H04N5/228

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING DEPTH MAPS USING A CAMERA ARRAYS INCORPORATING MONOCHROME AND COLOR CAMERAS

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.

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, CAMERA MODULE, AND CAMERA-EQUIPPED MOBILE TERMINAL
20180011283 · 2018-01-11 · ·

A lens driving apparatus includes: a lens holder including an auto-focusing first coil; a lens holder moving section; driving magnets disposed at four corners of the lens holder moving section; a camera-shake correction second coil; a plurality of suspension wires; an elastic member; and at least one damper compound, wherein the elastic member comprises first and second leaf springs mounted to first and second ends of the lens holder moving section, respectively, the second leaf spring is arranged apart from the fixed member compared to the first leaf spring, the fixed member is disposed at a position in the vicinity of the first leaf spring, the plurality of suspension wires extend along the first direction, are fixed to the fixed member and the second leaf spring, and the damper compound is disposed at a position in the vicinity of the second leaf spring.

Image-processing microprocessor for supporting an application processor and multiple cameras

An image-processing unit for an electronic device is disclosed. The image-processing unit may include a digital signal processor (DSP), a first control interface configured for receiving an AP-instruction from an application processor (AP) external to the image-processing unit, and a second control interface configured for transmitting an intermediary-instruction generated by DSP based on the AP-instruction. The image-processing unit may further include a first data interface configured for receiving sensor-data generated in response to the intermediary-instruction by a sensor external to the image-processing unit, and a second data interface configured for bi-directionally transmitting intermediary-data to the AP or receiving AP-data from the AP, wherein the intermediary-data is generated by the DSP based on the sensor-data.

Autonomous media capturing
11509817 · 2022-11-22 ·

A media capture device (MCD) that provides a multi-sensor, free flight camera platform with advanced learning technology to replicate the desires and skills of the purchaser/owner is provided. Advanced algorithms may uniquely enable many functions for autonomous and revolutionary photography. The device may learn about the user, the environment, and/or how to optimize a photographic experience so that compelling events may be captured and composed into efficient and emotional sharing. The device may capture better photos and videos as perceived by one's social circle of friends, and/or may greatly simplify the process of using a camera to the ultimate convenience of full autonomous operation.

Camera module with improved curing stability
11509805 · 2022-11-22 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a camera module, the camera module including a circuit board, an image sensor disposed on an upper surface of the circuit board, a current carrying part electrically connecting the image sensor and the circuit board, and a base disposed on the upper surface of the circuit board, wherein the base is not overlapped with the image sensor and the current carrying part in a direction of an optical axis.

Electronic device and method for processing image having human object and providing indicator indicating a ratio for the human object
11509815 · 2022-11-22 · ·

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a camera module including a lens positioned on one side of an electronic device; a display positioned on the other side of the electronic device; and a processor electrically coupled to the camera module and the display, wherein the processor is configured to acquire a preview image through the camera module, determine whether a human object corresponding to a person is included in the preview image, determine an imaging mode of the electronic device based at least on the type and change of at least one object included in the determination and the preview image, and display, through the display, at least one indicator associated with the determined photographing mode. Various other embodiments are possible.

Stabilization suspensions and methods of manufacture

A suspension assembly is described. A suspension assembly including a support member configured to receive at least a first circuit member. The first circuit member including at least a trace. The first circuit member disposed on the support member.

Method for synthesizing image on reflective object on basis of attribute of reflective object included in different image, and electronic device

An electronic device comprises a first camera capable of photographing a designated direction, a second camera capable of photographing a direction different from the designated direction, a memory, and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to acquire first images by using the first camera and second images by using the second camera, confirm at least one reflective object having a reflective attribute related to the light reflection in the first images, and synthesize, on the basis of the reflective attribute, at least a part of the second images with at least a part of an area corresponding to the at least one reflective object.

Systems and methods for processing photos with geographical segmentation
11496678 · 2022-11-08 · ·

Systems and methods are provided to process a digital photo. An apparatus to process digital photos can include a tangibly embodied computer processor (CP) and a tangibly embodied database. The CP can perform processing including: (a) inputting a photo from a user device, and the photo including geographic data that represents a photo location at which the photo was generated; (b) comparing at least one area with the photo location and associating an area identifier to the photo as part of photo data; and (c) performing processing based on the area identifier and the photo data.

Surgical image processing apparatus, image processing method, and surgery system

An image processing part applies an image process by software to a surgical region image, and a display control part controls a display of the surgical region image to which the image process is applied. The image processing part produces a pre-update processed image acquired by applying the image process established before updating the software to the surgical region image and a post-update processed image acquired by applying the image process established after updating the software to the surgical region image, and the display control part controls a display of at least a portion of at least either one of the pre-update processed image or the post-update processed image. The present technique is applicable to a CCU of an endoscopic surgery system.