Light Source Module with Adaptive Illumination

    公开(公告)号:US20230086557A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-23

    申请号:US17851294

    申请日:2022-06-28

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: Various embodiments disclosed herein include adaptive light source modules that can provide adaptive illumination to a scene. The adaptive light source modules may comprise a housing, an emitter array, and a lens. The emitter array comprises a plurality of emitters. The lens may redirect light emitted from the emitter array through a transparent window of the housing. The housing may further include a prismatic surface that distorts light emitted from the emitter array and/or one or more non-transparent portions that limits light travelling therethrough. The adaptive light source module may optionally comprise a light sensor, and a portion of the lens may be configured to direct light toward the light sensor.

    Adaptive-flash photography, videography, and/or flashlight using camera, scene, or user input parameters

    公开(公告)号:US12132996B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-29

    申请号:US17934494

    申请日:2022-09-22

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04N23/72 H04N23/71

    CPC分类号: H04N23/72 H04N23/71

    摘要: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and an optional projecting lens. The light source module is configured to receive or generate a control signal for adjusting different ones of the illumination elements to control a light field emitted from the light source module. In some embodiments, the light source module is also configured to adjust the projecting lens responsive to objects in an illuminated scene and a field of view of an imaging device. A controller for a light source module may determine a light field pattern based on various parameters including a field of view of an imaging device, an illumination sensitivity model of the imaging device, depth, ambient illumination and reflectivity of objects, configured illumination priorities including ambient preservation, background illumination and direct/indirect lighting balance, and so forth.

    Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters

    公开(公告)号:US20230098699A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-30

    申请号:US17934494

    申请日:2022-09-22

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04N5/235

    摘要: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and an optional projecting lens. The light source module is configured to receive or generate a control signal for adjusting different ones of the illumination elements to control a light field emitted from the light source module. In some embodiments, the light source module is also configured to adjust the projecting lens responsive to objects in an illuminated scene and a field of view of an imaging device. A controller for a light source module may determine a light field pattern based on various parameters including a field of view of an imaging device, an illumination sensitivity model of the imaging device, depth, ambient illumination and reflectivity of objects, configured illumination priorities including ambient preservation, background illumination and direct/indirect lighting balance, and so forth.

    Light Source Module with Adaptive Illumination

    公开(公告)号:US20240302025A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-12

    申请号:US18668720

    申请日:2024-05-20

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: Various embodiments disclosed herein include adaptive light source modules that can provide adaptive illumination to a scene. The adaptive light source modules may comprise a housing, an emitter array, and a lens. The emitter array comprises a plurality of emitters. The lens may redirect light emitted from the emitter array through a transparent window of the housing. The housing may further include a prismatic surface that distorts light emitted from the emitter array and/or one or more non-transparent portions that limits light travelling therethrough. The adaptive light source module may optionally comprise a light sensor, and a portion of the lens may be configured to direct light toward the light sensor.

    Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters

    公开(公告)号:US20230095000A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-30

    申请号:US17934506

    申请日:2022-09-22

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04N5/235 H04N5/225 H04N5/232

    摘要: A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and an optional projecting lens. The light source module is configured to receive or generate a control signal for adjusting different ones of the illumination elements to control a light field emitted from the light source module. In some embodiments, the light source module is also configured to adjust the projecting lens responsive to objects in an illuminated scene and a field of view of an imaging device. A controller for a light source module may determine a light field pattern based on various parameters including a field of view of an imaging device, an illumination sensitivity model of the imaging device, depth, ambient illumination and reflectivity of objects, configured illumination priorities including ambient preservation, background illumination and direct/indirect lighting balance, and so forth.