Image capturing device having continuous image capture
    3.
    发明授权
    Image capturing device having continuous image capture 有权
    具有连续图像捕获的图像捕获装置

    公开(公告)号:US09525797B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14322215

    申请日:2014-07-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for continuous image capturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes continuously capturing a sequence of images with an image capturing device. The method may further include storing a predetermined number of the sequence of images in a buffer. The method may further include receiving a user request to capture an image. In response to the user request, the method may further include automatically selecting one of the buffered images based on an exposure time of one of the buffered images. The sequence of images is captured prior to or concurrently with receiving the user request.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于连续图像捕获的方法,装置和系统。 在一个实施例中,一种方法包括用图像捕获装置连续捕获图像序列。 该方法还可以包括将预定数量的图像序列存储在缓冲器中。 该方法还可以包括接收用户捕获图像的请求。 响应于用户请求,该方法还可以包括基于缓冲图像之一的曝光时间自动选择缓冲图像之一。 图像序列在接收用户请求之前或同时被捕获。

    FRAMEWORK FOR GRAPHICS ANIMATION AND COMPOSITING OPERATIONS
    4.
    发明申请
    FRAMEWORK FOR GRAPHICS ANIMATION AND COMPOSITING OPERATIONS 审中-公开
    图形动画和组合操作框架

    公开(公告)号:US20160358368A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15242074

    申请日:2016-08-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06T13/80 G06T1/20 G06T13/00

    Abstract: A graphics animation and compositing operations framework has a layer tree for interfacing with the application and a render tree for interfacing with a render engine. Layers in the layer tree can be content, windows, views, video, images, text, media or other type of objects for an application's user interface. The application commits state changes of the layers of the layer tree. The application does not need to include explicit code for animating the changes to the layers. Instead, after a synchronization threshold has been met, an animation is determined for animating the change in state by the framework which can define a set of predetermined animations based on motion, visibility and transition. The determined animation is explicitly applied to the affected layers in the render tree. A render engine renders from the render tree into a frame buffer, synchronized with the display. Portions of the render tree changing relative to prior versions can be tracked to improve resource management.

    Abstract translation: 图形动画和合成操作框架具有用于与应用程序接口的层树和用于与渲染引擎进行连接的渲染树。 层树中的层可以是应用程序的用户界面的内容,窗口,视图,视频,图像,文本,媒体或其他类型的对象。 应用程序提交层树的层的状态更改。 该应用程序不需要包含用于动画化图层的更改的显式代码。 相反,在满足同步阈值之后,确定用于通过框架动画化状态的动画,其可以基于运动,可见性和转换来定义一组预定动画。 确定的动画显式应用于渲染树中的受影响的图层。 渲染引擎从渲染树渲染到与显示器同步的帧缓冲区。 可以跟踪渲染树相对于先前版本更改的部分,以改进资源管理。

    CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS MECHANISMS FOR IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICES
    5.
    发明申请
    CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS MECHANISMS FOR IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICES 审中-公开
    用于图像捕获设备的连续自动机械

    公开(公告)号:US20140368725A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-18

    申请号:US14313621

    申请日:2014-06-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: At least certain embodiments described herein provide a continuous autofocus mechanism for an image capturing device, The continuous autofocus mechanism can perform an autofocus scan for a lens of the image capturing device and obtain focus scores associated with the autofocus scan. The continuous autofocus mechanism can determine an acceptable band of focus scores based on the obtained focus scores. Next, the continuous autofocus mechanism can determine whether a current focus score is within the acceptable band of focus scores. A refocus scan may be performed if the current focus score is outside of the acceptable band of focus scores.

    Abstract translation: 本文所描述的至少某些实施例提供了用于图像捕获装置的连续自动对焦机构。连续自动对焦机构可以对图像捕获装置的透镜执行自动聚焦扫描,并获得与自动聚焦扫描相关联的焦点评分。 连续自动对焦机制可以基于获得的焦点分数来确定可接受的焦点分数带。 接下来,连续自动对焦机构可以确定当前焦点得分是否在可接受的焦点分数范围内。 如果当前焦点得分超出可接受的焦点分数范围,则可以执行重新聚焦扫描。

    IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICES USING ORIENTATION DETECTORS TO IMPLEMENT AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE MECHANISMS
    6.
    发明申请
    IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICES USING ORIENTATION DETECTORS TO IMPLEMENT AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE MECHANISMS 审中-公开
    使用方位检测器实现自动曝光机制的图像捕获设备

    公开(公告)号:US20130300884A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-14

    申请号:US13942313

    申请日:2013-07-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Several methods and apparatuses for implementing automatic exposure mechanisms for image capturing devices are described. In one embodiment, an orientation detector located in the device determines orientation data for the device, The automatic exposure mechanism projects an orientation vector into an image plane of an image sensor, Next, the automatic exposure mechanism adjusts an initial position of a metering area used for automatic exposure towards a target position based on the projected orientation vector. The automatic exposure mechanism optionally dampens the adjustment of the metering area.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于实现图像捕获设备的自动曝光机构的几种方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,位于设备中的定向检测器确定设备的取向数据。自动曝光机构将取向矢量投影到图像传感器的图像平面中。接下来,自动曝光机构调节所使用的测光区域的初始位置 用于基于投影的取向向量自动地朝向目标位置曝光。 自动曝光机构可选择地抑制测光区域的调节。

    IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE HAVING CONTINUOUS IMAGE CAPTURE
    10.
    发明申请
    IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE HAVING CONTINUOUS IMAGE CAPTURE 审中-公开
    具有连续图像捕获的图像捕获设备

    公开(公告)号:US20170070678A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15357406

    申请日:2016-11-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for continuous image capturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes continuously capturing a sequence of images with an image capturing device. The method may further include storing a predetermined number of the sequence of images in a buffer. The method may further include receiving a user request to capture an image. In response to the user request, the method may further include automatically selecting one of the buffered images based on an exposure time of one of the buffered images. The sequence of images is captured prior to or concurrently with receiving the user request.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于连续图像捕获的方法,装置和系统。 在一个实施例中,一种方法包括用图像捕获装置连续捕获图像序列。 该方法还可以包括将预定数量的图像序列存储在缓冲器中。 该方法还可以包括接收用户捕获图像的请求。 响应于用户请求,该方法还可以包括基于缓冲图像之一的曝光时间自动选择缓冲图像之一。 图像序列在接收用户请求之前或同时被捕获。

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