Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240320944). IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract
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IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
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IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240320944 titled 'IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
The abstract describes an image acquisition apparatus with a sensor unit containing multiple image sensors operating within a specific wavelength band and at least one processor.
- The sensor unit includes first image sensors operating in the wavelength band of 380 nm to 780 nm.
- The processor acquires common illumination information from the image output of the sensors and color-converts the images based on this information.
Potential Applications:
- Medical imaging
- Surveillance systems
- Remote sensing applications
- Industrial inspection processes
Problems Solved:
- Enhances image quality by adjusting color based on common illumination information.
- Improves accuracy in image analysis and interpretation.
Benefits:
- Enhanced image quality and color accuracy
- Improved performance in various applications
- Increased efficiency in image processing
Commercial Applications:
- Medical imaging equipment manufacturers
- Surveillance system developers
- Industrial automation companies
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the apparatus improve image quality in various applications? 2. What are the specific advantages of color-converting images based on common illumination information?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in image sensor technology and color conversion algorithms may further enhance the capabilities of this apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image acquisition apparatus includes: a sensor unit including a plurality of first image sensors that are based on a wavelength band of 380 nm to 780 nm; and at least one processor. the at least one processor is configured to: acquire common illumination information from an image output from at least one of the plurality of first image sensors, and color-convert an image output from each of the plurality of first image sensors based on the common illumination information.
