公开(公告)号：US09300497B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14758853

申请日：2013-01-09

Applicant: QUALCOMM Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Van Der Cammen

IPC: H04L25/06 ,  H04L25/02

CPC classification number: H04L25/0278 ,  G01R25/02 ,  G01R27/02 ,  H03H7/40

Abstract: An alternative phase detector without the need for direct phase measurement is provided. The phase detector comprises three signal inputs (S1, S2, S3), a ratio determination circuit (RDC) for determining at least two ratios of the respective input signals, and a calculation circuit (CC) to derive a measure of a phase difference between at least two input signals.

Abstract translation: 提供了不需要直接相位测量的替代相位检测器。 相位检测器包括三个信号输入（S1，S2，S3），用于确定各个输入信号的至少两个比率的比率确定电路（RDC），和一个计算电路（CC） 至少两个输入信号。

公开(公告)号：US09282253B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14183082

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Amichay Amitay ,  Noam Levy

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N1/393 ,  H04N5/349 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  G06T3/4053 ,  H04N1/3935 ,  H04N5/23232 ,  H04N5/349

Abstract: A digital camera system for super resolution image processing constructed to receive a plurality of input frames and output at least one digitally zoomed frame is provided. The digital camera system includes a motion registration module configured to generate motion information associated with the plurality of input frames, an interpolation module configured to generate a plurality of interpolated input frames based at least in part on the plurality of input frames and the motion information, a weights calculation module configured to calculate one or more weights associated with the plurality of input frames based on at least the motion information, and a weighted merging module configured to merge the plurality interpolated input frames consistent with the one or more weights to generate the at least one digitally zoomed frame.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于接收多个输入帧并输出至少一个数字变焦帧的用于超分辨率图像处理的数字照相机系统。 所述数字照相机系统包括：运动登记模块，被配置为生成与所述多个输入帧相关联的运动信息;内插模块，被配置为至少部分地基于所述多个输入帧和所述运动信息生成多个内插输入帧; 权重计算模块，其被配置为基于至少所述运动信息来计算与所述多个输入帧相关联的一个或多个权重;以及加权合并模块，被配置为合并与所述一个或多个权重一致的所述多个内插输入帧，以生成所述 至少一个数字缩放的帧。

公开(公告)号：US20150371369A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14839696

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amichay Amitay

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06T3/4053 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K2009/4666 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T3/4007 ,  G06T3/403 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T2207/20192 ,  G06T2207/20212 ,  G09G2340/045 ,  H04N5/23235

Abstract: A digital camera system for super resolution image processing is provided. The digital camera system includes a resolution enhancement module configured to receive at least a portion of an image, to increase the resolution of the received image, and to output a resolution enhanced image and an edge extraction module configured to receive the resolution enhanced image, to extract at least one edge of the resolution enhanced image, and to output the extracted at least one edge of the resolution enhanced image, the at least one edge being a set of contiguous pixels where an abrupt change in pixel values occur. The digital camera system also includes an edge enhancement module configured to receive the resolution enhanced image and the extracted at least one edge, and to combine the extracted at least one edge or a derivation of the extracted at least one edge with the resolution enhanced image.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于超分辨率图像处理的数字照相机系统。 数字照相机系统包括分辨率增强模块，其被配置为接收图像的至少一部分，以增加接收到的图像的分辨率，并且输出分辨率增强图像和边缘提取模块，其被配置为接收分辨率增强图像， 提取分辨率增强图像的至少一个边缘，并且输出提取的分辨率增强图像的至少一个边缘，所述至少一个边缘是发生像素值突然变化的一组连续像素。 数字照相机系统还包括边缘增强模块，其被配置为接收分辨率增强图像和所提取的至少一个边缘，并且将所提取的至少一个边缘或所提取的至少一个边缘的导出与分辨率增强图像组合。

公开(公告)号：US09215357B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14523648

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: QUALCOMM Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Meir Tzur

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/225 ,  G06T7/50 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards performing depth estimation within a digital camera system based on interpolation of inverse focus statistics. After an image is captured, various statistics or focus measure may be calculated using, for example, a high pass filter. Depth is estimated by interpolating the inverse of the statistics for three positions of focus for the image. The inverse of the statistics, St(n), may be 1/St(n), or 1/St2(n), or even 1/StZ(n), where Z≧1. Several approaches to interpolating the inverse values of the statistics to obtain a depth estimate are disclosed, including a general parabolic minimum approach, using a parabolic minimum within a progressive scheme, or within a continuous AF scheme. The depth estimate may then be used for a variety of applications, including automatic focusing, as well as converting 2D images to 3D images.

Abstract translation: 实施例旨在基于逆焦点统计的内插在数字照相机系统内执行深度估计。 在拍摄图像之后，可以使用例如高通滤波器来计算各种统计或焦点测量。 通过内插图像的三个焦点位置的统计量的倒数来估计深度。 统计量St（n）的倒数可以是1 / St（n）或1 / St2（n），或甚至1 / StZ（n），其中Z≥1。 公开了用于内插统计量的逆值以获得深度估计的几种方法，包括一般抛物线最小方法，在逐行方案内使用抛物线最小值，或在连续AF方案内。 深度估计可以用于各种应用，包括自动对焦，以及将2D图像转换为3D图像。

公开(公告)号：US09195884B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14596141

申请日：2015-01-13

Applicant: QUALCOMM Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ben-Zion Shaick

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/68 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06K9/00302 ,  G06K9/00261 ,  G06K9/00268 ,  G06K9/00308 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K9/6857 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/30201

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and manufacture for smiling face detection is provided. For each frame, a list of new smiling faces for the frame is generated by performing smiling face detection employing an object classifier that trained is to distinguish between smiling faces and all objects in the frame that are not smiling faces. For the first frame, the list of new smiling faces is employed as an input smiling face list for the next frame. For each frame after the first frame, a list of tracked smiles for the frame is generated by tracking smiling faces in the frame from the input smiling list for the frame. Further, a list of new smiling faces is generated for the next frame by combining the list of new smiling faces for the frame with the list of tracked smiles for the frame.

公开(公告)号：US20150324687A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14468928

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Marius Buibas ,  Charles Wheeler SWEET III ,  Mark S. CASKEY ,  Jeffrey Alexander LEVIN

IPC: G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/04

CPC classification number: G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/008 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06N3/049 ,  G06N3/063 ,  G06N3/08

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an extensible robotic device with artificial intelligence and receptive to training controls. In one implementation, a modular robotic system that allows a user to fully select the architecture and capability set of their robotic device is disclosed. The user may add/remove modules as their respective functions are required/obviated. In addition, the artificial intelligence is based on a neuronal network (e.g., spiking neural network), and a behavioral control structure that allows a user to train a robotic device in manner conceptually similar to the mode in which one goes about training a domesticated animal such as a dog or cat (e.g., a positive/negative feedback training paradigm) is used. The trainable behavior control structure is based on the artificial neural network, which simulates the neural/synaptic activity of the brain of a living organism.

Abstract translation: 具有人工智能和接受训练控制的可扩展机器人装置的装置和方法。 在一个实现中，公开了允许用户完全选择其机器人设备的架构和能力集合的模块化机器人系统。 用户可以添加/删除模块，因为它们各自的功能是必需/免除的。 另外，人工智能是基于神经元网络（例如，刺激神经网络）以及行为控制结构，其允许用户以概念上类似于关于训练驯养动物的模式来训练机器人装置 例如狗或猫（例如，正/负反馈训练范例）。 可训练行为控制结构基于人造神经网络，其模拟活体的脑的神经/突触活动。

公开(公告)号：US20150324061A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14512512

申请日：2014-10-13

Applicant: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Guozhong Shen ,  Ozan E. Erdogan ,  Syed T. Mahmud ,  Kenneth W. Knox

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A touch panel sensor system that can dynamically measure noise and automatically switch to a frequency with minimal noise is described. The touch panel sensor system includes a sensor configured to detect a change in capacitance associated with a touch upon a touch panel. The system also includes a drive module configured to generate a drive signal having a first waveform characteristic (e.g., signal having a periodic waveform characteristic) during a first phase (e.g., sensor phase) and a second drive signal having a second waveform characteristic (e.g., constant voltage signal) during a second phase (e.g., noise detection phase). The first and second drive signals are configured to drive the sensor. The system also includes a measuring module coupled to the sensor that is configured to measure noise having the first waveform characteristic (e.g., periodic waveform characteristic) during the second phase.

Abstract translation: 描述了可以动态地测量噪声并且以最小噪声自动切换到频率的触摸屏传感器系统。 触摸面板传感器系统包括被配置为检测与触摸面板上的触摸相关联的电容的变化的传感器。 该系统还包括驱动模块，该驱动模块被配置为在第一阶段（例如，传感器相位）期间产生具有第一波形特征的驱动信号（例如具有周期性波形特性的信号）和具有第二波形特性的第二驱动信号（例如， ，恒定电压信号）在第二阶段（例如，噪声检测阶段）。 第一和第二驱动信号被配置为驱动传感器。 该系统还包括耦合到传感器的测量模块，该测量模块被配置成在第二阶段期间测量具有第一波形特性（例如周期性波形特性）的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US09177246B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13829919

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Marius Buibas ,  Charles Wheeler Sweet, III ,  Mark S. Caskey ,  Jeffrey Alexander Levin

IPC: G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06N3/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/008 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06N3/049 ,  G06N3/063 ,  G06N3/08

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an extensible robotic device with artificial intelligence and receptive to training controls. In one implementation, a modular robotic system that allows a user to fully select the architecture and capability set of their robotic device is disclosed. The user may add/remove modules as their respective functions are required/obviated. In addition, the artificial intelligence is based on a neuronal network (e.g., spiking neural network), and a behavioral control structure that allows a user to train a robotic device in manner conceptually similar to the mode in which one goes about training a domesticated animal such as a dog or cat (e.g., a positive/negative feedback training paradigm) is used. The trainable behavior control structure is based on the artificial neural network, which simulates the neural/synaptic activity of the brain of a living organism.

Abstract translation: 具有人工智能和接受训练控制的可扩展机器人装置的装置和方法。 在一个实现中，公开了允许用户完全选择其机器人设备的架构和能力集合的模块化机器人系统。 用户可以添加/删除模块，因为它们各自的功能是必需/免除的。 另外，人工智能是基于神经元网络（例如，刺激神经网络）以及行为控制结构，其允许用户以概念上类似于关于训练驯养动物的模式来训练机器人装置 例如狗或猫（例如，正/负反馈训练范例）。 可训练行为控制结构基于人造神经网络，其模拟活体的脑的神经/突触活动。

公开(公告)号：US09154698B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13921712

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amichay Amitay

IPC: G06K9/32 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T5/00

CPC classification number: G06T3/4053 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K2009/4666 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T3/4007 ,  G06T3/403 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T2207/20192 ,  G06T2207/20212 ,  G09G2340/045 ,  H04N5/23235

Abstract: A digital camera system for super resolution image processing is provided. The digital camera system includes a resolution enhancement module configured to receive at least a portion of an image, to increase the resolution of the received image, and to output a resolution enhanced image and an edge extraction module configured to receive the resolution enhanced image, to extract at least one edge of the resolution enhanced image, and to output the extracted at least one edge of the resolution enhanced image, the at least one edge being a set of contiguous pixels where an abrupt change in pixel values occur. The digital camera system also includes an edge enhancement module configured to receive the resolution enhanced image and the extracted at least one edge, and to combine the extracted at least one edge or a derivation of the extracted at least one edge with the resolution enhanced image.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于超分辨率图像处理的数字照相机系统。 数字照相机系统包括分辨率增强模块，其被配置为接收图像的至少一部分，以增加接收到的图像的分辨率，并且输出分辨率增强图像和边缘提取模块，其被配置为接收分辨率增强图像， 提取分辨率增强图像的至少一个边缘，并且输出提取的分辨率增强图像的至少一个边缘，所述至少一个边缘是发生像素值突然变化的一组连续像素。 数字照相机系统还包括边缘增强模块，其被配置为接收分辨率增强图像和所提取的至少一个边缘，并且将所提取的至少一个边缘或所提取的至少一个边缘的导出与分辨率增强图像组合。

公开(公告)号：US09141556B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13969425

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Laurent Moll ,  Jean-Jacques LeCler ,  Philippe Boucard

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/10 ,  G06F12/08 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F12/02

CPC classification number: G06F12/1036 ,  G06F12/0207 ,  G06F12/0215 ,  G06F12/0811 ,  G06F12/1027 ,  G06F12/1081 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2212/681

Abstract: A system TLB accepts translation prefetch requests from initiators. Misses generate external translation requests to a walker port. Attributes of the request such as ID, address, and class, as well as the state of the TLB affect the allocation policy of translations within multiple levels of translation tables. Translation tables are implemented with SRAM, and organized in groups.

Abstract translation: 系统TLB接受来自发起者的翻译预取请求。 Misses会向Walker端口生成外部翻译请求。 诸如ID，地址和类的请求的属性以及TLB的状态会影响多级翻译表中的翻译分配策略。 翻译表用SRAM实现，并组织成组。