Multi-aperture camera with optical image stabilization function

    公开(公告)号:US09681052B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-13

    申请号:US14598424

    申请日:2015-01-16

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Roman Lewkow

    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that relate to optical image stabilization in mobile computing devices that include multiple optical element sets. In an example embodiment, a mobile computing device may include a plurality of optical element assemblies, which may be coupled to a shared frame. The shared frame may be configured to maintain a fixed spatial arrangement between the optical element assemblies. A controller may receive a signal indicative of a movement of the mobile computing device. Based at least on the signal, the controller may determine a stabilization movement of the shared frame. The controller may cause an actuator to move the shared frame according to the stabilization movement. Optionally, the shared frame may also be configured to provide focus adjustments. For example, the controller may be additionally configured to cause the shared frame to move to a focus position based on a focus signal.

    Selecting camera pairs for stereoscopic imaging
    2.
    发明授权
    Selecting camera pairs for stereoscopic imaging 有权
    选择用于立体成像的相机对

    公开(公告)号:US09544574B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US14098818

    申请日:2013-12-06

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N13/243

    Abstract: An example method involves: (a) determining an indication of distance to an object in a scene, wherein the computing device comprises three or more image-capture devices that provide two or more baselines for stereoscopic imaging, wherein at least two pairs of image-capture devices from the three or more image-capture devices are operable for stereoscopic imaging, wherein each pair provides one of the baselines, and wherein a first of the baselines is non-parallel to a second of the baselines, (b) selecting, by the computing device, a first pair from the at least two pairs of image-capture devices, wherein the first pair is selected based on the indication of distance and the baseline provided by the first pair, and (c) operating the first pair of image-capture devices to capture stereoscopic image data.

    Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括:(a)确定与场景中的物体的距离的指示,其中所述计算设备包括提供用于立体成像的两个或更多个基线的三个或更多个图像捕获设备,其中至少两对图像 - 来自三个或更多个图像捕获设备的捕获设备可操作用于立体成像,其中每对提供基准之一,并且其中第一基线不平行于基线的第二基准,(b)通过 所述计算设备是来自所述至少两对图像捕获设备的第一对,其中,基于由所述第一对提供的距离和所述基线的指示来选择所述第一对,以及(c)操作所述第一对图像 捕获设备以捕获立体图像数据。

    Devices and methods for providing multi-aperture lens functionality
    3.
    发明授权
    Devices and methods for providing multi-aperture lens functionality 有权
    用于提供多孔径透镜功能的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09083873B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-14

    申请号:US13852652

    申请日:2013-03-28

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Roman Lewkow

    Abstract: Devices and methods for providing multi-aperture lens functionality are provided. In one example, a device is provided that comprises a plurality of optical element assemblies configured to focus light. The device also includes a shared frame coupled to each of the plurality of optical element assemblies and configured to maintain the plurality of optical element assemblies in a fixed spatial arrangement. A position of the shared frame corresponds to a focus setting of the device. The device also comprises an actuator coupled to the shared frame and configured to cause a change in the position of the shared frame corresponding to a change in the focus setting of the device. The change in the position of the shared frame causes the plurality of optical element assemblies to be configured in the changed focus setting of the device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供多孔径透镜功能的装置和方法。 在一个示例中,提供了包括被配置为聚焦光的多个光学元件组件的设备。 该设备还包括耦合到多个光学元件组件中的每一个并被配置为将多个光学元件组件保持固定的空间布置的共享框架。 共享帧的位置对应于设备的聚焦设置。 该装置还包括耦合到共享框架并被配置为引起与设备的聚焦设置的变化相对应的共享框架的位置的改变的致动器。 共享帧的位置变化导致多个光学元件组件被配置在设备的改变的聚焦设置中。

    Graphic interface for real-time vision enhancement

    公开(公告)号:US09835862B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-05

    申请号:US14278608

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Imaging systems can often gather higher quality information about a field of view than the unaided human eye. For example, telescopes may magnify very distant objects, microscopes may magnify very small objects, and high frame-rate cameras may capture fast motion. The present disclosure includes devices and methods that provide real-time vision enhancement without the delay of replaying from storage media. The disclosed devices and methods may include a live view user interface with two or more interactive features or effects that may be controllable in real-time. Specifically, the disclosed devices and methods may include a live view display and image and other information enhancements, which utilize in-line computation and constant control.

    Efficient digital image distribution
    8.
    发明授权
    Efficient digital image distribution 有权
    高效的数字图像分发

    公开(公告)号:US09319980B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US14067182

    申请日:2013-10-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A wearable computing device may receive a data transmission schedule from a wirelessly tethered camera device. The wearable computing device may include a data receiver, and the data transmission schedule may be based on a frame rate and a resolution of the camera device. Possibly in response to receiving the data transmission schedule, the wearable computing device may be readied to receive a data transmission of the data transmission schedule. With the data receiver, the wearable computing device may receive the data transmission. In response to completing the reception of the data transmission, the wearable computing device may power down the data receiver.

    Abstract translation: 可戴式计算设备可以从无线系留相机设备接收数据传输调度。 可穿戴计算设备可以包括数据接收器,并且数据传输调度可以基于相机设备的帧速率和分辨率。 可能响应于接收到数据传输时间表,可穿戴式计算设备被准备好接收数据传输调度的数据传输。 使用数据接收器,可穿戴式计算设备可以接收数据传输。 响应于完成数据传输的接收,可穿戴计算设备可能会关闭数据接收器。

    Devices and Methods for Providing Optical Element Focus Functionality with Position Retention
    9.
    发明申请
    Devices and Methods for Providing Optical Element Focus Functionality with Position Retention 审中-公开
    提供具有位置保留功能的光学元件聚焦功能的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150316743A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US13845242

    申请日:2013-03-18

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Roman Lewkow

    CPC classification number: G02B7/04 G02B7/10

    Abstract: Devices and methods for providing low power lens focus functionality with position retention are provided. In one example, a device is provided that comprises an optical element assembly configured to provide a plurality of focus settings based on a change in a position of the optical element assembly. The device also includes a first actuator configured to cause the change in the position. The device also includes a second actuator configured to retain the optical element assembly in the position. The change in the position causes the optical element assembly to be configured in a given focus setting of the plurality of focus settings.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供具有位置保持功能的低功率透镜焦点功能的装置和方法。 在一个示例中,提供了一种装置,其包括被配置为基于光学元件组件的位置的改变来提供多个焦点设置的光学元件组件。 该装置还包括构造成引起位置变化的第一致动器。 该装置还包括被配置为将光学元件组件保持在该位置的第二致动器。 位置的改变使得光学元件组件被配置在多个聚焦设置的给定对焦设置中。

    Camera Selection Based on Occlusion of Field of View
    10.
    发明申请
    Camera Selection Based on Occlusion of Field of View 有权
    基于视场遮挡的摄像机选择

    公开(公告)号:US20150163400A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14098796

    申请日:2013-12-06

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: An example method involves: (a) receiving image data that is generated by each of a plurality of image-capture systems, wherein the plurality of image-capture systems are all arranged on a given device and all are oriented in substantially the same direction, (b) analyzing, by the computing system, image data that is generated by one or more of the image-capture systems to select image data from at least one of the image-capture systems having a field-of-view that is not substantially occluded by an unintended element, and (c) storing the selected image data.

    Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括:(a)接收由多个图像捕获系统中的每一个生成的图像数据,其中所述多个图像捕获系统都被布置在给定的设备上,并且全部被定向在基本上相同的方向上, (b)由所述计算系统分析由所述图像捕获系统中的一个或多个生成的图像数据,以从具有实质上不具有视场的视场中的至少一个图像捕获系统中选择图像数据 由非预期元件遮挡,(c)存储所选择的图像数据。

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