20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 71 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170142286 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT CORRECTS POSITION CORRECTION OF IMAGE FORMED ON SHEET - An image forming apparatus forms a measurement image on a sheet, moves a carriage to read the measurement image, reads from a storage unit an adjustment condition, generates a correction condition based on the adjustment condition and a result of reading the measurement image, moves the carriage to read an original, generates image data of the original, corrects a position at which an image is formed on a sheet based on the correction condition and forms an image of the original on a sheet based on the corrected image data. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142287 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE - An image processing device may judge whether to execute a first type of enlarging process or a second type of enlarging process based on M lines of letter strings in an original image, in a case of judging to execute the first type of enlarging process, generate a first type of processed image data indicating a first type of processed image by executing the first type of enlarging process, and in a case of judging to execute the second type of enlarging process, generate a second type of processed image data indicating a second type of processed image by executing the second type of enlarging process. A layout of the plurality of letters in the second type of processed image is different from a layout of the plurality of letters in the first type of processed image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142288 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS WITH A CAM TO MOVE A LIGHT REFLECTING SURFACE - An image reading apparatus includes a light source and a movable light reflecting surface provided to be capable to move to a first position to reflect light from the light source. The image reading apparatus includes a cam to move the light reflecting surface and having a first portion, a driving module for providing a driving force, and a transmission member for rotating the cam with the driving force provided by the driving module, the transmission member having a second portion, wherein the transmission member moves the light reflecting surface to a predetermined position by rotating the cam, and by bringing the second portion into contact with the first portion to hold the light reflecting surface at the predetermined position when there is no driving force. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142289 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND METHOD, WITH A MOVABLE LIGHT REFLECTING SURFACE - An image reading apparatus includes an image capturing module for capturing an image of a document, a light source, a movable light reflecting surface having a white color, a driving module for moving the light reflecting surface into a first position at which the light reflecting surface reflects light from the light source and a second position at which the light reflecting surface does not reflect light from the light source, and a control module for controlling the driving module to move the light reflecting surface. The control module determines the second position by moving the light reflecting surface by a predetermined quantity from the first position determined based on an image obtained by the image capturing module. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142290 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An image that is to be a target for filtering processing is acquired, a plurality of filters having mutually different filter sizes and arrangement spacing for significant coefficients in the filters are applied to the image to perform filtering processing on the image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142291 | VISIBLE MULTIPLE CODES SYSTEM - A color discriminating apparatus reads a plurality of colored dots placed on computer readable media. The plurality of colored dots represents encoded data that has a plurality of non-binary digits where each non-binary digit has at least three possible digit values. Each non-binary digit is represented by a single colored dot from the plurality of colored dots, and each possible digit value is represented by a different color so that a color of each colored dot indicates a digital value represented by the colored dot. The color discriminating apparatus detects a color of each colored dot in the plurality of colored dots. A module correlates the color of each colored dot in the plurality of colored dots detected by the color discriminating apparatus to recover an original digital value represented by each colored dot in the plurality of colored dots and to recover the encoded data that is represented by the plurality of non-binary digits. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142292 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An image reading apparatus includes a light source, a detector, and an image processing unit that processes an image so as to determine a color and density of each pixel based on image signals detected by the detector. The image processing unit includes a determination unit that compares a target pixel and adjacent front and rear pixels and that determines a degree of matching of the target pixel to a condition for the target pixel to be a color shift pixel between the adjacent front and rear achromatic color pixels based on a pattern of the color and density. The image processing unit further includes a correction unit that variably sets a color shift correction amount based on the degree of matching, and that corrects the image signal by the color shift correction amount such that the target pixel which is the color shift pixel becomes an achromatic color pixel. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142293 | Method Of Modifying A Data Set Containing Color Component Values - The invention relates to a method of modifying a data set containing color component values, which method allows the component of a color in a color spectrum that is provided to be generally set to zero and thus not to use that color. For this purpose, it is provided to first select an image area of a printed product, i.e. a portion of the data set. Further, it is determined which color from the color spectrum shall not be used. The color value for the selected image area is determined. A tolerance range around the color value is fixed. In a further step, it is determined which combinations of color component values that are formed of the remaining colors of the color spectrum include color values that are within the tolerance range fixed around the color value of the selected area. Thereafter, one of the combinations of the color component values is selected. Finally, the color component values are exchanged for the color component values from the selected combination of color component values in the selected portion of the data set. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142294 | COLOR GAMUT MAPPING METHOD BASED ON COLOR GAMUT OF SOURCE IMAGE - A color gamut mapping method based on a color gamut of a source image is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) inputting a source image, measuring a grayscale value of each of color sub-pixels corresponding to each pixel point; (b) determining multiple preset target pixel points on the source image based on the grayscale value of each of the color sub-pixels; (c) calculating multiple coordinate values in an uniform chromaticity space corresponding to each of the multiple preset target pixel points; (d) determining a color gamut of the source image based on the multiple coordinate values; (e) extracting a color gamut boundary of a target device to obtain a color gamut; and (f) performing a color gamut mapping between the source image and the target device. In a transfer and reproduce process of image colors, the loss is reduced, gamut mapping effect is better, and effectively reduce the amount of calculation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142295 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD - A display device includes a signal detector configured to detect variations in a video input signal input thereto; a video delay measuring part configured to measure a video delay time concerning a video display operation based on the video input signal when the signal detector detects variations in the video input signal; a sound delay measuring part configured to measure a sound delay time concerning processing of a sound signal input thereto when the signal detector detects variations in the video input signal; and a sound delay processor configured to delay the sound signal based on the video delay and the sound delay time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142296 | VIDEO-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND VIDEO-PROCESSING METHOD - According to the present disclosure, when subdivided data in which a frame is subdivided is received via a network, values of the number of samples and the number of lines in a frame being output are acquired, and a video output clock is controlled based on the values and reference values of the number of samples and the number of lines as references for the video output clock. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142297 | PIXEL NON-UNIFORMITY CORRECTION - A method of correcting pixel non-uniformity for varying temperature includes determining an FPA temperature and calculating a non-uniformity correction map on a pixel by pixel basis for the FPA, wherein the non-uniformity correction for each pixel is a function of the FPA temperature and empirically derived coefficients. The method also includes applying the non-uniformity correction map at the FPA temperature to condition output of the FPA to produce temperature dependent non-uniformity corrected image data. An imaging system includes a focal plane array (FPA). A temperature sensor is operatively connected to measure FPA temperature. A module is operatively connected to the FPA and temperature sensor to calculate and apply a non-uniformity correction map as described above. There need be no temperature control device for the FPA. The FPA can include a buffered current mirror pixel architecture, and can include an InGaAs material for infrared imaging. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142298 | Method and apparatus of converting a smartphone into a portable wearable hidden video camera for capturing and recording video and still images of an event - A simple method is presented, of converting a smartphone into a high quality portable wearable video/audio hidden camera. The conversion produces a camera with the typical for modern smartphones, very high resolution close to 20+MP. The proposed method of smartphone conversion provides still another benefit: The estimated cost price of the additional new items needed for the conversion is totally less than $1.00 in mass production. As to the smartphone itself, it remains completely unchanged after the less-then-a-minute-long conversion process and can be returned to all its normal functions even quicker. This allows a user to avoid buying the second smartphone specially for conversion, that is, to have the camera in question almost “for free”, because these days virtually any adult already has a smartphone anyway. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142299 | Bodyband - A body mounted system to store a mobile device and or camera. The device relates to a camera or mobile device harness in which the user can wear the device on the body; by way of an elastic strap and a separate case. The belt portion of the Bodyband can be formed of any flexible material, allowing for a comfortable, snug and adjustable fit around the torso area. The docking mount and the belt portion are affixed. The docking mount is padded on the rear and slightly rigid. Located on the front side of the docking mount portion of the Bodyband is a surface to which the case is attached by a fastening mechanism. The case has two sides. The rear of the case has Velcro or any other fastening mechanism on the surface. The front of the case has Velcro or any fastening mechanisms as well. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142300 | CAMERA FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - A frame that has a camera is slid onto a handheld computer. The frame also has an interface for communicatively connecting the camera to the handheld computer. The frame may be used for sending images taken from the camera to the handheld computer, which optionally may be further processed. Optionally, the frame may also have a microphone for recording sounds. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142301 | SCOPE PHONE MOUNT - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing detachably coupleable to an end of a sighting device. The housing may include a channel protruding from a side of the housing. The apparatus may include a one-way mirror disposed inside the housing. The one-way mirror may be positioned to allow an image from the sighting device to pass through the one-way mirror and reflect the image from the sighting device through the channel. The apparatus may include a mounting plate coupled to the housing. The mounting plate may include one or more adjustment bars that may be engageable with a visual recording device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142302 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OF GRINDING MILL INTERIOR DURING OPERATION - A monitoring device in the form of a camera in a protective housing is fixed to an outlet assembly of a feed chute and in a particular embodiment to a flange that extends outwardly about an outlet of the outlet assembly. The flange also supports a light also in a protective housing. The feed chute feeds ore into a grinding mill. The housings for the camera and light contain a viewing window which is cleaned by water jets and the window is protected by a visor which can be opened when the interior of the mill is to be recorded. The arrangement allows the interior of the mill to be monitored while the mill is grinding the ore. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142303 | System-Level Camera Module with Electrical Support and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A camera module includes an optical lens, a photosensitive sensor and an electrical support. The electrical support includes a circuit arrangement embedded in a support body to form an integral structure, a connecting member provided on the support body to electrically connect with the circuit arrangement, and a camera component coupled at the support body and electrically connected to the connecting member. Therefore, the electrical support riot only forms a circuit board to electrically connect with the camera component but only serves as a base to support the camera component. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142304 | System-Level Camera Module with Electrical Support and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A camera module includes an optical lens, a photosensitive chip and an electrical support. The electrical support includes a circuit module embedded in a support body to form an integral structure, a connecting member provided on the support body to electrically connect with the circuit module, and a camera component coupled at the support body and electrically connected to the connecting member. Therefore, the electrical support not only forms a circuit board to electrically connect with the camera component but only serves as a base to support the camera component. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142305 | Camera Module and Electric Holder and Assembling Method Thereof - A camera module includes a lens, a photosensitive chip and an electrical holder. The electrical holder has an integrated circuit that the electrical holder serves as an integration of a base and a PCB in a conventional camera module, wherein the electrical holder not only forms an assembling unit for connecting a driver and an optical lens but also forms an electrical connection unit for electrically connecting to the driver, a photosensitive chip and a flexible circuit board with each other, so as to minimize an overall size of the camera module. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142306 | COMPUTERIZED TOILET SEAT HAVING IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM - A computerized toilet seat having an image capture system includes a toilet seat body; a positioning auxiliary device, disposed on the toilet seat body and having a main body and a connecting member; an image capture unit, coupled to the connecting member and having an optical positioning element, a first space being defined between the optical positioning element and the buttocks; and a manipulator, electrically connected to the image capture unit for operating the positioning auxiliary device. The manipulator controls the image capture unit to capture an image of the buttocks. After capturing the image, the manipulator calculates and adjusts a relative position of the buttocks and the connecting member through the optical positioning element, and the image of the buttocks is displayed on the manipulator according to a relative position of the first space and the buttocks, and operation information of the positioning auxiliary device is provided to the manipulator. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142307 | CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE PHONE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a camera module comprising: a circuit board; a frame coupled to the circuit board; an image sensor on the circuit board; a bobbin on the frame, a plurality of lenses being inside the bobbin; a coil wound on the bobbin, the bobbin moving to two directions based on a current applied to the coil; a magnet configured to interact the coil; and a yoke on the frame, the magnet being at an inner side of the yoke, wherein the bobbin moves to a first direction when a forward current is applied to the coil and to a second direction when a reverse current is applied to the coil. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142308 | Camera Module and Electric Holder and Assembling Method Thereof - A camera module includes a lens, a photosensitive chip and an electrical holder. The electrical holder has an integrated circuit that the electrical holder serves as an integration of a base and a PCB in a conventional camera module, wherein the electrical holder not only forms an assembling unit for connecting a driver and an optical lens but also forms an electrical connection unit for electrically connecting to the driver, a photosensitive chip and a flexible circuit board with each other, so as to minimize an overall size of the camera module. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142309 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING METHOD - An imaging apparatus, comprising a movement section having a thrust mechanism capable of movement, an imaging section that acquires image data, an imaging control section that acquires first image data using the imaging section with an examination chart under a first shooting condition, and that acquires second image data using the imaging section with a physical object under a second shooting condition, and a determination section for determining illuminated state for the physical object and the examination chart based on the first and second image data. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142310 | ILLUMINATION SENSING SYSTEM AND SURVEILLANCE CAMERA EMPLOYING THE SAME - There are provided an illumination sensing system and a surveillance camera including the illumination sensing system. The illumination sensing system includes: an illumination sensor configured to sense input light; a circuit board comprising a mount zone in which the illumination sensor is placed; and at least one line provided on the circuit board and connected to the illumination sensor, wherein the mount zone comprises a mount portion on which the illumination sensor is placed and a surrounding portion located around the mount portion, and wherein at least one penetration hole through which air passes is formed in the circuit board. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142311 | IMAGING CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND IMAGING CONTROL METHOD - To obtain an appropriate exposure condition even in second photographing when generating an image with an expanded dynamic range. An exposure control unit controls an imaging element including a normal pixel for generating an image signal and a low-sensitivity pixel for generating a low-sensitivity image signal and having lower photoelectric conversion sensitivity to visible light than the normal pixel under a predetermined exposure condition and causes the imaging element to output the image signal and the low-sensitivity image signal. A low-sensitivity histogram generating unit generates a low-sensitivity histogram indicating an appearance frequency distribution of the low-sensitivity image signal based on the low-sensitivity image signal. A short-time exposure condition calculating unit calculates a short-time exposure condition with an exposure time shorter than the exposure condition based on the generated low-sensitivity histogram. A short-time exposure control unit controls the imaging element under the calculated short-time exposure condition and causes the imaging element to output a short-time exposure image signal as an image signal generated by the normal pixel. A combining unit combines the image signal and the short-time exposure image signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142312 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE DEPTH CAPTURE USING MULTIPLE CAMERAS - A method for capturing a depth map includes: controlling a plurality of cameras to capture, concurrently, a plurality of first images during a first exposure interval, each of the cameras concurrently capturing a corresponding one of the first images, the cameras having overlapping fields of view; controlling a projection source to emit light at a first illumination level during the first exposure interval; controlling the cameras to capture, concurrently, a plurality of second images during a second exposure interval, each of the cameras concurrently capturing a corresponding one of the second images; controlling the projection source to emit light at a second illumination level during the second exposure interval, the second illumination level being different from the first illumination level; combining the first images with the second images to generate a depth map; and outputting the depth map. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142313 | IMAGE SENSOR SYSTEM - An image sensor system comprises a plurality of image sensing pixels which are arranged in lines. Control circuitry in the image sensor system is configured, when capturing a single image, to set an exposure time for the image sensing pixels in a line such that a first group of pixels in the line has a first exposure time and a second group of pixels in the same line has a second exposure time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142314 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING OF A TARGET - An imaging device may include a first illumination port to output first light having a first illumination distribution at a target to illuminate the target, a second illumination port to output second light having a second illumination distribution at the target to illuminate the target, the second illumination distribution being substantially similar to the first illumination distribution at the target, the second illumination port being spaced apart from the first illumination port, the first and second illumination distributions being simultaneously provided to the target and overlapping at the target. The illumination from the first and second ports may be matched to a same aspect ratio and field of view coverage as the imaging field of view. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142315 | IMAGING APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH A FLICKER DETECTION FUNCTION - An imaging apparatus equipped with a flicker detection function includes an image sensor of a rolling shutter type, calculates a Fourier spectrum including an amplitude and a phase for each of two captured images acquired by the image sensor of the rolling shutter type and having different imaging timings by performing Fourier spectrum analysis based on a flicker period serving as a detection target, and judges that flicker with the flicker period serving as the detection target has occurred, when the amplitude of a calculated Fourier spectrum and the phases of the two Fourier spectrums satisfy predetermined conditions. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142316 | DISPATCH-BASED RESPONDER CAMERA ACTIVATION - A method of automatic activation of a responder camera to begin capturing a video can be performed by a computing device. The computing device receives an indication of a location or an event. The computing device determines a geographic area associated with the location or event. The computing device receives a dispatch acknowledgement from a responder, where the dispatch acknowledgement indicates that the responder is at the geographic area or that the responder is en route to the geographic area. The computing device automatically sends a camera activation signal to a responder camera associated with the responder in response to receiving the dispatch acknowledgement from the responder. The responder camera is configured to begin capturing a video in response to receiving the camera activation signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142317 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT - A method for controlling intelligent equipment includes receiving an image acquisition request sent from an intelligent mattress. The image acquisition request contains an identifier (ID) of the intelligent mattress and is triggered when a user uses the intelligent mattress. The method further includes sending the image acquisition request to an intelligent photographing device associated with the intelligent mattress based on the ID of the intelligent mattress, receiving eyeball information of the user and device identification information, determining a target intelligent device based on the device identification information, and controlling the target intelligent device based on the eyeball information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142318 | IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS COMPRISING IMAGE TRANSMISSION FUNCTION - An image capture apparatus is provided with an image capture unit and a communication unit, and is configured to: perform automatic transmission for automatically transmitting an image photographed with the image capture unit to an external device through the communication unit; switch and control a first functional mode for enabling a photography function, and a second functional mode for disabling the photography function and enabling a communication function in relation to image transmission; in a case in which an image is photographed in the first functional mode, record the photographed image as a transmission target image that is targeted for the automatic transmission; and even if the transmission target image is recorded, control the communication unit not to start automatic transmission of the transmission target image to the external device during the first functional mode, and control the communication unit to start automatic transmission of the transmission target image to the external device during the second functional mode. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142319 | REMOTE CONTROLLER OF DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA - A single remote controller is provided that is capable of automatically determining a digital or analog control method as a remote controller control method for digital video cameras. According to the present invention, a remote controller for a digital video camera is provided that includes: a zoom volume configured to operate zoom of the digital video camera; a microcomputer circuit configured to convert an operation signal of the zoom volume to a communication signal; and an automatic switching circuit configured to automatically switch between sending of the operation signal of the zoom volume to the digital video camera not through the microcomputer circuit and sending of the communication signal, obtained by inputting the operation signal to the microcomputer circuit, to the digital video camera. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142320 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - [Object] To provide an information processing apparatus, information processing method, program, and information processing system that are capable of preventing image capturing instructions transmitted from a plurality of information processing terminals from contending with each other in a communication mode where the plurality of information processing terminals are connected to an image capturing apparatus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142321 | SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING IMAGE DATA - What is provided is a system for visualizing digitalized image data having an image data source and an image data sink. The image data are associated to at least two different layers, wherein, for at least one of the layers as the reference layer, image data is present in at least two different resolutions. The layers show a common scene at different conditions of taking a picture. The image data source is configured to transfer to the image data sink image data of the reference layer in the at least two different resolutions in a prioritized manner relative to the image data of layers different from the reference layer. The image data source is configured to transfer to the image data sink, in a reload case where the image data source has transferred the image data of the reference layer to the image data sink at a presettable reference resolution, the image data of a presettable number of layers different from the reference layer in at least one presettable reload resolution. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142322 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY PROVIDING REMOTE ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE CAMERA SYSTEMS - System and methods for identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems of interest and for enabling dynamic providing remote access to the one or more out-of-network camera systems are disclosed. In certain embodiments, identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems may include receiving a search query from a user, comparing search parameters included in the search query with information stored in a database and, based on the comparison, identify one or more camera systems satisfying the search query. In embodiments enabling providing remote access to one or more out-of-network camera systems, a request management system may receive a plurality of requests for accessing one or more camera systems, determine at least one selected request and corresponding selected requester from the plurality of requests, and provide access to the one or more camera systems to the selected requester. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142323 | CAMERA SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - A camera system includes a remote camera, a beacon signal transmission apparatus that is disposed at a location corresponding to a preset point and transmits a beacon signal, and an electronic device that receives the beacon signal. One or both of the remote camera and the electronic device include a storage unit, a distance determination section, and a control command generation section. The storage unit stores information regarding the preset point. The distance determination section estimates a distance between the tag device and the beacon signal transmission apparatus, based on a reception intensity of the beacon signal. When the distance estimated by the distance determination section is less than a predetermined value, the control command generation section generates a control command that causes the remote camera to face the preset point, based on information stored in the storage unit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142324 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AN ENTRY FOR AN ELECTRONIC LABORATORY JOURNAL - A method for generating an entry for an electronic laboratory journal is presented. The method includes selecting a laboratory workflow specifying at least one action an operator has to carry out. The action involves one or more pieces of laboratory equipment. The method also comprises recording one or more images or videos of the action by the operator by using a camera associated with an augmented-reality device worn by the operator and generating an entry for an electronic laboratory journal based on the recorded one or more images or videos. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142325 | IMAGE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An image sensor according to an embodiment may include a plurality of pixels. Each pixel of the plurality of pixels may include first, second, third and fourth photodiodes configured to convert light into an electric signal, and an electric circuit configured to add at least two of the electrical signals converted respectively by the first, second, third and fourth photodiodes and then output the added signals. An electronic device according to an embodiment may include the image sensor. The image sensor and the electronic device may offer an auto focusing function by controlling signals converted by and outputted from the plurality of photodiodes. Other various embodiments are possible. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142326 | IMAGE CAPTURE METHOD AND APPARATUS - An image capture method and apparatus, comprising the steps: activating a camera module and entering a background-running image capture mode; in the background running image capture mode, controlling the operation of the camera module in the background; and, when the camera module is running in the background, receiving an image capture command and executing same. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142327 | DIGITAL IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A digital image capturing device configured to enable a user to capture and adjust an image of a scene, wherein the digital image capturing device module is configured to capture a digital image of the image of the scene comprising of a display unit configured to display the image of the scene, a recognition module configured to recognize a plurality of regions in the scene, a microcontroller identifying the plurality of regions recognized by the recognition modules, a settings selection module and an area specific section user interface module configured to provide a user with device setting options, wherein the device setting options are provided in the display unit independently to each region of the identified plurality of regions in the scene displayed, and a settings adjustment module and an area specific adjustment user interface module configured to select a setting option from the device setting options provided in the display unit in close proximity to the identified plurality of regions in the image of the scene displayed in the display unit, wherein the area specific adjustment user interface is configured to enable the user to make the adjustments based on a selected device setting option. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142328 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic apparatus comprises a touch detection unit which detects a touch operation on a display unit, a display control unit which controls to display a specific display item on the display unit, and a control unit which controls to execute a specific function in response to a touch operation as a touch at a position in a first area, at least a portion of which is included in a display area of the specific display item, and controls not to execute the specific function in response to a touch operation as a touch at a position in a second area, at least a portion of which is included in a display area of the specific display item. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142329 | Golfer's Eye View - In some embodiments, a system may include a wearable device having at least one optical sensor configured to capture optical data corresponding to a view area and one or more eye tracking sensors configured to detect eye movement. The wearable device may further include a processor configured to determine a portion of the optical data based on the detected eye movement. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142330 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CAPTURE IMAGES - Methods and apparatus to capture images are disclosed. An example method includes determining whether a face detected in a first frame captured at a first time with an image capturing device in a first illumination mode is in a first orientation with respect to the image capturing device, operating the image capturing device in a second illumination mode at a second time when the face detected in the first frame is in the first orientation, wherein an illumination source emits light while in the second illumination mode and does not emit light while in the first illumination mode, operating the image capturing device in the first illumination mode at the second time when the face detected in the first frame is not in the first orientation, and performing a facial recognition process on image data captured under the second illumination mode, but not on image data captured under the first illumination mode. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142331 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING IMAGES - An image capturing method includes obtaining a group of reference parameters of an electronic device and obtaining a group of current parameters of the electronic device. Parameter differences between the group of reference parameters and the group of current parameters are calculated. A user is guided to move and rotate the electronic device according to the parameter differences. The user is reminded to capture an image when the parameter differences fall within a predetermined range. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142332 | PHOTOGRAPHING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention discloses a photographing method. The method includes: determining a photographed object in a viewing frame; obtaining characteristic information of the photographed object, where the characteristic information is used to indicate a type of the photographed object; analyzing a behavioral parameter of the photographed object and an environmental parameter in the viewing frame, where the behavioral parameter is used to indicate a behavior type and a behavior speed of the photographed object, and the environmental parameter is used to indicate a color condition and/or a light condition in the viewing frame; determining a photographing parameter that corresponds to the characteristic information, the behavioral parameter, and the environmental parameter; and photographing the photographed object according to the photographing parameter. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142333 | Background-Running Image Capture Method and Image Capture Apparatus - A background-running image capture method and image capture apparatus, the background-running image capture method including setting up a background-running image capture mode, and, on the basis of the background-running image capture mode, controlling the activation, operation, and closing of a camera module in the background. The entire image capture process is automatically implemented, and the camera module runs in the background, so the current display interface is not occupied and the user can view, edit, and share captured photographs and videos in real-time, and can also use other applications or functions, saving effort for the user. In addition, in the background-running image capture process, the camera module is activated and closed by various policies, preventing the camera module from continuing to run in the background and thereby cause unnecessary energy loss, thus reducing power consumption and saving energy. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142334 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - In a communication apparatus to which a battery can be detachably attached, even in a case where the communication apparatus is set to an off state, a power control unit supplies power to a communication unit, and the communication unit is communicable with an external apparatus by executing firmware held in a memory unit. When the power supply from the battery to the communication apparatus is supplied, even in a case where the communication apparatus is set to the off state by the setting unit, the power control unit supplies power to a transfer unit, and the transfer unit executes transfer of the firmware. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142335 | IMAGE EVALUATION APPARATUS THAT EVALUATES CONTINUOUSLY PHOTOGRAPHED IMAGES - An image evaluation apparatus is provided with an image evaluation unit. While images are continuously photographed, the image evaluation unit evaluates the photographed images, based on first evaluation criteria. In addition, upon completion of the continuous photography, the image evaluation unit evaluates the evaluated photographed images, further based on second evaluation criteria. As a result, the image evaluation apparatus can appropriately evaluate the continuously photographed images, while achieving a balance between the speed and accuracy in evaluation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142336 | DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - When it is determined that acceleration acting on an imaging apparatus is stable and an attitude direction determination result based on the acceleration continues as the same result, an attitude determination unit updates the attitude direction determination result to the latest one to be used for blur correction of a frame upon playback. On the other hand, when the acceleration acting on the imaging apparatus is not stable, when the attitude direction determination result based on the acceleration is different from the last result, or when attitude direction determination result does not continue predetermined times though it is the same result as the last determination result, the attitude determination unit does not update the attitude direction determination result to hold the past attitude direction determination result and use it for blur correction and the like of the frame upon playback. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142337 | STABILIZATION BASED ON ACCELEROMETER DATA - A method includes identifying a frame of a spherical video as a key frame, storing a compensation component based on position data of a camera in association with the key frame, and compensating for a movement of the camera in a subsequent frame of the spherical video based on the key frame and the compensation component associated with the key frame. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142338 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGE BLUR CORRECTION METHOD THEREFOR - An imaging apparatus includes an image sensor configured to perform photoelectric conversion on a subject image formed by an optical system, a first driving actuator configured to cause translation and a rotational movement of the image sensor, a first angular velocity detector configured to detect a first rotation angular velocity, a second angular velocity detector configured to detect a second rotation angular velocity, a third angular velocity detector configured to detect a third rotation angular velocity, and an image blur correction control unit configured to control the first driving actuator so that the first driving actuator causes both the translation and the rotational movement, on the basis of a first rotation angular velocity, a second rotation angular velocity, a third rotation angular velocity, an optical center position of the optical system and a rotation center position of the image sensor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142339 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of capturing an image by time-lapse photography, and a method for controlling the same. The mobile terminal includes: a camera; a display; and a controller configured to cause the display to display a preview image of an image to be captured via the camera by time-lapse photography; and calculate at least one capturing set value that is different from a preset capturing set value for the time-lapse photography based on at least one of an input of a capturing set value, a battery usage amount, or a to memory usage amount. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142340 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ROBOT SYSTEM, ROBOT, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus that performs inspection or measurement of an object included in an image, the image processing apparatus receiving operation from a user, selecting second image processing information, which is information indicating second image processing configured by a plurality of kinds of first image processing, on the basis of the received operation, and performing editing of the plurality of kinds of first image processing configuring the second image processing indicated by the second image processing information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142341 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus including circuitry that connects a reference image and a target image with at least one of a plurality of complement images based on a reference viewpoint of a subject and a target viewpoint of the subject in response to an identification of the target viewpoint. Each of the plurality of complement images corresponds to a complementary viewpoint of the subject between the reference viewpoint and the target viewpoint. At least one of the plurality of complement images is an interpolation image, which is an image corresponding to a virtual viewpoint along the virtual path. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142342 | Display Device And Shooting Display Method Therefor - The present disclosure relates to a display device and a method for shooting and displaying an image. The display device includes a displayer and a camera installed in the displayer and configured to shoot images of an external object directly facing the displayer. The camera includes a plurality of lens components installed at intervals on a surface of the displayer, a plurality of photosensitive components matched with the plurality of lens components respectively, and a set of image processing chips configured to process the images generated by the camera. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142343 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM FOR WHICH PERSONAL PRIVATE INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION - An image processing system includes: a receiving unit configured to receive an input of a plurality of image frames constituting a video from an imaging apparatus; a detection unit configured to detect a feature point included in an image frame to be processed in the plurality of image frames; and an output unit configured to output an output image obtained by superimposing an image frame to be processed of an area detected as a feature point on a background image generated from at least some of a plurality of image frames. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142344 | IMAGE COMPOSITING APPARATUS - A focal difference magnification calculation processor, a distortion correction magnification calculation processor, a magnification correction value calculation processor that calculates a magnification correction value that corrects a magnification of the plurality of images so that image heights of the plurality of images are consistent, and an area determination processor that determines an area used as an image for an image composition from among the plurality of images whose magnification was corrected by the magnification correction value are included, and the area determination processor determines an image that results in a minimum magnification correction value from among the plurality of images, and determines the area. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142345 | INTELLIGENT HIGH RESOLUTION VIDEO SYSTEM - An automated electronic video surveillance system enables a high-resolution mega-pixel camera to capture high quality, detailed, magnified images at multiple locations, simultaneously with an overview of the whole scene. A preferred embodiment requiring no moving parts provides full 360-degree continuous viewing with up to 5x all-digital zoom capability. The system performs continuous surveillance and active resolution allocation in the form of a feedback control subsystem that dynamically allocates resources so that important details within a scene receive appropriate scrutiny, while uninteresting areas are imaged at a lower resolution. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142346 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - An example of the invention provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a camera module, a control unit and a computing unit. The control unit controls the camera module to acquire a first image and a second image. The computing unit receives the first image and the second image to generate a third image, wherein the resolution of the third image is greater than the resolution of the first image and the resolution of the second image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142347 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - [Object] To reproduce an image to which an effect desired by a user is added. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142348 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus combines a partial area of a first image with a second image. The partial area to be combined with the second image is determined based on distance information with regard to a plurality of partial areas of the first image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142349 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Telepresence Visualizations - Methods, systems, and products generate telepresence visualizations for a remote participant to a videoconferences. A central server superimposes the remote participant onto images or video of the teleconferencing environment. The central server thus generates an illusion that the remote participant is in the same conferencing environment as other conferees. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142350 | Use of Wireless Connection Loss to Facilitate Identifying and Recording Video Capture Location - A method and system to facilitate identifying and recording capture location of recorded video. A computing system determines multiple locations where a first wireless communication module and second wireless communication module have lost wireless connectivity with each other, as possible locations where a video camera may be used to capture video. The computing system then outputs, for presentation to the videographer or another user, a location-selection prompt that specifies the multiple determined locations as candidate capture-locations for a video that was captured by the video camera. Further, the computing system receives, in response to the location-selection prompt, data that represents a user selection of one of the specified locations. The computing system then records the selected location as capture-location metadata for the video, such as capture-location data integrated with the video or in a database relationship with the video. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142351 | DUAL BAND FILTERS AND DETECTORS - Dual band filters and detectors are described herein. A detector can include a filter for filtering light from a scene to be imaged, the filter having at least one window that only allows light to pass there through that is within a medium wavelength infrared wavelength range and at least one window that allows light to pass there through that is not within a medium wavelength infrared wavelength range and an imager array that receives the filtered light that passes through the filter. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142352 | PIXEL CIRCUIT WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION, IMAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A pixel circuit including a photodiode, a first storage capacitor and a second storage capacitor is provided. The first storage capacitor discharges to a first output voltage in a first exposure time and to a third output voltage in a third exposure time. The second storage capacitor discharges to a second output voltage in a second exposure time and to a fourth output voltage in a fourth exposure time. The first and second exposure times are included in a first frame period. The third and fourth exposure times are included in a second frame period. The second frame period is a next frame period of the first frame period. In the first frame period, the first exposure time is subsequent to the second exposure time. In the second frame period, the third exposure time is prior to the fourth exposure time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142353 | MULTIMODE PHOTOSENSOR - A multimode interline charge coupled device having an array of light sensitive pixels, each configured to accumulate photocharge responsive to light incident on the pixel, and a controller configured to allocate a first portion of the pixels to accumulate photocharge responsive to light from a scene during a plurality of exposure periods and allocate a second portion of the pixels to store photocharge accumulated by pixels in the first portion to provide a plurality of images of the scene greater than two. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142354 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - The present disclosure relates to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method which enable sufficient increase in an SNR of a dark place in a moving image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142355 | GLOBAL SHUTTER CONTROL SIGNAL GENERATOR WITH REDUCED DRIVING REQUIREMENTS - A pixel cell includes a photodiode disposed in a semiconductor material to accumulate image charge in response to light. A global shutter transistor is disposed in the semiconductor material and is selectively resets the image charge in the photodiode in response to a global shutter control signal. A global shutter control signal generator circuit is coupled to generate the global shutter control signal to have a first value, a second value, and a third value. The first value of the global shutter control signal is coupled to turn on the global shutter transistor to reset the photodiode. The third value of the global shutter control signal is coupled to control the global shutter transistor to be in a low leakage off mode. The second value of the global shutter control signal is between the first and third values and is turns off the global shutter transistor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142356 | IMAGE SENSOR GLOBAL SHUTTER SUPPLY CIRCUIT WITH VARIABLE BANDWIDTH - A pixel cell includes a photodiode to accumulate image charge. A global shutter transistor is coupled to the photodiode to reset the image charge in the photodiode in response to a global shutter control signal. A global shutter control signal generator circuit generates the global shutter control signal to have a first value signal or a second value signal. The first value signal is coupled to turn on the global shutter transistor to reset the photodiode. The second value signal controls the global shutter transistor to be in a low leakage off mode. A supply circuit is coupled to provide the second value signal to the global shutter control signal generator circuit. The supply circuit includes a variable filter circuit coupled to an output of the supply circuit to selectively vary a bandwidth of the second value signal in response to a bandwidth select signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142357 | IMAGE SENSOR - An image sensor may include a pixel array in which a plurality of pixel units are arranged in a matrix structure. Each of the pixel units may include a light receiver suitable for generating photocharge in response to incident light, a floating diffusion node electrically coupled to an end of the light receiver, and a reset transistor electrically isolated from the floating diffusion node, wherein a floating diffusion node of a first pixel unit among the plurality of pixel units is electrically coupled to a reset transistor of a second pixel unit adjacent to the first pixel unit among the plurality of pixel units. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142358 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing method, includes: an input step in which a computer acquires data of a plurality of input images acquired by imaging performed using a same image sensor; and an optimization process step in which a computer determines an optimal solution of brightness change with respect to each input image by performing iterative calculations using an iterative method to improve overall image quality of the plurality of input images. In the optimization process step, an optimal solution of brightness change for each pixel of each input image is determined under a condition that common brightness change is performed with respect to pixels at a same position in respective input images. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142359 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP METHOD - An image pickup apparatus, including: a pixel array in which a first row group is to be read in a first mode for reading a signal corresponding to combined electric charges that are obtained by combining electric charges generated by the plurality of photoelectric converters, and a second row group is to be read in a second mode for reading a signal corresponding to electric charges that are generated by any one of the plurality of photoelectric converters; a correction value generating unit configured to generate a first and a second correction value for correcting a signal that is read in the first and the second mode, respectively, a correction unit configured to correct, by using the first correction value, the signal that is read in the first mode, and to correct, by using the second correction value, the signal that is read in the second mode. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142360 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND INFRARED IMAGE SENSOR ON SILICON - A novel head mounted display includes a display/image sensor. In a particular embodiment the display/image sensor is formed on a single silicon die, which includes display pixels and light sensor pixels. The display pixels and light sensor pixels are each arranged in rows and columns, and the arrays of light sensor pixels and display pixels are interlaced. The center of each light sensor pixel is located between adjacent rows and adjacent columns of display pixels. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142361 | IMAGE SENSORS AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are an image sensor and an image capturing apparatus including the image sensor. The image sensor includes a pixel array including: multiple sensing pixels outputting image signals respectively corresponding to intensities of incident light; and at least one pair of focusing pixels that are adjacent each other, and each outputting a phase difference of the incident light as a focusing signal; wherein each focusing pixel includes: a semiconductor layer including a photodetecting device accumulating electric charges generated according to absorbed light from among the incident light; a wiring layer formed on a first surface of the semiconductor layer and including wirings; a planarization layer having a first surface on a second surface of the semiconductor layer; a shielding layer formed in the planarization layer to block some of the incident light to be incident to the photodetecting device; and a color filter layer and a micro lens layer. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142362 | IMAGE SENSOR - A circuit includes a sensing unit, a first group of switching units, and a second group of switching units. The sensing unit is configured to receive light and generate a sensing voltage at a sensing node in response to the light. The first group of switching units is coupled to the sensing node, and configured to generate a first transfer voltage to a first node and generate a first auxiliary voltage to a second node. At least one of the first transfer voltage and the first auxiliary voltage is read by a readout circuit. The second group of switching units is coupled to the sensing node, and configured to generate a second transfer voltage to a third node and generate a second auxiliary voltage to a fourth node. At least one of the second transfer voltage and the second auxiliary voltage is read by the readout circuit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142363 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - An imaging apparatus and a method of driving the same that can generate a digital data of a high resolution pixel signal are provided. The imaging apparatus includes: a pixel ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170142364 | PIXEL UNIT CELL HAVING CONVERSION CIRCUIT - A circuit includes a signal line and a pixel unit cell. The pixel unit cell includes one or more light sensing elements, a conversion circuit, and a selection switch between the conversion circuit and the signal line. In the pixel unit cell, the conversion circuit is configured to convert charge carriers from the one or more light sensing elements to a voltage signal at an output node of the conversion circuit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142365 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND TELEVISION RECEIVER - To provide a display apparatus in which light leakage does not occur, load application to a display panel on both end portion sides of a fitting portion of a panel supporting portion for fitting a position regulating portion of an optical sheet is suppressed, and occurrence of void and deterioration of display quality due to variation of a cell thickness of the display panel are suppressed, and a television receiver including the display apparatus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142366 | Video Playing Method and Device - The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a video playing method and a video playing device applied to an electronic device, wherein the method includes: acquiring video data to play, and displaying the image contents of the video data in a display interface of the electronic device; detecting the image contents in the video data; and displaying an alternative image in the display interface of the electronic device to cover illegal contents when illegal contents satisfying a first illegal condition are detected in the image contents currently displayed. The embodiments of the present disclosure improve the protection effectiveness and convenience of videos. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142367 | Communication Unit - A communication unit prevents a malfunction which initiates communication against a user's will when communication for the purpose of remote dialogue, without requiring a complex operation on the part of the user. This communication unit, used when a sender transmits his or her image or speech information to a recipient, comprises: a device that acquires image and speech information; a home server that transmits communication data indicating the information acquired by the information acquisition device to a device possessed by the recipient; and a detection unit that detects an object to be detected which is generated or changed by an action of the sender. The detection unit detects mutually different types of the objects each to be detected. Then, the home server starts transmitting the communication data when each detection result from each of two or more types of the detection units satisfies a predetermined condition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142368 | VIDEO MAIL BETWEEN RESIDENTS OF CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT FACILITIES AND NON-RESIDENTS - Providing video mail to and from residents of controlled-environment facilities may include presenting a resident or non-resident a user interface and receiving a selection to send video mail. Whereupon, the user may be offered a selection to either upload a video or image or to capture a video or image. A selection by the user is accepted and in response to a selection to upload a video or image file, the user may be presented a file selection interface to enter a video or image filename and/or browse for a video or image file. In response to a selection to capture a video or image, the user may be presented a video or image capture interface for capturing the video or image, such as by using a camera of the host device. The selected or recorded video or image may then be uploaded and presented to the recipient for viewing. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142369 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARD WITH VIDEO COMMUNICATION FUNCTION - An interactive electronic whiteboard with video communication function is disclosed, including an electronic whiteboard body, a master control board is embedded in the framework of the electronic whiteboard body, computer or tablet PC or mobile phone connected to electronic whiteboard body, as well as a camera mounted in the upper frame of framework of the electronic whiteboard body. The camera has an optical lens, an optical sensor and a control transmission chip connected in turn. The optical sensor is connected to computer or tablet PC or mobile phone via control transmission chip. The camera provides video communication function, solving the problem in the present electronic whiteboard which cannot implement visual communication. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142370 | PORTABLE PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A method and assembly for sharing information in a conference space, the assembly comprising a display configuration including presentation surface area juxtaposed within the conference space for viewing by an audience, the surface area including at least first and second adjacent presentation sub-spaces, a processor programmed to perform the steps of presenting an interface on the surface area useable to generate session images within at least one of the sub-spaces, the interface including a panel section in which a separate panel icon for each of the session images created during a session is presented, the interface further including a separate space on the surface area associated with each of the sub-spaces, the interface facilitating selection and dragging of panel icons to locations associated with the sub-spaces to control the images presented in each of the sub-spaces, wherein, when a panel icon is dragged to a space, an image currently associated with the sub-space is replaced at the sub-space. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142371 | BACKGROUND REPLACEMENT BASED ON ATTRIBUTE OF REMOTE USER OR ENDPOINT - A telecommunication device includes an image capture system that captures an image of a local participant in a telecommunication session, the image comprising foreground and background images defined by plural pixels, each of the pixels having a pixel magnitude related to a sample of the image at a spatial location of the respective pixel and a background modifier that segments plural pixels of the captured image into foreground and background sets of pixels, replaces the background set of pixels with a template set of pixels to form a new background set of pixels, selected pixels in the template set of pixels having a different magnitude than a magnitude of the corresponding pixel in the background set of pixels replaced by the selected pixel, and combines the new background set of pixels with the foreground set of pixels to form modified image information for transmission to a remote endpoint. A background selector selects the template set of pixels from among multiple template sets of pixels based on an attribute of a remote endpoint or remote participant associated with the remote endpoint. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142372 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING SURVEILLANCE VIDEO AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT THEREFOR - A method of displaying surveillance video is used for displaying a video relative to a scene on a displaying area of a displaying screen of a portable electronic apparatus. The method includes displaying the video on the displaying area in a frame size which is larger than the displaying area, setting at least one region of interest relative to the scene in response to at least one corresponding setting operation by a user; and in response to a selection operation on the at least one region of interest by the user, retrieving at least one sub-video from the video corresponding to the selected at least one region of interest and enlarging the at least one sub-video on the displaying area. Thereby, the user can effectively monitor the scene through the size-limited displaying area. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142373 | INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING - Example inventory management and monitoring systems are described. In one implementation, an inventory management system includes a computing system that receives multiple images captured by multiple imaging devices wirelessly coupled to the computing system. The computing system also receives a spatial location of each imaging device as determined by a device positioning system. The computing system is configured to determine a spatial location of an object in each of the multiple images and monitor the objects in the images to determine changes in the location of the objects. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142374 | REMOTE MONITORING DEVICE, METHOD OF USE AND BUSINESS METHODS THEREFORE - A new and effective law enforcement multiplier device with video, speakers and full analytics and an entire system is installed and constantly monitored in real time to displace and deter crime, rather than merely recording video of crimes to be reviewed at a later date. Also disclosed is a method of using the device and system as well as a business method for fund raising to pay for the multiplier device. The multiplier device includes a box containment with crime fighting equipment therein to be mounted on a pole near a high crime area, and providing live video feed back to a central processing station where crime analysts constantly watch multiple monitors displaying the live video feed. If criminal activity is viewed by the crime analyst, the analyst can shout out to the criminal right then and there, and they can alert law enforcement, to dispatch law-enforcement to address the criminals. The crime analysts are preferably volunteers that are certified by the private company providing the devices, and the business method is novel because it supplements the police by coordinating a full service organization to utilize volunteers and donations from citizens and local businesses to pay for the crime-fighting devices, as well as monitoring the video feeds from those devices in real time, thereby multiplying the effort and displacing and deterring more crime. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142375 | IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS, METHOD FOR SETTING MASK IMAGE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A transmission apparatus that transmits an image to be distributed to a reception apparatus includes a holding unit configured to hold a plurality of settings that include resolution of a captured image and that are used for generating the image to be distributed, a reception unit configured to receive, from the reception apparatus, specification information for specifying one of the plurality of held settings in relation to superimposition of the mask image and superimposition information indicating a position at which the mask image is superimposed upon the image to be distributed generated in accordance with the one of the settings specified by the specification information, and a setting unit configured to set a position at which the mask image is superimposed upon the captured image on the basis of the specified one of the settings and the superimposition information received by the reception unit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142376 | MOBILE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM - A mobile security camera system includes a housing having a front side, a rear side and a perimeter wall extending between the front and rear sides. A processor is mounted in the housing. A power source is mounted in the housing and is electrically coupled to the processor. A camera is mounted on the housing and is electrically coupled to the processor. A transceiver is mounted in the housing and is electrically coupled to the processor. The transceiver wirelessly transmits images captured by the camera utilizing a cellular phone service provider. A sensor is mounted to the housing and detects movement proximate to the housing. The sensor is electrically coupled to the processor. The processor actuates the camera to capture images when the sensor detects movement. A cellular phone sends and receives wireless communications with the transceiver. The cellular phone receives the images transmitted by the transceiver. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142377 | Monitoring System - Monitoring system of person coming to entrance comprises camera for capturing image of the person and recorder for the captured image, the system informing the person of the image recordation for deterring a crime in bad visit case or making polite notice in goodwill visit case. Unlock system has an intercom for visitor to request unlock and a self unlock operating portion for resident. If unlock done through intercom with acquaintance confirmed, polite notice is preferred, whereas “note record” is added to the image record in case of intercom unlock with unacquainted assumed. If unlock done by resident, the information and the image recordation are withheld. If entrance in a group detected, “note record” is added to the image record in case bad person successively follows goodwill person duly unlocking entrance. Privacy of acquaintance visitor image is protected by password. “Note record” is added to image record without voice message. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142378 | Image Projection Optical Unit And Projector - An image projection optical unit includes a digital micromirror device and a prism optical system. The digital micromirror device is configured to drive micromirrors, which are subjected to ON/OFF control, with respect to two axes. The prism optical system is configured to emit, to an image projection side, ON light reflected at the micromirror in an ON state among emitted light the intensity of which has been modulated by the digital micromirror device. An optical path, which is configured to emit, to the image projection side in a direction different from the ON light, OFF light reflected at the micromirror in an OFF state among the emitted light the intensity of which has been modulated by the digital micromirror device, is secured in the prism optical system. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142379 | IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM, PROJECTOR, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM - An image projection system includes a projector and a terminal device. The projector includes a projecting section configured to project an image and a generating section configured to generate a correspondence image indicating correspondence between a projected image projected by the projecting section and a region where the projected image is movable. The terminal device includes a display section including a display screen, an operation section configured to receive operation on the display screen, and a control section configured to cause the display screen to display the correspondence image transmitted by the projector and transmit, during the display of the correspondence image, operation data indicating operation received by the operation section to the projector. The projector includes a control section configured to control the projecting section according to the operation indicated by the operation data and move a projecting position of the projected image. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142380 | PROJECTION SYSTEM AND PROJECTION METHOD - A projection method includes sending an identification signal, receiving an identification response signal corresponding to the identification signal, acquiring a display information from a database according to the identification response signal, acquiring a plurality of angles of a plurality of projection devices relative to an orientation of the first device and a plurality of distances between the projection devices and the first device according to the orientation of the first device and the location of the first device, and controlling a first projection device of the projection devices to project the display information according to the angles of the projection devices relative to an orientation of the first device and the distances between the projection devices and the first device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142381 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present technology relates to an image processing apparatus and method for enabling a relative posture between a projection unit and a shooting unit to be found more easily. According to one aspect of the present technology, a correspondence between a projection image and its shot image is detected by use of a pattern shot image which is a shot image of a pattern projection image as a projection image of an image including a pattern. The present technology can be applied to an electronic device including a projector or camera or the functions of both, a computer for controlling the same, and the like. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142382 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - Configuration information indicating a positional relationship for projected images of a plurality of projectors in a multi-projection realized by the plurality of projectors is acquired. An instruction on the display screen, which displays an image according to the positional relationship is accepted. Based on the configuration information and the position in the display screen of the accepted instruction, a projector for which a setting is to be changed is specified from the plurality of projectors. A signal to change the setting of the specified projector is transmitted. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142383 | PROJECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND PROJECTION SYSTEM - An image signal in which a predetermined calibration pattern is synthesized in an input image is output. Based on the output image signal, transmittance or reflectance of a liquid crystal panel is controlled, and an image is formed. The image is projected by irradiating the liquid crystal panel with light, and the projected image is captured. A calibration pattern is extracted from the captured image. A correction parameter is generated depending on a condition of the extracted calibration pattern. Image capturing timing is controlled so that an image before or after update of transmittance or reflectance of the liquid crystal panel is not mixed in the image captured by an image capturing sensor based on timing at which the transmittance or the reflectance of the liquid crystal panel is updated by a liquid crystal control unit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142384 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image processing apparatus derives a first transformation amount as a geometric transformation amount from a projection image to an input image to be displayed on a projected body respectively based on a plurality of captured images obtained by capturing a display image to be displayed on the projected body by a plurality of image capturing apparatuses of which image capturing areas are overlapped. The image processing apparatus obtains information regarding an overlapping area captured by the image capturing apparatuses are overlapped with each other. The image processing apparatus derives a second transformation amount as a geometric transformation amount from the projection image to the input image based on a plurality of the first transformation amounts and the information regarding the overlapping area. The image processing apparatus generates the projection image based on the first transformation amount and the second transformation amount. | 2017-05-18 |
20170142385 | IMAGE PROJECTION KIT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING IMAGE CONTENT FOR USE WITH THE SAME - A method of projecting imagery. In one embodiment, the method comprises projecting on a surface, from a projector device, a projected image of a matte displayed on a display device; adjusting the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof, of the projected image of the matte by adjusting the matte displayed on the display device; associating imagery content with the matte; and projecting the associated imagery in the projected image of the matte. | 2017-05-18 |