18410835. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
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TAKUMI Takehara of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18410835 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
The abstract of this patent application describes an image pickup apparatus that can detect the proximity of an object to a viewfinder, determine the user's gaze position in a display unit, and decide whether to allow the display unit to be set to a non-display state based on the user's eyeball image.
- Detection unit to detect object proximity to viewfinder
- Line-of-sight detector to determine user's gaze position in display unit
- Processor to decide whether to allow display unit to be set to non-display state based on eyeball image
- Utilizes eyeball image of user peering through viewfinder
- Prevents display unit from being set to non-display state if prohibited by eyeball image feature
Potential Applications: - Photography equipment - Virtual reality devices - Eye-tracking technology
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate display based on user's gaze position - Prevents unauthorized changes to display settings
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Enhanced accuracy in image capture - Prevents unauthorized access to display settings
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Pickup Technology for Enhanced User Experience" This technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, and other devices with viewfinders to provide users with a more intuitive and accurate image capture experience. It can also be integrated into virtual reality headsets for enhanced immersion and interaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the image pickup apparatus detect the user's gaze position accurately? The apparatus uses a line-of-sight detector to analyze the user's eyeball image and determine the position they are gazing at in the display unit.
2. What are the potential privacy concerns related to using eyeball images for determining display settings? While the technology aims to enhance user experience, there may be concerns about the collection and storage of sensitive biometric data.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect proximity of an object to a viewfinder, a line-of-sight detector configured to detect as line-of-sight information, using an eyeball image of a user who peers through the viewfinder, a position that the user gazes at in a display unit disposed inside the viewfinder, and a processor configured to determine whether or not to prohibit the display unit from being set to a non-display state using a feature in the eyeball image, in a case where the line-of-sight information is not detected, and not to set the display unit to the non-display state, in a case where the processor determines that the display unit is prohibited from being set to the non-display state.
