公开(公告)号：US06822679B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US09703471

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: Suhas R. Kulhalli ,  Subhashish Mukherjee ,  Sindhuja Sridharan

Inventor： Suhas R. Kulhalli ,  Subhashish Mukherjee ,  Sindhuja Sridharan

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/367

Abstract: The voltage outputs of a charge coupled device (CCD) are examined to determine the hot pixels. A black pixel is determined to be a hot pixel if the voltage level associated with the black pixel exceeds the voltage level of an adjacent (e.g., previous) pixel by a threshold. If the present black pixel is determined to be a hot pixel, a previous black pixel is substituted for a present black pixel in the computation of the offset. However, if the first black pixel is determined to be a hot pixel, the second black pixel is used in lieu of the first black pixel. The offset is iteratively adjusted by an amount proportionate to an error determined based on the black pixels. The adjustment may be clipped by a threshold to avoid bands in the image.

Abstract translation: 检查电荷耦合器件（CCD）的电压输出以确定热像素。 如果与黑色像素相关联的电压电平超过相邻（例如，先前）像素的电压阈值，则将黑色像素确定为热像素。 如果当前的黑色像素被确定为热像素，则在计算偏移量时，将前一个黑色像素代替当前的黑色像素。 然而，如果第一黑色像素被确定为热像素，则使用第二黑色像素代替第一黑色像素。 偏移量通过与基于黑色像素确定的误差成比例的量进行迭代调整。 可以通过阈值来限制调整以避免图像中的频带。

公开(公告)号：US06822676B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US09231018

申请日：1999-01-14

Applicant: Takahiro Kurosawa ,  Hiraku Sonobe ,  Hiroaki Sato

Inventor： Takahiro Kurosawa ,  Hiraku Sonobe ,  Hiroaki Sato

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N5/2628

Abstract: To solve the problems on camera control such as control of the zoom lens of a camera, caused by the delay time from the time when camera control is performed up to the time when a camera-controlled image arrives, the electronic zoom processing for a displayed image is executed in accordance with the zoom control command, when a zoom control command for the camera is input.

Abstract translation: 为了解决从执行相机控制的时间到照相机控制的图像到达时的延迟时间引起的诸如控制相机的变焦镜头的相机控制的问题，对于显示的电子缩放处理 当输入摄像机的变焦控制命令时，根据变焦控制命令执行图像。

公开(公告)号：US06812968B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US09399432

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani

Inventor： Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: An imaging device having a configurable focus area comprising: (a) an imaging system for generating a video signal of an image within a field of view, wherein the imaging system is adapted to adjust the focal point of the image according to an adjustment signal; and (b) a focusing system comprising: (i) a configuration device for facilitating configuration of a focus area within the field of view; and (ii) autofocusing circuitry coupled to the imaging system and the configuration device, the autofocusing circuitry being configured for correlating a configured focus area to a portion of the video signal, analyzing the portion for resolution, and effecting an adjustment signal to the imaging system to adjust the focal point of the image to improve the resolution of the configured focus area.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可配置聚焦区域的成像装置，包括：（a）用于在视场内产生图像的视频信号的成像系统，其中所述成像系统适于根据调整信号调整图像的焦点; 和（b）聚焦系统，包括：（i）用于促进在所述视野内的焦点区域的配置的配置装置; 以及（ii）耦合到成像系统和配置装置的自动对焦电路，所述自动对焦电路被配置为将配置的焦点区域与视频信号的一部分相关联，分析该部分以进行分辨，以及对成像系统进行调整信号 调整图像的焦点，提高配置对焦区域的分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US06809773B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US09417188

申请日：1999-10-12

Applicant: Kazuhiko Watarai ,  Koh Yokokawa ,  Kaoru Kaneko

Inventor： Kazuhiko Watarai ,  Koh Yokokawa ,  Kaoru Kaneko

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: An electronic camera includes a camera main body and a lens barrel arranged on the front face of the camera main body to extend forward therefrom, and to hold an image-pickup lens therein. A U-shaped protruding cover is attached to the lens barrel to extend downward therefrom. The bottoms of the camera main body and the protruding cover are level with each other. First and second windows are arranged on the front face of the protruding cover. A lamp for emitting an auto-focus assist light is arranged in the protruding cover to face the first window. A sensor for receiving a light signal from a remote control is arranged in the protruding cover to face the second window.

Abstract translation: 电子照相机包括相机主体和设置在照相机主体的前表面上以从其向前延伸的镜筒，并将图像拾取透镜保持在其中。 U形突出盖附接到透镜筒以从其向下延伸。 相机主体和突出盖的底部彼此平齐。 第一和第二窗口布置在突出盖的前表面上。 用于发射自动对焦辅助灯的灯布置在突出盖中以面向第一窗口。 用于从遥控器接收光信号的传感器布置在突出盖中以面对第二窗口。

公开(公告)号：US06809759B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US09597750

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Chao-Tsung Chiang

Inventor： Chao-Tsung Chiang

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: A previewing system has a remote control that is detachably fixed to an image-capturing device. The remote control comprises a display panel and a control panel. A user can detach the remote control from the image-capturing device and use the control panel of the remote control to remotely control functionality of the image-capturing device. Furthermore, with the display panel, the user can preview an image that the image-capturing device will capture.

Abstract translation: 预览系统具有可拆卸地固定到图像捕获装置的遥控器。 遥控器包括显示面板和控制面板。 用户可以将遥控器从图像拍摄装置中分离出来并使用遥控器的控制面板远程控制图像拍摄装置的功能。 此外，通过显示面板，用户可以预览图像拍摄设备将捕获的图像。

公开(公告)号：US06778219B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US09717211

申请日：2000-11-22

Applicant: Shuzo Seo ,  Nobuhiro Tani ,  Shinichi Kakiuchi

Inventor： Shuzo Seo ,  Nobuhiro Tani ,  Shinichi Kakiuchi

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: G01S7/4863 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N13/254

Abstract: A three-dimensional image capturing device obtains distance information of a standard subject, to which the distance from the device to each point of a surface of the standard subject is known. Based on the distance information of the standard subject, correction data is sensed, which is an error of distance information sensed when using a measurement subject, to which the distance from the device to each point of a surface of the standard subject is unknown. A distance measurement is performed for the measurement subject, so that distance information is obtained. The distance information of the measurement subject is corrected using the correction data.

Abstract translation: 三维图像拍摄装置获得标准对象的距离信息，标准对象的距离从设备到标准对象的表面的每个点的距离是已知的。 基于标准对象的距离信息，检测校正数据，其是当使用测量对象时检测到的距离信息的误差，其中从设备到标准对象的表面的每个点的距离是未知的。 对测量对象进行距离测量，从而获得距离信息。 使用校正数据来校正测量对象的距离信息。

公开(公告)号：US06765608B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US09520216

申请日：2000-03-07

Applicant: Satoshi Himeda ,  Yasuhisa Kintou

Inventor： Satoshi Himeda ,  Yasuhisa Kintou

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a camera unit providing an image of a shot object, a marker detection unit detecting an object from the image output from the camera unit and comparing the configuration of the detected object with a predetermined configuration stored in a storage unit, and an image processing unit converting at least a partial region of the image output from the camera unit into an image differing from the output image when the configuration of the object is analogous to the predetermined configuration as a result of comparison by the marker detection unit. Since at least a partial region of the output image is converted according to the presence of an object in the output image, a particular region associated with the object, for example a region of a person in the image, can be converted.

Abstract translation: 图像处理装置包括提供拍摄对象的图像的相机单元，从相机单元输出的图像中检测对象的标记检测单元，并将检测对象的配置与存储在存储单元中的预定配置进行比较，以及 作为由标记检测单元进行比较的结果，当物体的配置类似于预定配置时，图像处理单元将从相机单元输出的图像的至少一部分区域转换成与输出图像不同的图像。 由于至少输出图像的部分区域根据输出图像中的对象的存在被转换，所以可以转换与对象相关联的特定区域，例如图像中的人的区域。

公开(公告)号：US06727950B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09387495

申请日：1999-09-01

Applicant: Masahiro Nakata

Inventor： Masahiro Nakata

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G02B7/36

Abstract: A focusing device is provided with an image sensor having a plurality of light receiving elements which output analog video signals, respectively. The analog video signal output by the image sensor is converted into an 8-bit data and contrast is calculated based on the 8-bit data. If thus calculated contrast is lower than a predetermined reference contrast, then the analog video signal is converted into a 9-bit data, and the contrast is calculated again.

Abstract translation: 聚焦装置设有具有分别输出模拟视频信号的多个光接收元件的图像传感器。 由图像传感器输出的模拟视频信号被转换为8位数据，并且基于8位数据计算对比度。 如果如此计算的对比度低于预定的参考对比度，则将模拟视频信号转换为9位数据，并再次计算对比度。

公开(公告)号：US06727948B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09112750

申请日：1998-07-10

Applicant: Kia Silverbrook

Inventor： Kia Silverbrook

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/16585 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J11/0005 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G11C11/56 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2154 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3276 ,  H04N2201/328

Abstract: A method of processing a digital image comprising: capturing the image utilizing an adjustable focusing technique; utilizing the focusing settings as an indicator of the position of structures within the image; and processing the image, utilizing the said focus settings to produce effects specific to said focus settings.

Abstract translation: 一种处理数字图像的方法，包括：利用可调聚焦技术捕获图像; 利用聚焦设置作为图像内结构位置的指标; 以及处理所述图像，利用所述焦点设置产生特定于所述焦点设置的效果。

公开(公告)号：US06714246B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09573343

申请日：2000-05-19

Applicant: Youichi Sawachi

Inventor： Youichi Sawachi

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N5/243 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: If a digital still camera is set for a manual focus adjustment and the luminance of a subject has a value less than a predetermined threshold value, the amplification factor of an amplifier circuit is set to a display amplification factor higher than that of the ordinary amplification factor. A video signal that has been amplified at this high amplification factor is applied to a liquid crystal display unit of the camera. A bright image of the subject is thus displayed on the display unit. Since the image of the subject is made easier to see owing to the increased brightness thereof, manual focusing is easy even when photography is performed at dark location.

Abstract translation: 如果将数字静态照相机设置为手动对焦调整并且被摄体的亮度具有小于预定阈值的值，则将放大器电路的放大系数设置为高于普通放大系数的放大系数 。 已经以该高放大系数被放大的视频信号被施加到照相机的液晶显示单元。 因此，显示单元上显示对象的明亮图像。 由于被摄体的图像由于其亮度的增加而变得更容易看出，所以即使在黑暗的位置进行摄影，手动对焦也是容易的。