17934506. Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bosheng Zhang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Angelo M Alaimo of San Jose CA (US)
Bryan Dang of San Francisco CA (US)
Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17934506 titled 'Adaptive-Flash Photography, Videography, and/or Flashlight Using Camera, Scene, or User Input Parameters
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a light source module that includes an array of illumination elements and a projecting lens. The module can adjust the illumination elements and the lens to control the emitted light field. The controller for the module determines the light field pattern based on parameters such as the imaging device's field of view, sensitivity model, depth, ambient illumination, and object reflectivity.
- Light source module with illumination elements and optional projecting lens
- Module can adjust illumination elements and lens to control emitted light field
- Controller determines light field pattern based on imaging device parameters and other factors
Potential Applications
- Lighting systems for photography or videography
- Smart lighting systems for homes or commercial spaces
- Automotive lighting systems for adaptive headlights or interior lighting
Problems Solved
- Provides precise control over the emitted light field
- Allows for adjustment of lighting based on the scene and imaging device's field of view
- Optimizes lighting priorities such as ambient preservation and lighting balance
Benefits
- Enhanced lighting control for various applications
- Improved image quality and lighting effects
- Energy efficiency through optimized lighting priorities
Original Abstract Submitted
A light source module includes an array of illumination elements and an optional projecting lens. The light source module is configured to receive or generate a control signal for adjusting different ones of the illumination elements to control a light field emitted from the light source module. In some embodiments, the light source module is also configured to adjust the projecting lens responsive to objects in an illuminated scene and a field of view of an imaging device. A controller for a light source module may determine a light field pattern based on various parameters including a field of view of an imaging device, an illumination sensitivity model of the imaging device, depth, ambient illumination and reflectivity of objects, configured illumination priorities including ambient preservation, background illumination and direct/indirect lighting balance, and so forth.
