18333920. METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Eunhee Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Anqi Yang of Pittsburgh PA (US)

Aswin Sankaranarayanan of Pittsburgh PA (US)

Hyong Euk Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18333920 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device with image acquisition that includes a display layer, phase masks, an image sensor, and a processor for image processing.

• The device has a first phase mask at the front end of the display layer, which modulates external light.
• The display layer has pixel areas and hole areas, allowing the modulated light to pass through.
• A second phase mask is located at the rear end of the display layer, further modulating the light.
• An image sensor is positioned at the rear end of the second phase mask, capturing the modulated light and generating a raw image.
• The processor performs image processing on the raw image using blur information corresponding to the image.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Improved image acquisition in devices such as cameras, smartphones, or tablets.
• Enhanced image quality and clarity in low-light conditions or situations with motion blur.
• Advanced image processing capabilities for various applications, including photography, video recording, and computer vision.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Overcoming limitations of traditional image acquisition methods by using phase masks to modulate light.
• Addressing issues of image blur and low-quality images in challenging lighting conditions.
• Providing a solution for capturing and processing high-quality images in real-time.

Benefits of this technology:

• Improved image quality and sharpness in various lighting conditions.
• Enhanced performance in low-light environments, reducing the need for additional lighting.
• Real-time image processing capabilities, allowing for immediate adjustments and improvements to captured images.

Original Abstract Submitted

A device with image acquisition includes: a first phase mask disposed at a front end of a display layer and configured to modulate external light; the display layer comprising pixel areas between hole areas through which the modulated light that has passed through the first phase mask passes; a second phase mask disposed at a rear end of the display layer and configured to modulate the modulated light that has passed through the first phase mask; an image sensor disposed at a rear end of the second phase mask and configured to generate a raw image by sensing the modulated light that has passed through the second phase mask; and a processor configured to perform image processing on the raw image, based on blur information corresponding to the raw image.