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公开(公告)号:US11122193B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-14
申请号:US15994983
申请日:2018-05-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Miodrag Scepanovic , Angelo M. Alaimo , Florian R. Fournier , Andreas G. Weber , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: A lighting module which provides adjustably controllable illumination of a camera field of view of a camera module includes an adjustable collimator which can be adjustably positioned such that the emitted light beam is adjustably directed to illuminate various regions of various camera fields of view. The collimator can be adjusted via an actuator which adjustably positions the collimator relative to static components of the lighting module, including the light emitter. The light beam can be directed to illuminate a selected limited region of a camera field of view, based on identification of a subject within the limited region. The light beam can be adjustably directed based on user interactions with a user interface, including adjusting the light beam according to user-commanded beam angle, intensity, and direction. The light beam can be adjustably directed to illuminate a region according to different fields of view of different camera modules.
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公开(公告)号:US10855895B2
公开(公告)日:2020-12-01
申请号:US15893525
申请日:2018-02-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Florian R. Fournier , Angelo M. Alaimo , Simon S. Lee , Miodrag Scepanovic , Andreas G. Weber
Abstract: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and a light diffusing material. The light source module is configured to receive a control signal for adjusting diffusion of light emitted from the light source module and in response adjust the amount of diffusion of light emitted from the light source module. A light source module may include a segmented light diffusing material where each segment is associated with an illumination element. And individual segments may have light diffusing properties that are different than other segments of the light diffusing material. Some illumination elements may emit light of a different color spectrum than other illumination elements, and a light diffusing material may scatter the different colored light to illuminate a scene with combinations of light of different colors. A light source module may be embedded in a mobile computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US20160337564A1
公开(公告)日:2016-11-17
申请号:US14711707
申请日:2015-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Florian R. Fournier , Angelo M. Alaimo , Simon S. Lee , Miodrag Scepanovic , Andreas G. Weber
CPC classification number: H04N5/2256 , F21V14/003 , F21V14/06 , F21V23/0478 , G03B15/05 , G03B2215/0567 , G03B2215/0571 , G03B2215/0596 , G06K9/4652 , G06K9/4661 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2354
Abstract: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and a light diffusing material. The light source module is configured to receive a control signal for adjusting diffusion of light emitted from the light source module and in response adjust the amount of diffusion of light emitted from the light source module. A light source module may include a segmented light diffusing material where each segment is associated with an illumination element. And individual segments may have light diffusing properties that are different than other segments of the light diffusing material. Some illumination elements may emit light of a different color spectrum than other illumination elements, and a light diffusing material may scatter the different colored light to illuminate a scene with combinations of light of different colors. A light source module may be embedded in a mobile computing device.
Abstract translation: 光源模块包括照明元件阵列和光漫射材料。 光源模块被配置为接收用于调整从光源模块发射的光的扩散的控制信号,并且响应于调节从光源模块发射的光的扩散量。 光源模块可以包括分段的光漫射材料,其中每个片段与照明元件相关联。 并且单个片段可以具有与光漫射材料的其它片段不同的光漫射性质。 一些照明元件可以发射与其它照明元件不同的色谱光,并且光漫射材料可以散射不同的着色光以通过不同颜色的光的组合照亮场景。 光源模块可以嵌入在移动计算设备中。
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公开(公告)号:US20160225301A1
公开(公告)日:2016-08-04
申请号:US14612239
申请日:2015-02-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Miodrag Scepanovic , Angelo M. Alaimo , Florian R. Fournier
IPC: G09G3/20
CPC classification number: G09G3/20 , G09G3/32 , G09G3/3406 , G09G3/36 , G09G2320/0626 , G09G2330/021 , G09G2360/144
Abstract: A device which includes a display can provide adjustable light output, based in part on the color of the display screen output, to control the light output of the display screen. An illumination processor can adjustably control light output based on the colors of portions of the display screen. The light output can be adjusted to maintain the light output of the display screen across a range of colors of display screen light output. Controlling the light output of the display screen results in controlling the illuminance of a subject. The device can include a camera which captures an image of the subject and displays the image on a portion of the display screen, where the light output of a portion of the display screen can illuminate the subject such that the captured image has at least a certain level of image quality.
Abstract translation: 包括显示器的装置可以部分地基于显示屏输出的颜色来提供可调节的光输出,以控制显示屏的光输出。 照明处理器可以基于显示屏幕的部分的颜色来可调节地控制光输出。 可以调整光输出,以便在显示屏光输出的颜色范围内保持显示屏的光输出。 控制显示屏幕的光输出导致控制被摄体的照度。 该装置可以包括拍摄被摄体的图像并将该图像显示在显示屏幕的一部分上的照相机,其中显示屏幕的一部分的光输出能够照亮被摄体,使得所拍摄的图像至少具有一定的 图像质量水平。
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公开(公告)号:US12075163B2
公开(公告)日:2024-08-27
申请号:US17880905
申请日:2022-08-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kartthik Kumarasamy , Bohan Hao , Angelo M. Alaimo
IPC: H04N23/69 , H04N23/663 , H04N23/68 , H04N23/695 , H04N23/80
CPC classification number: H04N23/69 , H04N23/663 , H04N23/682 , H04N23/695 , H04N23/80
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for adjusting the lateral position of a default field of view of a camera. The camera may change the lateral position of its field of view by creating relative movement between an image sensor and a lens of the camera, and may maintain the camera's field of view to the default field of view when the camera is stationary. In some embodiments, the lateral position may be set using orientation information associated with the camera. In other embodiments, the lateral position may be set using position information associated with a target object.
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公开(公告)号:US12040598B2
公开(公告)日:2024-07-16
申请号:US18301087
申请日:2023-04-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Angelo M. Alaimo , Richard L. Baer , Garam Young , Florian R. Fournier , Blake M. Coughenour , Bryan Dang
CPC classification number: H01S5/323 , H01S5/0087 , H04N23/56 , H04N23/74
Abstract: A mobile device includes a camera and a light source module embedded in the mobile device. The light source module includes at least a laser-pumped phosphor light source that includes a photoluminescent phosphor and a laser diode to generate laser light within a first wavelength range to pump the photoluminescent phosphor. Exposure of the photoluminescent phosphor to the laser light results in emission of visible light within a second wavelength range according to a laser-pumped emission spectrum associated with the photoluminescent phosphor.
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公开(公告)号:US12018832B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-25
申请号:US17851294
申请日:2022-06-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Angelo M. Alaimo , Blake M. Coughenour , Bryan Dang , Florian R. Fournier , Katherine J. Armstrong
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include adaptive light source modules that can provide adaptive illumination to a scene. The adaptive light source modules may comprise a housing, an emitter array, and a lens. The emitter array comprises a plurality of emitters. The lens may redirect light emitted from the emitter array through a transparent window of the housing. The housing may further include a prismatic surface that distorts light emitted from the emitter array and/or one or more non-transparent portions that limits light travelling therethrough. The adaptive light source module may optionally comprise a light sensor, and a portion of the lens may be configured to direct light toward the light sensor.
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公开(公告)号:US20240107148A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-28
申请号:US18101950
申请日:2023-01-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Angelo M. Alaimo , Wassim Ferose Habeeb Rakuman , Bohan Hao , Ya-Wen Hsu
Abstract: Camera modules and associated electronic devices and systems are described. A camera module may include a set of housing elements that at least partially defines an interior cavity, a set of lens elements, an image sensor positioned within the interior cavity to receive light through the set of lens elements, and a substrate assembly. The substrate assembly may include a set of rigid substrates, a first set of electrical contacts positioned on a first surface of the set of rigid substrates, and a second set of electrical contacts positioned on a second surface of the set of rigid substrates. The substrate assembly may be positioned such that a first portion of the substrate assembly is positioned inside the interior cavity and a second portion of the substrate assembly extends outside of the interior cavity.
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公开(公告)号:US20240048847A1
公开(公告)日:2024-02-08
申请号:US17880905
申请日:2022-08-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kartthik Kumarasamy , Bohan Hao , Angelo M. Alaimo
IPC: H04N5/232
CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 , H04N5/23209 , H04N5/23299 , H04N5/23264 , H04N5/23229
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for adjusting the lateral position of a default field of view of a camera. The camera may change the lateral position of its field of view by creating relative movement between an image sensor and a lens of the camera, and may maintain the camera's field of view to the default field of view when the camera is stationary. In some embodiments, the lateral position may be set using orientation information associated with the camera. In other embodiments, the lateral position may be set using position information associated with a target object.
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公开(公告)号:US20230101548A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-30
申请号:US17934491
申请日:2022-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Bosheng Zhang , Angelo M. Alaimo , Noah D. Bedard , Kathrin Berkner Cieslicki , Tongbo Chen , Paul M. Hubel , Farhan A. Baqai , Nicolas Pierre Bonnier , Bryan Dang
Abstract: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and an optional projecting lens. The light source module is configured to receive or generate a control signal for adjusting different ones of the illumination elements to control a light field emitted from the light source module. In some embodiments, the light source module is also configured to adjust the projecting lens responsive to objects in an illuminated scene and a field of view of an imaging device. A controller for a light source module may determine a light field pattern based on various parameters including a field of view of an imaging device, an illumination sensitivity model of the imaging device, depth, ambient illumination and reflectivity of objects, configured illumination priorities including ambient preservation, background illumination and direct/indirect lighting balance, and so forth.
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