17965044. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Aihiko Numata of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17965044 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image capturing unit that includes a photoelectric conversion element, an integration unit, and a determination unit.

  • The photoelectric conversion element detects changes in luminance in each pixel address.
  • The integration unit generates a frame image by integrating the address events for each pixel.
  • The determination unit determines if the integrated value has reached a predetermined threshold.
  • If the threshold is reached, the determination unit stops the integration process in the integration unit.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Digital cameras and smartphones with improved image capturing capabilities.
  • Surveillance systems with enhanced image processing and analysis.
  • Medical imaging devices for better diagnostic accuracy.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Overexposure or underexposure in images can be avoided by stopping integration at a predetermined threshold.
  • The technology helps in capturing clear and well-exposed images even in challenging lighting conditions.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved image quality and accuracy due to the integration of address events.
  • Efficient use of resources by stopping integration when the desired threshold is reached.
  • Enhanced user experience with better image capturing capabilities.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image capturing unit comprises a photoelectric conversion element configured to detect an address event indicating a change in luminance in each pixel address, an integration unit configured to generate a frame image based on an integrated value obtained by integrating an address event for each pixel, and a determination unit configured to determine whether an integrated value has reached a predetermined threshold value. The determination unit is configured to stop integration in the integration unit when it determines that the integrated value has reached a predetermined threshold value.

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