公开(公告)号：US20100020222A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12479705

申请日：2009-06-05

申请人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/222 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/235

CPC分类号： H04N5/23216 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/772

摘要： Several methods for operating a built-in digital camera of a portable, handheld electronic device are described. In one embodiment, the device receives a user selection (e.g., tap, tap and hold, gesture) of a region displayed on the display screen (e.g., touch sensitive screen). A touch to focus mode may then be initiated in response to the user selection and exposure and focus parameters determined and adjusted. Then, an automatic scene detection mechanism can determine whether a scene has changed. If the scene has changed, then the touch to focus mode ends and a default automatic focus mode initiates. This mode sets a new exposure metering area and focus area prior to determining and adjusting exposure and focus parameters, respectively.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于操作便携式手持电子设备的内置数字照相机的几种方法。 在一个实施例中，设备接收在显示屏幕上显示的区域（例如，触敏屏幕）的用户选择（例如，点击，点击和保持，手势）。 然后可以响应于用户选择和确定和调整曝光和对焦参数来启动对焦模式的触摸。 然后，自动场景检测机构可以确定场景是否改变。 如果场景已经改变，则触摸对焦模式结束，并启动默认自动对焦模式。 此模式在确定和调整曝光和对焦参数之前分别设置新的曝光测光区域和对焦区域。

公开(公告)号：US20130063644A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13551360

申请日：2012-07-17

申请人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/232

CPC分类号： H04N5/23216 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/772

摘要： Several methods for operating a built-in digital camera of a portable, handheld electronic device are described. In one embodiment, the device receives a user selection (e.g., tap, tap and hold, gesture) of a region displayed on the display screen (e.g., touch sensitive screen). A touch to focus mode may then be initiated in response to the user selection and exposure and focus parameters determined and adjusted. Then, an automatic scene detection mechanism can determine whether a scene has changed. If the scene has changed, then the touch to focus mode ends and a default automatic focus mode initiates. This mode sets a new exposure metering area and focus area prior to determining and adjusting exposure and focus parameters, respectively.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于操作便携式手持电子设备的内置数字照相机的几种方法。 在一个实施例中，设备接收在显示屏幕上显示的区域（例如，触敏屏幕）的用户选择（例如，点击，点击和保持，手势）。 然后可以响应于用户选择和确定和调整曝光和对焦参数来启动对焦模式的触摸。 然后，自动场景检测机构可以确定场景是否改变。 如果场景已经改变，则触摸对焦模式结束，并启动默认自动对焦模式。 此模式在确定和调整曝光和对焦参数之前分别设置新的曝光测光区域和对焦区域。

公开(公告)号：US08670060B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13551360

申请日：2012-07-17

申请人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/232

CPC分类号： H04N5/23216 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/772

摘要： Several methods for operating a built-in digital camera of a portable, handheld electronic device are described. In one embodiment, the device receives a user selection (e.g., tap, tap and hold, gesture) of a region displayed on the display screen (e.g., touch sensitive screen). A touch to focus mode may then be initiated in response to the user selection and exposure and focus parameters determined and adjusted. Then, an automatic scene detection mechanism can determine whether a scene has changed. If the scene has changed, then the touch to focus mode ends and a default automatic focus mode initiates. This mode sets a new exposure metering area and focus area prior to determining and adjusting exposure and focus parameters, respectively.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于操作便携式手持电子设备的内置数字照相机的几种方法。 在一个实施例中，设备接收在显示屏幕上显示的区域（例如，触摸屏幕）的用户选择（例如，点击，点击和保持，手势）。 然后可以响应于用户选择和确定和调整曝光和对焦参数来启动对焦模式的触摸。 然后，自动场景检测机构可以确定场景是否改变。 如果场景已经改变，则触摸对焦模式结束，并启动默认自动对焦模式。 此模式在确定和调整曝光和对焦参数之前分别设置新的曝光测光区域和对焦区域。

公开(公告)号：US08237807B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US12479705

申请日：2009-06-05

申请人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Jeremy Jones ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/238 ,  G06F3/041

CPC分类号： H04N5/23216 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/772

摘要： Several methods for operating a built-in digital camera of a portable, handheld electronic device are described. In one embodiment, the device receives a user selection (e.g., tap, tap and hold, gesture) of a region displayed on the display screen (e.g., touch sensitive screen). A touch to focus mode may then be initiated in response to the user selection and exposure and focus parameters determined and adjusted. Then, an automatic scene detection mechanism can determine whether a scene has changed. If the scene has changed, then the touch to focus mode ends and a default automatic focus mode initiates. This mode sets a new exposure metering area and focus area prior to determining and adjusting exposure and focus parameters, respectively.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于操作便携式手持电子设备的内置数字照相机的几种方法。 在一个实施例中，设备接收在显示屏幕上显示的区域（例如，触敏屏幕）的用户选择（例如，点击，点击和保持，手势）。 然后可以响应于用户选择和确定和调整曝光和对焦参数来启动对焦模式的触摸。 然后，自动场景检测机构可以确定场景是否改变。 如果场景已经改变，则触摸对焦模式结束，并启动默认自动对焦模式。 此模式在确定和调整曝光和对焦参数之前分别设置新的曝光测光区域和对焦区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100309335A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12479756

申请日：2009-06-05

申请人： Ralph Brunner ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  James David Batson

发明人： Ralph Brunner ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  James David Batson

IPC分类号： H04N5/76

CPC分类号： H04N5/23254 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N5/144 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23267 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N7/181

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US08289400B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12479756

申请日：2009-06-05

申请人： Ralph Brunner ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  James David Batson

发明人： Ralph Brunner ,  Nikhil Bhogal ,  James David Batson

IPC分类号： H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/235

CPC分类号： H04N5/23254 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N5/144 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23267 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N7/181

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US08836824B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13151967

申请日：2011-06-02

申请人： Farhan A. Baqai ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Farhan A. Baqai ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/217 ,  H04N5/21 ,  G06K9/40

CPC分类号： H04N5/21 ,  G06K9/40 ,  H04N5/217

摘要： Systems, methods, and computer readable media for removing noise from the luminance (luma) channel in a digital image represented in the YUV color space are described. In general, an element from the luma channel may be selected and a region about that element defined. Using a threshold that is based on the selected luma element's value, similar luma values within the defined region may be identified and combined to provide a substitute value. The substitute value may be blended with the value of the selected element within the image's luma channel. In another implementation, element values from both an image's luma and chroma channels may be used to identify similar luma values.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于从YUV颜色空间中表示的数字图像中的亮度（亮度）通道去除噪声的系统，方法和计算机可读介质。 通常，可以选择来自亮度通道的元件，并且定义关于该元件的区域。 使用基于所选择的亮度元素值的阈值，可以识别并组合所定义区域内的相似亮度值以提供替代值。 替代值可以与图像的亮度通道内的所选择的元素的值相混合。 在另一实现中，可以使用来自图像的亮度和色度通道的元素值来识别相似的亮度值。

公开(公告)号：US08493500B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12912943

申请日：2010-10-27

申请人： Frank Doepke ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Frank Doepke ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/235 ,  G03B7/00

CPC分类号： H04N5/2351 ,  H04N5/2353

摘要： Systems, methods, and a computer readable medium for performing an improved blowout prevention process in an image capture device are provided to compensate for occurrences of exposure “blowouts,” i.e., areas in a captured image where pixel brightness exceeds the sensor's dynamic range of capturing capability. In one embodiment, the captured image's histogram may be analyzed to determine if the image is indicative of the presence of exposure blowouts. Once it has been determined that there likely are blowouts in the image, an exposure bias for the image capture device may be set accordingly. Particularly, the exposure value (EV) for the image capture device may be gradually corrected, e.g., by one-eighth of a stop per captured frame, until the image histogram is no longer indicative of blown out regions, at which point the image capture device's exposure value may gradually be corrected back to “normal,” i.e., non-exposure bias compensated, levels.

摘要翻译： 提供用于在图像捕获装置中执行改进的防止井喷过程的系统，方法和计算机可读介质，以补偿曝光“井喷”的出现，即，捕获图像中的像素亮度超过传感器的捕获动态范围的区域 能力。 在一个实施例中，可以分析捕获的图像的直方图以确定图像是否指示曝光爆破的存在。 一旦已经确定图像中可能有喷射，则可以相应地设置用于图像捕获装置的曝光偏压。 特别地，图像捕获装置的曝光值（EV）可以逐渐地被校正，例如每拍摄的帧的八分之一的停止，直到图像直方图不再指示吹出的区域，此时图像捕获 设备的曝光值可能会逐渐被修正回“正常”，即非曝光偏差补偿水平。

公开(公告)号：US08446415B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13367751

申请日：2012-02-07

申请人： Ralph Brunner ,  John Harper ,  Peter N. Graffagnino

发明人： Ralph Brunner ,  John Harper ,  Peter N. Graffagnino

IPC分类号： G06T13/00

CPC分类号： G06T13/00 ,  G06T15/00

摘要： A framework for performing graphics animation and compositing operations 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 any other type of object for a user interface of an application. The application commits change to the state of the layers of the layer tree. The application does not need to include explicit code for animating the changes to the layers. Instead, an animation is determined for animating the change in state. 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 for display on the processing device. Those portions of the render tree that have changed relative to prior versions can be tracked to improve resource management.

摘要翻译： 用于执行图形动画和合成操作的框架具有用于与应用接口的层树和用于与渲染引擎接口的渲染树。 层树中的层可以是应用的用户界面的内容，窗口，视图，视频，图像，文本，媒体或任何其他类型的对象。 应用程序将更改为层树的层的状态。 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，确定动画来动画状态的变化。 确定的动画显式应用于渲染树中的受影响的图层。 渲染引擎从渲染树呈现到用于在处理设备上显示的帧缓冲器。 渲染树中相对于先前版本更改的那些部分可以被跟踪，以改进资源管理。

公开(公告)号：US20120293610A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13109941

申请日：2011-05-17

申请人： Frank Doepke ,  Ralph Brunner

发明人： Frank Doepke ,  Ralph Brunner

IPC分类号： H04N5/225

CPC分类号： H04N5/23238

摘要： This disclosure pertains to devices, methods, and computer readable media for performing positional sensor-assisted panoramic photography techniques in handheld personal electronic devices. Generalized steps that may be used to carry out the panoramic photography techniques described herein include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1.) acquiring image data from the electronic device's image sensor; 2.) performing “motion filtering” on the acquired image data, e.g., using information returned from positional sensors of the electronic device to inform the processing of the image data; 3.) performing image registration between adjacent captured images; 4.) performing geometric corrections on captured image data, e.g., due to perspective changes and/or camera rotation about a non-center of perspective (COP) camera point; and 5.) “stitching” the captured images together to create the panoramic scene, e.g., blending the image data in the overlap area between adjacent captured images. The resultant stitched panoramic image may be cropped before final storage.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于在手持式个人电子设备中执行位置传感器辅助全景摄影技术的设备，方法和计算机可读介质。 可以用于执行本文描述的全景摄影技术的通用步骤包括但不限于：1.从电子设备的图像传感器获取图像数据; 2.对所获取的图像数据执行运动滤波，例如使用从电子设备的位置传感器返回的信息来通知图像数据的处理; 3）在相邻拍摄图像之间执行图像配准; 4.）对捕获的图像数据进行几何校正，例如由于透视变化和/或关于非中心透镜（COP）相机点的相机旋转; 和5.）将所捕获的图像拼接在一起以创建全景场景，例如，将图像数据混合在相邻拍摄图像之间的重叠区域中。 最终的缝合全景图像可以在最终存储之前被裁剪。