G03B2215/0514

Image capturing apparatus, light emitting apparatus, and control method thereof
10638053 · 2020-04-28 · ·

An image capturing apparatus that controls a light emitting apparatus, comprises a wireless communication unit that performs communication with the light emitting apparatus at predetermined intervals, a deciding unit that, upon receiving an instruction to cause the light emitting apparatus to emit light to perform shooting, obtains a remaining time before the image capturing apparatus performs exposure, and decides information regarding a period of time remaining before the light emitting apparatus emits light, based on the remaining time to exposure and a period of time from when the remaining time starts decreasing, to when the wireless communication unit performs a first wireless communication thereafter, and a control unit that performs control so that the decided information regarding the period of time is transmitted to the light emitting apparatus through the first wireless communication with the light emitting apparatus.

Configurable light fixture for photography

A configurable light fixture for photography is presented. The light fixture includes a rail with a clamp section and threaded section. A fixed jaw is removably coupled to an end of the rail in the clamp section. One or more optional sliding intermediate jaws may be slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the fixed jaw to create more clamping surfaces when desired to hold more than one lighting tube. A sliding end jaw is slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the sliding intermediate jaw. A wing nut is coupled to the threaded section of the rail for applying linear pressure on the sliding end jaw thereby secure a lighting tube on each of the clamping surfaces.

Stand-alone inspection apparatus for use in a manufacturing facility

An inspection apparatus includes a portable housing and at least one handle structure integrally formed with the portable housing. The inspection apparatus further includes a vision data system, a lighting system, a user interface system, a wireless communication system, and a controller. The vision data system includes one or more cameras provided on the first face of the portable housing. The vision data system is operable to capture component data. The lighting system is arranged with the vision data system at the first face. The lighting system includes diffused light emitting diode (LED) ring arranged around at least one of the one or more cameras. The manufacturing inspection apparatus is a stand-alone and all-in-one computing device. The manufacturing inspection apparatus processes and stores inspection data locally.

Multispectral mobile tissue assessment

A method for performing remote tissue assessment of a tissue region includes selecting imaging parameters, obtaining M image datasets of the tissue region when the tissue region is illuminated by a light signal having a unique discrete wavelength, obtaining a reference image dataset of the tissue region without illumination, processing the M+1 image datasets to obtain M marker maps where each marker map corresponds to a different physiological marker, and analyzing at least one of the marker maps to determine whether a physiological condition exists at the tissue region or to monitor the status of an existing physiological condition at the tissue region. In one or more embodiments, the method may be performed by a portable light source unit including a housing configured for use with a mobile device having a camera, or by a system including a light source unit, an optical sensor module, and a mobile device.

CAMERA SHOE RECEIVING DEVICE
20190377246 · 2019-12-12 ·

A clamp assembly for securing a shoe plate of a camera accessory includes a bracket, a lever ring disposed around the bracket between the first end and the second end, and a base plate. The base plate is configured to move when the lever ring is rotated so as to secure the shoe plate between the base plate and the bracket. The clamp assembly is coupleable to a device that includes a housing and a mount configured to attach to a boom. The housing is rotatable relative to the mount about a rotation axis. The device also includes an actuator assembly and a latch coupled thereto. The actuator assembly is configured to move the latch between an engaged position with the mount, which prevents rotation of the housing relative to the mount, and a disengaged position with the mount, which enables rotation of the housing relative to the mount.

INSECT TRAP AND METHOD
20190350185 · 2019-11-21 ·

An insect trap and a method of using the same. The insect trap includes a housing. The insect trap also includes a glue board receiving space located inside the housing. The insect trap further includes one or more light sources for attracting insects into the housing. The insect trap also includes a camera having a lens. The lens has a front element. The camera is positioned to capture images of a glue board when the glue board is received in the glue board receiving space. There is no line of sight between the or each light source and the front element of the lens. This may prevent light from the or each light source reaching the front element directly. The method can include using an image captured by the camera to determine that a glue board received in the glue board receiving space needs to be replaced.

Direct-lighting mode and soft-lighting mode interchangeable photography LED illuminating lamp
10477637 · 2019-11-12 · ·

A direct-lighting mode and soft-lighting mode interchangeable photography LED illuminating lamp. The present invention solves an inconvenience that a camera photographer has to carry a direct-lighting LED illuminating lamp and a soft-lighting LED illuminating lamp both, and there is no such LED illuminating lamp currently. The essence of the technical solution includes: a lamp casing, a plurality of LED lights, a power supply connector, a power supply switch, a stand, and a luminescence window provided at the front face of the lamp casing, wherein the lamp casing is provided with a plurality of first LED lights at its front face thereof opposite to the inner side of the luminescence window, with the radiation directions of the first LED lights being toward the front of the LED illuminating lamp; the lamp casing is further provided with a plurality of second LED lights at its inner circumferential faces opposite to the inner side of the luminescence window; the lamp casing is provided with a transparent light guide plate for covering the luminescence window which is positioned opposite to the inner side of the luminescence window, with the radiation directions of the second LED lights being toward the outer circumferential faces of the transparent light guide plate respectively; the inward surface of the transparent light guide plate facing the first LED lights is provided with light ray reflection dents; and the lamp casing is further provided with an illumination mode toggle switch.

Camera
20190273852 · 2019-09-05 ·

A camera is provided having an image sensor for generating image data from received light from a detection zone; having a lighting unit having at least one light source for illuminating the detection zone with transmitted light; and having a polarization filter that polarizes the transmitted light and the received light. The polarization filter is configured as an additional module subsequently replaceable from the outside.

Light with integral speed ring

A light with an integral speed ring is disclosed. The light may have a cover that attaches to a support plate. The support plate has at least one metallic plate that the cover may attach to. The support plate also has a plurality of fins and slots, both of which may be used for cooling. An LED plate is located on the support plate. The LED plate has a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon. A ring is provided that may selectively rotate with respect to the support plate. The ring may have a plurality of apertures located in its outer diameter.

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING HOUSING SHELF, METHOD OF PRODUCING CERAMIC FIRED BODY, AND TRANSFERRING SYSTEM
20190255711 · 2019-08-22 · ·

A method of assembling or disassembling a housing shelf configured at least from shelf plates and frames, including a step in which a chuck holds a frame; a step of determining, based on an image captured by an imager that captures an image of the frame held by the chuck and positioned at an imaged position, a position of a target portion of the frame on the image; and a step of determining, based on the determined position on the image, at least one correction value for causing a change in a release position for the frame when the frame is released from the chuck onto the shelf plate. The target portion may be an inner wall surface of the frame. An illumination unit may be arranged between the imager and the imaged position of the frame.