公开(公告)号：US08514491B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12952106

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Jacques Duparre

Inventor： Jacques Duparre

IPC: G02B27/10 ,  G03B21/56

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0062 ,  G02B5/201 ,  G02B13/001 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23232 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N9/097

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing array cameras configured to perform super-resolution processing to generate higher resolution super-resolved images using a plurality of captured images and lens stack arrays that can be utilized in array cameras are disclosed. Lens stack arrays in accordance with many embodiments of the invention include lens elements formed on substrates separated by spacers, where the lens elements, substrates and spacers are configured to form a plurality of optical channels, at least one aperture located within each optical channel, at least one spectral filter located within each optical channel, where each spectral filter is configured to pass a specific spectral band of light, and light blocking materials located within the lens stack array to optically isolate the optical channels.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于实现阵列相机的系统和方法，其被配置为执行超分辨率处理以使用可用于阵列相机中的多个捕获图像和透镜组阵列来生成更高分辨率的超分辨率图像。 根据本发明的许多实施例的透镜组排列包括形成在由衬垫分隔的衬底上的透镜元件，其中透镜元件，衬底和衬垫被配置成形成多个光通道，位于每个光通道内的至少一个孔， 位于每个光通道内的至少一个光谱滤波器，其中每个光谱滤波器被配置成通过特定的光谱带，以及位于透镜堆叠阵列内的光阻挡材料以光学隔离光通道。

公开(公告)号：US08462209B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12492458

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Xiuhong Sun

Inventor： Xiuhong Sun

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01C11/025 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/3415

Abstract: A portable, aerial, dual-swath photogrammetric imaging system comprising twin nadir pointing CCD cameras for simultaneously acquiring twin adjacent digital images for merging into a large panorama. A pair of lens shifters symmetrically shift twin images to the left and right sides of the focal points of two parallel lenses to extend imaging swathwidth. The twin adjacent images of the imaging system have a strip of narrow overlap at the center of the whole scene that are reserved for photogrammetric processing and stitching twin images into a seamless panorama. Each camera is connected to an embedded computer which controls imaging data acquisition, attaches GPS/IMU measurements, generates KML metadata files for its snapshots, and stores acquired images and metadata into removable SSDs. Direct geo-referenced panoramic digital stills are immediately registered on to Google™ Earth precisely. Its images can be further processed for advanced mapping, change detection and GIS applications.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式，天线，双扫描摄影测量成像系统，包括两个天底指向CCD相机，用于同时采集双相邻数字图像，以合并成大型全景图。 一对透镜移位器将双图像对称地移动到两个平行透镜的焦点的左侧和右侧以延伸成像幅宽。 成像系统的双相邻图像在整个场景的中心具有窄重叠的条带，保留用于摄影测量处理并将双重图像拼接成无缝全景。 每台摄像机都连接到一台嵌入式计算机，用于控制成像数据采集，附加GPS / IMU测量，为其快照生成KML元数据文件，并将获取的图像和元数据存储到可移动SSD中。 直接地理参考全景数字静音立即被立即注册到Google（TM）地球。 其图像可以进一步处理，用于高级映射，变更检测和GIS应用。

公开(公告)号：US08368778B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12919384

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Jung won Lee

Inventor： Jung won Lee

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/2624

Abstract: An image-signal processor may be provided to support CCD image sensors. A timing generator may provide timing signals to CCD image sensors, to enable each of the CCD image sensors to output captured-image data in form of an analog signal that a corresponding A/D converter converts into a CYMG signal. Image-processing parts may receive the CYMG image signal from the A/D converter and convert the CYMG image signal into an YCbCr signal. An image-combination part may combine horizontally or vertically images in form of the YCbCr signal into a combination image and store the combination image in an internal memory, and scale down horizontally or vertically the combination image while reading out the combination image from the internal memory, storing the scaled-down combination image in an external memory, and outputting the scaled-down combination image in form of an YCbCr signal.

Abstract translation: 可以提供图像信号处理器来支持CCD图像传感器。 定时发生器可以向CCD图像传感器提供定时信号，以使每个CCD图像传感器能够以对应的A / D转换器转换成CYMG信号的模拟信号的形式输出捕获图像数据。 图像处理部件可以从A / D转换器接收CYMG图像信号，并将CYMG图像信号转换成YCbCr信号。 图像组合部分可以将YCbCr信号的形式的水平或垂直图像组合成组合图像并将组合图像存储在内部存储器中，并且在从内部存储器读出组合图像的同时水平或垂直缩小组合图像 将按比例缩小的组合图像存储在外部存储器中，并以YCbCr信号的形式输出按比例缩小的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130027580A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13647708

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: PROTARIUS FILO AG, L.L.C.

Inventor： Richard Ian Olsen ,  James Gates ,  Darryl L. Sato

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N9/735 ,  G02B3/0031 ,  G02B3/0043 ,  G02B3/0062 ,  G02B3/0075 ,  G02B9/12 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14652 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2351 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/3532 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N9/09 ,  H04N9/097 ,  H04N2209/049 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Digital camera systems and methods are described that provide a color digital camera with direct luminance detection. The luminance signals are obtained directly from a broadband image sensor channel without interpolation of RGB data. The chrominance signals are obtained from one or more additional image sensor channels comprising red and/or blue color band detection capability. The red and blue signals are directly combined with the luminance image sensor channel signals. The digital camera generates and outputs an image in YCrCb color space by directly combining outputs of the broadband, red and blue sensors.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供具有直接亮度检测的彩色数码相机的数字照相机系统和方法。 直接从宽带图像传感器通道获得亮​​度信号，而不插入RGB数据。 色度信号从包括红色和/或蓝色色带检测能力的一个或多个附加图像传感器通道获得。 红色和蓝色信号与亮度图像传感器通道信号直接组合。 数码相机通过直接组合宽带，红色和蓝色传感器的输出，生成并输出YCrCb色彩空间中的图像。

公开(公告)号：US08345131B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12720265

申请日：2010-03-09

Applicant: Yoshihiko Kuroki

Inventor： Yoshihiko Kuroki

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/09

CPC classification number: H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/2625 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus and method is disclosed by which moving pictures of a high frame rate can be displayed. The image pickup apparatus for picking up moving pictures, includes: a distribution section for distributing light incoming through an optical lens to n directions; n image pickup elements for converting the light distributed by the distribution section into signals at time intervals of 1/m second to pick up images; and a control section for controlling timings at which the light is to be converted into the signals by the image pickup elements; the control section controlling the n image pickup elements to convert the light into the signals at timings successively displaced by 1/m×n second to pick up images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可以显示高帧率的运动图像的图像拾取装置和方法。 用于拾取运动图像的图像拾取装置包括：分配部分，用于将通过光学透镜进入的光分配到n个方向; n个图像拾取元件，用于将由分配部分布的光转换为1 / m秒的时间间隔的信号以拾取图像; 以及控制部分，用于控制由所述图像拾取元件将光转换成所述信号的定时; 所述控制部分控制所述n个图像拾取元件，以连续移位1 / m×n秒的定时将光转换成信号以拾取图像。

公开(公告)号：US08331528B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12442163

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Boris Kayzerman

Inventor： Boris Kayzerman

IPC: A61B6/14

CPC classification number: A61B6/145 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/4423 ,  G01T1/1611 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/3415

Abstract: An improved intraoral x-ray system that includes a dental tray with the shape of a dental arch and can be positioned within the oral cavity, for accommodating image detectors at the lingual (or, palatal) side of the tray; an image processing system, situated external to said oral cavity, for converting the image data detected by the image detector to a viewable image; a mechanism for transferring the image data to the image processing system; and a display unit for displaying the image.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的口内X射线系统，其包括具有牙弓形状的牙托，并且可以定位在口腔内，用于在托盘的舌（或腭）侧容纳图像检测器; 位于所述口腔外部的图像处理系统，用于将由图像检测器检测的图像数据转换成可视图像; 用于将图像数据传送到图像处理系统的机构; 以及用于显示图像的显示单元。

公开(公告)号：US20120274811A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13187237

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Dmitry Bakin

Inventor： Dmitry Bakin

IPC: H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/247

CPC classification number: H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N9/093 ,  H04N9/097

Abstract: Electronic devices may include array cameras having lens arrays, an corresponding color filter arrays, and corresponding image sensor arrays. Lenses in lens arrays may be aligned with positions on associated image sensors other than the centers of the associated image sensors. Lens arrays may include one or more layers of lenses formed by compression molding of transparent materials such as plastic. Lens arrays may be mounted directly onto integrated circuit dies on which the image sensor arrays are formed. Color filter arrays may include one or more red filters, one or more green filters and one or more blue filters. Offsetting the centers of lenses with respect to the centers of associated image sensors may allow capture of spatially offset single-color images by the image sensors. Spatially offset single-color images may be combined into super-resolution images using the processing circuitry.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括具有透镜阵列的阵列相机，相应的滤色器阵列和相应的图像传感器阵列。 透镜阵列中的透镜可以与关联的图像传感器之外的相关图像传感器的中心的位置对准。 透镜阵列可以包括通过诸如塑料的透明材料的压塑而形成的一层或多层透镜。 透镜阵列可以直接安装在其上形成有图像传感器阵列的集成电路管芯上。 滤色器阵列可以包括一个或多个红色滤光器，一个或多个绿色滤光器和一个或多个蓝色滤色器。 相对于相关图像传感器的中心偏移透镜中心可以允许通过图像传感器捕获空间偏移的单色图像。 空间偏移单色图像可以使用处理电路组合成超分辨率图像。

公开(公告)号：US08300108B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12364164

申请日：2009-02-02

Applicant: Tristan van Hoorebeke ,  John Devitt

Inventor： Tristan van Hoorebeke ,  John Devitt

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N9/04 ,  G02B3/0068 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N5/3415

Abstract: A multi-channel imaging device is provided. The multi-channel imaging device includes a focal plane array having an array of pixels configured to detect radiation in a predetermined wavelength band. Subsets of the array of pixels are arranged to define a plurality of unit cell image areas. The multi-channel imaging device also includes a lens array having a plurality of lens elements configured to image a scene onto the plurality of unit cell image areas. The lens elements and the unit cell image areas define a plurality of unit cells having at least one lens element and at least one unit cell image area. Each of the plurality of unit cells is configured to create a complete image of the scene. Additionally, a plurality of unit cell filters corresponding to the plurality of unit cells is configured to filter radiation such that each unit cell is dedicated to an image channel is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供多通道成像装置。 多通道成像装置包括具有被配置为检测预定波长带中的辐射的像素阵列的焦平面阵列。 排列像素阵列的子集，以限定多个单位像元区域。 多通道成像装置还包括具有多个透镜元件的透镜阵列，所述多个透镜元件被配置为将场景成像到多个单位图像区域上。 透镜元件和单元单元图像区域限定具有至少一个透镜元件和至少一个单位单元图像区域的多个单位单元。 多个单位单元中的每一个被配置为创建场景的完整图像。 另外，与多个单元电池相对应的多个单位电池滤波器被配置为对辐射进行滤波，从而也提供每个单位电池专用于图像通道。

公开(公告)号：US08269838B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12676532

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: Shigetoshi Sugawa ,  Yasushi Kondo ,  Hideki Tominaga

Inventor： Shigetoshi Sugawa ,  Yasushi Kondo ,  Hideki Tominaga

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A pixel output line (14) is independently provided for each of the pixels arranged in a two-dimensionally array within a pixel area so that pixel signals can be sequentially written in a plurality of memory sections (22) through the pixel output lines (14). When a plurality of frames of pixel signals are held in the memory sections (22), the pixel signals corresponding to two arbitrarily selected frames are read and respectively stored in sample-and-hold circuits (61 and 62), and their difference is obtained. Then, the difference signals corresponding to a predetermined range of the image are integrated, and the integrated value is compared with a threshold. If the integrated value exceeds the threshold, it is presumed that a change in an imaging object has occurred, and a pulse generation circuit (66) generates a trigger signal. By controlling the discontinuation and other imaging actions according to this trigger signal, it is possible to correctly take high-speed images of the situation before or after the occurrence of an objective phenomenon.

Abstract translation: 像素输出线（14）被独立地设置在像素区域内以二维阵列布置的每个像素，使得可以通过像素输出线（14）将像素信号顺序地写入多个存储器部分（22） ）。 当多个像素信号帧被保持在存储部分（22）中时，对应于两个任意选择的帧的像素信号被读取并分别存储在采样和保持电路（61和62）中，并且获得它们的差异 。 然后，对应于图像的预定范围的差分信号被积分，并将积分值与阈值进行比较。 如果积分值超过阈值，则假设成像对象发生变化，脉冲发生电路（66）产生触发信号。 通过根据该触发信号控制中断和其他成像动作，可以在目标现象发生之前或之后正确地拍摄情况。

公开(公告)号：US08194169B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12159288

申请日：2007-01-12

Applicant: Satoshi Tamaki ,  Katsumi Imada ,  Tatsutoshi Suenaga

Inventor： Satoshi Tamaki ,  Katsumi Imada ,  Tatsutoshi Suenaga

IPC: G02B13/16 ,  G02B21/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/3415

Abstract: An optical filter array (2) having a plurality of optical filters (2a to 2d) and a light shielding block (6) having light shielding walls (61a to 61d) forming a plurality of openings (6a to 6d) independent from each other are placed between a lens module (7) integrally having a plurality of lenses (1a to 1d) arranged on a single plane and a plurality of imaging regions (4a to 4d). The light shielding block is provided with first sliding surfaces (66 to 69). The lens module is provided with second sliding surfaces (56 to 59) sliding on the first sliding surfaces so that the lens module can rotate with respect to the light shielding block with an axis normal to the plurality of imaging regions as a rotation center axis. Thus, a small, thin, and low-cost compound eye camera module can be realized.

Abstract translation: 具有形成多个彼此独立的开口（6a至6d）的遮光壁（61a至61d）的具有多个滤光器（2a至2d）的光学滤光器阵列（2）和遮光块（6） 放置在整体上具有布置在单个平面上的多个透镜（1a至1d）的多个透镜模块（7）和多个成像区域（4a至4d）之间。 遮光块设置有第一滑动面（66〜69）。 透镜模块设置有在第一滑动表面上滑动的第二滑动表面（56至59），使得透镜模块可以以垂直于多个成像区域的轴线作为旋转中心轴线相对于遮光块旋转。 因此，可以实现小型，薄型和低成本的复眼机相机模块。