS). For example, a voltage logic and a memory logic are used in a front-view camera system for an ADAS. The camera system includes a lens configured to capture a region ahead of a vehicle, a lens barrel configured to accommodate the lens in an internal space thereof, a lens holder coupled to the lens barrel, an image sensor configured to sense an image captured by the lens, an image processor configured to receive image data from the image sensor and process the received image data, and a camera micro-control unit (MCU) configured to communicate with the image processor and receive the data processed by the image processor.

Abstract: The imaging device 102, to which an extension device 103 for accommodating an external battery 202 can be detachably attached, comprises a main body 102a for accommodating an internal battery 201, a charge IC 231, an operation unit 160, and a charge microcomputer 232. The charge IC 231 charges the internal battery 201 or the external battery 202 with power input from outside. The operation unit 160 receives an input for setting a use order of the internal battery 201 and the external battery 202. The charge microcomputer 232 controls the charge IC 231 so as to charge the internal battery 201 or the external battery 202 according to the priority order.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus on which an accessory including a first mount is mountable, comprising: a second mount that is capable of coupling to the first mount of the accessory; terminals disposed along a circumferential direction of the second mount and used for electrical connection with corresponding terminals provided on the accessory; and mount claws for engaging with claws provided in the accessory. A terminal holder has first and second stages at different positions in a direction parallel to a center-axis direction of the second mount. The terminals include a first terminal for detecting mounting of the accessory and a second terminal for supplying communication power to the accessory. The second stage is projecting toward the accessory further than the first stage in a state where the accessory is mounted on the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: There are provided a plurality of terminals disposed in a circumferential direction of a second mount of an image capturing apparatus. The plurality of terminals correspond to a plurality of terminals disposed in a circumferential direction of a first mount of an accessory. The plurality of terminals of the image capturing apparatus include a first terminal used to supply power for driving an internal component of the accessory, and a second terminal used to supply power for controlling communication with the accessory. The first and second terminals are disposed further in a mount direction of the accessory than the other terminals of the image capturing apparatus on a predetermined stage of the terminal holder. An inter-terminal pitch between the first and second terminals is wider than at least one pitch among inter-terminal pitches of the other terminals.

Abstract: There are provided a plurality of terminals disposed in a circumferential direction of a second mount of an image capturing apparatus. The plurality of terminals correspond to a plurality of terminals disposed in a circumferential direction of a first mount of an accessory. The plurality of terminals of the image capturing apparatus include a first terminal used to supply power for driving an internal component of the accessory, and a second terminal used to supply power for controlling communication with the accessory. The first and second terminals are disposed further in a mount direction of the accessory than the other terminals of the image capturing apparatus on a predetermined stage of the terminal holder. An inter-terminal pitch between the first and second terminals is wider than at least one pitch among inter-terminal pitches of the other terminals.

Abstract: The camera accessory is attachable to a camera by relatively rotating from a first state to a second state. Camera side contact pins include a first camera side contact pin making contact with an accessory side contact holding portion in the first state and second camera side contact pins not making contact with the accessory side contact holding portion in the first state. Accessory side contact surfaces include a first accessory side contact surface making contact with the first camera side contact pin in the second state and second accessory side contact surfaces not making contact with the first camera side contact pin in the second state. A pitch between the first and second accessory side contact surfaces adjacent thereto is larger than a pitch between the second accessory side contact surfaces adjacent to each other.

Abstract: An integrated circuit such as a SoC may indicate the critical battery status without powering-on a substantial portion including the host processing cores. The SoC may include a microcontroller, which may cause the critical battery status data to be stored in a static memory and the display unit may retrieve such data from the static memory to display a visual symbol on the screen. The other portions of the SoC such as the dynamic memory, system agent, media processors, and memory controller hubs may be powered-down while the critical battery status is displayed in the visual form on the screen.

Abstract: This invention provides an image processing apparatus which keeps energizing some loads to reduce next startup processing at the time of power OFF operation via a switch of the apparatus while stopping power supply to all the loads at the time of power OFF operation by remote control, a control method for the apparatus, and a program. To accomplish this, this image processing apparatus is shifted to the power OFF state upon, for example, receiving an instruction for decreasing power consumption from an external apparatus, and is shifted to the quick OFF state upon receiving an instruction for decreasing power consumption from the external apparatus.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: A power supply control apparatus that includes an instruction component, an execution component and a power supply control component is provided. The power supply control component is equipped with at least two measurement functions that have different measurement durations for cases in which the duration until interrupting the power supply to device(s) is measured, wherein measurement is activated with a first measurement function of relatively long measurement duration at a completion time of prior image processing, and measurement is activated with a second measurement function of relatively short measurement duration for device(s) to which power is being supplied at the time of completion of the prior image processing but which are not required in later image processing.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An image capture device includes an image sensor for capturing image data of a scene, and a display screen for displaying a preview of the captured image of the scene. Additionally, the image capture device includes a photovoltaic solar cell for outputting electrical energy responsive to environmental lighting conditions. A control section determines whether the image capture device is or is not currently being used in a bright environment. Responsive to a determination that the image capture device is currently being used in a bright environment, the control section increases brightness of the display screen, and switches electrical energy outputted from the photovoltaic cell for use by the display screen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic device connected to a camera main body and having an actuator, the electronic device including: a detection terminal adapted to come into contact with a terminal used by the camera main body to detect the connection to the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the camera main body; a detection section adapted to detect the voltage of the detection terminal; a connection detection section adapted to detect the connection status to the camera main body based on the change in the voltage detected by the detection section; and a control section adapted to control the operation of the actuator based on the connection or disconnection to or from the camera main body detected by the connection detection section.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: A camera system includes an image capture section, a positioning section that performs positioning and a control section that controls the positioning section. The control section causes at least one operation of the positioning section and the control section to transition to a power saving mode, while the image capture section continues a predetermined operation.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a control unit configured to perform control to change power consumed by a lens unit or operation state of an actuator of the lens unit during processing of an image signal obtained from an image pickup element according to a noise tolerance of a camera and a set state of the camera, such as an ISO speed rating.

Abstract: In S104, it is determined whether an instruction has been input to drive a wiper serving as an optional member. If a wiper driving instruction has been input, the process shifts to S105 to perform wiper driving control. If no wiper driving instruction has been input, the process shifts to S106. In S106, it is determined whether the wiper is during driving. If the wiper is during driving, the process shifts to S107. If the wiper is not during driving, the process shifts to S113. In S107, it is determined whether information of the capacity of current suppliable from a television camera (2) to a television lens (1) has been output. Also in S107, the current capacity information is monitored. If no current capacity information has been output or the current capacity is small, the process shifts to S108 to stop driving control of a focus lens and zoom lens.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: One embodiment sets forth a method for modifying video content stored on a hand-held digital video camera (DVC). The method includes transmitting video data to a computer system to which the hand-held DVC is coupled via a data connector, receiving a request for a set of instructions related to a processing operation being performed on the computer system and involving the video data, transmitting the set of instructions to the computer system via the data connector. The method also includes drawing power from the computer system via the data connector and charging at least in part a battery associated with the hand-held DVC with the power drawn from the computer system, where the hand-held DVC remains coupled to the computer system via the data connector for the steps of transmitting, receiving, drawing and charging.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for power management in an electronic device is provided. In an embodiment, the electronic device includes the functionality of a personal digital assistant, wireless email paging and a camera with a flash that is operated via self-contained power supply in the form of a battery. The device also includes a supervisor circuit which causes the device to enter sleep mode, or disables the device or certain features of the device, if the battery level falls below a certain threshold. A method in accordance with an embodiment performs, in response to a request to fire the flash, a pre-flash test which is selected so as to not trip the supervisor circuit. The battery level is examined after the pre-flash test. If the battery level meets certain criteria, the full flash is permitted to proceed, else the full flash is not permitted to proceed.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An interchangeable lens which can communicate with an associated camera body, the interchangeable lens including an interface logic IC; and a memory connected to the interface logic IC, and stores the data of the interchangeable lens. Fixed data of the interchangeable lens is allocated to a predetermined number of bytes of data sent from the interchangeable lens to the camera body so that terminals of the interface logic IC serve as at least one group of fixed data set-pins to which levels corresponding to the fixed data are set. In communication with the camera body for a predetermined number of bytes thereof, the interface logic IC reads the fixed data set by the group of fixed data set pins to send the read fixed data to the camera body, and sends data of the interchangeable lens which is read from the memory to the camera body.

Abstract: A mode-switching system, comprising plural switches, a timer, and a controller, is provided. The mode-switching system switches an operation mode of a first unit to one of normal and power-saving modes. The plural switches separately correspond to plural specific functions. Each of the specific functions is carried out when the corresponding switch is switched on. The timer clocks the elapsed time since the switching operation is carried out for any of the switches. The controller switches the operation mode to the power-saving mode from the normal mode when the elapsed time exceeds a threshold value determined for the switch for which the latest switching operation has been carried out. The threshold value is determined individually for each of the switches.

Abstract: In the digital camera that can be used in connection to a mobile phone or other mobile electronic devices and the system thereof, a battery mounted in each device is shared to allow power to be supplied between the devices, and allow both devices to be used for longer hours. The digital camera and the mobile phone are electrically connectable by a connection cable. Generally, a power supply selection switch is set to A, and a power supply selection switch is set to D. The digital camera receives power supplied from a battery, and the mobile phone receives power supplied form a battery. From this state, when the power supply selection switch is switched to C, power is supplied from the battery to the mobile phone. On the other hand, when the power supply selection switch is set to B, and the power supply selection switch is set to D, power is supplied from the battery of the mobile phone to the digital camera.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a control unit configured to perform control to change power consumed by a lens unit or operation state of an actuator of the lens unit during processing of an image signal obtained from an image pickup element according to a noise tolerance of a camera and a set state of the camera, such as an ISO speed rating.

Abstract: A method for predicting the quantity of pictures that can be taken is applied to a picture-taking function of a digital still camera. Firstly, a lookup table is individually built for different power using operations of a battery according to the operational modes of the picture-taking function. Next, the method looks up the corresponding lookup table according to an obtained battery voltage value of the digital still camera and the operational mode. Finally, a quantity of pictures that can be taken is obtained from the lookup table, and is displayed on a display unit of the digital still camera and is provided to the user. Thereby, the user can change the operational mode to reduce power consumption and take more pictures.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to convert an object image formed by an imaging optical system into an electrical signal, a power supply unit capable of being supplied with power from first and second power supply systems, and a control unit configured to cause the imaging unit to operate in different control modes according to whether power is supplied from the first power supply system or the second power supply system.

Abstract: A power supply circuit for a digital camera, including a DC power supply device for supplying direct current power; an image inputting device driven by the DC power supply device; a light emitting diode device driven by the DC power supply device and which auxiliary illuminates a subject to be imaged by the image inputting device; and a backup device connected to an output side of the DC power supply device and adapted for preliminarily charging the direct current power.

Abstract: When an UNREG voltage is equal to or less than a PREEND voltage, a notification for informing this state is sent from a lens-side CPU of a lens unit to a body-side CPU of a camera body by UART communication. At this time, the body-side CPU displays a warning, which informs that remaining battery is small, on an LCD. When the UNREG voltage is equal to or less than an END voltage, a notification for informing this state is sent to the body-side CPU 25 by the UART communication. At this time, the lens-side CPU waits until the body-side CPU turns off a power supply of the lens unit. The body-side CPU stops supplying electricity to the lens unit and displays a warning, which informs that the battery runs out, on the LCD. After that, the body-side CPU turns off a power supply of the camera body.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for power management in an electronic device is provided. In an embodiment, the electronic device includes the functionality of a personal digital assistant, wireless email paging and a camera with a flash that is operated via self-contained power supply in the form of a battery. The device also includes a supervisor circuit which causes the device to enter sleep mode, or disables the device, or certain features of the device, if the battery level falls below a certain threshold. A method in accordance with an embodiment performs, in response to a request to fire the flash, a pre-flash test which is selected so as to not trip the supervisor circuit. The battery level is examined after the pre-flash test. If the battery level meets certain criteria, the full flash is permitted to proceed, else the full flash is not permitted to proceed.

Abstract: A dual power switch system and the related control method thereof. The dual power switch system includes: a power supply module for supplying power to the dual power switch system; a first power switch circuit, electrically connected to the power supply module, for generating a first control voltage to trigger the power supply module to supply the power; and a second power switch circuit, electrically connected to the power supply module, for generating a second control voltage through magnetic induction to trigger the power supply module to supply the power.

Abstract: In the digital camera that can be used in connection to a mobile phone or other mobile electronic devices and the system thereof, a battery mounted in each device is shared to allow power to be supplied between the devices, and allow both devices to be used for longer hours. The digital camera and the mobile phone are electrically connectable by a connection cable. Generally, a power supply selection switch is set to A, and a power supply selection switch is set to D. The digital camera receives power supplied from a battery, and the mobile phone receives power supplied form a battery. From this state, when the power supply selection switch is switched to C, power is supplied from the battery to the mobile phone. On the other hand, when the power supply selection switch is set to B, and the power supply selection switch is set to D, power is supplied from the battery of the mobile phone to the digital camera.

Abstract: In a device combination system of the present invention, END setting parameters are read from a main body. A power supply converter and END setting parameters are obtained from a camera head and a battery. An END setting value is set according to these END parameters. A CPU determines whether or not the battery being mounted is in an unusable state that it is exhausted to a dead level. With the above arrangement, there is provided a device combination system in which a battery check function provided in a power supply device works normally regardless of a type of a device mounted on the power supply device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for strobe charging is disclosed. The apparatus and method can dynamically adjust a charging current according to current power level of a battery, thereby stabilizing the operating voltage of the battery and thus using the battery power to the full. The apparatus and method employs a control circuit to detect the current power level of the battery, and dynamically adjusts the charging current, generated from the battery, according to the detected current power level.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a first controller operable to control image capturing; an operation section including a switch; a detector operable to detect a change to an image capturing mode and to send a signal representing the change; a second controller operable to monitor and process the sent signal, the second controller having a power consumption less than that of the first controller; and a power supply operable to supply power to the first controller, the second controller, and a functional section of the device. When the second controller receives the signal sent from the detecting section in a power saving state in which power is supplied from the power supply to the second controller, the power saving state is changed to a power supplying state capable of image capturing by supplying power from the power supply to portions of the device including the first controller.

Abstract: An image-recording apparatus includes a display unit for displaying an image photographed by an sensing device, an illuminating unit for emitting light by discharging charges charged in a capacitor on photographing, a power source unit in which any one of plural kinds of power sources is selectively usable, and a power source detector to detect which kind of the power source is being used in the power source unit. Displaying on the display unit and charging of the capacitor are performed by using the power source in the power source unit. When the power source detector detects that the power source unit uses a specified kind of the power source, the display unit is operated even during charging the capacitor, whereas when the power source detector detects that the power source other than said specified one is being used in the power source detector unit, the display unit is set in no operation during charging the capacitor.

Abstract: A video camera having a power-On recording standby mode, a power-On recording disabled mode, and a power-saving mode, in addition to power-OFF mode. The power-saving mode is a state in which the time taken to shift to said recording standby mode is shorter than the time taken to shift from power-OFF mode. Switching to the power-saving mode is inhibited when recording on the recording medium is not possible, thereby improving the operability of the video camera for the user. The user is prevented from attempting to record during power saving mode.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a global positioning system (GPS) device configured to execute position calculation processing based on data received from a satellite; a power supply controller configured to control power supply to the GPS device; and a device controller configured to monitor a state of use of the information processing device by a user, to calculate a use frequency of the information processing device per unit time, and to cause the power supply controller to intermittently supply power to the GPS device if the calculated use frequency is lower than a predefined threshold value.

Abstract: Flexible printed boards are introduced to a camera body respectively through a plurality of slit holes formed in a rotating barrel at different positions in the direction of an optical axis. The outer dimension of the lens barrel is kept from increasing.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus, including a power supply configured to supply power to a plurality of devices or circuits to operate said plurality of devices or circuits; and a moderation mechanism configured to control the power supplied to the plurality of devices or circuits, wherein the moderation mechanism is configured to control the power supplied to the plurality of devices or circuits such that the plurality of devices or circuits does not operate simultaneously at the time when the plurality of devices or circuits initiates its operation or stops.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a camera for use with a power supply is provided. The camera has a voltage detecting circuit adapted to detect a voltage level at the power source and to generate a voltage level signal. An image capture system is also provided and performs a set of image capture operations. A controller receives the voltage level signal and prevents the image capture system from capturing an image when the voltage level signal indicates that there is insufficient power available in the power supply to perform all of operation in the set of image capture operations.

Abstract: A shooting system of the present invention comprises a silver-salt camera unit shooting on a silver-salt photosensitized material, an electronic image pickup unit which is detachably combined with the silver-salt camera unit and in which a solid image pickup element is embedded, and a control unit which is combined with the electronic image pickup unit instead of the silver-salt camera unit.

Abstract: A digital camera comprises a camera body and an image sensing unit. The image sensing unit includes a taking lens, a driver of the taking lens and an image sensor, and is attachable to the camera body directly or by a cable. The camera body includes an image processor for processing image data from the image sensing unit, a flash for emitting flash light, a recorder for recording the image data, a display for displaying images, and other circuits. An interface for a personal computer and a video capture adaptor can be attached to the camera body instead of the image sensing unit. The camera body is provided with a power source section having power supplying portions each assigned to a specific circuit such as the lens driver, the image sensor, the flash, the image processor, the interface and the adaptor. The camera body detects what is attached thereto and whether the cable is used, and supplies power only to those circuits that should be activated in accordance with the result of the detection.

Abstract: An electronic camera according to the present invention includes: a recording device that records image data output by an image-capturing element, which captures an image of a subject, into a recording medium; a battery voltage detection device that detects a battery voltage; a check level setting device that sets a battery check level by taking into consideration a quantity of battery power consumption required for recording the image data to the recording medium; and a photographing decision-making device that makes a decision as to whether or not a photographing operation is enabled by comparing the battery voltage value detected by the battery voltage detection device with the check level set by the check level setting device.

Abstract: A digital still camera including a camera control device, which includes power supply monitoring means and power supply control means. The power supply monitoring means monitors a condition of a power source arranged in the digital still camera, and the power supply control means controls an electric current supply from the power source to a plurality of units in the digital still camera. The plurality of units are arranged to execute each function of the digital still camera. The power supply monitoring means includes a first determination means that determines whether the power source is in a state in which electric current can be supplied to the plurality of units simultaneously, based on a predetermined criterion. The power supply control means controls the supply of electric current to the plurality of units based on a result of a determination of the first determination means.

Abstract: There is disclosed a camera system capable of reducing a time after a lens drive command is output until a lens is driven. A camera system according to the present invention comprises a lens apparatus having a booster circuit for boosting a supply voltage and an actuator for receiving a voltage supply from the booster circuit so as to drive a lens unit, and a camera. A camera controller transmits a booster drive command and a lens drive command to the lens controller. The lens controller drives the booster circuit in response to a reception of the booster drive command, and drives the actuator in response to a reception of the lens drive command.

Abstract: A camera system includes a photographing lens having a lens memory and/or a lens controller, and a camera body including a body controller which can communicate with the lens memory and/or the lens controller; a first power and a second power which can be supplied to the photographing lens. The lens memory and the lens controller operate with the first power and the second power, respectively, when the photographing lens is mounted to the camera body. The body controller supplies the first power to the photographing lens to drive the lens memory to read data from the lens memory, and subsequently disables the lens memory and supplies the second power to the lens controller so that the body controller and the lens controller communicate with each other if the body controller determines, from the lens data, that the photographing lens includes the lens controller.