Contrast detection autofocus using adaptive step

    公开(公告)号:US10944897B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-09

    申请号:US17025949

    申请日:2020-09-18

    Inventor: Lifu Yu

    Abstract: A method for moving an optical device relative to an image sensor to focus an image includes receiving a current image acquired by the image sensor when the optical device is at a current position relative to the image sensor, obtaining a current contrast value of the current image and a current contrast variation rate at the current position, determining whether the current contrast variation rate meets a first threshold criterion, moving the optical device from the current position to a next position in accordance with the determination result, and repeating the aforementioned operations until a next contrast variation rate for a next image meets a second threshold criterion. The next image is acquired when the optical device is at the next position.

    Method and device of image processing and camera

    公开(公告)号:US10594941B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-17

    申请号:US15884985

    申请日:2018-01-31

    Abstract: An image processing method includes obtaining an acquired image captured by an image acquisition device and obtaining vibration information associated with the acquired image and generated while the image acquisition device capturing the acquired image. The vibration information includes an angle of vibration. The method further includes performing a distortion correction to the acquired image to obtain a distortion-corrected image based upon the vibration information and a preset distortion correction parameter, and determining a target image from the distortion-corrected image based upon the vibration information.

    UAV PANORAMIC IMAGING
    7.
    发明申请
    UAV PANORAMIC IMAGING 有权
    无人机全景成像

    公开(公告)号:US20160198088A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US15072220

    申请日:2016-03-16

    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems, and apparatus for generating panoramic aerial images. An image capturing device is coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) via a carrier configured to allow the image capturing device to rotate around one, two, or three axes relative to the UAV. To generate a panoramic image, the UAV is brought to hover or remain substantially stationary near a predetermined location. While the UAV is hovering over the predetermined position, the carrier causes the image capturing device to rotate around a first axis while stabilizing the image capturing device with respect to at least a second axis. As the image capturing device rotates, it captures a plurality of overlapping images. The plurality of images can be processed entirely onboard the UAV to generate a panoramic image without transmitting the plurality of images to a remote device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于产生全景航空图像的方法,系统和装置。 图像捕获装置经由被配置为允许图像捕获装置相对于UAV围绕一个,两个或三个轴线旋转的载体而耦合到无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)。 为了产生全景图像,使UAV在预定位置附近悬停或保持基本静止。 当无人机悬停在预定位置上时,载体使得图像捕获装置围绕第一轴线旋转,同时相对于至少第二轴线稳定图像捕获装置。 当图像拍摄装置旋转时,其捕获多个重叠图像。 多个图像可以完全在UAV上进行处理以产生全景图像而不将多个图像发送到远程设备。

    Imaging control method, imaging device and unmanned aerial vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11140332B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-05

    申请号:US16731992

    申请日:2019-12-31

    Inventor: Lifu Yu

    Abstract: Imaging control method, imaging device and unmanned aerial vehicle are provided. An imaging control method for an imaging device with a lens includes: acquiring a brightness value of an environment in which an object-to-be-imaged is located; determining, according to the brightness value, an aperture value and a shutter speed for the lens of the imaging device corresponding to the brightness value; and implementing, according to the determined aperture value and the determined shutter speed, an imaging process on the object-to-be-imaged by the imaging device.

    Imaging system and method
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11006037B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-11

    申请号:US15992678

    申请日:2018-05-30

    Abstract: A system for focusing an imaging device according to a focal distance setting and methods for making and using same. The focal distance setting can be an infinite focal distance setting for objects that are far away from the imaging device. Focusing of the imaging device can be triggered by activation of a button for “one-touch” rapid focusing. The focusing, for example, can be triggered at a terminal that is distal from the imaging device through an app and suitable user interface. The focal distance setting can be determined by interaction via the app, which can present a prompt to direct the imaging device to an object at a suitable distance. Once determined, the focal distance setting can be stored and later retrieved for rapid focusing. The present system and methods advantageously can be used aboard a mobile platform such as an unmanned aerial vehicle.

    Autofocus initialization based on target detection

    公开(公告)号:US10958822B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-23

    申请号:US16184660

    申请日:2018-11-08

    Inventor: Lifu Yu

    Abstract: A method for moving an optical device of an imaging device includes one or more depth sensors acquiring one or more depth measurements within a predefined spatial coordinate system. Each of the one or more depth measurements indicates a distance from the imaging device to an object within the predefined spatial coordinate system. The method further includes one or more orientation sensors determining orientation information of the imaging device within the predefined spatial coordinate system, estimating an object distance between the imaging device and the object based on the one or more depth measurements and the orientation information, and moving the optical device from a first position to a second position according to the object distance and a focal length of the optical device.

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