18486308. IMAGING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shinnosuke Osawa of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486308 titled 'IMAGING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The imaging apparatus described in the abstract is designed to control exposure levels in captured images to prevent overexposure and brightness drop in low brightness regions, while also allowing users to adjust the brightness of high brightness regions to their desired level. Here are some key points to note:
- The apparatus includes a first exposure control unit to prevent overexposure in captured images.
- An image processing unit is used to maintain brightness in low brightness regions based on the control amount set by the first exposure control.
- A second exposure control unit allows users to adjust the brightness of high brightness regions to a target level.
- When the second exposure control is activated, the first exposure control is not applied.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various fields such as photography, surveillance systems, medical imaging, and industrial inspection where precise exposure control is required.
Problems Solved
1. Overexposure in captured images. 2. Drop in brightness in low brightness regions.
Benefits
1. Improved image quality. 2. User-friendly brightness adjustment. 3. Enhanced control over exposure levels.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Advanced Exposure Control Technology for Imaging Devices"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to exposure control in imaging devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus determine the target brightness set by the user for high brightness regions?
The abstract does not specify the method or mechanism used to determine the target brightness level set by the user.
Are there any limitations to the second exposure control unit in terms of adjusting brightness in high brightness regions?
The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or constraints of the second exposure control unit when adjusting brightness in high brightness regions.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a first exposure control unit configured to perform first exposure control to suppress overexposure of a captured image; an image processing unit configured to perform image processing to suppress drop in brightness of a low brightness region of the image on a basis of a control amount of the first exposure control; and a second exposure control unit configured to perform second exposure control to bring a brightness of a high brightness region of a captured image closer to a target brightness which is set by a user, wherein in a case where the second exposure control is performed, the first exposure control unit does not perform the first exposure control.
