FUJIFILM Corporation patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for FUJIFILM Corporation on November 30th, 2023

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM (18448396)

Main Inventor

Kosuke IWANE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an endoscope system that includes an endoscope with an instruction unit and a processor.

• The endoscope has the ability to issue instructions for switching selection conditions and storing still images.
• The endoscope images the subject and sends the images to the processor.
• The processor acquires each endoscope image and temporarily stores them in a temporary storage area.
• The processor selects the endoscope image to be stored based on a first or second selection condition.
• The processor performs image evaluation on the temporary storage images and assigns an image evaluation value to each.
• The processor stores the optimal still image, selected based on the image evaluation value, according to the still image storage instruction.

Abstract

An endoscope system includes an endoscope, which includes an instruction unit that issues a selection condition switching instruction and a still image storage instruction and which images a subject, and a processor. The processor acquires an endoscope image for each frame, temporarily stores the endoscope image selected based on a first selection condition or a second selection condition in a temporary storage area, performs image evaluation to assign an image evaluation value for each of the temporary storage images, and stores, based on the still image storage instruction, an optimal still image selected in accordance with the image evaluation value.

ENDOSCOPE (18362949)

Main Inventor

Takashi HARADA

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a distal end portion body that is part of an endoscope.

- The distal end portion body houses an imaging unit, which is securely held and can be attached and detached. - The imaging unit is housed in an airtight or liquidtight state to protect it from external elements. - The distal end portion body includes a lens cover, an imaging unit housing portion, and a first opening portion. - The imaging unit can be separated from the distal end portion body by pulling it towards the proximal end through the first opening portion. - This design allows for easy maintenance and replacement of the imaging unit without the need for disassembling the entire endoscope.

Abstract

A distal end portion body is disposed at a distal end of an insertion part of the endoscope. In the distal end portion body, an imaging unit that is housed in an airtight or liquidtight state with respect to an external space and that is attachably and detachably held is provided. The distal end portion body includes a lens cover, an imaging unit housing portion in which the imaging unit is held, and a first opening portion and the imaging unit can be separated through the first opening portion in a case where the imaging unit held in the imaging unit housing portion is pulled to a proximal end side of the distal end portion body.

ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE (18449713)

Main Inventor

Tsutomu SASAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an electronic stethoscope that has a biological sound sensor, an analog system, and a digital system. 

• The electronic stethoscope detects biological sounds and outputs an analog signal.
• The analog system processes the analog signal without converting it into a digital signal.
• The processed analog signal is then outputted to an external device.
• The digital system converts the analog signal into a digital signal.
• The converted digital signal is also outputted to an external device.

Abstract

An electronic stethoscope includes: a biological sound sensor that detects a biological sound and outputs an analog-format biological sound signal; an analog system that processes the biological sound signal without converting the biological sound signal into a digital signal and outputs the biological sound signal to an outside; and a digital system that converts the biological sound signal into the digital signal and outputs the biological sound signal.

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS (18324602)

Main Inventor

Riki IGARASHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method that can accurately identify the examination site regardless of the examiner's skill level.

• The apparatus includes an image acquisition unit where an examiner inputs an ultrasound image of the subject.
• A site discrimination unit analyzes the reflection signals from a distance measurement device to acquire posture information of the examiner and the subject.
• The site discrimination unit then uses this information along with the ultrasound image to discriminate the examination site shown in the ultrasound image.
• The goal is to improve accuracy in identifying the examination site during ultrasonography.

Abstract

There are provided an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus which can discriminate an examination site with high accuracy regardless of a skill level of an examiner. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an image acquisition unit in which an ultrasound image of a subject is input by an examiner performing ultrasonography on the subject; and a site discrimination unit that discriminates an examination site shown in the ultrasound image on the basis of posture information of the examiner and the subject, which is acquired by analyzing reflection signals in a case of transmitting detection signals from a distance measurement device toward the examiner and the subject, and the ultrasound image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

ULTRASONIC TREATMENT TOOL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME (18447160)

Main Inventor

Kohei HIGASHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a technology involving ultrasound oscillators that emit ultrasonic waves.

• Ultrasound oscillators emit ultrasonic waves in a structure.
• The ultrasonic waves propagate in a first direction from one side to the other side, and then propagate in the opposite direction.
• An ultrasonic driving part is responsible for driving the ultrasound oscillators.
• The ultrasonic driving part changes the frequencies of the ultrasound oscillators to ensure a maximal current value flows through them.

Abstract

Ultrasound oscillators emit ultrasonic waves. An ultrasonic driving part drives the ultrasound oscillators such that the ultrasonic waves propagates in a first direction D from one side toward the other side and propagates in a second direction D opposite to the first direction D in a structure S. The ultrasonic driving part drives the ultrasound oscillators by changing frequencies of the ultrasound oscillators such that a current value flowing through the ultrasound oscillators is a maximal current value.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18304368)

Main Inventor

Takeharu NAKAZATO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that uses ultrasound imaging to observe a specific part of a target region. 

• The apparatus includes a processor that acquires an actual ultrasound image of the target region by emitting ultrasonic waves and capturing reflected waves.
• The processor also acquires a virtual ultrasound image of the target region based on volume data.
• The processor then determines the positional relationship between the medical module and the specific part by comparing the actual and virtual ultrasound images.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor acquires an actual ultrasound image generated as an image showing an aspect of an observation target region including a specific part on the basis of reflected waves obtained by emitting ultrasonic waves from a medical module to the observation target region. In addition, the processor acquires a virtual ultrasound image generated as an ultrasound image virtually showing an aspect of the observation target region on the basis of volume data indicating the observation target region. Further, the processor specifies a positional relationship between a first position where the medical module is present and a second position where the specific part is present on the basis of the actual ultrasound image and the virtual ultrasound image.

CURABLE COMPOSITION FOR IMPRINTING, CURED SUBSTANCE, IMPRINT PATTERN PRODUCING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE (18450039)

Main Inventor

Naoya SHIMOJU

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a curable composition for imprinting, which includes a polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator. One of the components in the composition is a compound that contains a 5-membered ring structure with two or more heteroatoms as ring members.

• The composition is used for imprinting, a technique used in manufacturing devices.
• The composition includes a compound with a specific ring structure, which enhances its curing properties.
• The cured substance obtained from the composition can be used to create imprint patterns.
• The patent application also describes a method for producing imprint patterns using the curable composition.
• The imprint pattern producing method can be used in the manufacturing process of devices.

Abstract

Provided are a curable composition for imprinting, which contains a polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator, in which one of components contained in the composition is a compound which includes a 5-membered ring structure having two or more heteroatoms as ring members; a cured substance of the curable composition for imprinting; an imprint pattern producing method using the curable composition for imprinting; and a method for manufacturing a device, which includes the imprint pattern producing method.

COMPOSITION FOR FORMING IMPRINT PATTERN, CURED SUBSTANCE, IMPRINT PATTERN PRODUCING METHOD, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE (18360092)

Main Inventor

Akihiro HAKAMATA

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a composition for forming an imprint pattern, which includes a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator, and a derivative of the polymerization initiator.

- The composition can be used to create a cured substance that can be used in devices. - The patent application also describes a method for producing an imprint pattern using the composition. - The imprint pattern producing method can be used in the manufacturing process of devices. - The invention provides a simplified and efficient way to create imprint patterns for various applications.

Abstract

Provided are a composition for forming an imprint pattern, containing a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator, and a derivative of the polymerization initiator; a cured substance of the composition for forming an imprint pattern; a device including the cured substance; an imprint pattern producing method using the composition for forming an imprint pattern; and a method for manufacturing a device, including the imprint pattern producing method.

POLYMER FILM AND LAMINATE (18365191)

Main Inventor

Yasuyuki SASADA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a polymer film that contains a polymer and a filler. The film has a phase-separated structure with at least two phases, and all of these phases have an elastic modulus of 0.01 GPa or more. The application also includes information about potential applications of this film.

• The patent application describes a polymer film with a unique structure.
• The film contains both a polymer and a filler material.
• The film's structure is phase-separated, meaning it has distinct regions with different properties.
• The film has at least two phases, each with an elastic modulus of 0.01 GPa or more.
• The elastic modulus is a measure of a material's stiffness or rigidity.
• The film's unique structure and properties make it suitable for various applications.
• The patent application provides information about potential uses of the film.

Abstract

Provided are a polymer film containing a polymer and a filler, in which the polymer film has a phase-separated structure including at least two phases, and all of the at least two phases have an elastic modulus of 0.01 GPa or more; and an application thereof.

IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC ASSAY APPARATUS (18448383)

Main Inventor

Yasutake TANAKA

Brief explanation

The immunochromatographic assay apparatus is a device used for detecting the presence of a specific substance in a sample.

• It consists of a cartridge that can be loaded and unloaded, which contains a carrier and a second reagent holding part.
• The carrier has different regions, including a spotting region where the sample is applied, an assay region, and a color development region.
• The color development region changes its color when it reacts with a first reagent.
• The second reagent holding part holds a second reagent that will be developed in the assay region.
• The apparatus includes a detection unit that detects the color development state in the color development region.
• It also has a second reagent supply mechanism that starts the supply of the second reagent from the second reagent holding part to the carrier.
• A processor is responsible for operating the second reagent supply mechanism based on the change in the color development state of the color development region.

Abstract

The immunochromatographic assay apparatus includes a loading part in which a cartridge including a carrier and a second reagent holding part is attachably and detachably loaded, in which the carrier has a spotting region on which a sample is spotted, an assay region, and a color development region in which a color development state changes by reaction with a first reagent, and in which the second reagent holding part holds a second reagent to be developed in the assay region, a detection unit that detects a color development state in the color development region, a second reagent supply mechanism for starting a supply of the second reagent from the second reagent holding part to the carrier, and a processor configured to operate the second reagent supply mechanism based on a change in the color development state of the color development region.

COLORING COMPOSITION, CURED FILM, LIGHT SHIELDING FILM, COLOR FILTER, OPTICAL ELEMENT, SOLID-STATE IMAGING ELEMENT, INFRARED SENSOR, AND HEADLIGHT UNIT (18450368)

Main Inventor

Norifumi YOKOYAMA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a coloring composition that can create a cured film with vibrant color and strong adhesion to a base material. It also discusses various applications of this composition, such as in light shielding films, color filters, optical elements, solid-state imaging elements, infrared sensors, and headlight units.

• The coloring composition contains a pigment, a solvent, and a resin with specific chemical units.
• The resin has a polymerizable group (unit A), a phenolic hydroxyl group (unit B), and an acidic group (unit C).
• The pigment content in the composition is at least 15% by mass of the total solid content.
• The cured film formed using this composition has a high color value and excellent adhesiveness to the base material.
• The composition can be used to create light shielding films, color filters, optical elements, solid-state imaging elements, infrared sensors, and headlight units.

Abstract

There are provided a coloring composition, which makes it possible to form a cured film having a high color value and excellent adhesiveness to a base material, and provided a cured film, a light shielding film, a color filter, an optical element, a solid-state imaging element, an infrared sensor, and a headlight unit. The coloring composition according to the present invention contains a pigment, a solvent, and a resin having a constitutional unit A having a polymerizable group, a constitutional unit B having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and a constitutional unit C having an acidic group, where a content of the pigment is 15% by mass or more with respect to a total solid content.

OPTICAL MEMBER FOR USE IN DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY DEVICE (18366402)

Main Inventor

Hiroki KUWAHARA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an optical member for use in a display device with a specific light emitting unit.

• The optical member includes a light bending part and a light absorbing part.
• The light absorbing part has an absorption waveform selected from specific absorption waveforms A to D.
• Absorption waveform B has two wavelengths that result in an absorbance of half of the absorption maximum.
• These wavelengths are present in a wavelength range larger than the maximum emission wavelength exhibited by blue emission of the display device and smaller than the maximum emission wavelength exhibited by green emission of the display device.
• Absorption waveform C also has two wavelengths that result in an absorbance of half of the absorption maximum.
• These wavelengths are present in a wavelength range larger than the maximum emission wavelength exhibited by red emission of the display device and smaller than the maximum emission wavelength exhibited by green emission of the display device.

Abstract

An optical member for use in a display device having a specific light emitting unit, which includes a specific light bending part and a light absorbing part having an absorption waveform selected from specific absorption waveforms A to D and having absorption waveform B: a specific absorption waveform in which two wavelengths that give an absorbance of half of an absorption maximum are present in a wavelength range larger than λ(a maximum emission wavelength exhibited by blue emission of the display device) and smaller than λ(a maximum emission wavelength exhibited by green emission of the display device) or C: a specific absorption waveform in which two wavelengths that give an absorbance of half of an absorption maximum are present in a wavelength range larger than λand smaller than λ(a maximum emission wavelength exhibited by red emission of the display device).

OPTICALLY ANISOTROPIC FILM, OPTICAL FILM, AND DISPLAY DEVICE (18447862)

Main Inventor

Wataru HOSHINO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an optically anisotropic film that has high contrast and excellent light fastness.

• The film contains a liquid crystal compound and a dichroic substance.
• The liquid crystal compound is vertically aligned, while the dichroic substance forms an arrangement structure.
• When observed under a scanning transmission electron microscope, the arrangement structure has a major axis length (L) and a minor axis length (D).
• At least 16 arrangement structures with L≥30 nm are observed per 40 μm.
• The optically anisotropic film can be used in optical films and display devices.

Abstract

Provided is an optically anisotropic film, an optical film, and a display device, which have a high contrast and excellent light fastness. The optically anisotropic film includes a liquid crystal compound and a dichroic substance, in which the liquid crystal compound is vertically aligned, the dichroic substance forms an arrangement structure, and in a case where, in a cross section observed with a scanning transmission electron microscope, a length of a major axis of the arrangement structure is defined as L, and a length of a minor axis of the arrangement structure is defined as D, 16 or more arrangement structures satisfying L≥30 nm are observed per 40 μm.

LAMINATE OF NEGATIVE TONE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF PREPARING NEGATIVE TONE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE (18339622)

Main Inventor

Shumpei WATANABE

Brief explanation

- The present invention is a laminate of negative tone lithographic printing plate precursors.

- Each precursor has at least one layer containing an infrared absorber with a HOMO of -5.43 eV or less. - The precursors are placed on a hydrophilic support. - The outermost layer surface on either side of the infrared absorber layer has an arithmetic mean height (Sa) between 0.3 μm and 20 μm. - The invention also includes a method of preparing a negative tone lithographic printing plate.

Abstract

The present invention provides a laminate of negative tone lithographic printing plate precursors each having at least one layer containing an infrared absorber with a HOMO of −5.43 eV or less on a hydrophilic support, in which in each of the negative tone lithographic printing plate precursors, at least one of an outermost layer surface on a side of the at least one layer containing an infrared absorber with reference to the support or an outermost layer surface on a side opposite to the side of the at least one layer containing an infrared absorber has an arithmetic mean height Sa of 0.3 μm or more and 20 μm or less. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a negative tone lithographic printing plate.

ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIST FILM, PATTERN FORMING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE (18448505)

Main Inventor

Shuhei YAMAGUCHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition that can reduce line width roughness (LWR) in pattern formation. 

• The composition contains a resin (A) with a repeating unit (a) that has an ionic group capable of generating an acid when exposed to actinic ray or radiation.
• The repeating unit (a) has a molecular weight of 300 or less when the leaving group is replaced with a hydrogen atom.
• The repeating unit (a) is present in a predetermined amount or more in relation to the total solid content of the composition.

The invention aims to improve the precision and quality of pattern formation in electronic device manufacturing.

Abstract

Provided are an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition with which LWR of a pattern to be formed can be reduced; a resist film; a pattern forming method; and a method for manufacturing an electronic device. The actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition of the present invention is an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing a resin (A) having a repeating unit (a), in which the repeating unit (a) is a repeating unit having an ionic group which generates an acid in a case where a leaving group is eliminated by irradiation with an actinic ray or a radiation, in which a repeating unit obtained by replacing the leaving group with a hydrogen atom has a molecular weight of 300 or less, and the repeating unit (a) is a predetermined amount or more with respect to a total solid content of the actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition.

RECOMMENDATION INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE, OPERATION METHOD OF RECOMMENDATION INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE, OPERATION PROGRAM OF RECOMMENDATION INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE (18447745)

Main Inventor

Asuka YAMASHITA

Brief explanation

- The abstract describes a CPU (central processing unit) for an image management server.

- The CPU consists of three main components: an estimation unit, an information acquisition unit, and a distribution control unit. - The purpose of the CPU is to estimate future events that a user is expected to experience based on a set of images obtained within a specific period. - If the number of images that serve as a basis for estimating the future event is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the estimation unit determines that the user will experience the future event after the set period. - The information acquisition unit generates recommendation information based on the estimated future event. - The distribution control unit presents the recommendation information to the user. - The innovation lies in the use of image data to predict and provide personalized recommendations to users based on their expected future events.

Abstract

A CPU of an image management server includes an estimation unit, an information acquisition unit, and a distribution control unit. In a case where a plurality of images, among images obtained by the user within a set period, that are bases for estimating a future event that the user is expected to experience after the set period, are equal to or larger than a first threshold value set in advance, the estimation unit estimates that the user experiences the future event after the set period. The information acquisition unit generates the recommendation information according to the estimated future event. The distribution control unit presents the recommendation information to the user.

IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC ASSAY APPARATUS (18450180)

Main Inventor

Yasutake TANAKA

Brief explanation

This patent application describes an apparatus for conducting immunochromatographic assays.

• The apparatus includes a loading part where a cartridge containing a carrier with a spotting region and an assay region, along with a reagent, can be attached and detached.
• There is a first detection unit that detects the color development state in the assay region.
• A second detection unit is present to detect the generation of bubbles in the assay region caused by the reagent supply.
• A processor is used to analyze the data from the detection units and determine if there is a change in the color development state.
• The processor also determines if there is a change in the color development state when there are no bubbles present in the assay region.
• This apparatus simplifies the process of conducting immunochromatographic assays by automating the detection and analysis of color development and bubble generation.

Abstract

An immunochromatographic assay apparatus includes a loading part in which a cartridge that includes a carrier having a spotting region and an assay region, and in which a reagent is supplied to the carrier, is attachably and detachably loaded, a first detection unit that detects a color development state in the assay region, a second detection unit that detects a generation state of bubbles generated in the assay region due to the supply of the reagent, and a processor configured to discriminate presence or absence of a change in the color development state based on the color development state detected by the first detection unit, and discriminate the presence or absence of the change in the color development state in a case where the bubbles are discriminated to be absent based on the generation state of the bubbles detected by the second detection unit.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE (18449307)

Main Inventor

Takashi FUJIMOTO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a magnetic recording medium that consists of a non-magnetic support and a magnetic layer containing a ferromagnetic powder.

• The ferromagnetic powder used in the magnetic layer is an ε-iron oxide powder.
• An X-ray diffraction analysis of the magnetic layer using an In-Plane method shows a diffraction intensity ratio (Int1/Int2) ranging from 1.0 to 6.5.
• The invention also includes a magnetic tape cartridge and a magnetic recording and reproducing device that utilize this magnetic recording medium.

Abstract

Provided are a magnetic recording medium including a non-magnetic support, and a magnetic layer including a ferromagnetic powder. The ferromagnetic powder is an ε-iron oxide powder, and an intensity ratio (Int1/Int2) of diffraction intensities obtained by an X-ray diffraction analysis of the magnetic layer using an In-Plane method is 1.0 or more and 6.5 or less; and a magnetic tape cartridge and a magnetic recording and reproducing device each including the magnetic recording medium.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND PROJECTION APPARATUS (18450470)

Main Inventor

Kazuki INOUE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a control device for a projection apparatus that corrects color shading in a projected image. 

• The control device includes a processor that performs the correction by adjusting the output of the light source used in the projection and adjusting the image data input into the light modulation element.

Abstract

A control device of a projection apparatus that projects an image optically modulated by a light modulation element, includes: a processor, and the processor is configured to perform a control of correcting color shading of a projection image that is projected, based on combined use of output adjustment of a light source used in the projection by the projection apparatus and adjustment of image data input into the light modulation element.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18448992)

Main Inventor

Takashi AOKI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that can generate a virtual viewpoint image based on captured images and viewpoint information. It also outputs data for displaying a specific image created using a different process, along with the virtual viewpoint image on a display.

• The image processing apparatus includes a processor and memory.
• The processor acquires a virtual viewpoint image by combining multiple captured images and viewpoint information.
• The virtual viewpoint image shows a specific aspect of a subject observed from a specified viewpoint.
• The processor also generates data for displaying a specific image using a different process than the virtual viewpoint image.
• The specific image is displayed on a display along with the virtual viewpoint image.
• The apparatus can be used for various image processing applications, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, or computer graphics.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a processor and a memory connected to or built in the processor. The processor acquires a virtual viewpoint image showing an aspect of a subject in a case in which the subject is observed from a viewpoint specified by viewpoint information based on a plurality of captured images and the viewpoint information, and outputs, based on the viewpoint information, data for displaying a specific image created in a process different from a process of the virtual viewpoint image, and the virtual viewpoint image on a display.

IMAGING ELEMENT, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18355639)

Main Inventor

Tomoyuki KAWAI

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an imaging element that has various components for reading, storing, processing, and outputting image data.

- The reading portion of the element reads out captured image data at a certain frame rate. - The storage portion is responsible for storing the image data. - The processing portion processes the image data. - The output portion outputs the processed image data at a lower frame rate than the reading portion. - The reading portion reads out the image data of multiple frames simultaneously. - The storage portion stores each image data read out by the reading portion in parallel. - The processing portion performs generation processing to create output image data of one frame using the image data from multiple frames stored in the storage portion.

Abstract

An imaging element incorporates a reading portion that reads out captured image data at a first frame rate, a storage portion that stores the image data, a processing portion that processes the image data, and an output portion that outputs the processed image data at a second frame rate lower than the first frame rate. The reading portion reads out the image data of each of a plurality of frames in parallel. The storage portion stores, in parallel, each image data read out in parallel by the reading portion. The processing portion performs generation processing of generating output image data of one frame using the image data of each of the plurality of frames stored in the storage portion.

IMAGING CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGING CONTROL PROGRAM (18315468)

Main Inventor

Yoshinori Furuta

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an imaging control device for controlling an imaging unit with a two-dimensional array of pixels.

• The imaging control device includes a processor that performs various control functions.
• The first control function involves starting exposure of the pixels at a specific timing and transferring the electric charges accumulated in the photoelectric conversion units to the charge holding units at a different timing.
• The second control function is to read out signals corresponding to the electric charges transferred to the charge holding units.
• The third control function is not specified in the abstract and would need to be further explained in the patent application.

Abstract

An imaging control device that controls an imaging unit including an imaging element in which a plurality of pixels each including a photoelectric conversion unit and a charge holding unit which holds electric charges to be transferred from the photoelectric conversion unit are two-dimensionally disposed, includes a processor, and the processor is configured to: perform a first control of starting exposure of the plurality of pixels at a first timing and of transferring electric charges accumulated in the photoelectric conversion units of the plurality of pixels by the exposure to the charge holding units at a second timing; perform a second control of reading out signals corresponding to the electric charges transferred to the charge holding units by the first control; and perform a third control as defined herein.