A 3D image capture method includes selecting a plurality of different pairs of image capture devices, of which distance errors relevant to an object are determined, the distance error being a distance between a measured position and a real position of the object; selecting a pair of image capture devices with a minimum distance error; and obtaining 3D information according to spacing and angles of view of the selected pair of image capture devices.

A Light device having built-in Camera to operate desire digital data functions is powered by an power source for a lamp-holder, light source, flashlight or light device connected to power source by prongs or a bulb-base with conductive contacts to get power. The device may take the form of an IP cam, or Driving Cam, or webcam having but not limited add for auto tracking or one of plurality functions to make different products and functions with optional retractable prongs that plug directly into a wall outlet or insert into existing lamp base or incorporate conductive wire to make electric connection at least one of built-in camera, storage unit, wireless kits, Bluetooth kits, APP communication unit, motion sensor, light device. The said motion sensor and digital data related device(s) including but not limited all kind of camera may in separated housing with night-vision assembly selected from light source, IR diodes, low light camera lens & IC & circuits so people can upgrade the non-camera device to has built-in camera and digital device for their old non-camera security light. The motion sensor head or PIR has digital data output to work with wireless communication parts to avoid the analog model for mutual interfere the signals to cause false functions of light source or wifi or APP or wireless related functions.

Methods and systems are described for generating a vehicle-to-vehicle traffic alert and updating a vehicle-usage profile. Various aspects include detecting, via one or more processors associated with a first vehicle, that an abnormal traffic condition exists in an operating environment of the first vehicle. An electronic message is generated and transmitted wirelessly, via a vehicle-mounted transceiver associated with the first vehicle, to alert a nearby vehicle of the abnormal traffic condition and to allow the nearby vehicle to avoid the abnormal traffic condition. The first vehicle receives telematics data regarding operation of the nearby vehicle after the nearby vehicle received the electronic message, and transmits the telematics data to a remote server for updating a vehicle-usage profile associated with the nearby vehicle.

This application discloses a home video capturing and monitoring system including a video camera, an executable application, and a remote server. The video camera further includes a camera configured to capture video data, a communications component configured to wirelessly communicate video data to a monitoring device, and a speaker configured to output one or more audio messages from a user. The application is executed by the monitoring device, and configured to receive and display the video data captured by the camera while capturing the one or more audio messages from the user and sending them to the video camera via the remote server for playback by the speaker of the video camera. The remote server is configured to receive, store and analyze the video data communicated from the video camera, and relay the one or more audio messages captured by the monitoring device to the video camera.

A self-image capturing method includes a user activating a capturing device, controlling a light detecting device to detect ambient light intensity around an electronic device, determining whether the light intensity detected by the light detecting device is less than a predetermined value, activating the infrared capturing device when determining that the light intensity detected by the light detecting device is less than the predetermined value, controlling the capturing device to capture a selfie image of the user in response to an operation from the user, controlling the infrared capturing device to capture an infrared selfie image, and synthesizing the two captured images into a single selfie image.

Embodiments include an optical system comprising a plurality of powered optical elements, arranged within a same optical path, configured to simultaneously pass and focus therethrough mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectral bands to a focal plane array (FPA) and provide simultaneous correction of monochromatic and chromatic aberrations over the MWIR and LWIR spectral bands with a low f-theta distortion. The plurality of powered optical elements comprises a first set of powered lenses having a passive athermalized response over fluctuating temperatures in a variable temperature environment; and a second set of powered lenses to operate in a constant cryogenically cooled environment. A method and a situational-awareness device are also disclosed.

Aspects and embodiments are generally directed to active imaging systems and methods. In one example, an active imaging system includes a positioning system configured to detect a direction of motion of the imaging system relative to a scene, an optical source positioned to emit electromagnetic radiation, a non-mechanical beamsteering device positioned to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the optical source and configured to scan the electromagnetic radiation over at least a first portion of the scene within an instantaneous field-of-view of an optical receiver, and the optical receiver positioned to receive reflections of the electromagnetic radiation from at least the first portion of the scene within the instantaneous field-of-view, wherein the first portion of the scene is within a first edge region of the instantaneous field-of-view of the optical receiver, the first edge region being in the direction of motion of the imaging system.

This application discloses an electronic device (e.g., a camera) that operates at two distinct modes and includes a camera lens configured to capture visual data of a field of view, a plurality of light sources, and a light source driver. The light sources are configurable to a plurality of light source subsets to illuminate the field of view. At least two of the light source subsets include distinct light source members and are configured to illuminate different regions of the field of view. The light source driver is configured to drive the light sources with two distinct drive voltages at two distinct modes. In a first mode, the light sources are electrically coupled to each other and driven by a first drive voltage. In the second mode, one of the light source subsets is selected and driven by a second drive voltage that is lower than the first dive voltage.

A camera system comprising a camera, a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and an infrared illuminator. The camera and wireless power transmitter are powered by a power source. The wireless power transmitter wirelessly transmits power to the wireless power transmitter to power the infrared illuminator. The infrared illuminator generates infrared light.

An optical sensing device including a base, a light sensing element, an image capturing lens, at least one light source, and a top cover is provided. The light sensing element is disposed on the base. The image capturing lens is disposed above the light sensing element. The light source is disposed on the base, beside the light sensing element, and configured to emit a light beam. The top cover covers the light source and has a slit pattern. The slit pattern includes at least one slit. The slit pattern is disposed on a path of the light beam to diffract the light beam. The image capturing lens is configured to collect a signal light formed by an outside object reflecting a diffracted light beam and transmit the signal light to the light sensing element.