Correction of non-uniform sensitivity in an image array

    公开(公告)号:US08934035B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US13237105

    申请日:2011-09-20

    CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

    Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

    CORRECTION OF NON-UNIFORM SENSITIVITY IN AN IMAGE ARRAY
    14.
    发明申请
    CORRECTION OF NON-UNIFORM SENSITIVITY IN AN IMAGE ARRAY 有权
    在图像阵列中校正非均匀灵敏度

    公开(公告)号:US20100020207A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12573615

    申请日:2009-10-05

    CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

    Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

    Abstract translation: 用于成像器装置(例如,CMOS APS)的改进的非均匀灵敏度校正算法。 该算法提供具有灵活边界的区域,其可以根据在给定应用中使用的透镜的类型而被重新配置。 每个区域内的每个像素乘以一个校正因子,取决于特定的区域,同时从阵列中读出像素。 给定像素所需的灵敏度调整量取决于所使用的透镜的类型,并且相同的校正单元可以与多个透镜一起使用,其中针对每个透镜调整区域边界和校正因子。 此外,该算法基于所使用的透镜的中心与APS阵列之间的未对准来对区域边界进行调整。

    Method and apparatus for image signal color correction with reduced noise
    16.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for image signal color correction with reduced noise 有权
    减少噪音的图像信号颜色校正方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08411943B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US12059733

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: H04N1/6027

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying color correction to image signals provides different color corrections depending on a characterization associated with a pixel signal being processed or the gain applied to the pixel signal such as a value of a pixel signal being processed. The color corrections may be configured such that darker pixels have less color correction applied to them.

    Abstract translation: 用于对图像信号进行颜色校正的方法和装置根据与被处理的像素信号相关联的特征或应用于像素信号的增益(例如正在处理的像素信号的值),提供不同的颜色校正。 可以配置颜色校正,使得较暗的像素对其施加较少的颜色校正。

    Correction of non-uniform sensitivity in an image array
    17.
    发明授权
    Correction of non-uniform sensitivity in an image array 有权
    校正图像阵列中不均匀的灵敏度

    公开(公告)号:US08045040B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-25

    申请号:US12573615

    申请日:2009-10-05

    CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

    Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

    Abstract translation: 用于成像器装置(例如,CMOS APS)的改进的非均匀灵敏度校正算法。 该算法提供具有灵活边界的区域,其可以根据在给定应用中使用的透镜的类型而被重新配置。 每个区域内的每个像素乘以一个校正因子,取决于特定的区域,同时从阵列中读出像素。 给定像素所需的灵敏度调整量取决于所使用的透镜的类型,并且相同的校正单元可以与多个透镜一起使用,其中针对每个透镜调整区域边界和校正因子。 此外,该算法基于所使用的透镜的中心与APS阵列之间的未对准来对区域边界进行调整。

    Method, apparatus and system providing green-green imbalance compensation
    18.
    发明授权
    Method, apparatus and system providing green-green imbalance compensation 有权
    提供绿色绿色不平衡补偿的方法,装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07830428B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US11783865

    申请日:2007-04-12

    CPC classification number: H04N9/045 H04N2209/045 H04N2209/046

    Abstract: Method, apparatus and system for determining a value for green-green imbalance and applying the value to green pixels to correct the imbalance are described. Average pixel values of green pixels within a kernel are calculated and an imbalance value is determined based on the averages. The imbalance value is added to or subtracted from all green pixel response values in the kernel to correct the imbalance.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定绿 - 绿不平衡值并将该值应用于绿色像素以校正不平衡的方法,装置和系统。 计算内核中的绿色像素的平均像素值,并根据平均值确定不平衡值。 不平衡值被添加到或从内核中的所有绿色像素响应值中减去以校正不平衡。

    Correction of non-uniform sensitivity in an image array
    19.
    发明授权
    Correction of non-uniform sensitivity in an image array 有权
    校正图像阵列中不均匀的灵敏度

    公开(公告)号:US07609302B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-27

    申请号:US10915454

    申请日:2004-08-11

    CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

    Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

    Abstract translation: 用于成像器装置(例如,CMOS APS)的改进的非均匀灵敏度校正算法。 该算法提供具有灵活边界的区域,其可以根据在给定应用中使用的透镜的类型而被重新配置。 每个区域内的每个像素乘以一个校正因子,取决于特定的区域,同时从阵列中读出像素。 给定像素所需的灵敏度调整量取决于所使用的透镜的类型,并且相同的校正单元可以与多个透镜一起使用,其中针对每个透镜调整区域边界和校正因子。 此外,该算法基于所使用的透镜的中心与APS阵列之间的未对准来对区域边界进行调整。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE SIGNAL COLOR CORRECTION WITH REDUCED NOISE
    20.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE SIGNAL COLOR CORRECTION WITH REDUCED NOISE 有权
    用于减少噪声的图像信号颜色校正的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090245632A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12059733

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: H04N1/6027

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying color correction to image signals provides different color corrections depending on a characterization associated with a pixel signal being processed or the gain applied to the pixel signal such as a value of a pixel signal being processed. The color corrections may be configured such that darker pixels have less color correction applied to them.

    Abstract translation: 用于对图像信号进行颜色校正的方法和装置根据与被处理的像素信号相关联的特征或应用于像素信号的增益(例如正在处理的像素信号的值),提供不同的颜色校正。 可以配置颜色校正,使得较暗的像素对其施加较少的颜色校正。

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