公开(公告)号：US08134589B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12175142

申请日：2008-07-17

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry

IPC: H04N7/00 ,  G03B13/10 ,  G02B15/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: An image sensor assembly includes a fixed focal length optical lens; a mirror that reflects light from the scene to an optical lens and moves into a plurality of positions; and an image sensor that receives the light after it passes through the optical lens and captures a plurality of images that represents each image captured from each position of the mirror; wherein at least portions of the plurality of images are stitched together to form a composite image with a desired zoom factor.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器组件包括固定焦距光学透镜; 将来自场景的光反射到光学透镜并移动到多个位置的反射镜; 以及图像传感器，其在通过光学透镜之后接收光，并且捕获表示从反射镜的每个位置捕获的每个图像的多个图像; 其中所述多个图像的至少部分被缝合在一起以形成具有期望的缩放因子的合成图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110304706A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12796892

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Amit Singhal

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Amit Singhal

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G03B35/02 ,  H04N13/167 ,  H04N13/172 ,  H04N13/221

Abstract: A video image capture device for providing a video with perceived depth comprising: an image sensor for capturing video frames; an optical system for imaging a scene onto the image sensor from a single perspective; a data storage system for storing a sequence of video images captured by the image sensor; a position sensing device for sensing a relative position of the image capture device; a means for storing the sensed relative position of the image capture device in association with stored sequences of video images; a data processor; a memory system storing instructions configured to cause the data processor to provide a video with perceived depth. The video with perceived depth is provided by: selecting stereo pairs of video images responsive to the stored relative position of the image capture device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向视频提供感知深度的视频图像捕获设备，包括：用于捕获视频帧的图像传感器; 用于从单一角度将场景成像到图像传感器上的光学系统; 数据存储系统，用于存储由图像传感器捕获的视频图像序列; 位置感测装置，用于感测图像拍摄装置的相对位置; 与所存储的视频图像序列相关联地存储感测到的图像捕获装置的相对位置的装置; 数据处理器; 存储指令的存储器系统，其被配置为使数据处理器提供具有感知深度的视频。 具有感知深度的视频通过以下方式提供：响应于存储的图像捕获设备的相对位置来选择视频图像的立体对。

公开(公告)号：US08077372B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12690975

申请日：2010-01-21

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Herbert J. Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz ,  Robert M. Boysel

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Herbert J. Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz ,  Robert M. Boysel

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: B81B7/04 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A microshutter array has a frame having a light transmissive portion. Linear microshutter elements extend across the light transmissive portion and in parallel to each other. Each microshutter element has a flat blade extended in a length direction and first and second torsion arms extending outwards from each side of the blade in the length direction, the blade extending across the light transmissive portion. There is at least one electrode associated with each linear microshutter element and extended in the length direction parallel to the microshutter element.

Abstract translation: 微型扫描器阵列具有具有透光部分的框架。 线性微型振荡器元件延伸穿过光透射部分并且彼此平行。 每个微型振动元件具有在长度方向上延伸的平坦叶片，并且第一和第二扭转臂在长度方向上从叶片的每侧向外延伸，叶片延伸穿过透光部分。 至少有一个电极与每个线性微型切割器元件相关联并且在长度方向上平行于微型振动器元件延伸。

公开(公告)号：US08063929B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US11756563

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Elena A. Fedorovskaya

Inventor： Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Elena A. Fedorovskaya

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/147

Abstract: Video communication systems and methods for operating the same are provided. The system has a computer cooperating with at least one image capture device which acquires video images of a local environment having an individual therein, an audio system, an image processor and a communication controller to acquire video images based upon the acquired video images and to cause output video images to a remote individual during the communication event; said computer further providing a contextual interface including an intra-scene analysis algorithm for identifying potential intra-scene transitions during the communication event and a scene capture management algorithm for determining intra-scene adjustments in video capture settings when an intra-scene transition is detected; and the contextual interface further including a transition test with an inter-scene analysis algorithm, for identifying potential inter-scene transitions in the activities of the individuals, and a transition process structure for determining inter-scene adjustments in video capture settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了视频通信系统及其操作方法。 该系统具有与至少一个图像采集装置协作的计算机，其获取其中具有个体的本地环境的视频图像，音频系统，图像处理器和通信控制器，以基于获取的视频图像获取视频图像，并且引起 在通信事件期间将视频图像输出到远程个人; 所述计算机进一步提供包括用于在通信事件期间识别潜在的场景内转换的场景内分析算法的场景界面和用于当检测到场景内转换时确定视频捕获设置中的场景内调整的场景捕获管理算法; 并且所述上下文界面还包括使用场景间分析算法的转换测试，用于识别所述个人的活动中的潜在的场景间转换，以及用于确定视频捕获设置中的场景间调整的转换过程结构。

公开(公告)号：US20110228045A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13151304

申请日：2011-06-02

Applicant: John R. Fredlund ,  Bruce H. Pillman ,  Andrew C. Gallagher ,  Andrew C. Blose ,  John N. Border ,  Kevin M. Gobeyn ,  Richard B. Wheeler ,  Michael J. Telek

Inventor： John R. Fredlund ,  Bruce H. Pillman ,  Andrew C. Gallagher ,  Andrew C. Blose ,  John N. Border ,  Kevin M. Gobeyn ,  Richard B. Wheeler ,  Michael J. Telek

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23206

Abstract: Pre-image-acquisition information is obtained by a digital camera and transmitted to a system external to the digital camera. The system is configured to provide image-acquisition settings to the digital camera. In this regard, the digital camera receives the image-acquisition settings from the external system and performs an image-acquisition sequence based at least upon the received image-acquisition settings. Accordingly, the determination of image-acquisition settings can be performed remotely from the digital camera, where data-processing resources can greatly exceed those within the digital camera.

Abstract translation: 预图像采集信息由数码相机获得并传送到数码相机外部的系统。 该系统被配置为向数码相机提供图像采集设置。 在这方面，数码相机从外部系统接收图像采集设置，并且至少基于所接收的图像获取设置来执行图像采集序列。 因此，可以从数字照相机远程执行图像获取设置的确定，其中数据处理资源可以大大超过数字照相机内的数据处理资源。

公开(公告)号：US20110199468A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US12705652

申请日：2010-02-15

Applicant: Andrew C. Gallagher ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Andrew C. Gallagher ,  John N. Border

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/139 ,  H04N13/356 ,  H04N13/366

Abstract: A display system for displaying 2D or 3D images to one or more people is disclosed having a display that presents two or more different images to two or more viewing regions, wherein the different images include 2D or 3D images. The display further includes an image capture device associated with the display for capturing images of the viewing regions; an image analyzer for detecting people in the viewing regions including detecting an indication by at least one person of a 2D or 3D preference; and the image analyzer adjusting at least one of the different images based on the detected people and the preference indication.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向一个或多个人显示2D或3D图像的显示系统，其具有向两个或更多个观看区域呈现两个或多个不同图像的显示器，其中不同的图像包括2D或3D图像。 显示器还包括与显示器相关联的用于捕获观看区域的图像的图像捕获装置; 用于检测所述观看区域中的人的图像分析器，包括至少一个人检测2D或3D偏好的指示; 以及所述图像分析器基于检测到的人和所述偏好指示来调整所述不同图像中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20110193990A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US12701659

申请日：2010-02-08

Applicant: BRUCE H. PILLMAN ,  John N. Border ,  Ann M. Taccardi

Inventor： BRUCE H. PILLMAN ,  John N. Border ,  Ann M. Taccardi

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/228

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23245

Abstract: A model based method for capturing an improved archival image, including capturing at least two preview images of a scene that are analyzed for scene brightness and motion velocity in the scene. The analyzed data is used to calculate a ratio of pixel signal rate/pixel velocity which is used to select a capture mode, an ISO and an exposure time for capturing the archival image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于捕获改进的归档图像的基于模型的方法，包括捕获场景中至少两个预测图像，该场景被分析为场景中的场景亮度和运动速度。 分析数据用于计算用于选择捕获模式的像素信号速率/像素速度的比率，用于捕获归档图像的ISO和曝光时间。

公开(公告)号：US20110074998A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12570001

申请日：2009-09-30

Applicant: John N. Border ,  John T. Compton ,  David N. Nichols

Inventor： John N. Border ,  John T. Compton ,  David N. Nichols

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/3595 ,  H04N5/35554 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3728

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non-overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

公开(公告)号：US20110074997A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12569993

申请日：2009-09-30

Applicant: John N. Border ,  John T. Compton ,  David N. Nichols

Inventor： John N. Border ,  John T. Compton ,  David N. Nichols

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/35554 ,  H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non-overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

Abstract translation: 捕获多个图像，其中一些图像的曝光时间重叠并且图像在空间上重叠。 在特定积分周期之后，从像素的一个或多个部分传送电荷包，从而使得像素的部分或部分开始另一个积分周期，同时像素的一个或多个其它部分继续积分电荷。 在从图像传感器读取图像期间，可以对充电分组进行分组。 具有不同长度的重叠或非重叠曝光周期的两个或多个图像的比较提供运动信息。 然后可以将多个图像对准以补偿图像之间的运动，并组合成具有改善的信噪比和减少的运动模糊的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：US20100231738A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12401633

申请日：2009-03-11

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Michael E. Miller ,  Christopher J. White

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Michael E. Miller ,  Christopher J. White

IPC: H04N5/228

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/2353

Abstract: A method of capturing a video of a scene depending on the speed of motion in the scene, includes capturing a video of the scene; determining the relative speed of motion within a first region of the video of the scene with respect to the speed of motion within a second region of the video of the scene; and causing a capture rate of the first region of the video of the scene to be greater than a capture rate of the second region of the video of the scene, or causing an exposure time of the first region to be less than exposure time of the second region.

Abstract translation: 一种根据场景中的运动速度拍摄场景的视频的方法，包括拍摄场景的视频; 确定所述场景的视频的第一区域内相对于所述场景的视频的第二区域内的运动速度的相对运动速度; 并且使得场景的视频的第一区域的捕获率大于场景的视频的第二区域的捕获率，或者导致第一区域的曝光时间小于第一区域的曝光时间 第二区。