H04N5/225

OBJECT OR AREA BASED FOCUS CONTROL IN VIDEO
20180013949 · 2018-01-11 ·

Embodiments are directed to an electronic device including a camera module capturing a video, a memory, and a processor sequentially storing, in the memory, each of a plurality of frames respectively focused during the video capture on a plurality of frame areas selected from the video.

IMAGE CAPTURE WITH A CAMERA INTEGRATED DISPLAY

Certain aspects of the technology disclosed herein integrate a camera with an electronic display. An electronic display can include several layers, such as a cover layer, a color filter layer, a display layer including light emitting diodes or organic light emitting diodes, a thin film transistor layer, etc. A processor initiates light emission from a plurality of display elements. The processor can suspend the light emission from the plurality of display elements for a period of time imperceptible to a human observer. The processor initiates a camera to capture an image during the period of time the plurality of display elements are suspended. The processor can capture a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of pixels and produce an image comprising depth information.

Computer Vision Based Driver Assistance Devices, Systems, Methods and Associated Computer Executable Code

The present invention includes computer vision based driver assistance devices, systems, methods and associated computer executable code (hereinafter collectively referred to as: “ADAS”). According to some embodiments, an ADAS may include one or more fixed image/video sensors and one or more adjustable or otherwise movable image/video sensors, characterized by different dimensions of fields of view. According to some embodiments of the present invention, an ADAS may include improved image processing. According to some embodiments, an ADAS may also include one or more sensors adapted to monitor/sense an interior of the vehicle and/or the persons within. An ADAS may include one or more sensors adapted to detect parameters relating to the driver of the vehicle and processing circuitry adapted to assess mental conditions/alertness of the driver and directions of driver gaze. These may be used to modify ADAS operation/thresholds.

Polygonal optical mechanism and optical system

An optical mechanism is provided. The optical mechanism includes an immovable part, a movable part, a drive assembly, and a guidance assembly. The movable part is connected to an optical element. The movable part is movable relative to the immovable part. The drive assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the immovable part. The guidance assembly guides the movable part to move along a first axis.

LED And/Or Laser Light Device Has Projection
20180013986 · 2018-01-11 ·

The (LED or-and Laser) light source for bulb or light device such as garden light that has at least one of or more than one optics-lens, and light device has one top cover having shape of flat or ½ ball, ⅔ ball, sphere, dome shape for top cover. Foe laser light source incorporate with flat top protective lens and laser film or grating film to enlarge or created plurality of image, lighted patterns. For LED light source can has project assembly which is a built-in or add-on or assembled inside of said light device. Further can incorporated flexible bendable arms to change position, direction, orientation of (LED or-and Laser) light beam. The said Light device also can offer near-by and far-away illumination, or-and lighted image, pattern projection with desired light effects by rotating optic-lens or LED(s). It also can get desired effects while LED(s) controlled by IC or circuitry making LED(s) for color changing or on-off on desired time, duration, cycles. The light device further can have more than one function selected from USB charger, power failure, RF remote control, Infra-red controller, blue-tooth, wifi, internet, App software, motion sensor and wireless with multiple-way communication. Also, light device may have rechargeable circuit, batteries or rechargeable battery, USB ports for the (LED or-and Laser)-bulb be charged or supply other device current.

System and Method for Automated Artificial Vision Guided Dispensing Viscous Fluids for Caulking and Sealing Operations

The present disclosure provides a method and system by which a precise amount of a viscous fluid sealing compound can be dispensed at required locations through computer vision-based observation of the fluid deposited, its rate and amount of deposition and location; and that the dispensed fluid may be accurately shaped through robotic or other special purpose mechanism motion. The invention enables instant quality inspection of the dispensing process in terms of the locations, amounts and shapes of newly created seals.

Camera module including position sensor
11709335 · 2023-07-25 · ·

A camera module includes a housing assembly, a driving assembly received in the housing assembly, and a lens assembly received in the driving assembly and including at least one lens aligned in a first direction. The driving assembly includes a first magnetic member fixed to one side surface of the driving assembly and driven in the first direction. The housing assembly includes a first coil disposed to face the first magnetic member and configured to generate a magnetic field in response to a first signal to drive the first magnetic member and a first position sensor disposed at one side of the first coil and configured to measure a position of the first magnetic member. The first position sensor is disposed to be partially overlapped with a first virtual expansion area formed by expanding the first magnetic member in a direction that uniformly maintains spacing from the first coil.

AUTOMATED RADIAL IMAGING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM
20180012350 · 2018-01-11 ·

A system for imaging and analyzing a vehicle may include a frame having a central passage, wherein the central passage is configured and dimensioned to allow a vehicle to pass through. The frame may include, for example, a pair of substantially vertical legs connected at the top by a cross member, wherein the legs and cross member define the central passage. One or more bollards may be positioned in front of and/or behind the frame. A plurality of cameras within the each leg, cross member, and/or bollard may be directed toward the passage to record video images of a passing vehicle. Integrated LED array panels may provide bands of light to aid in detection of surface anomalies, for example by simultaneous analysis of symmetrical sides of the vehicle.

Mounting Mechanism for Outdoor Power Converter

This application is directed to a mounting plate for attaching an electronic device to a mounting surface. The mounting plate includes an opening configured to receive a mounting fastener for securing the mounting plate to the mounting surface, and a first polygonal fastener structure configured to mate with a complementary second polygonal fastener structure of the electronic device. When the first and second fastener structures are mechanically mated to each other, the electronic device is fixed to the mounting plate. When the mounting fastener is secured to the mounting surface through the opening, the mounting plate is rotatable such that when the electronic device is fixed onto the mounting plate and the mounting plate is secured to the mounting surface by the mounting fastener, the electronic device and the mounting plate have an unlimited range of rotation with respect to the mounting surface and substantially consistent resistance.

Drain Mechanism for Camera Controller
20180013946 · 2018-01-11 ·

A camera controller is configured to control a camera through voice commands. The camera controller includes drain mechanisms that allow the camera controller to be used in environments in which the camera controller is exposed to fluids. The camera controller device comprises a housing body with an outer surface including a first opening and a second opening. A first channel extends from the first opening into the housing body and to a cavity in which a microphone is located, enabling audio signals entering the first opening to be captured by the microphone. A membrane is located between the first channel and the microphone to create a waterproof seal over the microphone. A second channel extends from the first channel to the second opening to create a drain such that fluid entering from the first opening can flow from the first channel through the second channel and out the second opening.