公开(公告)号：US20100309340A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12477157

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: John N. Border ,  John T. Compton

Inventor： John N. Border ,  John T. Compton

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/217

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/35554

Abstract: A CMOS image sensor or other type of image sensor includes a pixel array comprising at least first and second sets of pixels. Image sensor circuitry is coupled to the pixel array and comprises a signal generator for controlling capture of image data from the first set of pixels of the pixel array using a global shutter process and for controlling capture of image data from the second set of pixels of the pixel array using a rolling shutter process, with the pixels of the second set being different than the pixels of the first set The image sensor may be implemented in a digital camera or other type of digital imaging device.

Abstract translation: CMOS图像传感器或其他类型的图像传感器包括包括至少第一和第二组像素的像素阵列。 图像传感器电路耦合到像素阵列并且包括信号发生器，用于使用全局快门过程控制来自像素阵列的第一组像素的图像数据的捕获，并且用于控制来自第二组像素的图像数据的捕获 使用滚动快门处理的像素阵列，其中第二组的像素不同于第一组的像素。图像传感器可以在数字照相机或其他类型的数字成像装置中实现。

公开(公告)号：US07714923B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11555819

申请日：2006-11-02

Applicant: Ronald S. Cok ,  Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Ronald S. Cok ,  Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N11/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/144

Abstract: An integrated imaging apparatus for displaying images while capturing images of a scene, including an electronic display having an array of display pixels which are used to display image content; at least one image capture device which captures an image, wherein the image capture device having at least an imaging lens and an image sensor array; and wherein the image capture device looks through an aperture in the display, the aperture having at least one partially transparent pixel; and wherein the partially transparent pixels also provide light to display image content.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在捕获场景的图像的同时显示图像的集成成像装置，包括具有用于显示图像内容的显示像素阵列的电子显示器; 拍摄图像的至少一个图像捕获装置，其中所述图像捕获装置至少具有成像透镜和图像传感器阵列; 并且其中所述图像捕获装置穿过所述显示器中的孔，所述孔具有至少一个部分透明的像素; 并且其中所述部分透明像素还提供用于显示图像内容的光。

公开(公告)号：US20100103276A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12259348

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: John N. Border

Inventor： John N. Border

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/97 ,  H04N13/207

Abstract: An image capture system that can capture images as well as rangemaps, includes a split aperture device having a first and a second states and used to capture one or more image pairs that includes a first image captured during the first state and a second image captured during the second state. The image capture system also includes a rangemap generator coupled to the split aperture device, the rangemap generator generates a rangemap by comparing local image shifts between the first image and the second image. A method is also described for capturing of rangemap information for 3D imaging.

Abstract translation: 可以捕获图像以及拍摄图像的图像捕捉系统包括具有第一和第二状态的分割孔径装置，并且用于捕获一个或多个图像对，所述图像对包括在第一状态期间捕获的第一图像和在第一状态期间捕获的第二图像 第二个状态。 图像捕获系统还包括耦合到分割孔径设备的环形地图生成器，视图生成器通过比较第一图像和第二图像之间的局部图像偏移来生成圆点图。 还描述了一种用于捕获3D成像的视频信息的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090273681A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12503092

申请日：2009-07-15

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Dan Harel ,  Russell J. Palum ,  John D. Griffith ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  Bruce H. Pillman

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Dan Harel ,  Russell J. Palum ,  John D. Griffith ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  Bruce H. Pillman

IPC: H04N17/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212

Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for calibrating imaging systems are provided. The imaging system has a body, a scene image capture system that captures images using a taking lens system that can be set to a plurality of different focus distances, and a rangefinder that is capable of determining a distance between the imaging system and at least one portion of a field of view of the taking lens system. The method comprises: automatically capturing a first calibration image of a first field of view through the taking lens system with the taking lens system set to a first focus distance setting; identifying a portion of the first calibration image having a predetermined degree of focus; using the rangefinder to determine a first calibration distance from the imaging device to the identified portion. A focus correlation is determined based upon the first calibration distance and the first focus distance setting.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于校准成像系统的成像系统和方法。 成像系统具有身体，场景图像拍摄系统，其使用可被设置为多个不同焦距的拍摄镜头系统拍摄图像;以及测距器，其能够确定成像系统与至少一个 拍摄镜头系统的视野的一部分。 该方法包括：通过拍摄镜头系统自动拍摄第一视野的第一校准图像，其中拍摄镜头系统设置为第一对焦距离设置; 识别具有预定焦度的第一校准图像的一部分; 使用测距仪确定从成像装置到识别部分的第一校准距离。 基于第一校准距离和第一焦点距离设置来确定聚焦相关性。

公开(公告)号：US20090102763A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US11874954

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: H04N7/144 ,  G02F1/13476

Abstract: An image capture and display device is described. The device includes a liquid crystal display panel, which can switch between two states, a display state and the capture state. Wherein at least a portion of the display and a switchable diffuser become transparent in the capture state. One or more image capture devices are located behind the display. Holes or windows are provided in the backlight for the image capture devices to capture images of the scene in front of the device when in the capture state.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种图像捕获和显示装置。 该装置包括可在两种状态之间切换显示状态和捕获状态的液晶显示面板。 其中显示器的至少一部分和可切换漫射器在捕获状态下变得透明。 一个或多个图像捕获设备位于显示器后面。 在背光源中为图像捕获装置提供孔或窗口，以在处于捕获状态时捕获设备前面的场景的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080298795A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

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：US20080297587A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11756562

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/142 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: Video communication devices and methods are provided. The device has an image display device; a first image capture device that acquires video images depicting a wide field of view within the local environment; a second image capture device that acquires video images depicting a narrow field of view within the wide field of view; a communication system that is adapted to use a communication network to transmit outgoing video images; and a computer causing the capture of video images during a communication event, and further being adapted to identify a video context for the communication event; wherein said computer uses a scene analysis algorithm to examine concurrent video images from the image capture device based upon the identified video context to determine the extent to which video images from the first image capture device and the second image capture device are to be incorporated into the outgoing video images.

Abstract translation: 提供视频通信设备和方法。 该装置具有图像显示装置; 第一图像捕获装置，其获取描绘局部环境中的宽视场的视频图像; 第二图像捕获装置，其获取在宽视野范围内描绘窄视场的视频图像; 通信系统，其适于使用通信网络来发送输出视频图像; 以及导致在通信事件期间捕获视频图像的计算机，并且还适于识别用于所述通信事件的视频上下文; 其中所述计算机使用场景分析算法来基于所识别的视频上下文来检查来自所述图像捕获设备的并发视频图像，以确定将来自所述第一图像捕获设备和所述第二图像捕获设备的视频图像将被并入到 传出视频图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080297586A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11756536

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Andrew C. Blose ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Andrew C. Blose ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/147

Abstract: Video communication systems and methods for operating the same are provided with the method determining privacy settings for a video communication event; establishing a video communication link with a video communication system at a remote site; capturing video images of a field of view of at least one image capture device; determining a video context based at least in part upon a determined contextual classification for the communication event; analyzing the captured video images to identify privacy sensitive areas in the captured video images, using a scene analysis algorithm which examines a content of the video images and image context characteristics of the video images based upon the determined privacy settings; modifying the image characteristics in identified privacy sensitive image areas of captured video images, to control the image and image context characteristics to an extent consistent with the determined privacy settings; and transmitting the modified video images.

Abstract translation: 视频通信系统及其操作方法具有确定视频通信事件的隐私设置的方法; 在远程站点建立与视频通信系统的视频通信链路; 捕获至少一个图像捕获设备的视场的视频图像; 至少部分地基于所述通信事件的确定的上下文分类来确定视频上下文; 基于确定的隐私设置，使用检查视频图像的内容和视频图像的图像上下文特征的场景分析算法来分析所捕获的视频图像以识别所捕获的视频图像中的隐私敏感区域; 修改捕获的视频图像的所识别的隐私敏感图像区域中的图像特征，以在与所确定的隐私设置一致的程度上控制图像和图像上下文特征; 并发送修改的视频图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080239061A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11693995

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Ronald S. Cok ,  John N. Border ,  Patrick A. Cosgrove ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz

Inventor： Ronald S. Cok ,  John N. Border ,  Patrick A. Cosgrove ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/142 ,  H04N2007/145

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, there is provided a first portable communication device for communicating with a second portable communication device, the first portable communication device including a communication module for transmitting and receiving video and audio information; an electronic display; a first image capture device for capturing an image of a first scene; a second image capture device for capturing an image of a second scene different from the first scene and way that is responsive to a user command for transmitting images of either the first or second scene or a combination thereof to the second portable communication device.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，提供了一种用于与第二便携式通信设备通信的第一便携式通信设备，第一便携式通信设备包括用于发送和接收视频和音频信息的通信模块; 电子显示屏; 用于捕获第一场景的图像的第一图像捕获装置; 第二图像捕获装置，用于捕获与第一场景不同的第二场景的图像和响应于用于将第一场景或第二场景的图像或其组合的图像发送到第二便携式通信设备的用户命令的方式。

公开(公告)号：US20080218611A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11684025

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Wilbert F. Janson ,  John N. Border ,  John R. Fredlund ,  Joseph A. Manico ,  Robert J. Parada

Inventor： Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Wilbert F. Janson ,  John N. Border ,  John R. Fredlund ,  Joseph A. Manico ,  Robert J. Parada

IPC: H04N9/09

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/2355

Abstract: An electronic camera for producing an output image of a scene from a captured image signal includes a first imaging stage comprising a first image sensor for generating a first sensor output and a first lens for forming a first image of the scene on the first image sensor, and a second imaging stage comprising a second image sensor for generating a second sensor output and a second lens for forming a second image of the scene on the second image sensor. The sensor output from the first imaging stage is used as a primary output image for forming the captured image signal and the sensor output from the second imaging stage is used as a secondary output image for modifying the primary output image, thereby generating an enhanced, captured image signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从拍摄图像信号产生场景的输出图像的电子照相机包括：第一成像台，包括用于产生第一传感器输出的第一图像传感器和用于在第一图像传感器上形成场景的第一图像的第一透镜; 以及第二成像台，包括用于产生第二传感器输出的第二图像传感器和用于在第二图像传感器上形成场景的第二图像的第二透镜。 将来自第一成像级的传感器输出用作用于形成捕获图像信号的主要输出图像，并且将来自第二成像级的传感器输出用作用于修改主输出图像的辅助输出图像，从而生成增强的捕获 图像信号。