公开(公告)号：WO2014071216A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2013/068114

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BAER, Richard L. ,  MALONE, Michael R. ,  CHEN, Ting ,  SILVERSTEIN, David Amnon

IPC: G08C23/04 ,  H04N5/341

CPC classification number: H04N5/23245 ,  H04N5/2352 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/243 ,  H04N5/3532

Abstract: A controller for an image sensor includes a mode selector that receives a selection between image capture mode and data capture mode. An exposure sensor collects exposure data for a scene falling on the image sensor. A command interface sends commands to the image sensor to cause the image sensor to capture an image with a rolling reset shutter operation in which an integration interval for the image sensor is set based on the exposure data if the image capture mode is selected. The integration interval for the image sensor is set to less than two row periods, preferably close to one row period, without regard to the exposure data if the data capture mode is selected. An analog gain may be increased to as large a value as possible in data capture mode. All pixels in a row may be summed before AD conversion in data capture mode.

Abstract translation: 用于图像传感器的控制器包括接收图像拍摄模式和数据捕获模式之间的选择的模式选择器。 曝光传感器收集落在图像传感器上的场景的曝光数据。 命令界面向图像传感器发送命令，使得图像传感器利用滚动重置快门操作拍摄图像，其中如果选择了图像拍摄模式，则根据曝光数据设置图像传感器的积分间隔。 如果选择数据捕获模式，则不考虑曝光数据，图像传感器的积分间隔被设置为小于两个行周期，优选接近一个行周期。 在数据捕获模式下，模拟增益可能会增加到尽可能大的值。 在数据捕获模式下，AD转换之前可以将所有像素相加。

公开(公告)号：WO2014074250A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：PCT/US2013/063307

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BAER, Richard L. ,  THIVENT, Damien J.

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G06T3/40

CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 ,  G06T3/4053 ,  H04N5/23277

Abstract: A system and method for creating a super-resolution image using an image capturing device. In one embodiment, an electronic image sensor captures a reference optical sample through an optical path. Thereafter, an optical image stabilization (OIS) processor to adjusts the optical path to the electronic image sensor by a known amount. A second optical sample is then captured along the adjusted optical path, such that the second optical sample is offset from the first optical sample by no more than a sub-pixel offset. The OIS processor may reiterate this process to capture a plurality of optical samples at a plurality of offsets. The optical samples may be combined to create a super-resolution image.

Abstract translation: 一种使用图像捕获装置创建超分辨率图像的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，电子图像传感器通过光路捕获参考光学样本。 此后，将光学图像稳定（OIS）处理器调整到电子图像传感器的光路已知量。 然后沿着经调整的光路捕获第二光学样本，使得第二光学样本从第一光学样本偏移不超过子像素偏移。 OIS处理器可以重申该过程以多个偏移捕获多个光学样本。 可以组合光学样本以产生超分辨率图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2018031460A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/045715

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GROSS, Kevin A. ,  BAER, Richard L.

IPC: G02B15/06 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G02B7/005 ,  G02B15/06 ,  G03B5/02 ,  G03B17/12 ,  G03B17/14 ,  G03B17/565 ,  G03B2205/0092 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23229 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/23287 ,  H04N5/3572 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A small format factor camera system for mobile devices that provides improved image quality when using accessory lenses. The system may detect an accessory lens attached to the camera, either via sensing technology or by analyzing captured images. The system may analyze image data to determine current alignment (e.g., optical axis alignment, spacing, and/or tilt) of the accessory lens relative to the camera lens, and may shift the camera lens on one or more axes using a mechanical or optical actuator, for example to align the camera lens optical axis with the accessory lens optical axis. The system may also determine optical characteristics of the accessory lens, either via sensing technology or by analyzing captured images, and may apply one or more image processing functions to images captured using the accessory lens according to the determined optical characteristics of the accessory lens.

Abstract translation:

适用于移动设备的小型格式系数相机系统，可在使用辅助镜头时提供更高的图像质量。 该系统可以通过感测技术或通过分析捕获的图像来检测附接到相机的附件镜头。 系统可以分析图像数据以确定辅助镜头相对于相机镜头的当前对准（例如，光轴对准，间隔和/或倾斜），并且可以使用机械或光学方法在一个或多个轴上移动相机镜头 致动器，例如以将照相机镜头光轴与附件镜头光轴对齐。 系统还可以通过感测技术或通过分析所捕获的图像来确定辅助镜片的光学特性，并且可以根据确定的辅助镜头的光学特性将一个或多个图像处理功能应用于使用辅助镜头捕获的图像。 / p>

公开(公告)号：EP3827334A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-02

申请号：EP19769316.1

申请日：2019-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： MANZARI, Behkish J. ,  BALE, Arathi S. ,  BAER, Richard L. ,  SEELY, Richard David ,  SORRENTINO III, William A. ,  PIVONKA, Pavel ,  SOUZA DOS SANTOS, Andre ,  DYE, Alan C. ,  IVE, Jonathan P.

IPC: G06F3/0484