公开(公告)号：US09398200B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14337638

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: G02B27/14 ,  G02B27/12 ,  H04N9/07 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B27/10 ,  G03B35/00 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G02B5/04 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B5/04 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G03B35/00 ,  G03B35/08 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: Provided are a wavelength separation device and a 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus including the same. The wavelength separation device includes a first prism having an inclined surface and a second prism bonded to a first region of the inclined surface of the first prism. A wavelength separation coating may be disposed at a junction between the first portion of the inclined surface of the first prism and the second prism, and a second portion of the inclined surface of the first prism, different from the first portion, is a total reflection surface that totally internally reflects light.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括其的波长分离装置和3维（3D）图像获取装置。 波长分离装置包括具有倾斜表面的第一棱镜和结合到第一棱镜的倾斜表面的第一区域的第二棱镜。 波长分离涂层可以设置在第一棱镜的倾斜表面的第一部分和第二棱镜之间的接合处，并且与第一部分不同的第一棱镜的倾斜表面的第二部分是全反射 表面完全内部反射光。

公开(公告)号：US10097741B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US15690874

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: H04N13/02 ,  G01C3/08 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/25 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: Provided are a depth camera and methods of measuring a depth image by using the depth camera. The depth camera is a time-of-flight (TOF) depth camera including: an illumination device that illuminates a patterned light to an object; a filter unit that reduces noise light included in light reflected by the object; and an image sensor that provides a depth image of the object by receiving light that enters through the filter unit. The illumination device includes: a light source; and a patterned light generator that changes the light emitted from the light source into the patterned light. The filter unit includes a band pass filter and an optical modulator. The patterned light generator may be a diffractive optical element or a refractive optical element.

公开(公告)号：US09451240B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13961160

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Hee-sun Yoon ,  Yong-chul Cho

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/218 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/257

Abstract: A 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus capable of simultaneously obtaining a color image and a depth image in a single shooting operation is provided. The apparatus includes a light source for radiating illumination light having a predetermined wavelength onto an object; a lens unit having at least four object lenses; an image sensor including at least four sensing regions for individually receiving light focused by the object lenses and for generating images; and at least three optical shutters individually facing at least three of the at least four object lenses and for modulating incident light with predetermined gain waveforms.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够在单次拍摄操作中同时获得彩色图像和深度图像的三维（3D）图像获取装置。 该装置包括用于将具有预定波长的照明光照射到物体上的光源; 具有至少四个物镜的透镜单元; 包括至少四个感测区域的图像传感器，用于分别接收由所述物镜聚焦的光并产生图像; 以及至少三个光学百叶窗分别面对至少四个物镜中的至少三个，并且用预定的增益波形调制入射光。

公开(公告)号：US09123164B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13759566

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yong-hwa Park ,  Jang-woo You ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/89

CPC classification number: G06T15/08 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A method for extracting depth information, which may include extracting depth information relating to an object by using an actual nonlinear waveform instead of a mathematically ideal waveform and simultaneously may include effectively removing errors due to random noises that may be caused in a light source, an light modulator, an imaging device, or the like, is provided. The method may include performing simple multiplex and addition on captured images and performing a search of a look-up table. Thus, correct distance information may be extracted without being affected by a type of waveform being used, and an amount of memory which is used and calculated for removing random noise may be reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提取深度信息的方法，其可以包括通过使用实际非线性波形而不是数学上理想的波形提取与对象相关的深度信息，并且可以同时包括有效地消除由于在光源中可能引起的随机噪声的错误， 光调制器，成像装置等。 该方法可以包括对所捕获的图像执行简单的多路复用和相加，并执行查找表的搜索。 因此，可以提取正确的距离信息而不受正在使用的波形的类型的影响，并且可以减少为了去除随机噪声而使用和计算的存储量。

公开(公告)号：US09894347B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14252086

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hee-sun Yoon ,  Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Yong-chul Cho ,  Min-chul Yu

IPC: H04N13/00 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: H04N13/271 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: Provided is a 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus and a method of driving the same. The 3D image acquisition apparatus includes a light source, an optical shutter, an image sensor, an image signal processor, and a controller. The light source is configured to project illumination light on an object. The optical shutter is configured to modulate the illumination light reflected from the object with a predetermined gain waveform. The image sensor is configured to generate a depth image by detecting the illumination light modulated by the optical shutter. The image signal processor is configured to calculate a distance from the 3D image acquisition apparatus to the object using the depth image generated by the image sensor. The controller is configured to control an operation of the light source and an operation of the optical shutter.

公开(公告)号：US09781318B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14312954

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: H04N13/02 ,  G01C3/08 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/25

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: Provided are a depth camera and methods of measuring a depth image by using the depth camera. The depth camera is a time-of-flight (TOF) depth camera including: an illumination device that illuminates a patterned light to an object; a filter unit that reduces noise light included in light reflected by the object; and an image sensor that provides a depth image of the object by receiving light that enters through the filter unit. The illumination device includes: a light source; and a patterned light generator that changes the light emitted from the light source into the patterned light. The filter unit includes a band pass filter and an optical modulator. The patterned light generator may be a diffractive optical element or a refractive optical element.

公开(公告)号：US09749613B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14247907

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yong-hwa Park ,  Sun-kwon Kim ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: H04N13/00 ,  G01S17/36 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T5/50 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G01S7/491

CPC classification number: H04N13/271 ,  G01S7/4914 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/20201 ,  H04N5/23264

Abstract: Provided are a three-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus, and a method of generating a depth image in the 3D image acquisition apparatus. The method may include sequentially projecting a light transmission signal, which is generated from a light source, to a subject, modulating reflected light, which is reflected by the subject, using a light modulation signal, calculating a phase delay using a combination of a first plurality of images of two groups, from among a second plurality of images of all groups obtained by capturing the modulated reflected light, and generating a depth image based on the phase delay.

公开(公告)号：US09182614B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13725010

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yong-chul Cho ,  Sang-hun Lee ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Chang-young Park ,  Jong-oh Kwon ,  Jang-woo You ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: G02F1/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02F1/015

CPC classification number: G02F1/00 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02F1/015 ,  G02F2001/0157 ,  G02F2203/12 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: A large-area transmissive type optical image modulator, a method of manufacturing the same, and an optical apparatus including the transmissive type optical image modulator are provided. The large-area transmissive type optical image modulator includes: a base substrate; a first expitaxial layer formed on the base substrate; a second expitaxial layer formed on the first expitaxial layer; a first electrode formed on the first expitaxial layer and spaced apart from the second expitaxial layer; a second electrode formed on the second expitaxial layer; and a transparent substrate covering the second expitaxial layer and the second electrode, wherein the base substrate includes a through hole corresponding to a light emitting area, and the first expitaxial layer may include an n-type or p-type doping material.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种大面积透射型光学图像调制器，其制造方法和包括透射型光学图像调制器的光学装置。 大面积透射型光学图像调制器包括：基底; 形成在所述基底基板上的第一外延层; 形成在第一外延层上的第二外延层; 形成在所述第一外延层上并与所述第二外延层隔开的第一电极; 形成在所述第二外延层上的第二电极; 以及覆盖所述第二外延层和所述第二电极的透明基板，其中所述基底基板包括对应于发光区域的通孔，并且所述第一外延层可以包括n型或p型掺杂材料。