System and method for controlling the focus of a lens
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling the focus of a lens 有权
    用于控制镜头焦点的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09383540B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14034778

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for controlling the focus of a lens is disclosed. The system may generally include a sensor configured to detect changes in a focal distance of the lens and a thermal device configured to adjust a lens temperature of the lens. In addition, the system may include one or more computing devices communicatively coupled to the sensor and the thermal device. The computing device(s) may be configured to control the thermal device such that the lens temperature is adjusted in a manner that reduces variations in the focal distance.

    Abstract translation: 一方面,公开了一种用于控制透镜焦点的系统。 该系统通常可以包括被配置为检测透镜的焦距的变化的传感器和被配置为调整透镜的透镜温度的热装置。 此外,系统可以包括通信地耦合到传感器和热装置的一个或多个计算装置。 计算设备可以被配置为控制热装置,使得透镜温度以减小焦距的变化的方式被调整。

    PANORAMIC CAMERA WITH MULTIPLE IMAGE SENSORS USING TIMED SHUTTERS
    2.
    发明申请
    PANORAMIC CAMERA WITH MULTIPLE IMAGE SENSORS USING TIMED SHUTTERS 有权
    全景摄像机与多个图像传感器使用定时快门

    公开(公告)号:US20160142632A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US15006449

    申请日:2016-01-26

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23238 H04N5/23203 H04N5/2353

    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of panoramic still and motion photography. In a first embodiment, a camera apparatus for panoramic photography includes a first image sensor positioned to capture a first image. The first image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. The camera apparatus also includes second image sensor positioned to capture a second image. The second image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. Finally, the camera apparatus includes a controller configured to signal the second image sensor to start capturing the second image before the first image sensor finishes capturing the first image. At least a portion of the first image is in front of the second image relative to a forward direction of the camera apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及全景静止和运动摄影领域。 在第一实施例中,用于全景摄影的相机装置包括被定位成捕获第一图像的第一图像传感器。 第一个图像传感器具有以纵向方向布置的滚动快门读出器。 相机装置还包括定位成捕获第二图像的第二图像传感器。 第二图像传感器具有以纵向方向布置的滚动快门读出器。 最后,相机装置包括控制器,被配置为在第一图像传感器完成第一图像捕获之前,信号通知第二图像传感器开始捕获第二图像。 第一图像的至少一部分相对于相机装置的向前方向在第二图像的前面。

    High-resolution, variable depth of field image device
    3.
    发明授权
    High-resolution, variable depth of field image device 有权
    高分辨率,可变景深图像设备

    公开(公告)号:US08854420B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US13685464

    申请日:2012-11-26

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A high-resolution image device that is used to receive images in a variable depth of field environment may include a color image sensor, a panchromatic image sensor, and a measuring device. The color image sensor may be configured to receive a color image of an object. Similarly, a synchronous panchromatic image may be received by the panchromatic image sensor. The image device may be configured to replace a luminance component from the original color image with a luminance component from the panchromatic image. The measuring device may be configured to measure a distance between the image sensors and the object, such that the image device may be configured to use the distance to account for the effect of parallax.

    Abstract translation: 用于在可变景深环境中接收图像的高分辨率图像装置可以包括彩色图像传感器,全色图像传感器和测量装置。 彩色图像传感器可以被配置为接收对象的彩色图像。 类似地,同步全色图像可以由全色图像传感器接收。 图像装置可以被配置为用来自全色图像的亮度分量从原始彩色图像中替换亮度分量。 测量装置可以被配置为测量图像传感器和对象之间的距离,使得图像设备可以被配置为使用距离来考虑视差的影响。

    PANORAMIC CAMERA WITH MULTIPLE IMAGE SENSORS USING TIMED SHUTTERS

    公开(公告)号:US20180077351A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-15

    申请号:US15711128

    申请日:2017-09-21

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23238 H04N5/23203 H04N5/2353

    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of panoramic still and motion photography. In a first embodiment, a camera apparatus for panoramic photography includes a first image sensor positioned to capture a first image. The first image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. The camera apparatus also includes second image sensor positioned to capture a second image. The second image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. Finally, the camera apparatus includes a controller configured to signal the second image sensor to start capturing the second image before the first image sensor finishes capturing the first image. At least a portion of the first image is in front of the second image relative to a forward direction of the camera apparatus.

    Panoramic camera with multiple image sensors using timed shutters

    公开(公告)号:US09794479B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-17

    申请号:US15006449

    申请日:2016-01-26

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23238 H04N5/23203 H04N5/2353

    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of panoramic still and motion photography. In a first embodiment, a camera apparatus for panoramic photography includes a first image sensor positioned to capture a first image. The first image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. The camera apparatus also includes second image sensor positioned to capture a second image. The second image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. Finally, the camera apparatus includes a controller configured to signal the second image sensor to start capturing the second image before the first image sensor finishes capturing the first image. At least a portion of the first image is in front of the second image relative to a forward direction of the camera apparatus.

    Tunable vibration dampers
    6.
    发明授权
    Tunable vibration dampers 有权
    可调振动阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US09212715B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-15

    申请号:US14395723

    申请日:2013-06-20

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: F16F3/0876 F16F7/108 G03B15/006

    Abstract: In one aspect, a tunable vibration damper may include a housing and a damper stack disposed within the housing. The damper stack may be formed from a viscoelastic material and may have a vertical stiffness and a horizontal stiffness. The damper stack may also include a plurality of column sections and a plurality of disk sections, with each pair of adjacent column sections being separated by one of the disk sections. The disk sections may extend radially outwardly relative to the column sections. In addition, at least one of the vertical stiffness or the horizontal stiffness may be tunable by adjusting a stiffness-related parameter of the damper stack.

    Abstract translation: 在一个方面,可调节振动阻尼器可以包括设置在壳体内的壳体和阻尼器组件。 阻尼器堆叠可以由粘弹性材料形成,并且可以具有垂直刚度和水平刚度。 阻尼器堆叠还可以包括多个列部分和多个盘部分,其中每对相邻的列部分被一个盘部分分开。 圆盘部分可相对于柱部分径向向外延伸。 此外,垂直刚度或水平刚度中的至少一个可以通过调节阻尼器堆叠的刚度相关参数来调节。

    Tunable vibration Dampers
    7.
    发明申请
    Tunable vibration Dampers 有权
    可调谐振动阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US20150131982A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-14

    申请号:US14395723

    申请日:2013-06-20

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: F16F3/0876 F16F7/108 G03B15/006

    Abstract: In one aspect, a tunable vibration damper may include a housing and a damper stack disposed within the housing. The damper stack may be formed from a viscoelastic material and may have a vertical stiffness and a horizontal stiffness. The damper stack may also include a plurality of column sections and a plurality of disk sections, with each pair of adjacent column sections being separated by one of the disk sections. The disk sections may extend radially outwardly relative to the column sections. In addition, at least one of the vertical stiffness or the horizontal stiffness may be tunable by adjusting a stiffness-related parameter of the damper stack.

    Abstract translation: 在一个方面,可调节振动阻尼器可以包括设置在壳体内的壳体和阻尼器组件。 阻尼器堆叠可以由粘弹性材料形成,并且可以具有垂直刚度和水平刚度。 阻尼器堆叠还可以包括多个列部分和多个盘部分,其中每对相邻的列部分被一个盘部分分开。 圆盘部分可相对于柱部分径向向外延伸。 此外,垂直刚度或水平刚度中的至少一个可以通过调节阻尼器堆叠的刚度相关参数来调节。

    Phase detection autofocus system and method

    公开(公告)号:US09857663B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-02

    申请号:US13961382

    申请日:2013-08-07

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: G03B13/36

    Abstract: An optical system is provided that uses unwanted light to perform autofocus functions. More particularly, one or more optical elements may be used to reflect unwanted light to one or more secondary image sensors associated with an autofocus function. Such unwanted light may include, for example, IR, UV, or visible light not necessary for creating a resulting image detected by a primary sensor.

    Rigid flex circuit board
    9.
    发明授权
    Rigid flex circuit board 有权
    刚性柔性电路板

    公开(公告)号:US09113551B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-18

    申请号:US13661585

    申请日:2012-10-26

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture for rigid flex circuit boards are described herein. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to equipping a rigid flex circuit board with a first rigid substrate, a second rigid substrate that includes an asymmetric region where the first rigid substrate is not extended over the asymmetric region of the second rigid substrate. The rigid flex circuit board also includes a flexible substrate between the first rigid substrate and the second rigid substrate. A second portion of the flexible substrate protrudes from the non-overlap region where the second portion of the flexible substrate is not adhered to the second rigid substrate in the non-overlap region. The second portion of the flexible substrate is configured to be accessible from the asymmetric region of the rigid flex circuit board.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于刚性柔性电路板的系统,方法和制品。 本公开的实施例涉及将刚性柔性电路板装配有第一刚性基板,第二刚性基板包括不对称区域,其中第一刚性基板未在第二刚性基板的不对称区域上延伸。 刚性柔性电路板还包括在第一刚性基板和第二刚性基板之间的柔性基板。 柔性基板的第二部分从非重叠区域突出,其中柔性基板的第二部分在非重叠区域中不粘附到第二刚性基板。 柔性基板的第二部分构造成可从刚性柔性电路板的不对称区域接近。

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