Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240114252). MOVABLE APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract

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MOVABLE APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING DEVICE

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hironobu Hoshino of Tokyo (JP)

Tomoaki Tsuchiya of Kanagawa (JP)

MOVABLE APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240114252 titled 'MOVABLE APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a movable apparatus with an imaging device that can capture images with high resolution across a wide range. The apparatus includes a first imaging device with an optical system that forms an optical image with a low resolution region near the optical axis and a high resolution region outside the low resolution region.

  • The movable apparatus is configured with a first imaging device at a specific installation position to capture images in various directions.
  • The optical system of the first imaging device has a low resolution region near the optical axis and a high resolution region outside of it.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:

  • Surveillance systems
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Aerial photography

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following issues:

  • Capturing high-resolution images across a wide range
  • Ensuring image quality in different directions

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved image quality
  • Enhanced surveillance capabilities
  • Better navigation for autonomous vehicles

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be commercially applied in:

  • Security camera systems
  • Drone technology
  • Automotive industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of pan-tilt-zoom cameras in surveillance systems to capture images in different directions.

Unanswered Questions

How does the movable apparatus handle image stabilization while capturing images in different directions?

The patent application does not provide details on how the apparatus ensures image stability during image capture.

What materials are used in the construction of the movable apparatus to support the weight of the imaging device?

The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the apparatus to support the imaging device.


Original Abstract Submitted

in order to dispose an imaging device so that it can image a wide range with high resolution, a movable apparatus is configured such that a first imaging device is installed at a first installation position, the first imaging device including an optical system that forms an optical image, which has a low resolution region near an optical axis and a high resolution region outside the low resolution region, on a light receiving surface of an imaging element, and the first installation position being a position where an image is captured in at least one of a horizontal backward direction of one side surface of the movable apparatus, right or left direction in a horizontal direction ahead a driver's seat of the movable apparatus, and a downward direction ahead the movable apparatus in the high resolution region of the optical system.