An imaging apparatus including a light source is provided. The imaging apparatus includes a light-emitting device and a photoelectric conversion device in a pixel, and a pixel circuit has a function of outputting third data generated by multiplying obtained first data by second data (weight). Calculating the third data externally enables more detailed information on a subject with respect to a specific wavelength to be obtained. In addition, reading out collectively a plurality of pixels to which proper weight is given enables output of difference data between pixels and the like, which allows external calculation to be omitted.

In a solid-state imaging element that transfers data in a vertical direction, the number of times of transfer is reduced. The solid-state imaging element is provided with a plurality of storage units and a data transfer circuit. In the solid-state imaging element, each of the plurality of storage units is provided with a holding unit that holds predetermined reset data and signal data according to an amount of light, and an arithmetic circuit that obtains a difference between the reset data and the signal data to output as pixel data. Furthermore, the data transfer circuit in the solid-state imaging element transfers the output pixel data.

A camera array, an imaging device and/or a method for capturing image that employ a plurality of imagers fabricated on a substrate is provided. Each imager includes a plurality of pixels. The plurality of imagers include a first imager having a first imaging characteristics and a second imager having a second imaging characteristics. The images generated by the plurality of imagers are processed to obtain an enhanced image compared to images captured by the imagers. Each imager may be associated with an optical element fabricated using a wafer level optics (WLO) technology.

A camera array, an imaging device and/or a method for capturing image that employ a plurality of imagers fabricated on a substrate is provided. Each imager includes a plurality of pixels. The plurality of imagers include a first imager having a first imaging characteristics and a second imager having a second imaging characteristics. The images generated by the plurality of imagers are processed to obtain an enhanced image compared to images captured by the imagers. Each imager may be associated with an optical element fabricated using a wafer level optics (WLO) technology.

An apparatus is described that includes an integrated two-dimensional image capture and three-dimensional time-of-flight depth capture system. The three-dimensional time-of-flight depth capture system includes an illuminator to generate light. The illuminator includes arrays of light sources. Each of the arrays is dedicated to a particular different partition within a partitioned field of view of the illuminator.

Disclosed are a visual positioning device (101) and a three-dimensional surveying and mapping system (100) including at least one visual positioning device (101). The visual positioning device (101) includes an infrared light source (101b), an infrared camera (101a), a signal transceiver module (101d) and a visible light camera (101c). The three-dimensional surveying and mapping system (100) further includes a plurality of position identification points (102), a plurality of active signal points (103) and an image processing server (104). The image processing server (104) is configured to cache infrared images and real scene images shot by the infrared camera (101a) and the visible light camera (101c) and positioning information thereabout and store a three-dimensional model obtained through reconstruction. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure, no need for a power supply, convenience in use and high precision, etc.

Disclosed are a visual positioning device (101) and a three-dimensional surveying and mapping system (100) including at least one visual positioning device (101). The visual positioning device (101) includes an infrared light source (101b), an infrared camera (101a), a signal transceiver module (101d) and a visible light camera (101c). The three-dimensional surveying and mapping system (100) further includes a plurality of position identification points (102), a plurality of active signal points (103) and an image processing server (104). The image processing server (104) is configured to cache infrared images and real scene images shot by the infrared camera (101a) and the visible light camera (101c) and positioning information thereabout and store a three-dimensional model obtained through reconstruction. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure, no need for a power supply, convenience in use and high precision, etc.

A system for quantifying viewer engagement with a video playing on a display includes at least one camera to acquire image data of a viewing area in front of the display. A microphone acquires audio data emitted by a speaker coupled to the display. The system also includes a memory to store processor-executable instructions and a processor. Upon execution of the processor-executable instructions, the processor receives the image data and the audio data and determines an identity of the video displayed on the display based on the audio data. The processor also estimates a first number of people present in the viewing area and a second number of people engaged with the video. The processor further quantifies the viewer engagement of the video based on the first number of people and the second number of people.

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for capturing digital images. In use, at least one ambient exposure parameter is determined, and at least one flash exposure parameter based on the at least one ambient exposure parameter is determined. Next, via at least one camera module, an ambient image is captured according to the at least one ambient exposure parameter, and, via the at least one camera module, a flash image is captured according to the at least one flash exposure parameter. The captured ambient image and the captured flash image are stored. Lastly, the captured ambient image and the captured flash image are combined to generate a first merged image. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.

An apparatus and method for insuring the proper alignment of a defected vein pattern and a projected vein pattern are disclosed. The apparatus enhances the visual appearance of veins so that an error that can lead to improper patient care or injury can be avoided.