公开(公告)号：US07814061B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12018829

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Cheryl J. Kuberka ,  John N. Border ,  Andrew C. Blose

Inventor： Cheryl J. Kuberka ,  John N. Border ,  Andrew C. Blose

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/3028

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system that automatically analyzes digital images containing people or objects to generate derived data from the images including non-imaging numerical data and text data. The image content of the digital image can then be destroyed and the derived data can be stored along with any associated capture metadata for use and/or analysis. By converting images containing people to derived data and associated capture metadata, which does not include images of people or likenesses of people, the privacy of the individual is maintained. The method is useful for security monitoring and advertising.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种方法和系统，其自动分析包含人物或物体的数字图像，以从包括非成像数字数据和文本数据的图像中生成衍生数据。 然后可以销毁数字图像的图像内容，并将导出的数据与任何相关联的捕获元数据一起存储以用于和/或分析。 通过将包含人物的图像转换为派生数据和相关联的捕获元数据（不包括人物或图像的图像），将维护个人的隐私。 该方法对于安全监控和广告是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US20100238328A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12407836

申请日：2009-03-20

Applicant: Bruce H. Pillman ,  Russell J. Palum ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Bruce H. Pillman ,  Russell J. Palum ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N5/217

CPC classification number: H04N5/217 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/23245

Abstract: A sensor module for an image capture device including an image sensor and a filter system, the image capture device having a high resolution mode of operation and one or more lower resolution modes of operation; the filter system includes an adjustable spatial filter associated with the optical path of the image capture device having an adjustable optical structure which in response to a first signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a high resolution mode of operation and in response to a second signal causes the adjustable spatial filter to be effective in a lower resolution mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于包括图像传感器和滤波器系统的图像捕获装置的传感器模块，所述图像捕获装置具有高分辨率操作模式和一个或多个较低分辨率操作模式; 滤波器系统包括与图像捕获装置的光路相关联的可调节空间滤波器，其具有可调整的光学结构，响应于第一信号，可调节的空间滤波器在高分辨率操作模式下有效并响应于 第二信号使可调节的空间滤波器在较低分辨率的操作模式下有效。

公开(公告)号：US20100231800A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12402577

申请日：2009-03-12

Applicant: Christopher J. White ,  Michael E. Miller ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Christopher J. White ,  Michael E. Miller ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N9/77 ,  H04N5/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/14 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3225 ,  G09G2300/0876 ,  G09G2310/0267 ,  G09G2310/04 ,  G09G2320/0261 ,  G09G2320/10 ,  G09G2320/106 ,  G09G2340/0435

Abstract: A method of displaying a video of a scene on a display with reduced motion blur includes: providing the video of a scene having first subframes that have a first input rate and second subframes that have a second input rate, wherein the first subframes correspond to a first region of the display and the second subframes correspond to a second region of the display; and selectively providing the first and second subframes to corresponding regions in the display, and providing the first region of the display with a first update rate and the second region of the display with a second update rate, wherein the first update rate is greater than the second update rate, so that the displayed image has reduced motion blur.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有减少的运动模糊的显示器上显示场景的视频的方法包括：提供具有具有第一输入速率的第一子帧的场景的视频和具有第二输入速率的第二子帧，其中第一子帧对应于 显示器的第一区域和第二子帧对应于显示器的第二区域; 以及选择性地将所述第一和第二子帧提供给所述显示器中的对应区域，以及以第二更新速率向所述显示器的所述第一区域提供第一更新速率和所述第二显示区域，其中所述第一更新速率大于 第二更新率，使得显示的图像具有减少的运动模糊。

公开(公告)号：US07764440B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11945343

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

IPC: G02B3/10 ,  G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G02B17/0896

Abstract: A dual focal length optical system includes a first optical system and a second optical system. The first optical system is positioned along an optical axis and includes an optical structure having an object side surface and an image side surface. The object side surface and the image side surface include a refractive surface portion and a reflective surface portion. The first optical system has a focal length. The second optical system is positioned on the same optical axis and has a focal length. The focal length of the first optical system is longer than the focal length of the second optical system.

Abstract translation: 双焦距光学系统包括第一光学系统和第二光学系统。 第一光学系统沿着光轴定位并且包括具有物体侧表面和图像侧表面的光学结构。 物体侧表面和像侧表面包括折射表面部分和反射表面部分。 第一光学系统具有焦距。 第二光学系统位于相同的光轴上并具有焦距。 第一光学系统的焦距长于第二光学系统的焦距。

公开(公告)号：US20100110209A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12262227

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Amy D. Enge ,  James A. Hamilton ,  Todd J. Anderson

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Amy D. Enge ,  James A. Hamilton ,  Todd J. Anderson

IPC: H04N5/228

CPC classification number: G06T7/246 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T2207/10016

Abstract: The invention provides a motion measurement system that is capable of rapid motion measurement of motion that can measure all types of motion including rotational motion, linear motion and motion occurs in the directions of x, y and z. In the motion measurement system of the invention, motion is measured with a high speed image capture and analysis system that captures images of the scene and identifies motion in the scene with a reduced bit rate approach to enable fast data processing.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种运动测量系统，其能够快速运动测量运动，其可以测量包括旋转运动，线性运动和运动在x，y和z的方向上的所有类型的运动。 在本发明的运动测量系统中，用捕获场景图像的高速图像捕获和分析系统来测量运动，并以降低的比特率方法识别场景中的运动以实现快速数据处理。

公开(公告)号：US20100073623A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12284777

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Russell J. Palum

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Russell J. Palum

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G03B13/36 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/38 ,  G02B13/0085 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/133526 ,  G02F1/13471 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G02F2001/291 ,  G02F2203/18 ,  G02F2203/28 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: An autofocus system is provided for image capture that includes a liquid crystal focus lens which includes a dual range liquid crystal lens with a thinner liquid crystal lens (385) and a thicker liquid crystal lens (365) separated by a single shared electrode (370). Wherein the thinner liquid crystal lens (385) has a smaller optical power and a faster response time and the thicker liquid crystal lens (365) has a larger optical power and a slower response time. The autofocus system has a focusing effect that is produced by the combined optical power of the thinner liquid crystal lens and the thicker liquid crystal lens. A method for focusing an image capture device and an image capture device are also described.

公开(公告)号：US07684101B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11870465

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Herbert J. Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz ,  Robert M. Boysel

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Herbert J. Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz ,  Robert M. Boysel

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/04 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A microshutter array has a frame having a light transmissive portion. Linear microshutter elements extend across the light transmissive portion and in parallel to each other. Each microshutter element has a flat blade extended in a length direction and first and second torsion arms extending outwards from each side of the blade in the length direction, the blade extending across the light transmissive portion. There is at least one electrode associated with each linear microshutter element and extended in the length direction parallel to the microshutter element.

Abstract translation: 微型扫描器阵列具有具有透光部分的框架。 线性微型振荡器元件延伸穿过光透射部分并且彼此平行。 每个微型振动元件具有在长度方向上延伸的平坦叶片，并且第一和第二扭转臂在长度方向上从叶片的每侧向外延伸，叶片延伸穿过透光部分。 至少有一个电极与每个线性微型切割器元件相关联并且在长度方向上平行于微型振动器元件延伸。

公开(公告)号：US07676145B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11755156

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: Cheryl J. Kuberka ,  David C. Barnum ,  Frances C. Williams ,  John N. Border ,  Kenneth A. Johnson

Inventor： Cheryl J. Kuberka ,  David C. Barnum ,  Frances C. Williams ,  John N. Border ,  Kenneth A. Johnson

IPC: G03B17/00

CPC classification number: G03B17/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N7/188

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image capture device and a technique for capturing an image. The technique includes configuring an image capture device in a learning mode for sensing at least one variable in the device's surroundings and defining a normal state of the at least one variable. Further, the technique includes initiating image capture upon detecting a transition of the at least one variable from the normal state to a new condition, wherein the transition exceeds a predetermined threshold level, and redefining the normal state to the new condition.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种图像捕获装置和用于捕获图像的技术。 该技术包括在学习模式中配置图像捕获设备，用于感测设备周围环境中的至少一个变量并且定义至少一个变量的正常状态。 此外，该技术包括：在检测到至少一个变量从正常状态到新的状态的转变时启动图像捕获，其中转移超过预定阈值水平，并将正常状态重新定义为新条件。

公开(公告)号：US07616393B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11961038

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  John T. Compton

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  John T. Compton

IPC: G02B5/04

CPC classification number: G02B17/086 ,  G02B13/002 ,  G02B13/007

Abstract: A thin lens consists of a first optical element which comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on a first optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the first optical axis to a second optical axis. Incoming light on the second optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. A second optical element comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on the second optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the second optical axis to a third optical axis. Incoming light on the third optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. The third optical axis is approximately parallel to, and in opposite direction from, the first optical axis.

Abstract translation: 薄透镜由包括第一折射表面的第一光学元件组成，其中入射光在第一光轴上穿过第一折射表面。 反射表面将入射光的方向从第一光轴改变到第二光轴。 第二光轴上的入射光通过第二折射面。 第二光学元件包括第一折射表面，其中入射光穿过第二光轴上的第一折射表面。 反射表面将来自第二光轴的入射光的方向改变为第三光轴。 第三光轴上的入射光通过第二折射面。 第三光轴大致平行于第一光轴并且与第一光轴相反。

公开(公告)号：US20090244301A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12060520

申请日：2008-04-01

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Bruce H. Pillman ,  John F. Hamilton, JR. ,  Amy D. Enge

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Bruce H. Pillman ,  John F. Hamilton, JR. ,  Amy D. Enge

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/217

CPC classification number: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/23232 ,  H04N5/23248 ,  H04N5/2355

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, pre-capture information is acquired, and based at least upon an analysis of the pre capture information, it may be determined that a multiple-image capture is to be performed, where the multiple-image capture is configured to acquire multiple images for synthesis into a single image. Subsequently, execution of the multiple-image capture is performed.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一些实施例，获取预捕获信息，并且至少基于对预捕获信息的分析，可以确定要执行多图像捕获，其中多图像捕获 被配置为获取用于合成的多个图像到单个图像中。 随后，执行多图像捕获。