18466828. IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)

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IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Organization Name

FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yukinori Nishiyama of Saitama (JP)

Shinya Fujiwara of Saitama (JP)

Taro Saito of Saitama (JP)

Takehiro Koguchi of Saitama (JP)

IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466828 titled 'IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The imaging apparatus described in this patent application includes an image sensor and a processor. The processor acquires distance data related to the distance between the imaging apparatus and objects in a moving image. It then controls the focus position based on the positions of the objects within the depth of field.

  • The imaging apparatus includes an image sensor and a processor.
  • The processor acquires first and second distance data related to the distance between the imaging apparatus and objects in a moving image.
  • The focus position is controlled based on the positions of the objects within the depth of field.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various fields where accurate focus control is required in imaging systems, such as:

  • Photography: Ensuring sharp focus on specific objects or subjects in a scene.
  • Videography: Maintaining focus on moving objects or subjects during video recording.
  • Surveillance: Tracking and focusing on specific objects or individuals in a monitored area.
  • Autonomous vehicles: Adjusting focus based on the distance to objects in the vehicle's surroundings.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following problems:

  • Maintaining focus on objects at different distances within a moving image.
  • Ensuring accurate focus control based on the depth of field.
  • Overcoming limitations of fixed focus systems that may result in blurred or out-of-focus images.

Benefits

The use of this technology offers several benefits:

  • Improved image quality: Ensures objects at different distances are in focus, resulting in sharper and clearer images.
  • Enhanced user experience: Allows for easier capturing of desired subjects or objects in focus.
  • Increased efficiency: Automates focus adjustment based on distance data, reducing the need for manual intervention.
  • Versatility: Can be applied in various imaging systems, including cameras, smartphones, surveillance cameras, and autonomous vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

There is provided an imaging apparatus including an image sensor, and a processor, in which the processor acquires first distance data related to a distance between the imaging apparatus and a first object included in a moving image, which is shown by moving image data obtained by being imaged by the image sensor, and second distance data related to a distance between the imaging apparatus and a second object included in the moving image, and controls a focus position according to whether or not a first object position in a depth direction based on the first distance data and a second object position in the depth direction based on the second distance data are within a depth of field.

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