18238775. IMAGING DEVICE AND MOUNTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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IMAGING DEVICE AND MOUNTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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IMAGING DEVICE AND MOUNTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238775 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND MOUNTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an imaging device that is attached to a moving body. It consists of multiple lens barrels, a holder, a flange portion, an image sensor, and a sensor board.
- The imaging device includes multiple lens barrels that accommodate optical systems.
- A holder covers and fixes the lens barrels, with a tip end for light entry and a base end on the opposite side.
- A flange portion protrudes from the base end and is fixed to the moving body.
- An image sensor is mounted on a sensor board and forms an image of transmitted light.
- The image sensor is fixed to the base end of the holder.
Potential Applications
- Surveillance systems
- Mobile photography and videography
- Autonomous vehicles
- Robotics and drones
Problems Solved
- Provides a stable and secure attachment of an imaging device to a moving body.
- Ensures proper alignment and positioning of the lens barrels and image sensor.
- Reduces vibrations and motion blur in captured images.
Benefits
- Improved image quality and clarity in dynamic environments.
- Enables real-time image processing and analysis.
- Versatile and adaptable for various applications and industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device is attached to a moving body and includes a plurality of lens barrels that accommodates optical systems; a holder that covers and fixes the plurality of lens barrels and includes a tip end which light from an object enters and a base end on an opposite side of the tip end; a flange portion protruding from an outer periphery of the base end and fixed to the moving body; an image sensor that forms an image of light transmitted through an optical system; and a sensor board on which the image sensor is mounted. The image sensor is fixed to a base end of the holder.
