18532882. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING PERSISTENCE TO SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE IMAGERY simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING PERSISTENCE TO SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE IMAGERY

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Raymond Kirk Price of Carnation WA (US)

Micahel Bleyer of Seattle WA (US)

Christopher Douglas Edmonds of Carnation WA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING PERSISTENCE TO SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE IMAGERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18532882 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING PERSISTENCE TO SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE IMAGERY

Simplified Explanation

A system for adding persistence to SPAD imagery is configurable to capture a plurality of image frames using a SPAD array. The system can also capture pose data associated with the image frames using an IMU. The system determines a persistence term based on the pose data and generates a composite image using the image frames, pose data, and the persistence term.

  • SPAD array used for capturing image frames
  • IMU used for capturing pose data
  • Persistence term determined based on pose data
  • Composite image generated using image frames, pose data, and persistence term

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Augmented reality systems
  • Virtual reality systems
  • Autonomous navigation systems

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving image quality
  • Enhancing spatial awareness
  • Providing more accurate positioning data

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced image processing capabilities
  • Improved accuracy in capturing pose data
  • Increased efficiency in generating composite images

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be commercially benefit:

  • Surveillance systems
  • Medical imaging devices
  • Robotics and drones

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of IMUs in conjunction with image sensors for capturing pose data in various applications.

What are the specific applications of this technology in the field of robotics?

This technology can be used in robotics for:

  • Improving object recognition
  • Enhancing navigation capabilities

How does this technology compare to traditional image processing techniques?

This technology offers:

  • Higher accuracy in capturing pose data
  • Enhanced image quality and spatial awareness


Original Abstract Submitted

A system for adding persistence to SPAD imagery is configurable to capture, using a SPAD array, a plurality of image frames. The system is configurable to capture, using an IMU, pose data associated with the plurality of image frames. The pose data includes at least respective pose data associated with each of the plurality of image frames. The system is configurable to determine a persistence term based on the pose data. The system is also configurable to generate a composite image based on the plurality of image frames, the respective pose data associated with each of the plurality of image frames, and the persistence term. The persistence term defines a contribution of each of the plurality of image frames to the composite image.