An endoscope image-capturing device includes: a first case inside of which is sealed; an image sensor arranged inside the first case; an electro-optic conversion element arranged outside the first case and configured to convert an image signal output from the image sensor into an optical signal; and a sealing member sealing the electro-optic conversion element.

An endoscope image-capturing device includes: a first case inside of which is sealed; an image sensor arranged inside the first case; an electro-optic conversion element arranged outside the first case and configured to convert an image signal output from the image sensor into an optical signal; and a sealing member sealing the electro-optic conversion element.

A combined fitness and television mirror comprises a generally rectangular housing having a front opening. A semi-transparent mirror is mounted in the housing front opening. A display monitor is mounted in the housing rearwardly of the mirror and is visible through the mirror when the display monitor is in an on state. A video control system in the housing generates video signals to drive the monitor. The video control system comprises a programmed processor and memory, a plurality of input ports, a television controller, an app controller and an orientation sensor for sensing orientation of the housing in one of a portrait mode or a landscape made. The video control system is configured to generate the video signals from the television controller if the sensor senses the landscape orientation and to generate the video signals from the app controller if the sensor senses the portrait orientation.

A combined fitness and television mirror comprises a generally rectangular housing having a front opening. A semi-transparent mirror is mounted in the housing front opening. A display monitor is mounted in the housing rearwardly of the mirror and is visible through the mirror when the display monitor is in an on state. A video control system in the housing generates video signals to drive the monitor. The video control system comprises a programmed processor and memory, a plurality of input ports, a television controller, an app controller and an orientation sensor for sensing orientation of the housing in one of a portrait mode or a landscape made. The video control system is configured to generate the video signals from the television controller if the sensor senses the landscape orientation and to generate the video signals from the app controller if the sensor senses the portrait orientation.

Banding effects in an image or video are assessed. The image or each frame of a video is decomposed into luminance or color channels. Signal activity is computed at each spatial location in each channel. A significance of the signal activity at each spatial location is determined by comparing each element of the signal activity with a significance threshold. Banding pixels are detected as those pixels of the image or frame having significant signal activity at their respective spatial locations and having non-significant signal activity of at least a minimum threshold percentage of neighboring pixels to the respective spatial locations.

Banding effects in an image or video are assessed. The image or each frame of a video is decomposed into luminance or color channels. Signal activity is computed at each spatial location in each channel. A significance of the signal activity at each spatial location is determined by comparing each element of the signal activity with a significance threshold. Banding pixels are detected as those pixels of the image or frame having significant signal activity at their respective spatial locations and having non-significant signal activity of at least a minimum threshold percentage of neighboring pixels to the respective spatial locations.

Provided is a method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, and more particularly, a method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, according to which a high-definition photo is selectively displayed by using image frames of a filmed video. According to the method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, not only a large amount of image information may be obtained quickly and effectively by taking a video, but also the technical advantage in definition obtainable by taking a photo may be achieved by separately extracting and using image frames having a definition higher than a certain reference definition, among image frames included in the video.

Provided is a method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, and more particularly, a method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, according to which a high-definition photo is selectively displayed by using image frames of a filmed video. According to the method of providing a high-definition photo service using a video image frame, not only a large amount of image information may be obtained quickly and effectively by taking a video, but also the technical advantage in definition obtainable by taking a photo may be achieved by separately extracting and using image frames having a definition higher than a certain reference definition, among image frames included in the video.

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.