12th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150077568 | CONTROL METHOD IN IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS AND A NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - In an image capture system having a first image capture apparatus and a second image capture apparatus, in a case where an analysis result of analysis processing on a captured image captured by the first image capture apparatus does not satisfy a predetermined condition, controls an imaging range of the second image capture apparatus so that the imaging range of the second image capture apparatus becomes wider than in a case where the analysis result satisfies the predetermined condition. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING IMAGE PROCESSING OPERATION BASED ON FRAME/ALGORITHM SELECTION - One image processing method has at least the following steps: receiving an image input in a device, wherein the image input is composed of at least one source image; receiving image selection information; regarding a source image included in the image input, checking the image selection information to determine whether the source image is selected or skipped; and performing an object oriented image processing operation upon each selected source image. Another image processing method has at least the following steps: receiving an image input in a device, wherein the image input is composed of at least one source image; receiving algorithm selection information; and regarding a source image included in the image input, checking the algorithm selection information to determine a selected image processing algorithm from a plurality of different image processing algorithms, and performing an image processing operation upon the source image based on the selected image processing algorithm. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077570 | TEST CIRCUIT FOR TESTING SIGNAL RECEIVING UNIT, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, METHOD OF TESTING SIGNAL RECEIVING UNIT, AND METHOD OF TESTING IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - It is disclosed that, as an embodiment, a test circuit includes a test signal supply unit configured to supply a test signal via a signal line to signal receiving units provided in a plurality of columns, wherein the test signal supply unit is a voltage buffer or a current buffer, and the test circuit has a plurality of test signal supply units and a plurality of signal lines, and wherein at least one test signal supply unit is electrically connected to one signal line different from a signal line to which another test signal supply unit is electrically connected. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077571 | COMPACT SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING WIDE FIELD OBJECT TARGET TO TEST OPTIC OR SYSTEM - Apparatus for evaluating optical components and systems that uses a precision compact mirror support structure to present to an optical system or electro-optical system (e.g., a camera) multiple images of at least one optical evaluation target over a wide field to allow assessment of the performance or alignment of the optical or electro-optical system over its intended field of use. The mirror support structure generates multiple images of an optical evaluation target by providing multiple folded optical paths between the target and the desired field locations of the test optic. The mirrors employed may either be parallel or at angles with respect to one another. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077572 | Digital Video Pixel Tester - Presented is a system and method for testing a digital video distribution environment. A digital video signal generator transmits a reference video bit stream to a distribution path. A digital video signal analyzer receives a test video bit stream from the distribution path. The digital video signal analyzer generates a diagnostic video bit stream as a function of the reference video bit stream and the test video bit stream. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077573 | PROJECTION SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROJECTION METHOD - A projection system for projecting an image onto a projection body by a plurality of projection devices, includes an image preparation unit configured to prepare a plurality of imaging images for calibration, a grid point extraction unit configured to extract a set of grid points that indicates a distortion of a projection image for at least one projection device from each of the plurality of imaging images for calibration, a grid point transformation unit configured to execute a transformation between a plurality of images that are imaged in different imaging ranges on the plurality of imaging images for calibration in such a manner that each set of the grid points that are commonly extracted for a subject projection device is provided in a common coordinate system, a grid point synthesis unit configured to produce a set of the grid points that are synthesized for a subject projection device based on a plurality of sets of the grid points in the common coordinate system, and a correction coefficient calculation unit configured to calculate a correction coefficient for a subject projection device based on a set of the synthesized grid points. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077574 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY - The disclosure relates generally to photography techniques, and more specifically to a method and system for assistive photography. In one embodiment, an assistive photography method is disclosed, which comprises: capturing one or more image frames of a subject using a photographic device, selecting dynamically, using one or more processors, an assistive stencil based on the one or more image frames and at least one predefined subject photograph requirement; and providing the dynamically selected assistive stencil in a preview display of the photographic device; wherein the assistive stencil assists in at least partially satisfying the at least one predefined subject photograph requirement. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077575 | VIRTUAL CAMERA MODULE FOR HYBRID DEPTH VISION CONTROLS - An apparatus, image capture device, and computing device are described herein. The apparatus includes logic to enumerate the image capture components of the apparatus. The apparatus also includes logic to define the capabilities of the image capture components of the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus includes logic to communicate with the image capture components in a standardized fashion. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077576 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided an information processing device including an acquisition unit configured to acquire an image from a client terminal, a storage unit configured to store images to each of which a shooting parameter and objective evaluation are assigned, an identification unit configured to identify images each of which has an imaging environment similar to an imaging environment of the image acquired by the acquisition unit, among the images stored in the storage unit, and a transmission unit configured to transmit, to the client terminal, a shooting parameter of an image selected on the basis of the objective evaluation from the images identified by the identification unit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077577 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE TRANSFER METHOD - According to an aspect of the invention, an image processing apparatus includes: a receiving unit that receives a transfer request, which contains an identifier for identification of an image object, a size of image data obtained by resizing the image object, a transfer starting point of the image data, and a transfer end point of the image data, from an information processing apparatus, a generating unit that generates the image data from the image object based on the transfer request, and a transfer unit that transfers the image data from the transfer starting point to the transfer end point to the information processing apparatus based on the transfer request. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077578 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, RECEPTION APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A monitoring camera, which can communicate with a client apparatus via an IP network, includes a communication unit configured to output an image and metadata relating to the image. The communication unit transmits encoding method information, which indicates configurability of an encoding method for each of the image and the relevant metadata output from the communication unit, to the client apparatus via the IP network. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077579 | MOTION SENSOR, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING SAME - A motion sensor includes a sensor element that outputs a sense signal in response to a motion applied thereto and a sensor circuit that senses the motion based on the sense signal. The sensor circuit includes a sensor-element-signal amplifier that receives the sense signal. The sensor-element-signal amplifier operates switchably between at a normal mode and at a low-noise mode that consumes a larger electric power and produces a smaller noise than the normal mode. This motion sensor senses a small motion and a large motion accurately. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077580 | PORTABLE DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a portable device including a first camera unit configured to capture a first image and a second camera unit configured to capture a second image; a communication unit configured to transmit and receive data to and from an external device; and a processor configured to control the first camera unit, the second camera unit, and the communication unit, wherein the processor is further configured to: detect a state of a third camera unit contained in the external device when activating at least one of the first camera unit and the second camera unit, the state of the third camera unit including an active state and an inactive state, detect a direction of the third camera unit when the third camera unit is in the active state, and activate at least one of the first camera unit and the second camera unit in a different direction from the detected direction of the third camera unit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077581 | CAMERA AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A camera system and method provide a trailing motion blur effect without the use of a flash. In one embodiment, a variable light-transmissive filter is positioned in front of an image sensor. While the light-transmissive property of the filter is lower, the blurred image of the object in motion is produced. The light-transmissive property of the filter is increased during the exposure in order to produce a clearer image of the object. In a method, a plurality of images taken in rapid succession are combined to produce a clear image of the object with a trailing blurred image of the object. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077582 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTING A DEVICE FOR ENHANCEMENT OF IMAGES - A device stores a list of geographic regions and respective sets of device parameters for achieving target visual characteristics thereof. One of the geographic regions is selected. In response to the selected geographic region's respective set of device parameters, the device automatically adapts for achieving the selected geographic region's target visual characteristics in the device's enhancement of images. At least one of the images is enhanced with the adapted device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077583 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL CORRECTION OF ABERRATIONS PRODUCED BY TILTED PLANE-PARALLEL PLATES OR OPTICAL WEDGES - An imaging method and apparatus to provide digital calibration of an optical system that includes one or more removable plane parallel plates or optical wedges. One example of the method includes generating an initial estimate of an optical point spread function of an optical imaging system that includes a plane parallel plate or optical wedge positioned in the optical train based on an optical prescription of the optical imaging system, capturing a first image of a scene using the optical imaging system, and applying a blind deconvolution process to the first image using the initial estimate of the optical point spread function to produce a refined estimate of the optical point spread function and produce a second image that is substantially without blur. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077584 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus includes: a first acquiring unit that acquires a first pattern image including a prespecified pattern for being displayed on a display medium by a display unit; a second acquiring unit that acquires, as a second pattern image, a captured image obtained by capturing an image obtained by displaying the first pattern image on the display medium from a desired position except the front of the display medium; and an image processing unit that compares the first pattern image with the second pattern image, and deforms a target image according to a result of the comparison. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077585 | MICROLENS ARRAY FOR SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSING DEVICE, SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSING DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, AND LENS UNIT - According to an embodiment, a microlens array for a solid-state image sensing device includes a plurality of microlenses and a state detector. The plurality of microlenses are disposed in an imaging microlens area and is configured to form two-dimensional images. The state detector is disposed on a periphery of the imaging microlens area and is configured to, on an image forming surface of the microlenses, generate images having a smaller diameter than images formed by the microlenses. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077586 | Conversion Between Aspect Ratios in Camera - A camera system captures an image in a source aspect ratio and applies a transformation to the input image to scale and warp the image to generate an output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio. The output image has the same field of view as the input image, maintains image resolution, and limits distortion to levels that do not substantially affect the viewing experience. In one embodiment, the output image is non-linearly warped relative to the input image such that a distortion in the output image relative to the input image is greater in a corner region of the output image than a center region of the output image. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077587 | IMAGING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - An imaging device of the present invention comprises a storage section for holding an initial white point of a display panel, a calculation section for calculating target white point of the display panel based on light source information for the shooting environment, a determination section for making a white point range corresponding to an adaptive light source range, and determining whether or not the initial white point or the target white point are outside the adaptive tracking range, and a display control section for carrying out controls so as to change white point of the display panel over time from the initial white point to the target white point, wherein, in the event that the initial white point or the target white point is outside the adaptive tracking range, a new initial white point or a new target white point is calculated so as to be within the adaptive range. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077588 | IMAGE FILE GENERATION DEVICE, CAMERA AND IMAGE FILE GENERATION METHOD - An image file generation device includes: an image file generation unit that generates an image file having stored therein a plurality of sets of image data obtained in a batch via an image sensor; and an image recording unit that records the image file into a storage medium, wherein: if the image file generation unit determines that an image file-splitting condition has been satisfied while the batch of image data is being obtained via the image sensor, the image file generation unit ends image data storage into the current image file and starts image data storage into a new image file. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077589 | IMAGING APPARATUS, PHOTOGRAPHIC LENS UNIT, AND IMAGING UNIT - An imaging apparatus includes a photographic optical system, an image sensor, and an image processing unit. The system includes an aberration control element for generating a predetermined aberration. The system forms an optical image. The image sensor generates an image signal corresponding to the image. The processing unit processes the image signal to improve image characteristics degraded based on the predetermined aberration. The aberration control element, at a first spatial frequency less than a Nyquist frequency of the image sensor, sets a response of a system optical transfer function to a reducible maximum value. The aberration control element positions a field distance of a maximum pupil height of a spherical aberration curve of the system, and a field distance of an inflection point proximate to the maximum pupil height, on either a plus side or a minus side with respect to a field distance of the pupil height of zero. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077590 | IMAGING DEVICE - An imaging element comprising: an imaging unit that has: a plurality of groups each including at least one pixel; and a plurality of signal readout units that are each provided to each of the groups and read out a signal from the pixel; and a control unit that controls the signal readout unit in at least one group among the plurality of groups is provided. Each of the plurality of groups may include a plurality of the pixels. The control unit may select at least one group among the plurality of groups and control the signal readout unit by using a control parameter that is different from a control parameter that is used for another group among the plurality of groups. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077591 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - There is provided an information processing device including a detection unit configured to detect a motion of the information processing device, a setting unit configured to set a location or orientation of a virtual light source for an image having depth information based on a result of the detection performed by the detection unit, and a display control unit configured to apply an illumination effect to the image based on the location or orientation of the virtual light source set by the setting unit and the depth information. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077592 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING PROXY MODELS FOR AN ENHANCED SCENE - Systems, devices, and methods for generating proxy models obtain an image of a scene, generate a proxy model at an initial position and orientation in a world-coordinate system, and repositioning the proxy model to a second position or orientation in the world-coordinate system according to commands received from a controller. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077593 | LENS CONTROL APPARATUS, LENS CONTROL METHOD, IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A lens control apparatus includes an operation input unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The operation input unit is configured to accept a user operation. The communication unit is configured to perform communication with an external apparatus. The control unit is configured to perform driving control of a zoom lens in response to a zoom operation accepted by the operation input unit or a zoom control signal received by the communication unit. The control unit is also configured to selectively set a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom operation and a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom control signal, the zoom position changing speeds being different from each other. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077594 | ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The zoom lens includes: a positive first lens unit; a positive second lens unit disposed in an image side of the first lens unit, at least a part of the second lens unit constituting an image stabilizing lens unit configured to move with a component perpendicular to an optical axis; the zoom lens being configured to change an interval between neighboring lens units during zooming; and an aperture stop arranged in the image side of the first lens unit, wherein a focal length of the first lens unit, a focal length of the image stabilizing lens unit, a focal length at a wide angle end of an optical system Lr arranged on the image side of the image stabilizing lens unit, and a focal length of an entire system at the wide angle end are appropriately set. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077595 | SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A signal processing apparatus may comprise: a pixel array where a plurality of pixels for storing data values are arranged; and a noise removing unit suitable for reflecting a data value of an adjacent pixel that is adjacent to a selected pixel, and a gain value depending on a data value of the selected pixel, on the data value of the selected pixel, and outputting the reflected data value of the selected pixel. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077596 | DEPTH INFORMATION BASED OPTICAL DISTORTION CORRECTION CIRCUIT AND METHOD - Provided are a depth information based optical distortion correction (ODC) circuit and method. The ODC circuit includes a depth acquisition unit acquiring a depth of an image, a grid generation unit dynamically generating a correction grid corresponding to the depth of the image using depth information of the image and a projection matrix, and a distortion correction unit correcting optical distortion in the image using the correction grid. The corrected image can then be stored, transmitted, or otherwise output. The image can be a single static image or photograph or a frame in a video recording. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077597 | IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An imaging device includes a photography optical system, and a single plate-type imaging element in which a plurality of pixels including two-dimensionally arranged photoelectric conversion elements and having a different underlayer layout are repeatedly arranged in a predetermined pattern, and color filters on the plurality of pixels, determination unit determines that a ghost is generated when an output level of one of the plurality of pixels and an output level of the same color pixel in the vicinity of the one pixel, which is the other pixel having a different underlayer layout from the one pixel, are different within a range in which the output levels do not exceed a predetermined threshold, and correction unit reducing a difference of the output level between the one pixel and the same color pixel in the vicinity when the determination unit determines that the ghost is generated. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077598 | IMAGE SENSOR AND COMPENSATION METHOD THEREOF - An image sensor is provided. The image sensor includes a pixel array, an analog-to-digital converter, and a processor. The analog-to-digital converter converts a black level reference signal and a pix signal from the pixel array into a first digital signal and a second digital signal, respectively. The processor obtains a black level reference value according to the first digital signal, and obtains a compensation coefficient according to the black level reference value, a maximum digital level of the analog-to-digital converter and a full signal range value. The processor obtains pix data according to the compensation coefficient, the black level reference value and the second digital signal. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077599 | LENS SHADING CORRECTION METHOD AND IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A lens shading correction method for pixels of an image is provided. The method includes the steps of: inputting coordinates of the pixels and setting a threshold range on the image; providing a first gain function and a second gain function, each relating the coordinates of the pixels to brightness gains; performing the first gain function on the pixels located at the interior of the threshold range for calculating the brightness gains; and performing a blended gain function on the pixels located at the exterior of the threshold range for calculating the brightness gains, wherein the blended gain function is the combination of the first gain function and the second gain function. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077600 | COLOR FILTER ARRAY AND SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSOR - According to an embodiment, a color filter array includes a plurality of color filters of multiple colors. The color filters are arranged so that each of the color filter of each color corresponds to any one of a plurality of microlenses included in a microlens array. Each microlens is configured to irradiate a plurality of pixels with light. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077601 | METHODS FOR TRIGGERING FOR MULTI-CAMERA SYSTEM - A system may include one or more camera modules each containing one or more image sensors. The system may be configured to capture images from light spectra outside the visible band. Therefore, the pixel integration times, and frame rates of the one or more image sensors may be unique and distinct. An image sensor may respond to a trigger control signal by beginning integration of a subset of pixels some duration after an appropriate trigger control signal transitions from low to high. The image sensor may output the frame captured by the pixels a predetermined duration after the trigger control signal transitions, to ensure a deterministic response. Pixels used to generate the image of a subsequent frame may begin integrating during the readout of the current frame. The pixels may be integrated for exactly their programmed integration time, even when the frame rate is varied. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077602 | IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - An image sensor comprises a first semiconductor substrate on which a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are arranged, a second semiconductor substrate on which a plurality of storage devices each for storing pixel signals are arranged; and a plurality of connection units configured to electrically connect the photodiodes and the storage devices, wherein the plurality of storage devices are arranged in correspondence with the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077603 | IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH IMAGE FILE IS RECORDED, RECORDING METHOD, IMAGE PLAYBACK METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An imaging device includes: an imaging unit having an imaging element formed of a plurality of pixels, and configured to perform imaging under a first exposure condition to generate first image data and to perform imaging under a second exposure condition different from the first exposure condition to generate second image data; an image composition unit configured to generate composite image data with an expanded dynamic range based on the first image data and the second image data; and an image file generation unit configured to generate an image file in which the first image data, the second image data, the composite image data, and position information on positions of pixels mutually replaced in a first image corresponding to the first image data and a second image corresponding to the second image data when the image composition unit generates the composite image data, are recorded in association with one another. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077604 | Image Sensor and Adjustment Method Thereof - An image sensor is provided. The image sensor includes a pixel array, a sense amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, a processor and a voltage generator. The sense amplifier obtains a first signal according to a pixel signal from the pixel array and a reference voltage, wherein the reference voltage has a first voltage level. The analog-to-digital converter converts the first signal into a first digital signal. The processor provides a feedback signal according to the first digital signal. The voltage generator adjusts the reference voltage to a second voltage level corresponding to the feedback signal. The sense amplifier removes a direct current (DC) bias voltage from the pixel signal according to the reference signal having the second voltage level. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077605 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME, AND IMAGING SYSTEM - A solid-state imaging apparatus improving a read-out speed and a noise-reduction rate comprises: a photoelectric conversion portion configured to convert light into an electric charge; a floating diffusion portion configured to convert the electric charge into a voltage; a transfer transistor configured to transfer the electric charge converted by the photoelectric conversion portion to the floating diffusion portion; an amplifying transistor configured to amplify the voltage of the floating diffusion portion; a selecting transistor configured to output the voltage amplified by the amplifying transistor to an output line; and a switch provided between the output line and a current source, wherein the selecting transistor and the switch are held at an OFF state, during a period of a transition of the transfer transistor from an OFF state to an ON state and during a period of a transition of the transfer transistor from the ON state to the OFF state. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077606 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A pixel includes: a photoelectric conversion unit that photoelectrically converts incident light and has an upper electrode, a lower electrode, and a photoelectric conversion film interposed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode; an amplifying transistor that outputs a signal according to an amount of a signal charge generated in the photoelectric conversion unit; a charge transfer line that connects the lower electrode and the amplifying transistor; and an output line that outputs the signal from the amplifying transistor, wherein at least a part of the output line is disposed to overlap the lower electrode without another line interposed therebetween. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077607 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - A solid-state imaging apparatus includes a pixel section in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a matrix, a column signal line configured to output a pixel signal from the pixel section, a column amplifier circuit configured to invert and amplify the pixel signal, a bypass circuit configured to bypass the column amplifier circuit, an AD converter, and a control unit configured to change an operation mode of the AD converter in accordance with the operation of the bypass circuit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077608 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a solid-state imaging device includes a pixel array unit, a column ADC circuit, and a timing control circuit. The pixel array unit includes pixels that stores photoelectrically converted charges, and that are arranged in a matrix. The column ADC circuit calculates an AD conversion value of a pixel signal read from the pixel for each column based on a comparison result between the pixel signal and a reference voltage. The timing control circuit controls a distribution of an output timing of the comparison result between the columns. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077609 | IMAGE SENSOR AND CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE SENSOR - The present technology relates to an image sensor and a control method for an image sensor which are capable of measuring illuminance of each color in an image sensor. Each of a plurality of pixel units includes a pixel and a reset transistor, and the pixel includes a photoelectric converting unit that performs photoelectric conversion on light of a certain color incident through a color filter and a transfer transistor that transfers charges obtained by the photoelectric conversion of the photoelectric converting unit and is controllable for each color. According to control of the transfer transistor, the charges are read from the photoelectric converting unit through the transfer transistor and the reset transistor, and a voltage corresponding to the charges is supplied to an AD converting unit connected to the reset transistor. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an image sensor that photographs an image. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077610 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA - The solid-state imaging device includes a D/A converting circuit generating a reference voltage to be used for an A/D conversion. The D/A converting circuit includes: a voltage generating circuit generating an analog voltage according to a digital signal; a buffer circuit (a resistor ladder upper voltage supplying buffer circuit) which buffers the generated analog voltage, the buffer circuit sampling and holding a bias voltage generated inside the buffer circuit, and outputting the buffered analog voltage using the held bias voltage; an analog signal outputting unit (a resistor ladder unit) outputting the reference voltage according to the inputted digital signal, by receiving an output from the buffer circuit; and a pre-charge amplifier which charges a noise-reducing capacitor in conjunction with the sampling and holding by the buffer circuit, the noise-reducing capacitor being connected to the analog signal outputting unit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077611 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a solid-state imaging device includes unit cells including a photoelectric conversion element, a signal detector and the amplifier transistor, respectively; a vertical signal line supplied with a reset signal and a pixel signal of the cell; a first interconnect connected to the signal detectors via a capacitance element; a second interconnect connected between the signal detectors and the amplifier transistors; and a switch element between the vertical signal line and the first interconnects. Unit cells arranged in a column direction is connected to a common vertical line and a common first interconnect. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077612 | IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - There is provided an imaging apparatus that includes a photoelectric conversion section, a retention section, and first and second gates. The photoelectric conversion section is configured to convert a received light into charge. The retention section is configured to retain the charge provided by the photoelectric conversion section. The first and second gates are provided between the photoelectric conversion section and the retention section, the first and second gates being turned ON for transferring the charge from the photoelectric conversion section to the retention section, and the second gate being turned OFF after the first gate is turned OFF. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077613 | Foveal Imager Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) - An image comprising a plurality of pixels at a predetermined pixel pitch, is received, A plurality of image intensity signals, are received at readout circuitry responsive to an image intensity per pixel. A portion of the received image is divided into a plurality of fixed paxels, each paxel comprising a rectilinear collection of pixels, having a first length and first predetermined number of rows, and second width having second predetermined number of columns. The plurality of fixed paxels are provided to a respective plurality of configurable Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs) responsive to a respective plurality of paxels and configurable to generate respective ADC output signals that implement a tradeoff between Effective Number of Bits (ENoB) and power consumption while maintaining a substantially fixed spatial frequency. Some paxels corresponding to a first predetermined fixation point are digitized with higher ENoB than the other paxels. A foveated image is generated. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077614 | ROTATE-PAN-TILT CAMERA FOR VIDEOIMAGING, VIDEOCONFERENCING, PRODUCTION AND RECORDING - The present invention is a videoimaging system with boom-mounted pan-tilt-zoom video camera in which the camera core is mounted on a remotely-controlled rotate-pan-tilt mount for three-axis rotation about three mutually orthogonal axes, a vertical yaw axis, a horizontal roll axis, and a horizontal pitch axis, all three axes intersecting at a common point. Rotation of the camera core about the yaw axis varies the azimuth (compass bearing) of the pointing direction of the camera, rotation about the roll axis varies the angular orientation of the field of view, and rotation about the pitch axis varies the altitude (angle of elevation) of the pointing direction. The camera and lighting unit disclosed herein provides a remote control zoom and improved pan-tilt mechanism for videoimaging, videoconferencing, production, lighting and recording. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077615 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a display device or the like which can illuminate a subject with high-luminance illumination light. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a display device which can be used as a light source for a subject, or a display device which can be used as a light source for a subject, can display images and texts, and can switch these functions. The transistor of the light-emitting device is configured to operate in a saturation region in a period during which the light-emitting device displays text or an image, and is configured to operate in a linear region in a period during which the light-emitting device emits illumination light to a subject. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077616 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and an image displaying method are disclosed. The electronic device mainly comprises a sensing module, a signal processor and a display. The sensing module catches a plurality of first images with a first frequency or a first period or catches a plurality of second images with a second frequency or a second period. The signal processor receives the second images and outputs a plurality of third images correspondingly. The display presents the first images or the third images. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077617 | IMAGE CAPTURING MODULE AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - Provided is an image capturing module including a microlens array that collects light from a subject, which is imaged at an image plane; a filter that allows light in specific wavelength bands in the collected light to pass therethrough; and an image capturing device that acquires images of the light passing through the filter, wherein the filter is formed by arraying a plurality of RGB filter portions and a plurality of narrow-band filter portions, the image capturing device includes a plurality of color-wavelength obtaining regions and a plurality of narrow-band-wavelength obtaining regions, and the microlens array includes a plurality of first microlenses corresponding to the respective color-wavelength obtaining regions and a plurality of second microlenses corresponding to the respective narrow-band-wavelength obtaining regions, and the first microlenses are each disposed so that the light from the subject imaged at the image plane reaches at least one of the color-wavelength obtaining regions. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077618 | IMAGING LENS AND SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an imaging lens includes a first optical system and a microlens array. The first optical system includes an optical axis. The microlens array is provided between the first optical system and an imaging element. The microlens array includes microlens units provided in a first plane. The imaging element includes pixel groups. Each of the pixel groups includes pixels. The microlens units respectively overlap the pixel groups when projected onto the first plane. The first optical system includes an aperture stop, and first, second, and third lenses. The first lens is provided between the aperture stop and the microlens array, and has a positive refractive power. The second lens is provided between the first lens and the microlens array, and has a negative refractive power. The third lens is provided between the second lens and the microlens array, and has a positive refractive power. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077619 | LENS OPTICAL UNIT AND IMAGING DEVICE - Provided is a lens optical unit, including at least one lens arranged at an object side of a solid-state image sensor. An imaging plane of the image sensor has a non-planar shape causing a sag amount in an optical axis direction to increase as a distance from an optical axis increases, and satisfies the expression: ρ×Sag>0, where ρ represents a Petzval curvature of an optical unit represented by | 2015-03-19 |
20150077620 | FOCUS DETECTION DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, METHOD OF DRIVING FOCUS DETECTION DEVICE - A focus detection device, a photoelectric conversion system, and a method of driving the focus detection device are provided in which a length of an electric charge accumulation period is determined based on a signal level based on an electric charge accumulated by a photoelectric converter in a sub-accumulation period. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077621 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup element configured to perform photoelectric conversion on an optical image obtained through an image pickup optical system to generate an image signal, a focus detection unit configured to perform focus detection based on the image signal, a determination unit configured to determine an object in a screen, a calculation unit configured to calculate an in-focus position based on information of the object determined by the determination unit, and a control unit configured to perform the in-focus control based on the in-focus position calculated by the calculation unit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077622 | IMAGING LENS AND SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an imaging lens includes a first optical system and a microlens array. The first optical system includes an optical axis. The microlens array is provided between the first optical system and an imaging element. The microlens array includes microlens units provided in a first plane. The imaging element includes pixel groups. Each of the pixel groups includes pixels. The microlens units respectively overlap the pixel groups when projected onto the first plane. The first optical system includes an aperture stop, a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens. The first lens is provided between the aperture stop and the microlens array. The second lens is provided between the first lens and the microlens array. The third lens is provided between the second lens and the microlens array. The fourth lens is provided between the third lens and the microlens array. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077623 | CAMERA ANGLE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE AND THE METHOD OF HANDLING THE ARTICLE - The instant disclosure relates to a camera angle adjustable device. The camera angle adjustable device includes a base, a camera module, a reflective mirror structure and a driver. The base has a first surface, a second surface, a front side and a back side. The camera module is disposed on one side perpendicular to the front side and the back side of the first surface. The reflective mirror structure includes a frame and a mirror body, wherein the frame is pivotally connected to the first surface, the mirror body is mounted on the frame, and the mirror body selectively corresponds to one of the front side and the back side. The driver is mounted on the second surface and connected to the reflective mirror structure in order to drive the reflective mirror structure. A method for adjustable the camera angle is also provided. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077624 | Electronic Device Having A Flexible Printed Circuit Biasing Structure - An electronic device may have electrical components such as input-output devices. An electrical component may be mounted on a flexible printed circuit. The flexible printed circuit may have a bend that forms a flexible printed circuit spring to bias the electrical component in a desired direction. The electronic device may have a display with a display cover layer. In an inactive display area, opaque masking material may be formed on the display cover layer. A light window may be formed in the opaque masking layer. The flexible printed circuit spring may bias the electrical component against the display cover layer in alignment with the light window. An air gap under the electrical component may separate the component from a planar portion of the flexible printed circuit that is overlapped by the electrical component. The electrical component may be a camera, a light sensor, or other device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077625 | IMAGE CAPTURING MODULE AND IMAGE SENSING UNIT THEREOF - An image capturing module includes an image sensing unit and an optical auxiliary unit. The image sensing unit includes a carrier substrate, an image sensing chip disposed on the carrier substrate and electrically connected to the carrier substrate, a microlens array substrate disposed on the image sensing chip, and a nonconductive photosensitive film layer disposed on the microlens array substrate for increasing the light absorption capability. The optical auxiliary unit includes a housing frame and a movable lens assembly. The housing frame is disposed on the carrier substrate to cover the image sensing chip, the microlens array substrate and the nonconductive photosensitive film layer, and the movable lens assembly is movably disposed in the housing frame. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077626 | Digital Camera Lens Guard and Use Extender - A digital camera lens guard and use extender to: extend the picture-taking capacities of the digital camera by using different camera filters; enable the digital camera to take pictures of the images formed at the eyepiece of a sighting device; protect the camera lens from dust, moisture, and contaminations; make the digital camera usable as an industrial tool; allow the digital camera to be used in photographing activities such as surveillance, sports, past times, research, astronomy; and maintain the original functions of the digital camera. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077627 | Curved sensor formed from silicon fibers - Methods and apparatus for fabricating a curved sensor from silicon fibers are disclosed. In another embodiment, a curved sensor is produced having mini-sensors of differing sizes. In another embodiment, these mini-sensors are configured so that every other mini-sensor in a row of mini-sensors is shifted upwards slightly relative to its neighboring mini-sensors in the same row. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077628 | CAMERA MODULE - The camera module according to the present disclosure can improve reliability by mounting a posture sensor on a PCB and promoting a bending prevention of the PCB. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077629 | CAMERA MODULE - A camera module includes a rectangular image sensor including an effective image area, and a rectangular PCB mounted with the image sensor. The effective image area comprises a first side and a second side formed longer than the first side. The first side is parallel with a long side of the PCB, and the second side is parallel with a short side of the PCB. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077630 | CAMERA EXTENSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is a camera holder extension that includes a telescoping extension to allow a user to take photos at a distance beyond the reach of the user. The invention includes an actuator switch, located in the handle of the extension, which is wired to be in communication with a digital camera integrated device. The actuator switch operates the exposure function of the camera at the distance beyond the reach of the user via a wired digital connection to the device. The invention also includes a lockable two part ball joint that enables articulation of the camera into various positions. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077631 | HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD AND DEVICE, CAMERA AND ACQUISITION DEVICE - Disclosed are a high-definition digital video signal transmission method and device, a high-definition digital video camera and a video acquisition device. The technical solution provided in the embodiments of the present invention comprises: transcoding a high-definition digital video signal in accordance with a line-by-line sequence at a sending end to obtain an analogue video line signal, and sending analogue video line data which is obtained by conversion; and receiving the analogue video line data at a receiving end, and conducting decoding conversion on the received analogue video line data to obtain high-definition digital video line data. The present invention can convert a high-definition digital video signal into an analogue video signal to conduct transmission, thereby being able to solve the problem that a high-definition digital video signal cannot be transmitted for a long distance in the existing high-definition digital video monitoring technology. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077632 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD - A display device is associated with a device ID. The display device includes a multi-media board, a drive board, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. The display device is connected to a video source via a wireless high-definition (WiHD) network, and receives a target ID from the video source. When the target ID matches the device ID, the multi-media board receives video data from the video source, and transmits the video data to the drive board. The drive board generates drive signals based on the video data, and transmits the drive signals to the LCD panel. The LCD panel presents video images according to the drive signals. A display method is also disclosed. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077633 | A/V RECEIVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELAYING OUTPUT OF AUDIO SIGNAL AND A/V SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - An A/V receiving apparatus is disclosed. The A/V receiving apparatus includes a first interface connected to a display apparatus, a second interface connected to an audio signal output apparatus, and a controller configured to, when a video signal and an audio signal are received, transmit an audio signal return request to the display apparatus along with the video signal and the audio signal, when the audio signal is returned from the display apparatus, calculate an output time difference of the video signal and the audio signal based on a return timing of the audio signal, delay the audio signal according to the output time difference and transmit the audio signal to the audio signal output apparatus. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077634 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present invention easily realizes synchronization between processor cores in a multicore system. A data processing system receiving a group of data of different kinds from the outside and performing data processes by kinds includes: a plurality of data process control units corresponding to the kinds of the data group and performing data processes on the data group of corresponding kinds; and a memory unit which can be accessed by the data process control units and has a first region storing a value indicating whether the data process by the data process control units can be executed or not. Each of the data process control units updates the value in the first region on completion of preparation for executing the data process of itself and, when the value in the first region becomes a predetermined value, synchronizes start timings of the data processes and executes the data processes. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077635 | METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING MULTIPLE MULTIMEDIA TRACKS ALONG MULTIPLE PROCESSING PATHS FROM A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for outputting multiple multimedia tracks along multiple processing paths from a portable electronic device is provided. The method has the steps of: running at least two applications on the portable electronic device; accessing at least two multimedia tracks corresponding to the at least two applications; processing the at least two multimedia tracks along at least two processing paths; transferring the at least two multimedia tracks to at least two output terminals; and playing the at least two multimedia tracks by the at least two output terminals; wherein at least one of the at least two output terminals is external to the portable electronic device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077636 | IMAGE DECODING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF USING INTER-CODED PREDICTIVE ENCODING CODE - An image encoding device and corresponding decoding device are disclosed for achieving a high rate of compression. The encoding device includes an image conversion module that converts the direction of the images using right-left symmetry mode convention or up-down symmetry mode conversion. Encoding modules are used to encode both the unconverted and converted images. A mode selector module compares the quantity of codes in the encoded unconverted images and the quantity of codes in the encoded converted images, and selects codes that are smaller in the quantity of codes for output. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077637 | DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, TELEVISION RECEIVER, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - The display device ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150077638 | MOVING IMAGE REGION DETERMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A rectangular moving region is properly determined. A retainer retains an outputted moving region of time t and, at time t+1, provides it to a specified region feature detector. At time t+1, the specified region feature detector applies the moving coordinates of time t provided by the judgment unit to respective images of times t and t+1 to calculate feature data d(t) around the moving coordinates of time t and feature data d(t+1) around the moving coordinates of time t+1 and then provides the calculated data to a judgment unit. The judgment unit judges whether there is a box, based on the feature data d(t+1). | 2015-03-19 |
20150077639 | COLOR VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAM - A color video processing method is disclosed that comprises:
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20150077640 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD - To optimize combinations of values of four primary colors in a display device supporting four-primary-color display, with consideration given to display performances such as the power consumption in a light-emitting display device and the viewing angle characteristics in the non-light-emitting display device. The display device of the present invention displays video indicated by an input video signal using pixels composed of four primary colors and each having at least one sub-pixel for one primary color. When representing pixel colors of pixel signals in the input video signal, at least one pixel color which has a lightness less than a predetermined lightness determined depending on a color gamut representable by the display device and which is in areas except on a boundary of the color gamut is represented using only three primary colors among the four primary colors. For example, if the four primary colors are red, green, blue, and yellow, the pixel colors are represented using either a set of green, blue, and yellow, or a set of red, blue, and yellow depending on chromaticity indicated by the pixel signals. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077641 | DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A display ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150077642 | DISPLAY SYSTEM, IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display system having a projector and a projection plate and adapted to project an image from the projector toward the projection plate to thereby display the image includes a proximity detection section adapted to detect a proximity of another display system, which has a projector and a projection plate, and is adapted to project an image from the projector toward the projection plate to thereby display the image, and a control section adapted to determine a projection image, enlarge the projection image determined, and display the projection image enlarged so as to straddle the projection plate and the projection plate of the another display system in a case in which the proximity detection section detects the proximity of the another display system. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077643 | LIGHTING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND TELEVISION DEVICE - A backlight unit | 2015-03-19 |
20150077644 | DISPLAY BACKLIGHT - A display backlight can include a light source and a parabolic waveguide. The parabolic waveguide can have a light inlet to receive the light from the light source, a parabolic reflective surface adapted to change a direction of the light emitted from the light source by a predetermined angle, and a light outlet configured to emit the light at the predetermined angle. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077645 | IMAGE-PROJECTION MODULE - The invention discloses an image-projection module, which includes a light source assembly, a light polarization switching element, and a light-path switching assembly. The light source assembly generates a laser light beam. The light polarization switching element is configured to make the laser light beam passing therethrough to selectively have a first polarizing direction or a second polarizing direction. The light-path switching assembly receives the laser light beam passing through the light polarization switching element and determines a projection direction of the laser light beam according to the polarizing direction of the laser light beam. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077646 | Touch Sensitive Display With Graded Index Layer - An electronic device may have a touch screen display or other input-output device that includes transparent conductive electrodes. The transparent conductive electrodes may be formed from a material that has a relatively high index of refraction such as indium tin oxide. Surrounding layers of the touch screen display such as a touch sensor substrate and an underlying display layer may have lower index of refraction values. To prevent abrupt index-of-refraction discontinuities that lead to unwanted reflections and visible artifacts on the display, the transparent conductive electrodes may be embedded within a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer may have a graded index of refraction. The graded index of refraction may be varied continuously or in a stepwise fashion by adjusting the composition of materials that are incorporated into the dielectric layer as a function of position within the layer. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077647 | MULTIPLIER EXTENDED DISPLAY - A touch panel for a touch sensitive liquid crystal display is disclosed. The touch panel is a multiplier expandable with a combination of two or more independent basic conductive patterns. The combination of basic conductive patterns devised for a touch panel made the display profile diversified as building blocks. Different display profile can be made including but not limited to landscape, portrait, L, T, U, C, Z, N, and cross. The combination of basic conductive patterns devised for a touch panel also simplifies the structure of a touch sensitive expandable display system and therefore shorten the timing for developing new large touch sensitive display products. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077648 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel includes a substrate, a decoration pattern, a covering layer, and a touch sensing element. The substrate has a first region and a second region. The decoration pattern is disposed on the first region of the substrate and has a first thickness. The covering layer includes a first portion covering the second region of the substrate and a second portion covering the decoration pattern, wherein the second portion has a second thickness and the first portion has a third thickness. The second thickness is less than the third thickness. The touch sensing element is disposed on the covering layer. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077649 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel includes a transparent substrate, electrodes, traces and at least two ground rings on the transparent substrate. The traces connect the electrodes to transmit signals. At least two ground rings connect to each other through a plurality of bridges and surround the electrodes and the traces. Each bridge has at least one ESD tip or peak to enhance local electric field strength and electrostatic discharge. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077650 | TOUCH SCREEN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, DISPLAY DEVICE - A touch screen includes a plurality of first transparent electrodes extending in a first direction and a plurality of second transparent electrodes extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction disposed on the substrate; first conductive layers located on at least one side of the first transparent electrodes and connected in parallel with the first transparent electrodes; and/or second conductive layers located on at least one side of the second transparent electrodes and connected in parallel with the second transparent electrodes; the first conductive layers and the second conductive layers are metal layers or alloy layers. A manufacturing method of the touch screen and a display device having the touch screen are further disclosed. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077651 | TOUCH PANEL SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - Provided is a touch panel substrate to be used in a touch panel, the touch panel substrate having improved display qualities. A touch panel substrate of one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a first detection electrode having a plurality of first lattice electrodes that are aligned in the lateral direction. Each of the first lattice electrodes includes conductor lines formed in a lattice shape parallel to the outer shape of each of the first lattice electrodes, and in each of the first lattice electrodes, the diagonal line between the two opposing corners adjacent to first relay wiring is tilted with respect to the lateral direction. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077652 | TOUCH WINDOW - Disclosed is a touch window. The touch window includes a cover substrate; a ground electrode on the cover substrate; and a circuit substrate on the cover substrate, including aground connecting part connected with the ground electrode and an open area to expose the ground connecting part, wherein the ground electrode is electrically connected to the ground connecting part through the open area. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077653 | OPERATING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCE WITH SUCH AN OPERATING DEVICE - An operating device for an electric appliance has a display panel for a user to read off information and to operate the electric appliance with operating elements, wherein the display panel has an LCD display covering substantially the area of the display panel. The LCD display has several separate active areas, wherein behind the LCD display a transparent flat material or foil is provided as a picture carrier having several separate pictures on one of its surfaces. Behind the transparent picture carrier a backlight device is provided for lighting through the picture carrier and the LCD display. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077654 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel having a light transmitting area and a light shielding area adjacent to the light transmitting area is provided. The touch panel includes a cover plate, a first decoration layer, a touch-sensing element and a metal conductive layer. The first decoration layer is disposed on the cover plate and located in the light shielding area. The first decoration layer has at least one hollow area. The touch-sensing element is disposed on the cover plate and at least located in the light transmitting area. The metal conductive layer is disposed on the first decoration layer, located in the light shielding area and surrounds the touch-sensing element. A portion of the metal conductive layer surrounds the hollow area. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077655 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITHOUT FRONT CASE FRAME - An electronic device includes a case frame including a component receiving space, a substrate assembly received in the component receiving space of the case frame, and a display module electrically connected to the substrate assembly and coupled to the case frame to form an exterior of the electronic device. Thus, the electronic device can lower a production cost by reducing the number of the components, increase production efficiency by reducing the assembly processes, and achieve slimness and lightness compared to a conventional electronic device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077656 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a seal part where a translucent opposite substrate and an element substrate are bonded together, a peripheral member is provided in such a manner as to be buried in a sealing member. This prevents the sealing member from breaking, thus making it possible to make the seal part durable to improve the strength of the panel. Further, an output wiring connected to an electrode pattern of a sensing unit can be protected by being covered with a protective insulating layer. The peripheral member and the protective insulating layer can be formed by the same insulating material. This makes it possible to simplify the process to reduce production costs. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077657 | TOUCH DEVICE WITH CURVED SURFACE - A curved touch device is provided in the present invention including a back cover and a touch panel corresponding to the back cover, where at least one edge portion of the touch panel is a curve surface jointing with the one edge of the back cover. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077658 | VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS AND POLARIZING ELEMENTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens of variable optical power. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. The variable optic insert may also comprise polarizing elements. In some embodiments, the variable optic insert may affect polarization components of light differently and enable a bifocal type ophthalmic device. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077659 | VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS WITH NANO-SCALED DROPLETS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077660 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES COMPRISING DIELECTRICS AND NANO-SCALED DROPLETS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077661 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER NETWORKED REGIONS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise polymer networked regions of interstitially located liquid crystal material. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077662 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES COMPRISING DIELECTRICS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER NETWORKS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise polymer networked regions of interstitially located liquid crystal material. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077663 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING HYBRID ALIGNMENT LAYERS AND SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a hybrid manner. The patterning may allow for the lowering of the minimum electrical potential required to cause a shift in orientation of liquid crystal molecules within the ophthalmic device. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077664 | OPTICAL DEVICE - Disclosed is an optical device which includes: an optical component configured to be electrically actuated such that a light transmission state is variable; a driver circuit for the optical component; a power source unit for driving the optical component; a rim for supporting the optical component; a temple having front and rear ends and connected at the front end to the rim; and an earpiece formed at the rear end of the temple. The power source unit includes a secondary battery, a power switch, a power switch control portion, and a use-status sensing portion for sensing the status of use by a user of the optical device. The power switch control portion performs control to turn off the power switch when the use-status sensing portion does not sense any use by the user of the optical device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077665 | 3D DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A 3D display apparatus and manufacturing method thereof are provided, and the 3D display apparatus comprises: a liquid crystal display panel; and a first polarizing filter and a second polarizing filter respectively attached to both sides of the liquid crystal display panel; a grating functional structure on the second polarizing filter, wherein a stripe direction of the grating functional structure may be controlled to form a different predetermined angle with a horizontal direction; a polarizing filter functional structure on the grating functional structure, wherein the functional states of the polarizing filter functional structure may be controlled to switch between effective and ineffective. The 3D display apparatus can achieve a compatible switching between a glasses type 3D displaying mode and a naked-eye 3D displaying mode on the same 3D display apparatus. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077666 | LIQUID CRYSTAL LENS AND STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A liquid crystal lens includes a first lens electrode, a second lens electrode, bus lines, and a contact portion. The first lens electrode is disposed in at least a display area of the liquid crystal lens. The second lens electrode is disposed in at least the display area. The bus lines are disposed in a peripheral area of the liquid crystal lens, the peripheral area being disposed outside the display area, the first lens electrode and the second lens electrode being connected to respective ones of the bus lines. The contact portion overlaps the bus lines and electrically connects the respective bus lines to the first lens electrode and the second lens electrode. | 2015-03-19 |
20150077667 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - A three-dimensional display panel includes an array of pixels arranged in row and column directions, and at least one lenticular lens configured to form N viewpoints in different directions. The at least one lenticular lens has a longitudinal axis inclined by an angle of θ with respect to a column direction of the pixel, and a pitch P of the at least one lenticular lens in the row direction thereof satisfies | 2015-03-19 |