Abstract:
A system and method for focusing an image capture device are disclosed. One embodiment is a method comprising moving an autofocus window in response to detected movement of the image capture device.
Abstract:
Image stabilization systems and methods are disclosed. One embodiment of the image stabilization method, among others, includes detecting motion of a camera, and responsive to the detected motion, changing an optical filter orientation to displace an image provided on a sensor.
Abstract:
A digital imaging device produces and stores multiple video streams from a single imaging sensor array. The stored video streams may be post-processed using video editing software to create a combined video presentation.
Abstract:
In one embodiment there is shown a method for capturing data, the method comprising sensing a first signal, capturing an auto exposure (AE) image in response to a sensed first signal, the auto exposure image captured with settings based upon preestablished criterion, and upon the AE image being captured, determining if a second signal has been sensed, and if the second signal has been sensed, capturing a speculative full exposure image, and if the captured speculative full exposure is determined to be acceptable, reading the remainder of the captured speculative image.
Abstract:
A digital image capture and processing system, comprising a lens coupled to a lens control element is disclosed. The image capture system includes an image sensor configured to capture images from the lens, and a memory element and a processor coupled to the lens control element. The memory element includes image capture software, where the image capture software causes the lens and the image sensor to capture at least two images, each of the at least two images captured using a varying parameter and stored as a single file where the at least two images are combined to form a new image having at least one characteristic different from corresponding characteristics of the at least two images.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an optical disk handling system, called an autochanger, having two control systems to provide the six motions necessary to move optical disk cartridges from storage holding cells to an optical drive. The system uses shaft encoders on the motors of the two control systems, and current or votlage feedback from the motors, for all positioning, and for detecting the location of the mechanisms during and at the end of moves. The shaft encoders are used to position a mechanism close to the eventual move location, then motor current or voltage feedback is used to determine opposition to the movement to the mechanism, which informs the control system as to whether the mechanism has reached its destination. An important aspect of the invention is that the motor current or voltage feedback is used by one control system to provide five of the six motions.
Abstract:
An optical disk handling apparatus for producing controlled linear and rotational displacement of an optical disk received therein comprising: a base member; a guide assembly; a shaft for rotatably mounting the guide assembly on the base member; an optical disk holding assembly received by the guide assembly in linearly forwardly and rearwardly displaceable, rotationally nondisplaceable relationship therewith; a reversible drive motor; a linear displacement assembly for producing relative linear displacement between the guide assembly and the holding assembly; a transmission assembly for transmitting torque from the drive for producing rotational displacement of the guide assembly and linear displacement of the holding assembly; projection members projecting rearwardly from the guide assembly rear end for coacting with a latch assembly; axially extendable and retractable plunger members operatively associated with the optical disk holding assembly and projectable relative the rear end of the guide assembly for coacting with the latch assembly; a latch assembly mounted on the base member for latchingly engaging a projection member during rotation of the guide assembly and for coacting with a plunger member for disengaging the projection member from the latch assembly for enabling rotation of the guide assembly; and a restraining structure operatively associated with the holding assembly for restraining linear displacement thereof.
Abstract:
A system and method for stabilization of an image capture device are disclosed. Also disclosed are a system and method for autofocus of an image capture device.
Abstract:
A digital camera delays the capture of a digital image after image capture has been requested until the motion of the digital camera satisfies a motion criterion. The digital camera thereby reduces image blur that would otherwise occur due to camera motion.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for implementing programmable anti-aliasing in cameras are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment the method may comprise characterizing at least one image for existing aliasing, and characterizing existing blur in the at least one image. The method may also include introducing blur during image capture operations by the camera based on the aliasing and existing blur in the at least one image.