Systems and methods for implementing array cameras configured to perform super-resolution processing to generate higher resolution super-resolved images using a plurality of captured images and lens stack arrays that can be utilized in array cameras are disclosed. An imaging device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes at least one imager array, and each imager in the array comprises a plurality of light sensing elements and a lens stack including at least one lens surface, where the lens stack is configured to form an image on the light sensing elements, control circuitry configured to capture images formed on the light sensing elements of each of the imagers, and a super-resolution processing module configured to generate at least one higher resolution super-resolved image using a plurality of the captured images.

The present invention provides a technique of reducing colored afterimages. To solve this problem, an image capturing system includes the following structure: A color separation optical system disperses subject light into a plurality of wavelength ranges, and forms images of a plurality of color components. A plurality of image capturing elements capture the respective images of the plurality of color components, and generate the respective color components of a video signal. A color-specific exposure setting unit sets respective exposure periods for the plurality of color components. An exposure control unit performs exposure control α of approximately simultaneously exposure-controlling each of the plurality of image capturing elements to obtain a video signal (hereafter referred to as a reference video signal) in a common period shorter than or equal to a shortest period of the respective exposure periods set for the color components. The exposure control unit also performs exposure control β of exposure-controlling each of the plurality of image capturing elements to obtain a video signal (hereafter referred to as an extended video signal) in a period obtained by subtracting the common period from an exposure period of a corresponding color component.

A multicamera device includes: a first sensor to detect a first spectrum of external light; a second sensor to detect a second spectrum of the external light; and an optic overlapping with the first and second sensors. The optic includes: a substrate; a first reflective layer on the substrate; and an optical layer between the first sensor and the substrate, the optical layer to transmit the first spectrum of the external light to the first sensor, and reflect the second spectrum of the external light toward the first reflective layer, and the first reflective layer is to reflect the second spectrum of the external light in a direction toward the second sensor.

An endoscopic imaging system for use in a light deficient environment includes an imaging device having a tube, one or more image sensors, and a lens assembly including at least one optical elements that corresponds to the one or more image sensors. The endoscopic system includes a display for a user to visualize a scene and an image signal processing controller. The endoscopic system includes a light engine having an illumination source generating one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation and a lumen transmitting one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation to a distal tip of an endoscope.

An endoscopic imaging system for use in a light deficient environment includes an imaging device having a tube, one or more image sensors, and a lens assembly including at least one optical elements that corresponds to the one or more image sensors. The endoscopic system includes a display for a user to visualize a scene and an image signal processing controller. The endoscopic system includes a light engine having an illumination source generating one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation and a lumen transmitting one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation to a distal tip of an endoscope.

A satellite imaging system uses multiple cameras. For example, the incoming light from a telescope section of the satellite goes through a dichroic beam splitter, with the standard visible spectrum going to a first camera and wavelengths outside of the standard visible spectrum, such as in the infrared or coastal blue range, are sent to a second camera, allowing image data from multiple wavelength ranges to be captured simultaneously. The image data from the different wavelengths of the two cameras can then be selectively recombined. In a more general case, there is a first range of wavelengths and a second range of wavelengths.

An image processing method includes: obtaining a first image photographed by each of N color cameras in the M color cameras; obtaining, for each first image, luminance values of at least a part of pixels in the first image; and increasing brightness of a target image by using the obtained luminance values, and using the target image with increased brightness as an image photographed by the under-screen camera assembly, the target image being the first image photographed by one of the N color cameras, where both M and N are integers greater than or equal to 2, and N is less than or equal to M.

An image processing method includes: obtaining a first image photographed by each of N color cameras in the M color cameras; obtaining, for each first image, luminance values of at least a part of pixels in the first image; and increasing brightness of a target image by using the obtained luminance values, and using the target image with increased brightness as an image photographed by the under-screen camera assembly, the target image being the first image photographed by one of the N color cameras, where both M and N are integers greater than or equal to 2, and N is less than or equal to M.

A dual camera module including a hyperspectral camera module, an apparatus including the same, and a method of operating the apparatus are provided. The dual camera module includes a hyperspectral camera module configured to provide a hyperspectral image of a subject; and an RGB camera module configured to provide an image of the subject, and obtain an RGB correction value applied to correction of the hyperspectral image.

A dual camera module including a hyperspectral camera module, an apparatus including the same, and a method of operating the apparatus are provided. The dual camera module includes a hyperspectral camera module configured to provide a hyperspectral image of a subject; and an RGB camera module configured to provide an image of the subject, and obtain an RGB correction value applied to correction of the hyperspectral image.