VARYING A ZOOM LEVEL OF AN IMAGE RECORDED WITH A LENS HAVING A FIXED ZOOM LEVEL

    公开(公告)号:US20220124259A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-21

    申请号:US17459996

    申请日:2021-08-27

    Abstract: Presented here is a system and method to record images having varying zoom levels using a lens having a substantially fixed zoom level. The resulting image can have varying zoom levels and can be of high quality. The light sensor recording the image can have a resolution higher than the desired resolution of the resulting image. The high resolution of the light sensor allows digital zooming, i.e., cropping of the image. The light sensor can operate in two modes, where each mode produces varying resolutions of the resulting image. Operating the light sensor in the mode producing a high resolution of the resulting image, however, does not produce images of satisfactory quality in low light conditions, and the light sensor may need to be switched between the first and the second mode depending on the zoom level and the lighting conditions.

    Dynamic application customization for automated environments

    公开(公告)号:US10365932B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-30

    申请号:US15672216

    申请日:2017-08-08

    Abstract: The present disclosure contemplates a variety of improved methods and systems for controlling a variety of disparate home devices coupled to the framework and/or ambient operating system (AmbientOS). This home application programming interface (API) exposes the operation of the home devices in a natural and intuitive manner, facilitating control of unknown devices by high level commands. The home devices are contextually responsive to API commands. Additionally, the home application programming interface can customizing an application developed to control devices in an environment to control the devices in the environment via an assistant device with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

    Handheld writing implement form factor mobile device

    公开(公告)号:US10341478B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15716276

    申请日:2017-09-26

    Abstract: Presented here is a handheld writing implement form factor for a mobile device. The shape of the device can correspond to the shape of a whiteboard marker. Due to the small size, the device does not have a physical keyboard or an onscreen keyboard and instead relies on environmental cues, gestural input, voice input, and touch input to interpret user instructions. For example, when the device determines from environmental cues that it is resting on a tabletop, a touch input consisting of a single press from the user is interpreted as an instruction to scroll the display. In other embodiments, the device can be used as a handheld writing implement, such as a computer stylus, or to control the device by handwriting in the air. Other uses of the device are disclosed such as making a payment, communicating with other appliances enabled for electronic communication, recording images with a gesture, etc.

    Modular electronic device case with accessories

    公开(公告)号:US10341473B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15697437

    申请日:2017-09-06

    Abstract: Introduced here is a modular electronic device case with accessories. The modular electronic device case contains at least two parts: a member surrounding four narrow sides of the electronic device, and a detachable member which can attach and detach from the member and/or the electronic device. The detachable member covers a fifth side of the electronic device, such as the backside of the electronic device. The detachable member can include a mechanical or an electronic accessory, such as a pocket, a surface attachment mechanism such as a suction cup, a camera, a battery, an audio port, etc. The accessories can communicate with the electronic device through wireless, or wired means.

    Display and a light sensor operable as an infrared emitter and infrared receiver

    公开(公告)号:US10327308B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15838798

    申请日:2017-12-12

    Abstract: Presented here is a system to record high-resolution infrared images without the need to include additional stand-alone sensors into the mobile device. According to one embodiment, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is modified to emit IR and near-IR light in a large field. The modified display allows for depth sensing and infrared imaging without a stand-alone emitter. Additionally, an IR shutter filter can be applied to the existing front facing red, green, blue (RGB) camera that would only be in place when the display is in IR emission mode. The combination of these two technologies allows a facial recognition system using existing hardware, and not require additional sensors or emitters to achieve face recognition.

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