37 results about "Image capture" patented technology

The present invention provides methods, apparatus, and systems for analyzing a structure using thermal imaging. A plurality of images of a structure are automatically captured using one or more image capture devices. The images may be captured in one or more ranges of wavelengths of light. The images are then processed to generate image data for the images. The image data can then be analyzed to determine one or more properties of the structure. The images may be captured at an angle with respect to the structure of between approximately 45 to 135 degrees. The images may be captured during a time where one of indirect or no sunlight is present.

Various pipe inspection systems include a camera head operatively connected to the distal end of a push-cable. Images may be automatically captured at predetermined distances of travel, or may be automatically captured based on the output signals from the auto-focus, auto-exposure and/or auto-white balance engines indicating, for example, that the camera motion within the pipe is substantially zero. Images may be captured in an automatic mode at predetermined intervals as the camera head travels within the pipe or in an override mode initiated by operator command. The system may include a data transmission circuit that transmits data between a plurality of nodes at a frequency that does not substantially interfere with a normal base band video transmission frequency.

An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing device that captures an image of light from a subject, the light passing through each of wavelength band filters having invisible wavelengths as passbands, in which parts of the passbands of the filters whose center wavelengths are adjacent to each other mutually overlap, and a control unit that causes the image capturing device to capture an image of the light from the subject on which a first irradiation light is irradiated, the first irradiation light having a first spectral distribution in which parts of the respective passbands of the filters overlap with one another, and causes the image capturing device to capture an image of the light from the subject on which a second irradiation light is irradiated, the second irradiation light having a second spectral distribution in which parts of the respective passbands of the filters overlap with one another.

An electronic camera includes: an image-capturing unit including an image-capturing device and an image-capturing optical system; a blur detecting unit; a moving unit moving part or all of the image-capturing unit to eliminate the blur according to the detection result; a reading unit reading the image from the image-capturing device; a viewfinder displaying unit continuously displaying the image read; an operating unit accepting a user instruction; and a controlling unit performing, when the start of photographing is not instructed, electronic blur correction by controlling the reading unit to continuously change an image-capturing range of the image-capturing device or continuously changing a range of the image read to be displayed on the viewfinder displaying unit, and ends, when it is instructed, the electronic blur correction and performs optical blur correction by controlling the moving unit. Accordingly, appropriate blur correction is feasible with an increase in power consumption suppressed.

The invention discloses a method for evaluating the quality of an image shot by an unmanned aerial vehicle, which is characterized in that for an image shot by the unmanned aerial vehicle in patrol inspection, the quality of the image is analyzed from the whole image and local details; for blurring generated by focusing misalignment caused by motions or shakes of the unmanned aerial vehicle, a frequency domain sharpness index and the distribution density and orientation features of edge segments in a space domain are firstly fused so as to judge whether an image captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle image is blur or not on the whole; under the condition that the image quality is acceptable on the whole, salient edge regions in the image are further searched, and the local detail blur degree of image edges is judged through analyzing the average width of difference salient edges. The method is applied to images shot by the unmanned aerial vehicle under outdoor conditions, the image quality can be effectively evaluated under various complex backgrounds without being influenced by the image content, and the evaluation is consistent with subjective evaluation of people in grade.

A taught position modification device easily correcting, in a short time, positions of taught points in a program prepared by an offline programming system. A workpiece image captured by a visual sensor and an image of a three-dimensional workpiece model having three characteristic points are displayed on a screen. Based on coordinate values of workpiece portions corresponding to the characteristic points which are specified in the workpiece image, the position and orientation of the model in a robot operating space are corrected, and also positions of taught points are corrected. When a tool end of a robot is positioned by jog feed to the operation position on a workpiece after being automatically moved to one of the corrected taught points, the taught point is modified based on the robot operating position detected at that time.

In an exemplary capturing apparatus, a first captured image captured by a capturing section is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not a face image is included in the first captured image. When it is determined that a face image is included, any one type of image processing is selected from a plurality of types of image processing including a type of image processing using the face image, and the selected type of image processing is performed on the first captured image.

A method facilitates establishment of wireless pairing connections between wireless electronic devices by: initiating, at a first device, a connection utility that enables the first device to establish a wireless connection with at least one second device; capturing an image of a selected second device, representing a second device to which a wireless connection is desired; and scanning for identifying information about each discoverable second device that is within a connection range of the first device. The method further includes: forwarding the captured image and any detected identifying information to a wireless connectivity assist (WCA) service; receiving wireless connection setup and configuration (WCSC) instructions from the WCA service; and establishing the wireless connection with the selected second device utilizing wireless connection setup and configuration (WCSC) instructions received from the WCA service.

The invention relates to a method of annotation of images captured by a digital camera equipped with a previewing means, comprising:

• • the supply with the camera of an operating mode enabling a user to select one image (12) to be annotated, and to capture at least one additional previewed image; the automatic extraction (20) of an annotation (A) from the additional image; and the creation (22) of a new image by combining the annotation (A) and the image to be annotated (12), while respecting, in the new image, a location and enlargement ratio of the annotation virtually identical to those of the annotation in the additional image.

The invention discloses a network-based intelligent imaging analyzer for living cell culture in a box. The network-based intelligent imaging analyzer is directly arranged in the cell culture box when used, and the intelligent degree is high. The network-based intelligent imaging analyzer comprises a worktable, a support arranged on one side of the worktable, and a microscopic imaging device composed of a microscopic light source mechanism, an L-shaped microscopic optical mechanism and a photoelectric imaging part which are arranged on one side of the top of the worktable. Images captured through the device are digitally converted and transmitted to a cloud, and the device is connected with a computer or a mobile phone through the network. The network-based intelligent imaging analyzer further comprises a carrying table used for carrying culture dishes, a carrier precision rotating table mechanism, a transverse moving mechanism and a longitudinal moving mechanism. The microscopic light source mechanism is arranged at the top end of the support and is located over the carrying table. The network-based intelligent imaging analyzer has the advantages that non-contact observational study on cell culture can be achieved, the culture dishes do not need to be taken out and placed under a microscope to be observed, and the real-time changing conditions of cell culture in the culture box can be clearly observed on the computer or the mobile phone.

An image capturing apparatus comprises an optical system, an image sensor having pixels each including a plurality of photoelectric converters capable of outputting image signals independently, a driving unit which controls driving of the image sensor, a focus detection unit, and an addition unit which adds the output image signals on a per-pixel basis. In each pixel, the photoelectric converters are divided into groups each including at least two photoelectric converters and a charge accumulation period for one group is delayed from and partially overlaps a charge accumulation period for another. The driving unit drives the image sensor so that image signals are read from the groups in turn, and the focus detection unit detects a focus state using a phase difference method based on the read image signals independently output from the photoelectric converters.

A target is illuminated with light for image capture by a solid-state imager of an imaging reader over a tall field of view having an aspect ratio whose vertical dimension is larger than its horizontal dimension during image capture. The reader is pivotably mounted in a stand and has a narrow depth to enable a user to easily grasp the reader.

An image capturing apparatus includes a calculation unit which converts shaking detected by a sensor unit into a shaking cancel amount, a correction/driving unit which drives a correction unit using the shaking cancel amount in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, and corrects blurring of an image formed on an image capturing unit, a zoom position detection unit which detects the current zoom position of a zoom lens, and a center point change unit which changes a center point serving as a movable center of the correction unit in accordance with the zoom position set at either end of the zoom range, or an arbitrary position therebetween. This enables a position of a correction unit to be set which allows optimal image visibility and image blurring correction irrespective of the zoom state.

The invention discloses a map, a positioning device, a positioning system and a positioning method thereof. The positioning method is suitable for a positioning system that includes a map and a positioning device. The positioning method comprises the following steps that: an image capture unit captures a map image according to the map; a satellite positioning unit provides position information according to the position of the positioning device; a control unit is utilized to receive and decode a two-dimensional bar code so as to obtain map information; when the control unit determines the position information is in the map image, a projection signal is generated and then is transmitted to an projection unit; and thus, the projection unit generates a projection spot based on the projection signal and is marked on the map.

An imaging and analysis system for a component of a rotary machine includes an image capture device operable to capture image data from at least one selected type of electromagnetic radiation that is at least one of reflected from and transmitted through the component. The system also includes an image processor configured to generate processed data from the captured image data. The system further includes a control system configured to automatically identify a condition of the component by comparing the processed data to stored reference data. The reference data is stored in a format that enables direct comparison to the processed data.

The invention provides an image processing method and system, and belongs to the field of image processing. The method comprises the following steps that when an image capture circulation instruction is obtained, an image sequence is collected, wherein the image sequence comprises a plurality of current collected images; the plurality of collected images are processed to obtain the image with the highest definition in the plurality of collected images; the image with the highest definition is stored and is uploaded to a server. The image sequence comprising the plurality of images is collected according to the image capture circulation instruction; the image with the highest definition is screened out from the plurality of images to be stored and uploaded. Compared with the prior art of performing the image collection and screening process comparison only through artificial intervention, the image processing method and system provided by the invention have the advantages that the artificial intervention is not needed; the execution efficiency can be effectively improved; the photo taking steps are simplified; the experience feeling of a user is greatly improved.

An image stabilization control apparatus acquires information regarding a shutter speed related to image capturing that is to be performed by the image capturing apparatus, and controls to cause a first correction unit and a second correction unit that respectively employ different correction methods, to correct shake of the image capturing apparatus. The image stabilization control apparatus changes the allocation of correction of the shake to the first correction unit and the second correction unit based on information regarding the shutter speed.

An image capture device according to the present invention includes: an image capture unit that captures an image; a focus control unit that controls a to-be-focused position of the capture unit; a display unit that displays the image; an area specifying unit that specifies a specific area within the image, the specific area including the to-be-focused position configured by the focus control unit; and a display control unit that controls the display unit to allow the specific area to be displayed relatively brighter than the other area within the image.

A grinding method includes the steps of: enabling an image-capturing device to capture a set of consecutive images containing a workpiece being ground by a grinding device; enabling an image-processing device to identify the workpiece from the images, to detect a top edge of the identified workpiece from a latest one of the images, to locate a set of image pixels that lie on the top edge of the workpiece, and to determine relative heights of the image pixels; and enabling a controlling device to control grinding operation of the grinding device with reference to the relative heights of the image pixels. A system that performs the grinding method is also disclosed.

A brake controlling unit detects a brake actuation object based on images captured by a running environment recognizing unit and sets a target brake pre-pressure actuation distance based on a relative speed between the brake actuation object and a subject vehicle. When an actual distance between the subject vehicle and the brake actuation object reaches the target brake pre-pressure actuation distance, the brake controlling unit outputs to a brake driving unit a driving signal that generates a brake pre-pressure to make the brake clearance of a brake minimal.

A projection assembly displays a virtual driving environment, associated with a vehicle, in the interior portions of an actual vehicle. A capture and processing subsystem includes at least one image sensor and at least one processor, and is removably mounted to the interior of the actual vehicle and is operatively coupled to the projection assembly. The image sensor has a field of view encompassing at least a portion of a driver's side area of the actual vehicle. The processor translates a vehicle operating action performed by a driver of the vehicle to a virtual action in the virtual driving environment. The translation is based in part on images captured by the image sensor.

Disclosed herein is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a main body, an image capturing module, a detection unit, a controller, and an output unit. The image capturing module is mounted on the main body and acquires an image of an object. The detection unit is mounted on the main body and detects an angle of the main body with respect to a horizontal line, where the horizontal line is perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens of the image capturing module and is parallel to the horizon. The controller determines a photographing angle of the object based on the detected angle of the main body. The output unit outputs information regarding the photographing angle to an external device.

An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing unit, an image processing unit, a database, a display unit, a coordinate acquisition unit, a shooting parameter decision unit and a control unit. The image capturing unit acquires image data. The image processing unit performs image processing. The database includes a relationship between a sensitivity word pair and a change in a control parameter. The display unit displays an operation position together with the sensitivity word pair. The coordinate acquisition unit decides a value corresponding to the sensitivity word pair as a selected value. The shooting parameter decision unit decides a value of a shooting parameter based on the selected value. The control unit controls the image capturing unit or the image processing unit based on the value of the shooting parameter.

Aspects described herein include apparatus, methods, and computer program for receiving, from an image capture device comprising a plurality of sensors, data associated with the plurality of sensors on the image capture device. An apparatus or another apparatus may comprise any means, such as one or more hardware processors and/or circuitry, for determining, based on the received data, a plurality of locations on one or more displays on a substantially spherical surface of the apparatus corresponding to locations on the image capture device. The apparatus may comprise means for displaying, on the one or more displays of the apparatus, a plurality of elements representing the data associated with the plurality of sensors on the image capture device. An element of the plurality of elements may be displayed at one of the plurality of locations on the one or more displays of the apparatus.

The invention provides a control method and device of a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle-mounted image capturing system. The control method specifically comprises the following steps: acquiring illumination intensity when a plurality of cameras arranged in different directions of a vehicle capture images; determining an illumination difference value between the illumination intensities of theorientations when any two cameras capture the images; and outputting a control signal to at least control the camera with high illumination intensity in the orientation to adjust the image acquisitionparameter so as to capture an image in response to the fact that the illumination difference value exceeds a preset threshold value. According to the scheme provided by the invention, an image containing dark details can be captured in a backlight environment, so that the driving safety is improved.