Multi-Aperture Imaging Systems
    1.
    发明申请
    Multi-Aperture Imaging Systems 审中-公开
    多孔成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160191774A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:US14259919

    申请日:2014-04-23

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2258 G03B17/17 G03B19/14 G03B41/00 H04N5/2254

    Abstract: An example dual imaging system includes a first imaging system that further includes a first image sensor; a first aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system; and a first reflector comprising an opening. The first reflector faces the first aperture. The first imaging system further includes a second reflector that faces the first reflector. The second reflector is located between the first aperture and the first reflector. The first image sensor, the first aperture, the first reflector, and the second reflector are all arranged around a common optical axis. The system further includes a second imaging system arranged substantially within the first imaging system. The second imaging system includes a second image sensor, and a second aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the second imaging system.

    Abstract translation: 示例性双重成像系统包括第一成像系统,其还包括第一图像传感器; 至少部分地限定第一成像系统的视野的第一孔; 以及包括开口的第一反射器。 第一反射器面向第一光圈。 第一成像系统还包括面向第一反射器的第二反射器。 第二反射器位于第一孔和第一反射器之间。 第一图像传感器,第一光圈,第一反射器和第二反射器都围绕公共光轴布置。 该系统还包括基本上布置在第一成像系统内的第二成像系统。 第二成像系统包括第二图像传感器和至少部分地限定第二成像系统的视野的第二孔径。

    Systems and methods for image zoom
    2.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for image zoom 有权
    图像缩放的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09360671B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-07

    申请号:US14299304

    申请日:2014-06-09

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Changyin Zhou

    Abstract: A method is provided that includes operating a first camera to capture a first image stream and operating a second camera to capture a second image stream. The method further includes initially using the first image stream to display a first field of view in a live-view interface of a graphic display and, while displaying the first image stream in the live-view interface, receiving an input corresponding to a zoom command. The method further includes, in response to receiving the input: (a) switching from using the first image stream to display the first field of view in the live-view interface to using a combination of the first image stream and the second stream to display a transitional field of view of the environment in the live-view interface and (b) subsequently switching to using the second image stream to display the second field of view in the live-view interface.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法,其包括操作第一相机以捕获第一图像流并操作第二相机以捕获第二图像流。 该方法还包括最初使用第一图像流在图形显示器的实时取景界面中显示第一视场,并且在实时取景界面中显示第一图像流的同时,接收对应于缩放命令的输入 。 所述方法还包括:响应于接收到所述输入:(a)从使用所述第一图像流切换到在所述实时取景界面中显示所述第一视场以使用所述第一图像流和所述第二流的组合来显示 在实时视图界面中的环境的过渡视野,以及(b)随后切换到使用第二图像流在实时取景界面中显示第二视场。

    Systems and methods for push-button slow motion
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for push-button slow motion 有权
    按钮慢动作的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09143693B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-22

    申请号:US14300959

    申请日:2014-06-10

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23293 H04N5/225 H04N5/77 H04N5/783

    Abstract: Imaging systems can often gather higher quality information about a field of view than the unaided human eye. For example, telescopes may magnify very distant objects, microscopes may magnify very small objects, and high frame-rate cameras may capture fast motion. The present disclosure includes devices and methods that provide real-time vision enhancement without the delay of replaying from storage media. The disclosed devices and methods may include a live view display and image and other information enhancements, which utilize in-line computation and constant control. The disclosure includes techniques for enabling push-button slow motion effects through buffer management and the adjustment of a display frame rate.

    Abstract translation: 成像系统通常可以收集关于视野的更高质量的信息,而不是肉眼。 例如,望远镜可以放大非常遥远的物体,显微镜可以放大非常小的物体,而高帧率相机可能会捕获快速运动。 本公开包括提供实时视觉增强而不延迟从存储介质重放的设备和方法。 所公开的设备和方法可以包括实时取景显示和图像和其他信息增强,其利用在线计算和恒定控制。 本公开包括通过缓冲器管理和显示帧速率的调整来实现按钮慢动作效果的技术。

    Camera obstruction detection
    6.
    发明授权
    Camera obstruction detection 有权
    相机阻塞检测

    公开(公告)号:US09253375B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-02

    申请号:US13855054

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2171 H04N5/23222

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides example methods operable by computing device. An example method can include receiving an image from a camera. The method can also include comparing one or more parameters of the image with one or more control parameters, where the one or more control parameters comprise information indicative of an image from a substantially unobstructed camera. Based on the comparison, the method can also include determining a score between the one or more parameters of the image and the one or more control parameters. The method can also include accumulating, by a computing device, a count of a number of times the determined score image exceeds a first threshold. Based on the count exceeding a second threshold, the method can also include determining that the camera is at least partially obstructed.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了可由计算设备操作的示例方法。 示例性方法可以包括从相机接收图像。 该方法还可以包括将图像的一个或多个参数与一个或多个控制参数进行比较,其中一个或多个控制参数包括指示来自基本上无障碍的相机的图像的信息。 基于比较,该方法还可以包括确定图像的一个或多个参数与一个或多个控制参数之间的得分。 该方法还可以包括由计算设备累积所确定的分数图像超过第一阈值的次数的计数。 基于超过第二阈值的计数,该方法还可以包括确定相机至少部分地被阻挡。

    Structure Descriptors for Image Processing
    7.
    发明申请
    Structure Descriptors for Image Processing 有权
    图像处理的结构描述符

    公开(公告)号:US20140198987A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US13743565

    申请日:2013-01-17

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A structure descriptor for an m×n pixel block of an image may be determined. The m×n pixel block may contain a primary pixel having a primary pixel value and a plurality of secondary pixels having respective secondary pixel values. The structure descriptor may include a plurality of structure indicators each associated with a respective secondary pixel. The respective structure indicators may be based on the primary pixel value and the respective secondary pixel value of the associated secondary pixel. Based on the structure descriptor, a structure value for the m×n pixel block may be determined. Based on the structure value, image processing may be applied to the m×n pixel block.

    Abstract translation: 可以确定图像的m×n像素块的结构描述符。 m×n像素块可以包含具有主像素值的主像素和具有相应次级像素值的多个次像素。 结构描述符可以包括多个结构指示符,每个结构指示符与相应的次要像素相关联。 相应的结构指示符可以基于相关联的次要像素的主要像素值和相应次要像素值。 基于结构描述符,可以确定m×n像素块的结构值。 基于结构值,图像处理可以应用于m×n像素块。

    Multi-aperture imaging systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Multi-aperture imaging systems 有权
    多光圈成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US09258470B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14446751

    申请日:2014-07-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2258 H04N5/2251 H04N5/247

    Abstract: An example composite imaging system includes a first imaging system further comprising a first image sensor and a first aperture anterior to the first image sensor. The first aperture (i) is defined by an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and (ii) defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system. The first imaging system further includes a plurality of reflectors posterior to the first aperture that are configured to redirect light that crosses the first aperture to the first image sensor. The first image sensor, the first aperture, and the plurality of reflectors are arranged around a common optical axis. The composite imaging system further includes a second imaging system arranged substantially anterior to the first imaging system. The second imaging system is arranged such that the second imaging system is outside a field of view of the first imaging system.

    Abstract translation: 示例性复合成像系统包括第一成像系统,其还包括第一图像传感器和第一图像传感器前面的第一孔。 第一孔径(i)由内周边和外周限定,并且(ii)至少部分地限定第一成像系统的视场。 第一成像系统还包括在第一孔后面的多个反射器,其配置成将穿过第一孔的光重定向到第一图像传感器。 第一图像传感器,第一孔径和多个反射器围绕公共光轴布置。 复合成像系统还包括基本上布置在第一成像系统前面的第二成像系统。 第二成像系统被布置成使得第二成像系统在第一成像系统的视场之外。

    Graphic interface for real-time vision enhancement

    公开(公告)号:US09835862B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-05

    申请号:US14278608

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Imaging systems can often gather higher quality information about a field of view than the unaided human eye. For example, telescopes may magnify very distant objects, microscopes may magnify very small objects, and high frame-rate cameras may capture fast motion. The present disclosure includes devices and methods that provide real-time vision enhancement without the delay of replaying from storage media. The disclosed devices and methods may include a live view user interface with two or more interactive features or effects that may be controllable in real-time. Specifically, the disclosed devices and methods may include a live view display and image and other information enhancements, which utilize in-line computation and constant control.

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