Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a depth and position detection device. The digital camera is configured to capture a digital image of a subject. The depth and position detection device scans the subject and determines three-dimensional locations of the subject and any other objects within the field of view. The depth and position detection device also determines locations of body points of the subject. The depth and position information can then be mapped to the digital image.

Abstract: An imaging control device includes a first communication module, a second communication module, and a generation unit. The first communication module receives first image data from a master imaging device. The first image data is generated by the master imaging device on the basis of second imaging-setting information. The generation unit generates first imaging-setting information from the second imaging-setting information stored in a storage module. The second communication module transmits the first imaging-setting information to two or more slave imaging devices.

Abstract: A fluid-filled adjustable contact lens is provided. An exemplary contact lens includes a lens chamber configured to be positioned on a pupil of a user wearing the contact lens; a reservoir fluidly connected to the lens chamber; an actuator configured to transfer fluid back and forth between the lens chamber and the reservoir; a sensor configured to sense movement from the user and transmit a control signal when a predetermined movement is performed by the user; and a processor configured to actuate the actuator upon receipt of the control signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A method of synchronizing a remote device to image acquisition by a camera body including detecting a predictor signal of the camera body that occurs a known time prior to shutter opening. The detected predictor signal is used to determine a time to synchronize the remote device to image acquisition via wireless communication. For example, the detected predictor signal may be used to predict when the shutter of the camera will be open. A wireless communication system for synchronizing a remote device to a camera body may include a memory having information used to synchronize the remote device to image acquisition based on the detection of the predictor signal occurring prior to a shutter opening.

Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.

Abstract: Embodiments for using a depth camera to emit remote control signals are provided. In one example embodiment, a depth camera includes an infrared light to emit infrared light at a physical space, an infrared camera to receive infrared light from the physical space, an imaging interface to output a depth map derived from the infrared light, and a control interface to receive an instruction indicating a remote control signal to emit from the infrared light.

Abstract: Content validation on an electronic device comprises detecting information content on an electronic device and validating the information content in real time in the electronic device. Validating the information content includes analyzing the information content to detect selected content and preventing dissemination of the selected content via the electronic device. The information content comprises content originating and/or terminating on the electronic device. The electronic device may comprise a mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A multi-directional remote control system and method is adapted for use with an entertainment system of a type including a display such as a monitor or TV and having display functions employing a mouse type control. The remote controller may be conveniently held in one hand of a user and still provides full mouse type functionality using a two level switch tracking and drag control. The remote control system and method detects relative motion between the controller and screen. This position information is used for control of a cursor or other GUI interface.

Abstract: A non-handheld high-definition (HD) digital video camera is disclosed, comprising a thin-film transistor (TFT) display module, a backup battery module, an audio & video (AV) transmission module and a video camera body. Each of the TFT display module, the backup battery module and the AV transmission module is detachably connected with the video camera body; a multifunctional interface is disposed at the bottom of the video camera body to electrically connect with the TFT display module, the backup battery module or the AV transmission module; a wide-angle lens is disposed at the top of the video camera body for forming an image on the TFT display module during operation; the video camera body is further provided with a memory module and a control module.

Abstract: An electronic or powered ophthalmic lens includes one or more systems having one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. These systems may change the state of the powered ophthalmic lens. In systems having one or more sensors, a decision making process is required to substantially reduce the possibility of changing the state of the powered ophthalmic lens based upon inaccurate, incomplete or erroneous information supplied by the sensors, changing physiologic conditions , as well as noise and/or interference from internal and external sources.

Abstract: A wireless camera apparatus includes a power supply track and a wireless camera device detachably installed on the power supply track. The wireless camera device has a camera module and a linking module fixed on the camera module. The linking module has a connecting unit and a conductive unit electrically connected to the camera module. When the wireless camera device is installed on the power supply track, the connecting unit is coupled to the power supply track, and the conductive unit is electrically connected to the power supply track. Thus, the instant disclosure provides the wireless camera apparatus, which is adjustable to any position of the power supply track according to the user's demand. Besides, the instant disclosure further provides a wireless camera device.

Abstract: A moving body photographing system, apparatus, method and program wherein an individual can easily take a photograph while operating the moving body. A portable terminal moves together with a moving body and includes a moving body photographing module for inputting a condition when the moving body is to be photographed to reserve photographing. A wireless communication section and a moving body communication section transmit information representing the inputted condition and representing a position of the portable terminal to a management apparatus and a photographing apparatus. The management apparatus and the photographing apparatus include a wireless position measurement section for measuring a position of the moving body moving together with the portable terminal. A camera apparatus is provided for photographing the moving body in accordance with a condition inputted to the portable terminal based on the position information of the moving body measured by the moving body position measurement means.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shutter controller for a Bluetooth camera, comprising a receiver and a transmitter, wherein the receiver comprises: a microprocessor chip, a power supply, a Bluetooth wireless receiving apparatus and an antenna that are respectively connected to the microprocessor chip, and a connection part operable to connect to a shutter control circuit of the camera; and the receiver communicates with the transmitter by using a Bluetooth chip. The Bluetooth shutter controller for a camera provided in the present invention is power saving, small in size, compatible with a plurality of types of mobile devices, and is simple to operate.

Abstract: An external device for wirelessly synchronizing a remote device to image acquisition of a camera with switching of a transceiver from receive mode to transmit mode in response to receipt of a first signal by the external device generated after a trigger of the camera is activated. The external device includes a wireless communication functionality and a connector for connecting the external device to a port of the camera providing access to the first signal. The external device includes auto mode switcher for switching the transceiver from a receive mode to a transmit mode. A system including a camera and an external device configured to switch from receive mode to transmit mode in response to a signal from the camera generated after a trigger of the camera is activated.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote photographic flash devices from a camera body having a lower portion and an upper portion. An antenna is connected to the upper portion of the camera body. Wireless functionality within a camera body provides wireless communication of a signal from within the camera body to one or more remote devices. In one example, a flash synchronization signal of the camera body may be wirelessly communicated using a wireless communication functionality within the camera body and the antenna. The wireless communication can be utilized for actuating one or more remote devices, such as for triggering one or more remote flash devices.

Abstract: A device operable with a camera is disclosed which includes a display screen, remote from the camera, and a processor for receiving an image signal of the field of view of the camera and for displaying an image of the field of view of the camera on the display screen. The device communicates with and controls certain camera functions to allow a photographic or video image to be framed and taken from a location remote from the camera.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote photographic flash devices from a metal camera body. Wireless functionality within a camera body provides wireless communication of a signal from within the camera body to one or more remote devices. In one example, a flash synchronization signal of the camera body may be wirelessly communicated using a wireless communication functionality within the camera body and an external antenna to one or more remote flash devices for triggering the one or more remote flash devices.

Abstract: An image acquisition system includes an image acquisition device and a commanding device configured as a member separate from an image acquisition device proper to transmit a command for controlling the image acquisition device to the image acquisition device proper.

Abstract: A single oscillator synchronizer system and method that automatically switches from a wireless receive mode of the oscillator to a wireless transmit mode of the oscillator upon the detection of a synchronization (synch) signal of a camera body. In one example, a method of wirelessly communicating a camera synchronization from a camera body to a remote device with a wireless camera flash synchronizer connected to a synchronization connector of the camera body, the wireless camera flash synchronizer including a transceiver having an oscillator element with a wireless receive mode and a wireless transmit mode, the oscillator element configured to be in only one of the wireless receive mode and wireless transmit mode at a time is provided. In another example, a wireless camera flash synchronizer that automatically switches from a wireless receive mode to a wireless transmit mode upon detection of a synch signal of a camera body is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote photographic flash devices from a camera body. Wireless functionality within a camera body provides wireless communication of a signal from within the camera body to one or more remote devices. In one example, a flash synchronization signal of the camera body may be wirelessly communicated using a wireless communication functionality within the camera body and an external antenna to one or more remote flash devices for triggering the one or more remote flash devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographing apparatus using an infrared ray in a portable terminal, the apparatus includes: a camera module for photographing an image; a display unit for providing a preview for the image photographed by the camera module; and an infrared sensor unit for determining if light is obstructed by emitting and receiving an infrared ray through an infrared sensor upon photographing by the camera module, and outputting a photographing signal for the image.

Abstract: A system and method of wirelessly communicating a camera synchronization from a camera to a remote device using an externally connected device. A first signal generated after the activation of a camera trigger is received from the camera. Based on the first signal, a transceiver of the externally connected device is switched from a wireless receive mode to a wireless transmit.

Abstract: A motion detector camera includes a camera mechanism mounted inside a housing, a motion detector exposed on a surface of the housing, and a controller for controlling the camera mechanism in response to signals received from the motion detector. The camera can include an activity counter mounted to the housing. The controller activates the camera mechanism when the controller receives a triggering signal from the motion detector, or the controller activates the activity counter and does not activate the camera mechanism when a triggering activity occurs. The camera can include digital camera electronics. A camera support can be used to removably mount the camera to an object such as a tree.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote photographic flash devices from a camera body. Wireless functionality within a camera body provides wireless communication of a signal from within the camera body to one or more remote devices. In one example, a flash synchronization signal of the camera body may be wirelessly communicated using a wireless communication functionality within the camera body and an external antenna to one or more remote flash devices for triggering the one or more remote flash devices.

Abstract: A system and method of wirelessly communicating a camera synchronization from a camera body to a remote device with a wireless camera flash synchronizer that prior to detecting a synchronization signal loads transmit frequency information to a transceiver and automatically switches from a wireless receive mode to a wireless transmit mode after detecting a first signal from a camera that is generated after the activation of a camera trigger.

Abstract: An information communication device includes: a packet generation unit that generates a packet including timing data at an end of the packet for specifying to an external device a start timing for processing related to photography; a transmitting unit that transmits the packet to the external device by wireless communication; and a transmission control unit that changes a state of packet transmission by the transmission unit according to a start timing of the processing related to photography.

Abstract: A method and system for photographing moving pictures using a plurality of photographing apparatuses are provided. As part of the method and system, a master photographing apparatus is synchronized to at least one slave photographing apparatus and the master photographing apparatus captures moving pictures and transmits a moving picture capturing start signal to the slave photographing apparatus, upon receipt of a moving picture capturing request from a user. The slave photographing apparatus captures moving pictures according to the moving picture capturing start signal and transmits the captured moving pictures to the master photographing apparatus, and the master photographing apparatus displays the moving pictures transmitted by the slave photographing apparatus.

Abstract: In a portable electronic device with camera, a radio wave detection circuit detects specific radio waves, and when the radio wave detection circuit detects the specific radio waves, a control circuit prohibits close-up photography by a camera.

Abstract: A single oscillator synchronizer system and method that automatically switches from a wireless receive mode of the oscillator to a wireless transmit mode of the oscillator upon the detection of a synchronization (synch) signal of a camera body. In one example, a method of wirelessly communicating a camera synchronization from a camera body to a remote device with a wireless camera flash synchronizer connected to a synchronization connector of the camera body, the wireless camera flash synchronizer including a transceiver having an oscillator element with a wireless receive mode and a wireless transmit mode, the oscillator element configured to be in only one of the wireless receive mode and wireless transmit mode at a time is provided. In another example, a wireless camera flash synchronizer that automatically switches from a wireless receive mode to a wireless transmit mode upon detection of a synch signal of a camera body is provided.

Abstract: A device operable with a camera is disclosed which includes a display screen, remote from the camera, and a processor for receiving an image signal of the field of view of the camera and for displaying an image of the field of view of the camera on the display screen. The device communicates with and controls certain camera functions to allow a photographic or video image to be framed and taken from a location remote from the camera.

Abstract: A machine vision image acquisition system is provided with a housing or enclosure that protects the acquisition system components from an industrial environment. The machine vision image acquisition system has a focusing mechanism that can be actuated externally to the housing. The focusing mechanism uses a gear drive to transmit externally actuated focus adjustments to the optical components of the acquisition system.

Abstract: A system and method for removable connection of an antenna element to a first flash synchronization connector of a camera body having wireless communication capability therein. An electrical event may be produced when the antenna element is connected to the first flash synchronization connector, the electrical event providing an indication to the wireless communication capability of the presence of the antenna element.

Abstract: A burglar alarm monitoring apparatus to activate a digital camera to take pictures includes a body, a receiver, an actuation means and a monitor device. The body has a housing chamber to hold the digital camera. The monitor device can detect intrusion of burglars and generate a detection signal which is sent to the receiver to trigger the actuation means to activate the digital camera, and then the digital camera starts taking pictures or video recording. Thus the digital camera can provide burglar alarm and monitor functions and has greater practicality.

Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control. The remote control emits a light that the photographer can use to designate a subject to be photographed by pointing the remote control at the subject, casting a light spot on the subject. In a preferred embodiment, the light is generated by a laser pointer included in the remote control. The camera selects a region to photograph from its field of view, based on the location or motion of the light spot. The camera may optionally select a region that is centered on the light spot. The photographer may optionally specify the size of the region to be selected. The camera may optionally adjust the size of the selected region to assist in photographic composition. The camera may optionally be capable of making video recordings.

Abstract: A system and method of alerting a wireless communication capability of a camera body to the presence of an external antenna element present in electrical communication with a pre-existing port of the camera body that was originally not designed for an external antenna. The wireless communication capability may be activated and/or deactivated by an electrical event produced when a connector of the external antenna is connected to the pre-existing port.

Abstract: An electronic device with a camera function, an electronic device, a photographing control method, a photographing control program, and a processor is provided with a preventive function to block inappropriate photographing such as spy shots. A photographing reporting section (54, 54A, 54B) issues a reporting information for photographing. An information detecting section (58, 58A, 58B) detects this reporting information and a judging section (image output judging section 60) judges, by using the reporting information detected at the information detecting section, whether or not the photographing is permitted, whether or not an image is stored, and whether or not the image is altered.

Abstract: A microcontroller radio card (2) for insertion into a first device, e.g., a camera (10) to allow for remote operation of a second device, e.g., a flashpack (22), utilizing the existing controls of the first device. The card includes a base (34) populated with various microelectronic devices for transmitting and or receiving RF or other signals used in the control and operation of the second device. A central processing unit (CPU) (41) translates signals received from the first device and controls the generation of corresponding signals to be transmitted to the second device in response to the signals received from the first device. Signals are transmitted to the second device via a transceiver chip (43).

Abstract: A system of the present invention automatically controls electronic devices based on physiological conditions of a user. In this regard, the system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned adjacent to an eye of a user and is configured to detect a physiological response of the user. The sensor is configured to transmit, in response to a detection of the physiological response, a signal indicative of the response. The controller is configured to receive the signal and to control an electronic device based on the signal.

Abstract: A system of the present invention automatically controls electronic devices based on physiological conditions of a user. In this regard, the system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned adjacent to an eye of a user and is configured to detect a physiological response of the user. The sensor is configured to transmit, in response to a detection of the physiological response, a signal indicative of the response. The controller is configured to receive the signal and to control an electronic device based on the signal.

Abstract: A stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of a hand held camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics in the body of the platform to send remote control infrared signals to the infrared receiving port on the camcorder. The platform includes a two piece bar that is held together with a locking bolt and includes a mounting screw which attaches the camera to the top of the platform and also attaches a handle below the platform. A remote control is attached to the handle. The remote control also can be imbedded into the handle so that the infrared signal can go from the handle directly into the base of the camera body thus giving the user instant control of the signal, and improve the quality of the picture. A second infrared receiving port is located on the bottom of the camcorder so that the user may send remote infrared signals to camcorder from behind the unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for restricting and/or prohibiting the use of a portable camera within a predetermined area, the apparatus comprising a first unit (10) mounted in or on a portable camera (not shown). The unit (10) includes a receiver (12) for receiving periodic radio signals (14) from one or more transmitters (16) located remote from the camera within the predetermined area. When the receiver (12) receives a signal (14), it activates a disable module (18) which disables one or more of the functions of the camera while it is within the predetermined areas. The apparatus may also include a GPS tracking system (20) for tracking the location of the camera and/or an alarm module (22) for emitting an alarm in response to receipt of a signal (14) from a transmitter (16).

Abstract: A highway crash barrier includes a collision sensor that detects when a vehicle collides with the crash barrier. A transmitter is coupled with the collision sensor to transmit a radio frequency signal to a remote location when this collision sensor detects a collision. This radio frequency signal includes a fault message that is forwarded automatically to a user responsible for maintenance of the crash barrier. A camera is controlled in response to the collision sensor to store an image of the crash barrier shortly after the collision.

Abstract: A camera comprises an electronic image-pickup apparatus and a silver-salt photography apparatus for recording a subject image on a silver-salt film. The electronic image-pickup apparatus comprises an area sensor for converting a subject image to an electric signal and an LCD monitor for displaying an image signal generated from the area sensor. The area sensor 1captures an image synchronously when the silver-salt photography apparatus records the subject image on the silver-salt film. When a self-timer photography mode setup switch is pressed to enable a self-timer photography mode, capturing an image through the area sensor and displaying the captured image on the LCD monitor are repeated during the self-timer photography mode.

Abstract: A camera system uses a “focus attracting” remote control. The remote control signals its position in the camera's field of view a by emitting a distinguishable light signal. The camera selects a focus region at the position indicated by the remote control and performs its automatic focus function. Objects in the vicinity of the remote control are sharply focused in the resulting photograph. The photograph can thus include the photographer, who is also a photographic subject, in good focus even though the photographer is positioned in the scene away from the center of the camera's field of view.

Abstract: A camera comprises an electronic image-pickup apparatus and a silver-salt photography apparatus for recording a subject image on a silver-salt film. The electronic image-pickup apparatus comprises an area sensor for converting a subject image to an electric signal and an LCD monitor for displaying an image signal generated from the area sensor. The area sensor captures an image synchronously when the silver-salt photography apparatus records the subject image on the silver-salt film. When a self-timer photography mode setup switch is pressed to enable a self-timer photography mode, capturing an image through the area sensor and displaying the captured image on the LCD monitor are repeated during the self-timer photography mode.

Abstract: A blurring correction controlling section determines a correction direction (deflection direction) from the blurring detected by a blurring detecting/calculating section and corrects the blurring by varying a refractive index of the electric deflection member in accordance with this correction direction. At this time, the electric deflection member is controlled such that, based on a result of detection by a refractive index state detecting section, the refractive index of the electric deflection member becomes a state corresponding to the correction direction.

Abstract: A remote control auto-focus camera system includes a camera body; a transmitter provided separately from the camera body, wherein the transmitter transmits a remote control signal; a focusing device, a photometering device and an exposure device, provided in the camera body; a photographing operation member, provided on the camera body, which is adapted to operate both the photometering device and the focusing device upon a first operation thereof and to operate the exposure device upon a second operation thereof; and a controller adapted to operate the photometering device and the exposure device in this order without operating the focusing device upon receipt of the remote control signal transmitted.

Abstract: There is disclosed a distance measuring equipment capable of enhancing an accuracy of focusing, and a camera capable of enhancing an accuracy of focusing and/or reducing a cost with a small scale of circuit. In the event that a photography is performed at the relatively short distance, first and second switches of an SPD are switched by an MPU to turn off and turn on, respectively. An AF-dedicated photo detector circuit determines a distance up to a subject in accordance with both the photo-currents I1 and I2 obtained through two signal electrodes. On the other hand, in case of the relatively long distance, the MPU switches the first and second switches of the SPD are switched to turn off and turn on, respectively, so that another AF-dedicated photo detector circuit determines a distance up to the subject in accordance with photo-current I3 obtained from one of the signal electrodes.

Abstract: A camera system comprises a silver halide film camera, by which an object image is recorded on a silver halide film, and a digital camera, by which an object image is recorded in a CCD. The silver halide film camera has a first release button, a first zoom lever, and a light receiving unit. The digital camera has a second release button, a second zoom lever, and an infra-red light beam emitting diode. In a normal mode, by manually operating the first release button and the first zoom lever, a photographing operation and a zooming operation of the silver halide film camera are performed. In a remote control mode, by manually operating the first release button and the first zoom lever, a photographing operation and a zooming operation of the digital camera are performed. At this time, an infra-red light beam is radiated from the infra-red light beam emitting diode, so that a photographing operation and a zooming operation are performed in the silver halide film camera.

Abstract: A camera body has at least one opening formed in a front position thereof for receiving optical information about a subject. A remote control light sensor is provided within the camera body to receive a remote control light signal emitted from an external remote control transmitter. An optical unit is placed between the opening and the remote control light sensor to direct at least the remote control light signal onto the light sensor. A control unit is responsive to an output of the remote control light sensor to control a predetermined operation associated with the camera body.