17844600. MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Shen-Ge Wang of Santa Clara CA (US)
MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17844600 titled 'MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and techniques for large field of view imaging. It involves using two image sensors to capture different perspectives of a scene, and then modifying and combining the images to create a single image with a wide field of view and smooth transitions.
- Two image sensors are used to capture different perspectives of a scene.
- A light redirection element, such as a prism or reflective surface, is used to redirect the light from the scene to the image sensors.
- The first image sensor captures a first image based on the first light redirected by the light redirection element, while the second image sensor captures a second image based on the second light redirected by the light redirection element.
- The device can modify the first and/or second image using perspective distortion correction and aligning various properties of the two images, such as brightness, contrast, positioning, sharpness, tint, hue, and saturation.
- The modified first and second images are then combined to generate a single image with a large field of view and smooth transitions.
Potential Applications
- Surveillance systems with wide coverage areas.
- Panoramic photography and videography.
- Virtual reality and augmented reality applications.
- Medical imaging for capturing large areas of the body.
Problems Solved
- Limited field of view in traditional imaging systems.
- Inconsistent image properties and transitions when combining multiple images.
- Distortion and misalignment issues in wide-angle photography.
Benefits
- Provides a wider field of view compared to traditional imaging systems.
- Creates a single image with smooth transitions between different perspectives.
- Allows for correction of perspective distortion and alignment of image properties.
- Can be used in various applications such as surveillance, photography, and medical imaging.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are described for large field of view imaging. A device's first image sensor captures a first image based on first light from a scene redirected by a light redirection element (e.g., a first prism and/or first reflective surface), and the device's second image sensor captures a second image based on second light from the scene redirected by the light redirection element (e.g., a second prism and/or second reflective surface). The device can modify the first image and/or second image using perspective distortion correction and/or to align one or more properties of two respective depictions of a shared portion of a scene in the two images. The one or more properties can include brightness, contrast, positioning, sharpness, tint, hue, and/or saturation. The device can generate a combined image with a large field of view and smooth transitions by combining the first image and the second image.
