17849224. DETECTION OF IMAGE SENSOR SHUTTER STATE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
DETECTION OF IMAGE SENSOR SHUTTER STATE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bryan James Thornley of Burnet TX (US)
Christian L. Critz of Liberty Hill TX (US)
Karun Palicherla Reddy of Austin TX (US)
DETECTION OF IMAGE SENSOR SHUTTER STATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17849224 titled 'DETECTION OF IMAGE SENSOR SHUTTER STATE
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
An intelligent imaging device has been developed to address the issue of occlusion in a shutter mechanism. The device is able to detect when the shutter mechanism is partially open, which can result in personal or sensitive data being exposed. It achieves this by conducting real-time content analysis on each frame of the image sensor. If the shutter mechanism is found to be partially open, the device disables the interface to the image sensor to prevent the sharing of personal or sensitive data. Additionally, the device provides a visual or audible warning to the user if the shutter mechanism is not completely open or closed, even if it is manually operated.
Patent/Innovation Explanation
- An intelligent imaging device that detects occlusion in a shutter mechanism.
- Real-time, frame-by-frame content analysis is conducted to determine if the shutter mechanism is partially open.
- If the shutter mechanism is found to be partially open, the device disables the interface to the image sensor.
- Provides a visual or audible warning to the user if the shutter mechanism is not completely open or closed, even if manually operated.
Potential Applications
- Personal devices with built-in cameras, such as smartphones, laptops, or tablets.
- Security cameras or surveillance systems.
- Medical imaging devices.
- Drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles with cameras.
Problems Solved
- Prevents personal or sensitive data from being exposed during transitions of the shutter mechanism.
- Protects user privacy by disabling the interface to the image sensor when occlusion is detected.
- Provides a warning to the user to ensure they are aware of the shutter mechanism's status.
Benefits
- Enhanced privacy and security for users of imaging devices.
- Minimizes the risk of personal or sensitive data being unintentionally shared.
- User-friendly interface with visual or audible warnings to ensure proper use of the shutter mechanism.
Original Abstract Submitted
An intelligent imaging device determines an occlusion of a shutter mechanism. The shutter mechanism opens to expose light to an image sensor, and the shutter mechanism closes to block the light from entering the image sensor. However, as the shutter mechanism transitions between full open and full close, the shutter mechanism is partially open and exposing the light to the image sensor. The image sensor continues generating images during these transitions, thus possibly revealing personal/sensitive data. The intelligent imaging device determines the shutter mechanism is partially open by conducting a real time, frame-by-frame content analysis. The intelligent imaging device may then disable an interface to the image sensor to avoid sharing personal/sensitive data. Even if the shutter mechanism is manually operated, the intelligent imaging device implements a visual/audible warning to warn a user that the shutter mechanism is not completely open or closed.
