17830835. IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS PROVIDING WHITE BALANCE FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS PROVIDING WHITE BALANCE FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
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Woo-Shik Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS PROVIDING WHITE BALANCE FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17830835 titled 'IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS PROVIDING WHITE BALANCE FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The image acquisition apparatus described in the patent application includes an image sensor and a processor.
- The image sensor is used to capture an image.
- The processor is responsible for analyzing the surrounding environment of the image acquisition apparatus.
- The processor obtains a basis from the analysis of the surrounding environment.
- Based on the obtained basis, the processor estimates illumination information.
- The estimated illumination information is then used to perform color conversion on the captured image.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Photography and videography equipment can benefit from improved color accuracy and image quality.
- Surveillance systems can enhance image processing capabilities for better identification and analysis.
- Medical imaging devices can improve image interpretation and diagnosis accuracy.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inaccurate color representation in images due to varying lighting conditions.
- Difficulties in obtaining consistent color reproduction across different environments.
- Challenges in accurately capturing and analyzing images in low-light or high-contrast situations.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved image quality and color accuracy in various lighting conditions.
- Enhanced ability to capture and analyze images in challenging environments.
- More reliable and consistent color reproduction across different lighting scenarios.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an image acquisition apparatus including an image sensor configured to obtain an image, and a processor configured to obtain a basis based on a surrounding environment of the image acquisition apparatus, estimate illumination information based on the obtained basis, and perform color conversion on the image based on the estimated illumination information.
