51st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 74 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210400118 | LOCATION MONITORING VIA A GATEWAY - A remote location monitoring system, for example, a home monitoring or weather monitoring system may include one or more sensors and/or receivers at a first location such as a residence or business to be monitored. The sensors and receivers may communicate with a remote central server via a gateway device and the detection data received from the sensors and receivers may be displayed via display circuitry coupled to a processor of the gateway device. The sensors, receivers, and gateway device may be controlled by users locally or remotely via the server. Users may register to receive remote notifications of weather events and other home monitoring events. Users may also access remotely sensors and receivers to configure alerts, notifications, and automatic responses for the devices and integrated appliances at the first location. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400119 | SERVICE TRUST CHAIN - At least one computer-readable medium on which are stored instructions that, when executed by one or more processing devices, enable the one or more processing devices to perform a method. The method includes the steps of providing over a network a request for first information from a second service provider at a job site characterizing a first service provided by a first service provider at the job site, receiving over the network from the second service provider the first information, providing over the network a request for second information from a third service provider at the job site characterizing a second service provided by the second service provider at the job site, and receiving over the network from the third service provider the second information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ROUTING - A system and method are provided for routing content requests. On a given server network, content requests comprising a character string may be routed up a hierarchical network topology until a linear chain, corresponding to the character string, is identified. Thus, the content request is forwarded up the hierarchy until an intersecting server network is reached. Then the content request is forwarded down the hierarchy until, along a published linear chain corresponding to the character string, until a content source is reached. Content is provided to the requestor along a reverse path of the content request. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400121 | GENERALIZED RESOURCE ACCOUNTANT - Techniques for utilizing a metric tracking agent to track how resources are used to process a payload across different network boundaries are disclosed herein. A process that is to be performed on a payload within a boundary is identified. A metric tracking agent is also identified, where this metric tracking agent defines a scope of the process and is associated with a metric counter used to determine a metric value for the process. While the process is being performed in accordance with the defined scope, the metric value is calculated so as to reflect the resource usage expended by the network boundary and is logged by a log associated with the metric tracking agent. The metric tracking agent, which includes the metric value, is then provided to either a subsequent system boundary or to a metric store. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400122 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING COHERENT DATA - A monitoring system presents metrics or event data by monitoring state information of a computing system. In an embodiment, the monitoring system includes one or more processors that receive state information from an agent executing on the computing system. The state information describes a component of the computing system. In response to receiving the state information, the monitoring system generates aggregate state information based on the state information and prior state information previously received from the agent. The state information and prior state information may correspond to the same time period. The monitoring system generates subscribed state information from the aggregate state information. The subscribed state information is a subset of the aggregate state information selected using instructions of a client. The monitoring system sends the subscribed state information to the client to cause an update in a user interface presented by the client. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400123 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication apparatus includes: a LINK for performing protocol-conversion on a signal from a Master and outputting the converted signal to a Slave SerDes and for performing protocol-conversion on a signal from the Slave SerDes and outputting the converted signal to the Master, the LINK being capable of alternatively selecting a first mode and a second mode when transmitting the signal from the Master to the Slave SerDes, in the first mode, the LINK converting the signal transmitted from the Master into a signal of a first communication standard in units of one byte, receiving a signal of the first communication standard including one of an ACK signal representing an affirmative response and a NACK signal representing a negative response after transmitting the converted signal to the Slave SerDes, converting the received signal into a signal of a second communication standard, and transmitting the converted signal to the Master. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400124 | Payload cache - In one embodiment, a computer system includes a payload sub-system including interfaces to connect with respective devices, transfer data with the respective devices, and receive write transactions from the respective devices, a classifier to classify the received write transactions into payload data and control data, and a payload cache to store the classified payload data, and a processing unit (PU) sub-system including a local PU cache to store the classified control data, wherein the payload cache and the local PU cache are different physical caches in respective different physical locations in the computer system, and processing core circuitry configured to execute software program instructions to perform control and packet processing responsively to the control data stored in the local PU cache. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400125 | ONLINE APPLICATION LAYER PROCESSING OF NETWORK LAYER TIMESTAMPS - Computer-readable media, systems and methods may propagate lower layer data, in headers that would otherwise be deleted, to upper layers in a network protocol stack that uses a multi-layer communication model. For example, high precision network-level timestamps that indicate a time that binary data is received at a network switch may be propagated upward for online application-level processing. Network switches may ordinarily insert network-level timestamps in frame headers that are ordinarily removed prior to propagation upward. The network-level timestamps may be propagated via in-band propagation or out-of-band propagation. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400126 | HINGE ELEMENT, HINGE, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A hinge element includes at least one connection hole, and the connection hole includes a first locking hole and a second locking hole that are connected to each other. A communicating position between the first locking hole and the second locking hole narrows for transition. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400127 | HEADSET-BASED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM - A hands-free wireless wearable GPS enabled video camera and audio-video communications headset, mobile phone and personal media player, capable of real-time two-way and multi-feed wireless voice, data and audio-video streaming, telecommunications, and teleconferencing, coordinated applications, and shared functionality between one or more wirelessly networked headsets or other paired or networked wired or wireless devices and optimized device and data management over multiple wired and wireless network connections. The headset can operate in concert with one or more wired or wireless devices as a paired accessory, as an autonomous hands-free wide area, metro or local area and personal area wireless audio-video communications and multimedia device and/or as a wearable docking station, hot spot and wireless router supporting direct connect multi-device ad-hoc virtual private networking (VPN). The headset has built-in intelligence to choose amongst available network protocols while supporting a variety of onboard, and remote operational controls including a retractable monocular viewfinder display for real time hands-free viewing of captured or received video feed and a duplex data-streaming platform supporting multi-channel communications and optimized data management within the device, within a managed or autonomous federation of devices or other peer-to-peer network configuration. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400128 | Electronic Devices and Methods for Moving Content Presentation on One or More Displays - An electronic device includes a first touch sensitive display positioned on a first major surface of the electronic device and a second touch sensitive display positioned on a second major surface of the electronic device, or alternatively a single display wrapping about the first major surface and the second major surface. One or more processors cause a presentation of content on the first touch sensitive display while the one or more sensors receive user input. In response to the user input, which can be received by the second touch sensitive display, the one or more processors cease the presentation of the content on the first touch sensitive display and commence another presentation of the content on the second touch sensitive display. The process is reversible to send the content back to the first touch sensitive display. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400129 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal including a casing; a flexible display unit including a front surface located on a front surface of the casing and a side surface extending from the front surface of the display unit and located on a side surface of the casing; a window covering the display unit; and a user input unit including a force sensor for detecting a pressing force and being seated in a sensor seating portion located on the side surface of the casing and disposed to overlap the side surface of the display unit. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400130 | PRIVATE CONTACT SHARING - A method and system for obscured contact sharing is provided. In an embodiment, the method includes receiving at a first user device a request from a second user device to provide an obscured contact, wherein the obscured contact includes a plurality of information elements. The first user device receives from the second user device the obscured contact and data about obscuring at least one of the information elements of the obscured contact. Based on the data, an operating system of the first user device obscures the at least one information element from presentation by the first user device to a user while at the same time being able to use the obscured information element for a predetermined time. The operating system of the first user device removes the at least one information element from contact information storage of the first user device in response to detection of a predetermined time indicated by the second user device or a delete command from the second user device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400131 | USER INTERFACES FOR PRESENTING INDICATIONS OF INCOMING CALLS - In some embodiments, an electronic device displays an incoming call user interface in response to receiving an indication of an incoming call. In some embodiments, the incoming call user interface is displayed overlaid on a respective user interface that is optionally associated with an application other than the application associated with the incoming call. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400132 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING MESSAGES - Systems, devices, and methods for generating and sending messages are described. messages are autonomously generated by at least one processor by identifying environmental context of a device, system, or user, such that minimal input is required from the user. Environmental context can include at least time, date, calendar entries, user activity, location, physical environment, message history, and relationship between users. Messages can also be generated by generating a first portion of a message, and having the user select a second portion to complete the message. Recipients for a message can be autonomously determined based on environmental context and content of a message to be sent. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400133 | Activating A Connected Flight Mode - In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for determining, by a mobile computing device while a cellular connection mode remains activated and a second wireless connection mode remains activated, that a sensor of the mobile computing device has detected information indicating that the mobile computing device is located on an airplane. The mobile computing device transitions, in response to having determined that the sensor has detected information indicating that the mobile computing device is located on the airplane, the mobile computing device into a connected flight mode, including by terminating the cellular connection mode while allowing the second wireless connection mode to remain activated. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400134 | PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - A conventional portable terminal device identifies a specific place where the use of a mobile phone is prohibited only from electromagnetic waves generated from equipment with a motor and a vehicle, etc., or equipment with a digital circuit and a treatment apparatus, etc., and the radio wave emission is uniformly stopped in the specific place. Therefore, since an operating environment is not taken into consideration, a problem arises in that communication cannot be restricted in accordance with a purpose. A portable terminal device is provided with: a direct wireless communication unit to perform direct communication permitted for a specific purpose; a determination unit to determine whether or not an operating environment of the device is an operating environment to permit the direct communication; and a control unit to control the direct communication by the direct wireless communication unit on the basis of a determination result of the determination unit. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400135 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A REAL-TIME CONVERSATION AND REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION PLATFORM - A method for controlling a real-time communication between at least two participants can include identifying, from the at least two participants a first participant as an active speaker in the conversation by using audio signals received from the first participant via a microphone, and activating the digital assistant unit for the first participant. A voice recognition procedure for identifying and transcribing identified voice commands can be used so the transcribed voice commands are analyzed and executed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400136 | CUSTOMIZATION OF CNAM INFORMATION FOR CALLS PLACED TO MOBILE DEVICES - One example method of operation may include identifying a call from a calling device destined for a mobile device, identifying a calling device number associated with the calling device and a mobile device number associated with the mobile device, determining whether a stored calling relationship exists between the calling device number and the mobile device number, and appending one of a plurality of caller identification names (CNAM) to the call based on the determination as to whether there is a stored calling relationship. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400137 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MULTI-MODAL INTERACTION VIA USER EQUIPMENT - A system described herein may provide a technique for a multi-modal interaction experience with a User Equipment (“UE”) via multiple concurrent presentation modes. Such multiple modes may include a voice call with an interactive voice response (“IVR”) system, as well as the simultaneous presentation of information and/or selectable options at a UE associated engaged in the voice call with the IVR system. The information may be presented via a graphical user interface at the UE that is engaged in the call with the IVR system. In this manner, the UE may provide a multi-modal experience to a user, in which the user can simultaneously interact with the IVR system via the call, and can also receive or provide further interactions related to call via the GUI. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400138 | INTEGRATION OF HUMAN AGENT AND AUTOMATED TOOLS FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) SYSTEMS - When a caller initiates a conversation with an interactive voice response (“IVR”) system, the caller may be transferred to a live agent. Apparatus and methods are provided for integrating automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) into the interaction with the IVR system. The automated tools and AI may track the conversation to decipher when to transfer the caller to the agent. The agent may determine which machine generated responses are appropriate for the caller. AI may be leveraged to suggest responses for both caller and agent while they are interacting with each other. The agent may transfer back the caller to the IVR system along with the appropriate machine generated response to maintain efficiency and shorten time of human agent interaction. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400139 | COMBINATION OF REAL-TIME ANALYTICS AND AUTOMATION - Real-time speech analytics (RTSA) provides maintaining real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers, and real-time actions and alerts to take. A call between a user and an agent is received at an agent computing device. The call is monitored to detect in the call one of the real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers. Based on the detection, at least one real-time action and/or alert is initiated. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID CALLBACK MANAGEMENT AND FAILURE RECOVERY - A system and method for hybrid callback management and failure recovery, utilizing a callback cloud and an on-premise callback system, allowing brands to utilize a hybrid system that protects against any premise outages or cloud service faults and failures by introducing redundancies and co-maintenance of data key to callback execution. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400141 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION ROUTING - Apparatus and methods consistent with the present disclosure route electronic communications to an appropriate resource that can efficiently and effectively provide responses to inquires included in or that are associated with a particular electronic communication. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may be optimized for various different types of communication mediums with different sets of capabilities, requirements, or constraints by evaluating data that may be associated with historical information or with a stream of information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400142 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS - In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for providing information incorporating additional data feeds, creating common arrangements, and improving performance in a virtual meeting. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400143 | Audio processing method, device, and apparatus for multi-party call - An audio processing method for a multi-party call. The method includes obtaining a preset attribute value of each of at least one audio signal currently obtained by a first electronic device participating in a multi-party call, determining a target attribute value configured for the audio signal collected by the first electronic device, and detecting a first audio signal from the at least one audio signal currently obtained by the first electronic device and prohibiting the first electronic device from outputting the first audio signal. The preset attribute value is configured for the audio signal collected by each of a plurality of electronic devices participating in the multi-party call according to an attribute configuration rule determined according to a positional relationship between the plurality of electronic devices. A comparison result between a corresponding preset attribute value of the first audio signal and the target attribute value satisfies a first condition. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400144 | NETWORK NODE, RADIO NETWORK NODE, AND METHODS FOR VOICE MATCH SUPPORT - Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a network node for handling communication of a user equipment, UE, in a wireless communication network. The network node transmits to a radio network node, a first message for setting up context of the UE, wherein the first message comprises a request indicator, and wherein the request indicator requests a voice match response from the radio network node indicating whether voice over packet switched is supported or not by the UE and/or the radio network node. Furthermore, the network node receives from the radio network node, a second message for indicating a capability of the UE, wherein the second message comprises a support indication indicating whether voice over packet switched is supported or not by the UE and/or the radio network node. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400145 | WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM AND GROUP PAIRING METHOD OF WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM - A group pairing method of a wireless intercom system according to an aspect includes: scanning, by a mobile device wirelessly connected to a master wireless intercom device, QR codes displayed on mobile devices respectively wirelessly connected to a plurality of slave wireless intercom devices to add the plurality of slave wireless intercom devices to an intercom group as members (‘intercom group members’); setting a connection order of the intercom group members by using the mobile device wirelessly connected to the master wireless intercom device; and wirelessly chain-connecting the plurality of slave wireless intercom devices to the master wireless intercom device according to the set connection order. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400146 | METHODS OF AND DEVICES FOR EXECUTING POLICY RULES ON A PER APPLICATION BASIS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Implementation of an application rule for an application to be accessed by a User Equipment, UE, in a user session in a Service Based Architecture, SBA, domain in a core network of a telecommunications system is disclosed. The SBA, among others, comprises a Policy Control Function, PCF ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210400147 | COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR AUTOMATED SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT AND METHODS THEREOF - Systems and methods of the present disclosure include at least one processor that receives electronic messages, each associated with a respective originating entity. Message metadata of each electronic message is extracted and list subscriptions are determined based on the message metadata. User interaction commands relative to each electronic message are tracked. Record similarity values for user activity records are determined based on a measure of similarity between the originating entity and each activity record. An engagement model is utilized to determine an engagement score indicative of a degree of user engagement with each originating entity based on the user activities and the user interaction metrics to generate a prediction indicative of the degree of user engagement. An unsubscribe condition is determined based on the engagement score being below a threshold score, and an unsubscribe command is automatically issued. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400148 | TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING PHONE NUMBER-BASED USER ACCOUNTS - This application sets forth techniques for managing phone number-based user accounts. According to some embodiments, a server computing device can be configured to carry out the steps of (1) receiving, from a first client computing device, a request to create a user account based on a phone number, (2) in response to authenticating that the first client computing device is associated with the phone number: creating the user account based on the phone number, creating a hidden contact address based on the phone number, and assigning the hidden contact address to the user account, and (3) in response to receiving a notification that a second client computing device is associated with the phone number: requiring the user account to be updated to be based on a different phone number, or assigning, to the user account, a visible contact address based on the phone number. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400149 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURABLE SESSION INITIATION PROTOCOL (SIP) PHONE SERVICES - An apparatus enables communication between a user device and a communication server. The apparatus receives a device identifier of the user device and determines after searching a device-to-token database that the device identifier is not associated with any device communication token. The apparatus activates a predetermined application on the user device, and thereafter receives a device communication token of the predetermined application. A mapping of the device communication token with the device identifier is stored in the device-to-token database after which a communication account is created for the user device on a communication server. A login credential for the communication account is sent to the user device in a message addressed to the predetermined application and transmitted via a message server. The predetermined application on the user device receives the message, and thereafter automatically logs in to the communication server according to the login credential in the message. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400150 | PAIR-THE-PLAN SYSTEM FOR DEVICES AND METHOD OF USE - A computer-implemented method and system are disclosed for connecting a device to subscriptions and cellular billing plans. The method includes enrolling a second device enabled for connectivity to cellular or other wireless service in a cellular subscription and associated billing plan associated with a first device, wherein the enrollment includes providing an identifier for the second device to a cellular service provider associated with the first device by a second user, and allowing a second user to use capabilities of the second device as governed by the cellular subscription and an associated billing plan associated with the first device; while the second device is also configured to allow a first user to use capabilities of the second device as governed by the cellular subscription and an associated billing plan of the first user's choice. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400151 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE DATA RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS OR PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL RECORDED THEREON - A technique for switching information shown on a portable communication terminal depending on a distance from an information processing apparatus is disclosed. Processing for determining information to be shown, by a portable communication terminal used by a serviceperson who does maintenance works for an information processing apparatus, includes determining whether or not the terminal is located at a distance equal to or shorter than a prescribed distance from the information processing apparatus, reading article information from a flash memory by the terminal when the portable communication terminal is not located at the distance equal to or shorter than the prescribed distance from the information processing apparatus, reading procedural information from the flash memory when the terminal is located at the distance equal to or shorter than the prescribed distance from the information processing apparatus, and reading a check item from the flash memory after a procedure ends. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400152 | IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY POSITION CHANGING METHOD - An image display device includes: an operation receiver that receives an operation to select and move, as a movement source icon, at least one of a plurality of icon images displayed on a display screen; and a hardware processor that, once the operation receiver receives the operation, changes a display position of the movement source icon while assuming that a first position of the movement source icon is selected on the display screen. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400153 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - The image processing apparatus comprises a display unit | 2021-12-23 |
20210400154 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING DEVICE - An image forming apparatus and an image reading device. The image forming apparatus includes a feeder to feed a recording material, an image forming device to form an image on the recording material fed from the feeder, and an ejection unit to which the recording material on which an image is formed by the image forming device is ejected. In the image forming apparatus, the feeder and the ejection unit are made of a plurality of components, and at least one of the plurality of components of the feeder and the ejection unit disposed near the recording material is made of wood. The image reading device includes a to-be-scanned material feeder to feed a to-be-scanned material, and a reader to read an image on the to-be-scanned material fed from the to-be-scanned material feeder. In the image reading device, the to-be-scanned material feeder comprises a plurality of components. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400155 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING IMAGE READING APPARATUS - An image reading apparatus includes a first stacking unit, a feeding unit, a reading unit, a second stacking unit onto which a document whose image is read by the reading unit is discharged, a rotating shaft, and protrusions. The first stacking unit includes a sheet stacking surface on which the document is stacked and includes an abutment portion on which one end portion of the document abuts. The feeding unit feeds the document stacked on the first stacking unit in a feed direction. The reading unit reads an image of the document conveyed by the feeding unit. The rotating shaft extends in the feed direction and supports the first stacking unit so as to be rotationally movable. The protrusions extends in a direction at a predetermined angle with respect to the feed direction, is arranged on the sheet stacking surface, and protrudes from the sheet stacking surface. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400156 | SHEET FOLDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A sheet folding apparatus includes: a conveying roller conveying a sheet in a predetermined conveying direction; a folding roller pair disposed downstream of the conveying roller in the conveying direction and rotating while nipping a predetermined position of the sheet to form a fold; a conveying path for conveying the sheet in the conveying direction from the conveying roller to the folding roller pair; an abutting member moving downstream in the conveying direction and abutting against the predetermined position of the sheet to bend the sheet downstream; and a loop space where the sheet is bent between the conveying roller and folding roller pair in a direction crossing the conveying direction. The folding roller pair stops while nipping a front end of the sheet fed from to form a loop of the sheet in the loop space, and the abutting member moves to abut against the loop. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400157 | MOTOR CONTROL APPARATUS, SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An apparatus according to the aspect of the embodiments includes a phase determiner configured to determine a rotational phase of a rotor, a speed determiner configured to determine a rotational speed of the rotor, a controller having a first control mode for controlling the motor by supplying constant currents to windings, and a discriminator configured to discriminate whether a rotation of the motor is abnormal based on the rotational speed when the rotational speed corresponding to a command speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined value in a state where the controller is controlling the motor in the first control mode. When a signal output from the discriminator indicates that the rotation of the motor is abnormal, the controller stops the motor. When the signal output from the discriminator indicates that the rotation is not abnormal, the controller continues a drive of the motor. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400158 | MEDIUM CONVEYING APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MEDIUM CONVEYANCE BASED ON INCLINATION OF MEDIUM AND POSITION OF MEDIUM - A medium conveying apparatus includes a conveyance roller to convey a medium, an imaging sensor to sequentially generate a line image acquired by imaging the medium conveyed by the conveyance roller, a processor to detect an inclination of the conveyed medium based on at least two first pixels in the line image, determine whether a part of the conveyed medium has passed through a position corresponding to a second pixel located outside the first pixels based on the line image, and stop conveyance of the medium by the conveyance roller when the detected inclination is equal to or greater than a threshold value and the processor determines that a part of the medium has passed through the position corresponding to the second pixel. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400159 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING METHOD - An image processing apparatus includes an invisible light source configured to emit invisible light to a subject, a visible light source configured to emit visible light to the subject, an invisible image reading sensor configured to read invisible reflection light reflected from the subject and acquire an invisible image, and a visible image reading sensor configured to read visible reflection light reflected from the subject and acquire a visible image. The invisible reflection light is a part of the invisible light emitted from the invisible light source. The visible reflection light is a part of the visible light emitted from the visible light source. The image processing apparatus further includes circuitry configured to restore information lost in the invisible image acquired by the invisible image reading sensor. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400160 | IMAGE READING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE READING DEVICE - On the basis of first read image data obtained by reading a first face, a controller calculates a first sub scanning size, which is a size of the first face in a sub scanning direction. On the basis of second read image data obtained by reading a second face, the controller calculates a second sub scanning size, which is a size of the second face in the sub scanning direction. The controller determines the larger of the first sub-scanning size and the second sub-scanning direction size to a definitive sub scanning size, which is the size of the document in the sub scanning direction set on the document stage. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400161 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO SET UP A REQUEST FOR, GENERATE, RECEIVE AND SEND OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS - A communication system, apparatus, method and computer program product can comprise or operate an input opening or slot to receive an input request, a display, an input device to receive key inputs for the input request, a scanner to generate a soft copy of the input request, a controller to process the input request and provide an output reply, a printer to print a first hard copy of the output reply and a second hard copy of the output reply, an output opening or slot to dispense the first hard copy of the output reply, and a plurality of bins to store the second hard copy of the output reply. The system is configured to manage official communications between a first user who creates an input request and a second user who creates a reply request. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400162 | CONTROL DEVICE, STARTUP METHOD, AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS - A control device includes a processor and a first storage portion. The processor executes a control process based on data stored in a main memory. The first storage portion stores a first memory image related to the main memory after a process of starting-up an operating system by the processor is completed. The control device loads the first memory image into the main memory if the operating system is started up. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400163 | IMAGE READING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD - A scanner includes: a pulse generator that generates a pulse signal; a transmissive optical sensor including a photo transmitter that projects pulsed light in response to the pulse signal and a photo receiver facing the photo transmitter; a charge-discharge unit capable of storing an electric charge of the pulse signal and discharging the stored electric charge; and a controller that causes the charge-discharge unit to discharge the electric charge when the photo receiver receives the pulsed light, causes the charge-discharge unit to store the electric charge when the photo receiver does not receive the pulsed light, and that starts supply of power to a CPU when an amount of the electric charge is at or above a threshold. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400164 | PRINTER - According to an embodiment, a printer includes a printer unit configured to print images on paper, a connector connectable to a detachable storage medium, and a controller. The controller is configured to acquire time information from the storage medium when the storage medium is connected to connector, and then store output information in the storage medium. The output information includes device information related to a print function of the printer unit and the acquired timing information in association with each other. The printer may lack an internal clock yet still output information associated with time information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400165 | IMAGE STORAGE CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A method and device for image storage control, and a storage medium are disclosed. The method may include: collecting biometric information of a user during capturing an image; and performing storage and clearing processing on image data obtained by capturing according to storage control information corresponding to the biometric information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400166 | SHADING CORRECTION DEVICE, READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, SHADING CORRECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM - A shading correction device includes first and second extractors, an intersection calculator, a phase shift amount calculator, a phase shifter, a generator, and a corrector. The first extractor extracts a first periodic component of original shading data. The second extractor extracts a second periodic component of a second reading result. The intersection calculator calculates a first intersection of the first component and a reference level and a second intersection of the second component and the reference level. The phase shift amount calculator calculates a phase shift amount at each of plural positions with a difference between the first and second intersections. The phase shifter shifts a phase of the first component with the phase shift amount. The generator generates corrected shading data including the phase-shifted first component and the original shading data with the first component smoothed. The corrector performs shading correction based on the corrected shading data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400167 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COLORIZING INFRARED IMAGES - A method is performed at a system that comprises one or more video cameras and a remote server system. The method includes obtaining, via a video camera of the one or more video cameras, a continuous stream of video data for a scene. The video data stream comprises color video data in accordance with a determination that the scene has illumination above an illumination threshold and comprises infrared (IR) video data in accordance with a determination that the scene does not have illumination above the illumination threshold. The method includes colorizing the IR video data based on a subset of the color video data. The method further includes presenting the colorized video data to a user in real time. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400168 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF WIRELESS-AUDIO TO VIDEO - An electronic apparatus and method for synchronization of wireless audio to video is provided. The electronic apparatus determines a first wireless audio processing delay associated with the electronic apparatus and receives media content comprising video content and audio content associated with the video content. The electronic apparatus transmits the audio content to the wireless audio device and controls playback of the video content on the display device based on the determined first wireless audio processing delay such that the playback of the video content is time-synchronized with playback of the audio content on the wireless audio device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400169 | FRAME RATE SYNCHRONIZATION - A display system arranged to receive a video stream of frames for display. The frame rate of the video stream is defined by a first clock signal comprising a plurality of first clock reset signals (between frames). A subframe rate of the display system is defined by a second clock signal comprising a plurality of second clock reset signals (between subframes). The second clock reset signals define n subframes for each frame of the video stream. That is, the subframe rate of the display system is n times faster than the frame rate of the video stream. The display system is arranged so that duration of every nth second clock reset signal is different to the duration of the other second clock reset signals such that synchronization between frames of the video stream and subframes of the display device is maintained. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400170 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING FRAMES - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to device and method for processing frames. For example, a buffer of a device is arranged to store a plurality of rendered frames rendered at a frame rendering rate and a time stamp for each of rendered frames. A compositor of a device is arranged to obtain a timestamp of a synchronisation signal for synchronising the display of frames with a display refresh rate. In response to obtaining a timestamp of a synchronisation signal, a compositor is arranged to trigger access to a buffer to obtain two rendered frames having timestamps closest to a timestamp of a synchronisation signal. An interpolator of a device is arranged to generate an interpolated rendered frame for display by performing an interpolation operation using two rendered frames. An interpolation operation takes into account the difference between timestamps of each of two rendered frames and a timestamp of a synchronisation signal. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400171 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AND SUPPRESSING FRINGES, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for automatically detecting and suppressing fringes, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes the following steps: an image shot by a camera is acquired, and a fringe of the image is recognized; at least one fringe action parameter is acquired among shooting parameters of the camera based on a recognition result obtained by recognizing the fringe of the image; and a parameter adjustment is performed on the acquired fringe action parameter by adopting a parameter adjustment strategy matched with the acquired fringe action parameter, to perform fringe suppression on the image shot by the camera. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400172 | IMAGING PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A CAMERA MODULE IN A NIGHT SCENE, AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND A STORAGE MEDIUM - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an image processing method and apparatus for a camera module in a night scene, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining a multi-frame target image; performing first noise reduction processing on each frame of target image in the multi-frame target image, to obtain intra-frame processing results of the multi-frame target image; performing second noise reduction processing on any two adjacent frames of target images in the multi-frame target image, to obtain inter-frame processing results; and generating an enhanced night scene effect image of the target image according to the intra-frame processing result and the inter-frame processing result. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400173 | MULTI-ROBOTIC LIVE PRODUCTION AND WEBCAST VIDEOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A multi-robotic live production and webcast videographic system includes at least one videographic robot operating automatically and performing videography on spot through specific rules or by its own ability after learning; a main controller being a remote control device for receiving video or voice messages from at least one videographic robot; the receiving messages and production data of the main controller being stored in an videographic database; and at least one operation mode unit for determining operation modes of the videographic robot so that the videographic robot acts according to the operation mode; the operation mode unit including an operation mode database which stores various specific operation modes including a logic mode, an AI mode and a scenario mode so that the videographic robot may move to a desire position and adjust the shooting angle according to a selected operation mode. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING OBJECTS IN A FIELD OF VIEW - Systems and methods for tracking objects in a field of view are disclosed. In one embodiment a method may include capturing, via a camera, a real-world object in the field of view; generating a first object data associating the real-world object with a first position of the real-world object in a real-world environment at a first time; generating a virtual object representative of the real-world object depicting the real-world object in the first position at the first time; generating a second object data associating the real-world object with a second position of the real-world object in the real-world environment at a second time, determining a displacement value of the real-world object between the first position and the second position, modifying the virtual object to include an indication that the real-world object has been displaced when the displacement value is greater than a threshold value. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400175 | TRIPODS, COUPLING JOINTS AND OTHER SUPPORT COMPONENTRY FOR CAMERAS LIGHTING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT - Tripods and other support componentry for cameras, lighting and other equipment including a convertible tripod selfie-stick with dog-legged tripod legs collapsible together to form a singular selfie-stick shaft, foldable couplers on the tripod legs for optional attachment of supplemental feet thereto, a yoke body with a threaded collar that both tightens a ball and socket joint of each tripod leg and anchors a secondary tethering of each leg, a string-of-pearls latching mechanism for providing such secondary tethering of other components, a magnetic basal of lobe-shaped footprint and composite construction, a squeeze lever lock for telescopic tubes of a tripod leg or the like, a slidable ring coupler displaceable along a tripod leg or other shaft and lockable thereto via a tightenable collet, a rock-and-dock accessory mount for a tripod leg or the like, and a smartphone/tablet holder and cooperating case with a ball and socket connection. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400176 | IMAGING DEVICE - An imaging device according to an embodiment includes: a first coil ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210400177 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIGHTING A LATERAL REGION OF A VEHICLE - The invention concerns a system for lighting a lateral region of a vehicle. The system includes a first rear light module capable of emitting a first light beam and a second front light module capable of emitting a second light beam. The first and second light modules are arranged such that their respective light beams are oriented towards each other. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a system. The invention finally concerns a lighting method and a method for assisting the driving of a vehicle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400178 | SENSOR MODULE FOR A USER DEVICE - Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to a sensor module. In some aspects, a sensor module may include a collar configured to be attached to a camera module for a user device. The collar may include a first opening that is configured to align with an aperture of a camera of the camera module, and a second opening. The sensor module may include a sensor embedded in the collar. The sensor may be aligned with the second opening of the collar. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400179 | SENSOR SYSTEM WITH CLEANING AND HEATING - A sensor system includes a camera including a lens, a casing extending around the lens, at least three heating elements embedded in the casing and arranged circumferentially around the lens, and a computer communicatively coupled to the camera and to the heating elements. The computer is programmed to, upon detecting ice at a location on the lens, select a first subset of the heating elements based on the location of the ice; activate the first subset of the heating elements to a first heating level; determine a second heating level based on an ambient temperature and a lens temperature; and activate a second subset of the heating elements to the second heating level, the second subset including the heating elements not in the first subset. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400180 | FOCUS DETECTION DEVICE AND FOCUS DETECTION METHOD - A focus detection device, comprising a processor having a brightness value detection section, an evaluation value calculation section, a parameter calculation section, a reliability determination section and a control section, wherein the brightness value detection section detects brightness values of pixels within a given evaluation region based on the image data, the evaluation value calculation section calculates evaluation values based on the brightness values, the parameter calculation section calculates parameters representing degree of symmetry of the evaluation values for positions of the focus, the reliability determination section determines reliability based on the parameters, and the control section performs focus detection based on extreme values that are calculated based on the parameters, and the reliability. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400181 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPE IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS ACTUATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An endoscope apparatus includes: a light source apparatus; an image pickup apparatus configured to pick up an image of an object including a region containing hemoglobin irradiated with illumination light and output an image-pickup signal; and a processor. The processor performs predetermined image processing on at least one of a first image and a second image and outputs the one image, the first image being obtained by performing image pickup of the object irradiated with the first light, the second image being obtained by performing image pickup of the object irradiated with the second light, and generates an observation image by using the first and second images obtained as a processing result of the predetermined image processing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400182 | Dynamic Image Processing Based on Frequency of Camera Shutter Activation - This disclosure pertains to techniques for dynamically adapting image capturing techniques, e.g., based on shutter activation frequency, to improve camera responsiveness. One such technique is a method, comprising: receiving a first capture request; in response to receiving the first capture request, using a first capturing technique to capture a first set of images based on an image capture sequence, the image capture sequence comprising one or more images; generating a first image based on the captured first set of images; receiving a second capture request within a first time window from the first capture request, wherein a duration of the first time window is based, at least in part, on a length of time needed to capture the one or more images of the image capture sequence using the first capturing technique; in response to the received second capture request, using a second capturing technique to capture a second set of images, wherein the second capturing technique is different from the first capturing technique; and generating a second image based on the captured second set of images. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400183 | APPARATUSES, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FLICKER REDUCTION IN A MULTI-SENSOR ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to flicker reduction in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include methods, computer program products, and apparatuses configured for producing a near-field illumination using a near-field illuminator, the near-field illumination produced at a defined pulse train. A near-field image sensor may be exposed near the start of a near-field illumination pulse, and a far-field image sensor may be exposed between pulses of the near-field illumination. Some embodiments, additionally or alternatively, are configured for detecting an illuminator switch event, deactivating the near-field illuminator source, and producing, using a far-field illuminator source, a far-field illumination. Upon switching the illuminator source, some such embodiments are configured for exposing a far-field illuminator near the start of the far-field illumination pulse, and exposing a near-field image sensor near the start of the next available far-field illumination pulse. Such image capture may repeat until an image processing task such as barcode reading is successful. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400184 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Reduction in power consumption of a video camera and a remote controller that displays a captured image of the video camera and improvement of operability are achieved. In a system including the video camera and the remote controller that displays a captured image of the video camera, when a period in which there is no operation on the operation unit of the remote controller reaches a first prescribed time, transmission of the captured image from the video camera to the remote controller via Wi-Fi communication and displaying processing on a display unit of the remote controller are stopped. Further, when a period in which there is no operation on the operation unit of the remote controller reaches a second prescribed time, the Wi-Fi communication is interrupted. Valid operation unit information in each mode is displayed on the display unit of the remote controller. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400185 | MOTION-BASED OPERATION OF IMAGING DEVICES - One aspect of this disclosure includes a method for operating a head-mounted display system that includes an imaging device. The method includes receiving an indication that an ambient light condition in an environment is below a lighting threshold. Responsive to the low lighting condition, an amount of motion of the head-mounted display relative to the environment is determined based on one or more signals received from an inertial measurement unit included in the head-mounted display system. An exposure time, frame rate, and a pixel-binning mode are automatically selected for the imaging device based on the determined amount of motion. Imagery is captured from the environment using the automatically selected exposure time, frame rate, and pixel-binning mode for the imaging device. The captured imagery is then displayed at the head-mounted display system. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400186 | Long-Range Optical Device With Image Capturing Channel - The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel with a camera module, wherein the sight channel and the image capturing channel are coupled to one another by means of an adjusting mechanism such that a first image detail observed in the sight channel essentially corresponds to a second image detail captured by the camera module; an interface module for establishing a connection with an electronic terminal; a processing unit; a memory unit, and a support unit, in which support unit the sight channel is arranged, wherein a heat dissipation device is formed between the support unit and the processing unit and/or between the support unit and a housing of the sight channel and/or on the camera module. The invention moreover relates to an observation and image capturing system. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400187 | Intelligent Digital Camera having Deep Learning Accelerator and Random Access Memory - Systems, devices, and methods related to a Deep Learning Accelerator and memory are described. For example, a digital camera may be configured to execute instructions with matrix operands and configured with: a housing; a lens; an image sensor positioned behind the lens to generate image data of a field of view of the digital camera; random access memory to store instructions executable by the Deep Learning Accelerator and store matrices of an Artificial Neural Network; a transceiver; and a controller configured to generate, and communicate using the transceiver to a separate computer, a description of an item or event in the field of view captured in the image data, based on an output of the Artificial Neural Network receiving the image data as an input. The separate computer may selectively request a portion of image data from the digital camera based on the processing of the description. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400188 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING PREVIEW IMAGE, APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM - A method for displaying a preview image, includes: obtaining a real-time image collected by an imaging device of a mobile terminal without turning on a flashlight; determining at least one target area in the real-time image; determining a distance between the mobile terminal and an entity corresponding to each of the at least one target area; determining a brightness enhancement degree for each of the at least one target area respectively according to the distance corresponding to each of the at least one target area and a flashlight parameter of the mobile terminal; and performing brightness enhancement on each of the at least one target area respectively according to the brightness enhancement degree for each of the at least one target area, and displaying the brightness-enhanced real-time image as a preview image. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400189 | DISPLACEMENT DETECTION METHOD, IMAGE-CAPTURING INSTRUCTION METHOD, DISPLACEMENT DETECTION DEVICE, AND IMAGE-CAPTURING INSTRUCTION DEVICE - A displacement detection method, performed by a computer, includes: obtaining (i) a first three-dimensional (3D) model representing a region at a first timing by 3D points and including first objects and (ii) a second three-dimensional model representing the region at a second timing by 3D points and including second objects, the second timing being different from the first timing; detecting, by use of attribute information of the first objects and the second objects, (i) first 3D points included in the first 3D model and (ii) second 3D points included in the second 3D model and associated with the respective first 3D points; performing alignment of the first 3D model and the second 3D model by use of the first 3D points and the second 3D points; and detecting displacement between the first 3D model and the second 3D model after the alignment. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400190 | PARTIAL IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PARTIAL IMAGE GENERATION AND PARTIAL IMAGE GENERATING METHOD - A partial image generating device has a processor configured to generate a partial image from an image in which the environment surrounding a vehicle has been photographed using an imaging device provided in the vehicle, and to assess whether or not the road represented in the image is straight. The processor is configured so that, when it has been assessed that the road represented in the image is straight, it generates a partial image by cutting out a first region in the image that is estimated to contain the road, based on the vanishing point of the road, and when it has assessed that the road represented in the image is not straight, it generates a partial image by cutting out a second region in the image determined based on the type of the vehicle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400191 | INTELLIGENT SENSOR SWITCH DURING RECORDING - An image capture device may process first frames from a first image sensor obtained at a first frame rate and store the processed first frames in a memory. The image capture device may obtain first camera control statistics based at least on partially processed second frames from a second image sensor obtained at a second frame rate. The image capture device may switch a capture mode to obtain third frames at the second frame rate from the first image sensor and to obtain fourth frames at the first frame rate from the second image sensor. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400192 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image processing apparatus includes a composition unit configured to composite a plurality of captured images to generate a composite image, a recording control unit configured to record the captured images or the composite image as a recorded image in a recording unit, and a determination unit configured to determine an imaging mode or a method of composition performed by the composition unit, in which the recording control unit records type data determined on the basis of a result of the determination in association with the recorded image that is captured or composited according to the imaging mode or the method of composition determined by the determination unit. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400193 | MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM FOR WIDE ANGLE IMAGING - Systems and techniques are described for large field of view digital imaging. A device's first image sensor captures a first image based on first light redirected from a first path onto a redirected first path by a first light redirection element, and the device's second image sensor captures a second image based on second light redirected from a second path onto a redirected second path by a second light redirection element. A virtual extension of the first path beyond the first light redirection element can intersect with a virtual extension of the second path intersect beyond the second light redirection element. The device can modify the first image and second image using perspective distortion correction, and can generate a combined image by combining the first image and the second image. The combined image can have a larger field of view than the first image and/or the second image. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400194 | CAMERA SYSTEM INCLUDED IN VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed is a camera system included in a vehicle. The camera system comprises: a camera provided to a vehicle so as to capture the surroundings of the vehicle; and a processor for identifying an object present near the vehicle on the basis of an image captured by the camera, wherein the camera comprises a wide-angle lens, and a plurality of optical sensors for capturing a region within the viewing angle of the wide-angle lens, the wide-angle lens being designed so that the number of optical sensors for capturing a region corresponding to a predetermined angle range, among a plurality of angle ranges formed by dividing the viewing angle into predetermined angles, differs from the number of optical sensors for capturing a region corresponding to a different angle range. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400195 | USING A DYNAMIC NUMBER OF POWER SOURCES FOR A CAMERA MOUNTABLE ON RETAIL SHELVING UNIT - A mobile power source is provided. The mobile power source includes a housing configured to retain at least one battery. The housing includes first and second guiding channels configured to engage with a track associated with a retail shelving unit. The mobile power source further includes a first electrical connector configured to electrically connect the mobile power source to a control unit for an image capture device; a second electrical connector configured to electrically connect the mobile power source to an additional mobile power source or a power grid; and circuitry configured to convey power from the additional mobile power source to the image capture device when the mobile power source is connected to the additional mobile power source, and to convey power from the power grid to the image capture device when the mobile power source is connected to the power grid. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400196 | IMAGING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An imaging apparatus configured to transmit a captured image to an external apparatus, includes a computer executing instructions that, when executed by the computer, cause the computer to function as a detection unit configured to detect a subject from the captured image, and a control unit configured to switch between a first mode of controlling at least one of a pan operation, a tilt operation, and a zoom operation to track the subject detected by the detection unit, and a second mode of controlling at least one of the pan operation, the tilt operation, and the zoom operation by a user operation from the external apparatus, wherein the control unit performs control to switch the second mode to the first mode in a case where the subject is included in a predetermined region in the captured image while the imaging apparatus is operating in the second mode. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400197 | IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE INCLUDING SUPERIMPOSED DISPLAY MODE AND CAMERA SHAKE CORRECTION MODE - An image capturing method for an image capturing apparatus includes setting a shake correction mode that performs shake correction processing during shooting, and a superimposed display mode that performs superimposition and display of an optical viewfinder display and an electronic viewfinder display. When the shake correction mode and the superimposed display mode are set, a captured image for which the shake correction processing is not performed, or an image equivalent to the state without shake correction processing, is used as the electronic viewfinder display. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400198 | DIGITAL ZOOM BASED ON REMOTE USER INSTRUCTIONS OF LIVE VIDEO - Systems and methods facilitate digital zoom of live video based on remote user instructions. A user of a remote device may desire to zoom in on a particular aspect of a copy of a full image captured by a sensor at a first resolution and communicated to the remote device at a second resolution less than the first resolution. A selection that corresponds to a user-selected area of the copy and corresponding to a portion of the sensor is received by the sensor. Based on the selection, an instruction is generated to capture a second electronic image utilizing the portion of the sensor with the first resolution. Thus, rather than zooming into the first electronic image at the second resolution, the second electronic image corresponding to the portion of the sensor is captured at the first resolution and then converted to the second resolution, resulting in a higher resolution zoom. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400199 | METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN FIRST LENS AND SECOND LENS - A method for switching between a first lens and a second lens in an electronic device includes displaying, by the electronic device, a first frame showing a field of view (FOV) of the first lens; detecting, by the electronic device, an event that causes the electronic device to transition from displaying the first frame to displaying a second frame showing a FOV of the second lens; generating, by the electronic device and based on the detecting the event, at least one intermediate frame for transitioning from the first frame to the second frame; and switching, by the electronic device and based on the detecting the event, from the first lens to the second lens and displaying the second frame, wherein the at least one intermediate frame is displayed after the displaying the first frame and before the displaying the second frame while the switching is performed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400200 | VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE METHOD - A video surveillance system includes: a detection unit that detects a predetermined event on the basis of an image captured by a first imaging apparatus; and a control unit that controls a second imaging apparatus such that the second imaging apparatus captures an image of a predetermined position after the detection of the predetermined event. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400201 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTITIONING A VIDEO FEED TO SEGMENT LIVE PLAYER ACTIVITY - A process to partition a video feed to segment live player activity includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, a transmission of a central video feed from a first camera. The central video feed is calibrated against a spatial region represented in at least two dimensions that is encompassed by the central video feed. The process includes receiving, on a second recurring basis, a respective time-stamped position information from each tracking device in a plurality of tracking devices. Each tracking device is worn by a corresponding subject on the spatial region and transmits positional information that describes a time-stamped position of the corresponding subject in the spatial region. The process uses the received information and the calibration to define a first sub-view of the central video feed associated with a first subject. The first sub-view comprises a corresponding sub-frame associated with the first subject. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400202 | IMAGING CONTROL SYSTEM, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - To provide a system, a method and the like for acquiring more images or more quickly focused images. A control device acquires information regarding a situation of a range captured by an imaging device, determines a mode according to an assumed situation of the range captured by the imaging device among a plurality of focusing modes, and transmits designation information specifying the determined mode to the imaging device. The imaging device receives the designation information from the control device, and captures an image using the mode specified by the received designation information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400203 | IMAGE SENSOR, IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, METHOD OF PERFORMING PHASE DIFFERENCE FOCUS DETECTION, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image sensor comprises: a plurality of microlenses, and a pixel region including, with respect to each of the plurality of microlenses, a plurality of first sensitivity regions formed at first depth from a light incident surface, a plurality of second sensitivity regions formed at second depth which is deeper than the first depth, and a plurality of connection portions that electrically connect the plurality of first regions and the plurality of second regions in different combinations. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400204 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus includes: an image sensor configured to capture a subject to generate image data; an audio input device configured to input audio to generate an audio signal indicating audio to be collected during image capturing with the image sensor; a setting interface configured to set the imaging apparatus to an auto mode being an operation mode operable to automatically change a directivity of the audio input device in response to an instruction of a user; and a controller configured to control a sound collection area for collecting sound from the subject in the audio signal, wherein with the auto mode being set by the setting interface, the controller is configured to control the sound collection area to cover the subject by changing the directivity of the audio input device in linkage with an image shooting state of the imaging apparatus. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400205 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE CONTENT RECORDING OF A MOVING USER - A system for recording image content of a moving user. The system includes a control system, a drone carrying an imaging device, and a user interface for communication with the control system. The control system is configured to: obtain identification data of a user via the user interface; capture an identification image of a predetermined starting area; output said identification image for display on the user interface; obtain identification confirmation of the image; and control the drone, responsive to the obtained confirmation, to monitor movement of the user using the imaging device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400206 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING MAGNIFICATION OF IMAGE USING MULTIPLE CAMERAS - An electronic device and method are disclosed. The device includes a display, a plurality of cameras, a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor. The processor implements the method, including: displaying on the display, a preview of a first image acquired using a first camera from among the plurality of cameras, receiving a first input while the preview is displayed, wherein the first input is received before reception of a second input adjusting a magnification level of the preview, in response to receiving the first input, activating a second camera from among the plurality of cameras, receiving the second input for adjusting the magnification of the preview when a second image, distinct from the first image, is acquired using the activated second camera, and displaying the preview, based on at least a part of the second image and at least partially based on receiving the second input. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400207 | IMAGING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - An imaging apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display on a display a live image of a subject and previously captured images; an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of the subject; and a recording unit configured to record in a recording medium the captured image of the subject which has been captured by the image capturing unit and the previously captured images in association with disposition information which includes a display position of the captured image of the subject and display positions of the previously captured images. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400208 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROTECTING PRIVACY - 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. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400209 | IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - The present technology relates to an image-capturing apparatus, a control method, and a program that make it possible to easily provide an image suitable for the operation of a vehicle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400210 | INFRARED WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA - A method for enhancing IR wide-angle camera measurement accuracy by using object distance information. The method is based on using the high-resolution information from a visible camera as part of the same imager as the IR camera. A processor is then used to estimate with a processing algorithm the distance to an object and use the estimated distance to provide more accurate IR results after calibrating the result based on the estimated distance. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400211 | MULTI-MODAL MOBILE THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A mobile imaging system can include a camera system configured to capture images in a visible, a near-infrared, and an infrared light spectrum, a filter assembly including at least two optical filters, an illumination module activatable to emit light, and a computer system including processing circuitry configured to perform operations including control the camera system to collect multispectral imaging data of biological tissue associated with an injury or ailment of a patient and process the multispectral imaging data to assess the injury or ailment; a battery arranged to power the mobile imaging system, and a housing encompassing the processing circuitry and the battery. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400212 | Electronic Devices Capable of Detecting Images in Low-Light Environment - An electronic device includes a reset circuit and a first image sensing circuit. The reset circuit is used to receive a reset signal and includes a plurality of transistors. The first image sensing circuit is coupled to the reset circuit and includes a photodiode, a first transistor and a second transistor. The photodiode has a first terminal. The first transistor has a first terminal coupled to the first terminal of the photodiode, and a second terminal. The second transistor has a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first transistor, and a second terminal configured to receive a row selection signal. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400213 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, SOLID-STATE IMAGING METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - There is provided a solid-state imaging device including an imaging unit ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210400214 | IMAGE SENSORS HAVING PIXELS WITH DUAL-OUTPUT CIRCUITS THEREIN - An image sensor pixel includes a substrate, a photodiode and a pixel circuit in the substrate. The pixel circuit includes a transfer element, which is electrically connected between the photodiode and a floating diffusion node that accumulates electrical charges generated by the photodiode in response to light incident the substrate, and a driving element, which is electrically connected to the floating diffusion node. An output circuit is also provided, which is electrically connected between a column line and the pixel circuit. The output circuit includes a switching element electrically connected to an output terminal of the driving element, a primary capacitor electrically connected to the switching element, a secondary capacitor, which is selectively connected to or disconnected from the switching element based on an on/off switching state of a first enable element, and a first selection element electrically connected between the switching element and the column line. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400215 | IMAGING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED CIRCUITRY TO PROVIDE BOOSTED CONTROL SIGNALS - An image sensor having rows and columns of image pixels may include row control circuitry that controls voltages that are sent to each row of the image pixels. The row control circuitry may include booster circuitry that converts a positive power supply voltage (such as 2.8V) to voltages that are negative or otherwise less than the positive power supply voltage and/or greater than the positive power supply voltage. The booster circuitry may have a plurality of switches that control an input to an amplifier, thereby allowing the circuitry to produce any desired voltage in a given range. The booster circuitry output may be shared between multiple rows of the image pixels, and the produced boosted circuitry may be fed to any desired one or more of the rows of image pixels. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400216 | CAMERA DEVICES HAVING AUTOFOCUS PIXELS - A camera device includes an image sensor including a pixel array and a logic circuit, with the camera device further comprising an optical module that includes a plurality of lenses arranged in a path of travel of light incident on the image sensor. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels having a general pixel, a first autofocus pixel and a second autofocus pixel, and at least one of the plurality of lenses has an edge that extends in a first direction. A height of an upper surface of the microlens, included in the first autofocus pixel, is different from a height of an upper surface of the microlens included in the second autofocus pixel. | 2021-12-23 |
20210400217 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT DOWN-UP SAMPLING USING A COMPRESSED GUIDE - A method for time-of-flight (ToF) guided down-up sampling includes calculating a guide function from a full resolution output of a ToF sensor, downsampling the full resolution output by a predetermined scaling factor, calculating a downsampled depth data from the downsampled output and upsampling the downsampled depth data to full resolution using the full resolution guide function. | 2021-12-23 |