公开(公告)号：US09332193B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14253699

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Tiejun Dai ,  Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H04N5/3532 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A multiple image sensor image acquisition system includes a clock control unit to generate a synchronization clock signal. The synchronization clock signal has a prolonged constant cycle during which the synchronization clock signal is held at a constant level for a period of time corresponding to multiple clock cycles. A first image sensor is coupled with the clock control unit to receive the synchronization clock signal and has a first synchronization unit that is operable to synchronize operation for the first image sensor based on detection of an end of the prolonged constant cycle. A second image sensor is coupled with the clock control unit to receive the synchronization clock signal and has a second synchronization unit that is operable to synchronize operation for the second image sensor based on detection of the end of the prolonged constant cycle. The image sensors are synchronized operationally.

Abstract translation: 多图像传感器图像采集系统包括产生同步时钟信号的时钟控制单元。 同步时钟信号具有延长的恒定周期，在此期间同步时钟信号在对应于多个时钟周期的时间段内保持在恒定电平。 第一图像传感器与时钟控制单元耦合以接收同步时钟信号，并且具有第一同步单元，其可操作以基于对延长的恒定周期的结束的检测来同步第一图像传感器的操作。 第二图像传感器与时钟控制单元耦合以接收同步时钟信号，并且具有第二同步单元，其可操作以基于延长的恒定周期的结束的检测来同步第二图像传感器的操作。 图像传感器在操作上是同步的。

公开(公告)号：US20150070542A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14543483

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Tiejun Dai ,  Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An image sensor system includes an image sensor and a host controller. The image sensor includes a power input terminal, a data terminal, a clock input terminal, and a ground terminal. The host controller is coupled to the power input terminal to provide power to the image sensor, the data terminal to receive analog image data from the image sensor, the clock input terminal to provide a clock signal to the image sensor, and the ground terminal. The ground terminal serves as a common reference between the image sensor and one or more circuits of the host controller. The system also includes logic that is configured to transfer the analog image data from the image sensor to the host controller through the data terminal of the image sensor and to transfer one or more digital control signals between the image sensor and the host controller through the data terminal.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器系统包括图像传感器和主机控制器。 图像传感器包括电源输入端子，数据端子，时钟输入端子和接地端子。 主机控制器耦合到电源输入端以向图像传感器提供电力，数据终端接收来自图像传感器的模拟图像数据，时钟输入端子以向图像传感器和接地端子提供时钟信号。 接地端子用作图像传感器和主机控制器的一个或多个电路之间的公共参考。 该系统还包括被配置为通过图像传感器的数据端将模拟图像数据从图像传感器传送到主机控制器并且通过数据传送图像传感器和主机控制器之间的一个或多个数字控制信号的逻辑 终奌站。

公开(公告)号：US20140225998A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14253699

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: Omnivision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Tiejun Dai ,  Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N5/376

CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H04N5/3532 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A multiple image sensor image acquisition system includes a clock control unit to generate a synchronization clock signal. The synchronization clock signal has a prolonged constant cycle during which the synchronization clock signal is held at a constant level for a period of time corresponding to multiple clock cycles. A first image sensor is coupled with the clock control unit to receive the synchronization clock signal and has a first synchronization unit that is operable to synchronize operation for the first image sensor based on detection of an end of the prolonged constant cycle. A second image sensor is coupled with the clock control unit to receive the synchronization clock signal and has a second synchronization unit that is operable to synchronize operation for the second image sensor based on detection of the end of the prolonged constant cycle. The image sensors are synchronized operationally.

Abstract translation: 多图像传感器图像采集系统包括产生同步时钟信号的时钟控制单元。 同步时钟信号具有延长的恒定周期，在此期间同步时钟信号在对应于多个时钟周期的时间段内保持在恒定电平。 第一图像传感器与时钟控制单元耦合以接收同步时钟信号，并且具有第一同步单元，其可操作以基于对延长的恒定周期的结束的检测来同步第一图像传感器的操作。 第二图像传感器与时钟控制单元耦合以接收同步时钟信号，并且具有第二同步单元，其可操作以基于延长的恒定周期的结束的检测来同步第二图像传感器的操作。 图像传感器在操作上是同步的。

公开(公告)号：US09757015B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14260010

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Junzhao Lei

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/04 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An imaging system for use in a spatially constrained location includes an image sensor for capturing an image, wherein the image sensor has (a) a first rectangular area containing a pixel array and connecting circuitry communicatively coupled with the pixel array and (b) a second rectangular area with only one shared side with the first rectangular area and containing support electronics for pixel array control and signal acquisition, where the support electronics is communicatively coupled with the connecting circuitry. An imaging method for use in a spatially constrained location includes (a) forming an image of a scene on a pixel array of an image sensor contained within a first rectangular area having a first side and (b) communicating electrical signals between the pixel array and support electronics located onboard the image sensor and contained within a second rectangular area sharing only one side with the first rectangular area.

公开(公告)号：US20150312451A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14260010

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An imaging system for use in a spatially constrained location includes an image sensor for capturing an image, wherein the image sensor has (a) a first rectangular area containing a pixel array and connecting circuitry communicatively coupled with the pixel array and (b) a second rectangular area with only one shared side with the first rectangular area and containing support electronics for pixel array control and signal acquisition, where the support electronics is communicatively coupled with the connecting circuitry. An imaging method for use in a spatially constrained location includes (a) forming an image of a scene on a pixel array of an image sensor contained within a first rectangular area having a first side and (b) communicating electrical signals between the pixel array and support electronics located onboard the image sensor and contained within a second rectangular area sharing only one side with the first rectangular area.

Abstract translation: 用于空间受限位置的成像系统包括用于捕获图像的图像传感器，其中所述图像传感器具有（a）包含像素阵列的第一矩形区域和与所述像素阵列通信耦合的连接电路，以及（b）第二 矩形区域，其仅具有与第一矩形区域的一个共享侧并且包含用于像素阵列控制和信号捕获的支持电子设备，其中支持电子装置与连接电路通信耦合。 用于空间受限位置的成像方法包括（a）在包含在具有第一侧的第一矩形区域内的图像传感器的像素阵列上形成场景的图像，以及（b）在像素阵列和 位于图像传感器上的支撑电子器件包含在仅与第一矩形区域共享的一侧的第二矩形区域内。

公开(公告)号：US20150256723A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14196721

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  G03B2206/00 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A system for obtaining an electronic image from within a strong magnetic field includes (a) a camera having an electronic image sensor for generating a first electrical image signal representative of the electronic image, and an electrical-to-optical converter for converting the first electrical image signal to an optical signal, (b) an optical-to-electrical converter for converting the optical signal to a second electrical image signal representative of the electronic image, and (c) an optical fiber for communicating the optical signal from the camera to the optical-to-electrical converter.

Abstract translation: 用于从强磁场中获取电子图像的系统包括：（a）具有用于产生代表电子图像的第一电图像信号的电子图像传感器的照相机，以及用于将第一电气 图像信号到光信号，（b）光电转换器，用于将光信号转换成代表电子图像的第二电图像信号，以及（c）光纤，用于将来自相机的光信号传送到 光电转换器。

公开(公告)号：US09119544B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13622976

申请日：2012-09-19

Applicant: OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Tiejun Dai ,  Junzhao Lei

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/33 ,  A61B1/045 ,  H04N5/235 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/00004 ,  A61B1/051 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N5/3532 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A CMOS pixel array is introduced into a dark environment to acquire video image frames. During a first frame, each row of pixels is sequentially reset, one row at a time, and then each row of pixels is sequentially read out, one row at a time. During a second frame, each row of pixels is sequentially reset, one row at a time, and then each row of pixels sequentially read out, one row at a time. A light source illuminates the dark environment during a vertical blanking period between the reading of the last row during the first frame and the reading of the first row during the second frame. The light source does not illuminate the dark environment between reading the first and last rows during the first frame nor between reading the first and last rows during the second frame.

Abstract translation: 将CMOS像素阵列引入黑暗环境中以获取视频图像帧。 在第一帧期间，每行像素被顺序复位，一次一行，然后每行像素被顺序地读出，一次一行。 在第二帧期间，每行像素被顺序复位，一次一行，然后每行像素顺序读出，一次一行。 在第一帧期间最后一行的读取和第二帧期间的第一行的读取之间的垂直消隐期间，光源照亮黑暗环境。 光源在第一帧期间在读取第一行和最后一行之间以及在第二帧期间读取第一行和最后一行之间不会照亮暗环境。

公开(公告)号：US20150179034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14566338

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Junzhao Lei ,  Guannho Tsau

IPC: G08B13/196 ,  H04N1/21 ,  G06K9/62

CPC classification number: H04N1/2104 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/0002 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/073 ,  H04N1/2145 ,  H04N2101/00

Abstract: A capsule camera with onboard data storage includes a camera capable of capturing images including an initial image frame and a next image frame. The onboard data storage is capable of storing image data associated with the images. The capsule camera also includes a volatile memory unit capable of temporarily storing the image frames, a control subsystem capable of comparing the image frames, and transmitting the next image frame to the onboard data storage if the next image frame differs from the initial image frame. A method for recording video with a capsule camera includes capturing an initial image frame using a camera, capturing a next image frame at an initial duration after capturing the initial image frame, and comparing the initial image frame and the next image frame, and optionally transmitting the next image frame to the onboard data storage.

Abstract translation: 具有车载数据存储的胶囊相机包括能够捕获包括初始图像帧和下一图像帧的图像的相机。 车载数据存储器能够存储与图像相关联的图像数据。 胶囊相机还包括能够临时存储图像帧的易失性存储器单元，能够比较图像帧的控制子系统，以及如果下一图像帧与初始图像帧不同，则将下一个图像帧发送到车载数据存储器。 一种用胶囊照相机记录视频的方法，包括使用相机拍摄初始图像帧，在拍摄初始图像帧之后以初始持续时间捕获下一图像帧，并比较初始图像帧和下一图像帧，以及可选地发射 下一个图像帧到车载数据存储。

公开(公告)号：US20150018611A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13936844

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Junzhao Lei ,  Guannho G. Tsau

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  H01L31/12

CPC classification number: A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  H01L25/167 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L31/173 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: A microelectronics chip contains an integrated CMOS imaging sensor integrated with a LED die. Circuitry is established on the chip for a shared power arrangement.

Abstract translation: 微电子芯片包含与LED管芯集成的集成CMOS成像传感器。 电路在芯片上建立，用于共享电源布置。