IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD
    1.
    发明申请
    IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD 有权
    图像捕获系统,信号处理电路和信号处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080273101A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US12104991

    申请日:2008-04-17

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    CPC分类号: H04N5/367 H04N5/361

    摘要: An image capturing system includes a signal correction unit which corrects a signal output from a defective pixel in an optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel. The optical black region has a plurality of pixel blocks. Each of the plurality of pixel blocks has a plurality of pixels each including one or more elements which have the same functions as in the remaining pixels and which have relative positions different from the remaining pixels. The signal correction unit corrects the signal output from the defective pixel in the optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel which is included in another pixel block different from the pixel block of the defective pixel in the optical black region and includes one or more elements having the same functions and same relative positions as in the defective pixel.

    摘要翻译: 图像拍摄系统包括信号校正单元,其基于从正常像素输出的信号来校正从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号。 光学黑色区域具有多个像素块。 多个像素块中的每一个具有多个像素,每个像素包括一个或多个元素,其具有与剩余像素相同的功能,并且具有与剩余像素不同的相对位置。 信号校正单元基于从与光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素的像素块不同的另一个像素块中包含的法线像素输出的信号,输出从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号,并且包括一个 或更多的元件具有与缺陷像素相同的功能和相同的相对位置。

    Image capturing system, signal processing circuit, and signal processing method
    2.
    发明授权
    Image capturing system, signal processing circuit, and signal processing method 有权
    图像采集系统,信号处理电路和信号处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US08072513B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-06

    申请号:US12104991

    申请日:2008-04-17

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    CPC分类号: H04N5/367 H04N5/361

    摘要: An image capturing system includes a signal correction unit which corrects a signal output from a defective pixel in an optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel. The optical black region has a plurality of pixel blocks. Each of the plurality of pixel blocks has a plurality of pixels each including one or more elements which have the same functions as in the remaining pixels and which have relative positions different from the remaining pixels. The signal correction unit corrects the signal output from the defective pixel in the optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel which is included in another pixel block different from the pixel block of the defective pixel in the optical black region and includes one or more elements having the same functions and same relative positions as in the defective pixel.

    摘要翻译: 图像拍摄系统包括信号校正单元,其基于从正常像素输出的信号来校正从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号。 光学黑色区域具有多个像素块。 多个像素块中的每一个具有多个像素,每个像素包括一个或多个元素,其具有与剩余像素相同的功能,并且具有与剩余像素不同的相对位置。 信号校正单元基于从与光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素的像素块不同的另一个像素块中包含的法线像素输出的信号,输出从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号,并且包括一个 或更多的元件具有与缺陷像素相同的功能和相同的相对位置。

    Image capturing system for correcting signals output from defective pixels
    3.
    发明授权
    Image capturing system for correcting signals output from defective pixels 有权
    用于校正从缺陷像素输出的信号的图像捕获系统

    公开(公告)号:US08456550B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US13275596

    申请日:2011-10-18

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    CPC分类号: H04N5/367 H04N5/361

    摘要: An image capturing system includes a signal correction unit which corrects a signal output from a defective pixel in an optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel. The optical black region has a plurality of pixel blocks. Each of the plurality of pixel blocks has a plurality of pixels each including one or more elements which have the same functions as in the remaining pixels and which have relative positions different from the remaining pixels. The signal correction unit corrects the signal output from the defective pixel in the optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel which is included in another pixel block different from the pixel block of the defective pixel in the optical black region and includes one or more elements having the same functions and same relative positions as in the defective pixel.

    摘要翻译: 图像拍摄系统包括信号校正单元,其基于从正常像素输出的信号来校正从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号。 光学黑色区域具有多个像素块。 多个像素块中的每一个具有多个像素,每个像素包括一个或多个元素,其具有与剩余像素相同的功能,并且具有与剩余像素不同的相对位置。 信号校正单元基于从与光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素的像素块不同的另一个像素块中包含的法线像素输出的信号,输出从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号,并且包括一个 或更多的元件具有与缺陷像素相同的功能和相同的相对位置。

    IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD
    4.
    发明申请
    IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD 有权
    图像捕获系统,信号处理电路和信号处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120033111A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-09

    申请号:US13275596

    申请日:2011-10-18

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    CPC分类号: H04N5/367 H04N5/361

    摘要: An image capturing system includes a signal correction unit which corrects a signal output from a defective pixel in an optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel. The optical black region has a plurality of pixel blocks. Each of the plurality of pixel blocks has a plurality of pixels each including one or more elements which have the same functions as in the remaining pixels and which have relative positions different from the remaining pixels. The signal correction unit corrects the signal output from the defective pixel in the optical black region based on a signal output from a normal pixel which is included in another pixel block different from the pixel block of the defective pixel in the optical black region and includes one or more elements having the same functions and same relative positions as in the defective pixel.

    摘要翻译: 图像拍摄系统包括信号校正单元,其基于从正常像素输出的信号来校正从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号。 光学黑色区域具有多个像素块。 多个像素块中的每一个具有多个像素,每个像素包括一个或多个元素,其具有与剩余像素相同的功能,并且具有与剩余像素不同的相对位置。 信号校正单元基于从与光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素的像素块不同的另一个像素块中包含的法线像素输出的信号,输出从光学黑色区域中的缺陷像素输出的信号,并且包括一个 或更多的元件具有与缺陷像素相同的功能和相同的相对位置。

    Relay apparatus for relaying communication from CPU to peripheral device
    5.
    发明申请
    Relay apparatus for relaying communication from CPU to peripheral device 失效
    用于中继从CPU到外围设备的通信的中继装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050132098A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-16

    申请号:US11003294

    申请日:2004-12-03

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00 G06F13/42

    CPC分类号: G06F13/4291

    摘要: In order to reduce overhead of a CPU, a relay apparatus for relaying communication from a CPU to a peripheral device includes communication information holding sections for holding information required for communication with the peripheral devices inside the relay apparatus; and command holding sections, which are provided adjacent to the communication information holding section, for holding commands used to communicate desired information inside the communication information holding section to the peripheral device. The CPU writes desired information in the communication information holding section and the command holding section inside the relay apparatus by burst-mode communication, and the relay apparatus performs communication with the peripheral devices in accordance with instructions from the command holding section after the writing of the desired information in the communication holding section and the command holding section is completed.

    摘要翻译: 为了降低CPU的开销,用于将从CPU通信到外围设备的中继装置包括通信信息保持部分,用于保持与中继设备内的外围设备通信所需的信息; 以及与通信信息保持部相邻设置的命令保持部,用于保持用于在通信信息保持部内通信期望信息到外围设备的命令。 CPU通过突发模式通信在通信信息保持部分和中继装置内部的命令保持部分中写入所需信息,并且中继装置在写入之后根据来自命令保持部分的指令与外围设备进行通信 通信保持部和命令保持部中的期望信息完成。

    Imaging apparatus having a function for estimating a dark current amount
    6.
    发明授权
    Imaging apparatus having a function for estimating a dark current amount 有权
    具有用于估计暗电流量的功能的成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US08436923B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-07

    申请号:US11775725

    申请日:2007-07-10

    申请人: Kazunari Kitani

    发明人: Kazunari Kitani

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64 H04N3/14 H04N5/235

    CPC分类号: H04N5/361

    摘要: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an imaging apparatus including an image sensor including a light-shielded pixel area, a comparison unit configured to compare a light-shielded pixel output value output from at least a part of the light-shielded pixel area with a plurality of preset determination values, a counting unit configured to count a result of comparison performed by the comparison unit with respect to each of the plurality of determination values, and a calculation unit configured to estimate an amount of dark current generated in the image sensor based on a result of counting performed by the counting unit.

    摘要翻译: 至少一个示例性实施例涉及包括包括遮光像素区域的图像传感器的成像设备,比较单元,被配置为将来自遮光像素区域的至少一部分的屏蔽像素输出值与 多个预设确定值,计数单元,被配置为对所述比较单元相对于所述多个确定值中的每一个执行的比较结果进行计数;以及计算单元,被配置为估计所述图像传感器中产生的暗电流量 基于由计数单元进行的计数的结果。

    IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING A FUNCTION FOR ESTIMATING A DARK CURRENT AMOUNT
    7.
    发明申请
    IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING A FUNCTION FOR ESTIMATING A DARK CURRENT AMOUNT 有权
    具有用于估计低电流量的功能的成像设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080012965A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-17

    申请号:US11775725

    申请日:2007-07-10

    申请人: Kazunari Kitani

    发明人: Kazunari Kitani

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    CPC分类号: H04N5/361

    摘要: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an imaging apparatus including an image sensor including a light-shielded pixel area, a comparison unit configured to compare a light-shielded pixel output value output from at least a part of the light-shielded pixel area with a plurality of preset determination values, a counting unit configured to count a result of comparison performed by the comparison unit with respect to each of the plurality of determination values, and a calculation unit configured to estimate an amount of dark current generated in the image sensor based on a result of counting performed by the counting unit.

    摘要翻译: 至少一个示例性实施例涉及包括包括遮光像素区域的图像传感器的成像设备,比较单元,被配置为将来自遮光像素区域的至少一部分的屏蔽像素输出值与 多个预设确定值,计数单元,被配置为对所述比较单元相对于所述多个确定值中的每一个执行的比较结果进行计数;以及计算单元,被配置为估计所述图像传感器中产生的暗电流量 基于由计数单元进行的计数的结果。

    Imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same
    8.
    发明授权
    Imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same 有权
    成像装置及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US08208051B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-26

    申请号:US12147964

    申请日:2008-06-27

    申请人: Kazunari Kitani

    发明人: Kazunari Kitani

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335

    摘要: In an imaging apparatus, a first conversion unit multiplexes input signals including control signals for driving an image sensor to generate a multiplex signal having a frequency higher than those of the input signals. A transfer unit transfers the multiplexed signal generated by the first conversion unit according to low-voltage differential signaling. A reception unit receives the multiplexed signal from the transfer unit. A second conversion unit extracts the control signals for driving the image sensor from the multiplexed signal received by the reception unit. A third conversion unit performs at least one of correction processing and development processing on a signal generated by the image sensor. A signal generation unit generates and supplies processing timing control signals to the first conversion unit and the third conversion unit.

    摘要翻译: 在成像装置中,第一转换单元复用包括用于驱动图像传感器的控制信号的输入信号,以产生频率高于输入信号的多路复用信号。 传送单元根据低电压差分信号传送由第一转换单元产生的多路复用信号。 接收单元从传送单元接收多路复用信号。 第二转换单元从由接收单元接收的复用信号中提取用于驱动图像传感器的控制信号。 第三转换单元对由图像传感器生成的信号执行校正处理和显影处理中的至少一个。 信号生成单元生成并向第一转换单元和第三转换单元提供处理定时控制信号。

    Image processing apparatus and image processing method for correcting image data associated with a defective pixel
    9.
    发明授权
    Image processing apparatus and image processing method for correcting image data associated with a defective pixel 有权
    用于校正与缺陷像素相关联的图像数据的图像处理装置和图像处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US08089538B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-03

    申请号:US12130703

    申请日:2008-05-30

    申请人: Kazunari Kitani

    发明人: Kazunari Kitani

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64 H04N5/225

    摘要: When pixel data of a solid-state image-pickup device is read in various types of methods to pick up images, a correction process for defective pixels is easily performed at a low cost. As defect-correction data in a case in which a still image is shot, data is used, which is acquired when an image-pickup device is shipped from a manufacturing factory. In a case of an operation in a reading mode for a moving image, immediately before a reading operation is performed, charge is accumulated in a state in which the image-pickup device is shielded from light, and image data is read. Addresses of defective pixels to be corrected are detected from the image data, and stored in a RAM as the defect-correction data. When a moving image is shot, a defect-correction process is performed using the data.

    摘要翻译: 当以各种类型的方法读取固态图像拾取装置的像素数据以拾取图像时,以低成本容易地执行用于缺陷像素的校正处理。 作为拍摄静止图像的情况下的缺陷校正数据,使用在从制造工厂运送图像拾取装置时获取的数据。 在执行运动图像的读取模式的操作的情况下,在执行读取操作之前,在图像拾取装置被屏蔽的状态下积累电荷,并且读取图像数据。 从图像数据检测要校正的缺陷像素的地址,并存储在RAM中作为缺陷校正数据。 当拍摄运动图像时,使用该数据执行缺陷校正处理。

    IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD
    10.
    发明申请
    IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD 有权
    图像处理装置和图像处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080297629A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-04

    申请号:US12130703

    申请日:2008-05-30

    申请人: Kazunari Kitani

    发明人: Kazunari Kitani

    IPC分类号: H04N9/64

    摘要: When pixel data of a solid-state image-pickup device is read in various types of methods to pick up images, a correction process for defective pixels is easily performed at a low cost. As defect-correction data in a case in which a still image is shot, data is used, which is acquired when an image-pickup device is shipped from a manufacturing factory. In a case of an operation in a reading mode for a moving image, immediately before a reading operation is performed, charge is accumulated in a state in which the image-pickup device is shielded from light, and image data is read. Addresses of defective pixels to be corrected are detected from the image data, and stored in a RAM as the defect-correction data. When a moving image is shot, a defect-correction process is performed using the data.

    摘要翻译: 当以各种类型的方法读取固态图像拾取装置的像素数据以拾取图像时,以低成本容易地执行用于缺陷像素的校正处理。 作为拍摄静止图像的情况下的缺陷校正数据,使用在从制造工厂运送图像拾取装置时获取的数据。 在执行运动图像的读取模式的操作的情况下,在执行读取操作之前,在图像拾取装置被屏蔽的状态下积累电荷,并且读取图像数据。 从图像数据检测要校正的缺陷像素的地址,并存储在RAM中作为缺陷校正数据。 当拍摄运动图像时,使用该数据执行缺陷校正处理。