Patent classifications
G03B7/26
Camera system, interchangeable lens, camera, and power supply method of camera system
Provided are a camera system, an interchangeable lens, a camera, and a power supply method of a camera system capable of simplifying a configuration. In a camera system (1) comprising a camera (10) and an interchangeable lens (100), a plurality of pieces of lens-drive power (VL1 to VL3) having different voltages are supplied from the camera (10) to the interchangeable lens (100). The interchangeable lens (100) drives a plurality of optical member drive units such as a focus drive unit and a stop drive unit using the plurality of supplied pieces of lens-drive power (VL1 to VL3). Further, system power for operating a lens microcomputer (114) is generated using the lens-drive power (VL1) having the lowest voltage among the plurality of supplied pieces of lens-drive power (VL1 to VL3).
SHUTTER APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
A shutter apparatus includes a front blade unit and a rear blade unit configured to open and close an opening for exposure control, a front drive member and a rear drive member configured to drive the front blade unit and the rear blade unit between an open position and a closed position of the opening, respectively, a front cam gear and a rear cam gear configured to charge the front drive member and the rear drive member, respectively, a front driving source and a rear driving source connected to and configured to rotate the front cam gear and the rear cam gear, respectively, and a controller configured to control the front driving source and the rear driving source based on an imaging condition so as to change driving times of the front blade unit and the rear blade unit.
Method and apparatus for sharing power between internal and external power sources
Devices and methods for sharing power between power sources are disclosed. The power sources may be internal to an electronic device, external to the electronic device, or both. An electronic device may include a power source, a switch circuit, a processor, and a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The processor may determine a load current estimate. The load current estimate may be based on a device setting, an external temperature, or both. The processor may determine a power source voltage, an external power source voltage, or both. The processor may determine a power source current, an external power source current, or both. The PMIC may set an output power source current of the power source. The PMIC may set an output external power source current of the external power source.
Method and apparatus for sharing power between internal and external power sources
Devices and methods for sharing power between power sources are disclosed. The power sources may be internal to an electronic device, external to the electronic device, or both. An electronic device may include a power source, a switch circuit, a processor, and a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The processor may determine a load current estimate. The load current estimate may be based on a device setting, an external temperature, or both. The processor may determine a power source voltage, an external power source voltage, or both. The processor may determine a power source current, an external power source current, or both. The PMIC may set an output power source current of the power source. The PMIC may set an output external power source current of the external power source.
Wireless CCTV module and power management system
A remote CCTV module for a wireless monitoring system includes a communications interface configured to transmit data to a server over a wireless telecommunications network; a sensor interface configured to receive sensor data from a sensor; a CCTV camera; and a controller. The controller controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a first frequency; processes the sensor data to detect an event in an environment proximate to the module, and in response to detecting the event, controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is higher than the first frequency.
Wireless CCTV module and power management system
A remote CCTV module for a wireless monitoring system includes a communications interface configured to transmit data to a server over a wireless telecommunications network; a sensor interface configured to receive sensor data from a sensor; a CCTV camera; and a controller. The controller controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a first frequency; processes the sensor data to detect an event in an environment proximate to the module, and in response to detecting the event, controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is higher than the first frequency.
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, POWER CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
An image capturing apparatus to which a lens unit can be attached, is provided that includes an image sensor; a power supply that supplies power; and one or more processors and/or circuitry which functions as: a determination unit that determines whether or not to supply power to the lens unit based on at least one predetermined condition that includes at least one condition relating to power consumption of the lens unit; and a control unit that performs control so as not to supply actuation power to the lens unit according to a determination result by the determination unit, wherein the image sensor is capable of performing shooting even after the control unit performs control so as not to supply actuation power to the lens unit.
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, POWER CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
An image capturing apparatus to which a lens unit can be attached, is provided that includes an image sensor; a power supply that supplies power; and one or more processors and/or circuitry which functions as: a determination unit that determines whether or not to supply power to the lens unit based on at least one predetermined condition that includes at least one condition relating to power consumption of the lens unit; and a control unit that performs control so as not to supply actuation power to the lens unit according to a determination result by the determination unit, wherein the image sensor is capable of performing shooting even after the control unit performs control so as not to supply actuation power to the lens unit.
DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
A display control apparatus includes an attitude detection unit and a display control unit. The attitude detection unit is configured to detect an attitude of a display unit. The display control unit, in a case where the attitude of the display unit detected by the attitude detection unit is a first attitude, is configured to display a certain display object on the display unit and after having displayed the certain display object for a first period to cancel display of the certain display object, and in a case where the attitude of the display unit detected by the attitude detection unit is a second attitude different from the first attitude by 90 degrees, is configured to display the certain display object on the display unit and after having displayed the certain display object for the first period not to cancel display of the certain display object.
Imaging apparatus
A control unit driving a motor in a first direction based on output of a first signal, whereby a cam member charges a biasing member, and thereafter the control unit controls driving of the motor so as to stop the cam member in the state where the biasing member is charged, and the control unit drives the motor in a second direction that is the opposite direction to the first direction, whereby the cam member is driven by biasing force of the biasing member and driving force of the motor, an engaging portion follows through a first zone, and thereafter the cam member is driven by the driving force of the motor without using the biasing force of the biasing member, and the engaging portion follows through the second zone.