18526035. IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MAKOTO Takahashi of Tochigi (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18526035 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The image pickup system described in the patent application includes an image pickup apparatus mounted on a movable body, with an optical system and an image sensor for imaging objects at different angles of view.
- The image sensor has a first area for imaging objects in a smaller angle of view and a second area for imaging objects in a larger angle of view, with a higher number of pixels per unit angle of view in the second area.
- The optical axis of the optical system is nonparallel to the horizontal direction when the movable body moves horizontally, satisfying predetermined inequalities.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Surveillance systems
- Autonomous vehicles
- Robotics
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Capturing high-resolution images at different angles of view
- Improving image quality in dynamic environments
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced image quality
- Improved object detection and recognition
- Increased flexibility in image capture
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology could include:
- Security camera systems
- Drone technology
- Medical imaging devices
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of multi-camera systems to capture images at different angles of view.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the size and weight of the image pickup apparatus?
The patent application does not provide information on the size and weight implications of implementing this technology.
What are the power requirements for the image pickup system?
The patent application does not address the power consumption or requirements of the image pickup system.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup system includes an image pickup apparatus mounted on a movable body. The image pickup apparatus includes an optical system and an image sensor configured to image an object via the optical system. An imaging surface of the image sensor has a first area for imaging an object included in a first angle of view, and a second area for imaging an object included in a second angle of view larger than the first angle of view. The number of pixels per unit angle of view in the second area is larger than the number of pixels per unit angle of view in the first area. In a case where the movable body moves in a horizontal direction, the image pickup apparatus is installed so that an optical axis of the optical system is nonparallel to the horizontal direction. Predetermined inequalities are satisfied.
