18473964. Low Frame Rate Night Vision on Video Camera simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
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Low Frame Rate Night Vision on Video Camera
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bill Duran of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Adrian Mircea Proca of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Siddarth Raghunathan of Millbrae CA (US)
Low Frame Rate Night Vision on Video Camera - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18473964 titled 'Low Frame Rate Night Vision on Video Camera
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device is described that can detect motion in a scene based on images captured by an image sensor. The device also determines the ambient light level and if it is below a certain threshold, motion detection is performed. The device then captures a second set of images and creates a composite image from them, which is displayed on a user device.
- The electronic device receives images of a scene captured by an image sensor.
- The ambient light level proximate to the device is also received.
- The device determines if the ambient light level is below a first threshold value.
- If the ambient light level is below the threshold, motion detection is performed.
- A second set of images is captured by the image sensor.
- A composite image is formed from two or more of the second set of images.
- The composite image is presented for display on a user device.
Potential Applications:
- Surveillance systems: The technology can be used in security cameras to detect motion in low light conditions and provide clearer composite images for identification.
- Photography: The device can be used in cameras to automatically detect motion and capture multiple images to create a composite photo with reduced motion blur.
- Augmented reality: The technology can be used in AR devices to enhance the detection of motion in the user's surroundings, improving the accuracy of virtual object placement.
Problems Solved:
- Motion detection in low light conditions: The technology addresses the challenge of detecting motion in scenes with low ambient light levels, where traditional motion detection methods may fail.
- Motion blur reduction: By capturing multiple images and creating a composite image, the technology reduces motion blur in the final image, resulting in clearer and more detailed visuals.
Benefits:
- Improved security: The technology enhances the effectiveness of surveillance systems by enabling motion detection in low light conditions, improving the identification of potential threats.
- Enhanced photography: Cameras equipped with this technology can capture better quality images in low light environments, reducing motion blur and improving overall image quality.
- Enhanced augmented reality experience: AR devices utilizing this technology can provide more accurate and realistic virtual object placement, enhancing the user's immersion and interaction with the virtual world.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device receives a first plurality of images of a scene captured by an image sensor of an electronic device, receives an ambient light level proximate to the electronic device, and determines whether the ambient light level is less than a first threshold value. In accordance with a determination that the ambient light level is less than the first threshold value, the electronic device detects motion in the scene based on one or more of the first plurality of images. In accordance with detecting motion in the scene, the electronic device receives a second plurality of images of the scene captured by the image sensor of the electronic device, forms a composite image from two or more of the second plurality of images, and causes the composite image to be presented for display on a user device.
