18585314. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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DAISUKE Enomoto of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18585314 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that includes multiple imaging units and a motion detector to detect user motions and prepare for image acquisition.
- The apparatus has a first imaging unit to capture object images and a second imaging unit to capture images of the apparatus itself in the imaging area.
- A motion detector is used to detect motions of the apparatus, while a first determining unit identifies when a user initiates an imaging preparation operation based on detected motions.
- A second determining unit assesses if additional motions are detected after the user has started the imaging preparation operation.
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Photography equipment - Security cameras
Problems Solved: - Efficient image acquisition process - User-friendly interface for initiating image capture
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Enhanced security measures - Streamlined imaging operations
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Pickup Apparatus for Enhanced Surveillance" This technology can be utilized in surveillance systems, photography equipment, and security cameras to improve image acquisition processes and enhance overall user experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the motion detector contribute to the efficiency of the image pickup process? - The motion detector helps in detecting user motions and initiating the imaging preparation operation, streamlining the image acquisition process. 2. What are the potential market implications of this advanced image pickup apparatus in the surveillance industry? - The technology can revolutionize surveillance systems by providing enhanced security measures and user-friendly interfaces for image capture.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus includes a first imaging unit configured to acquire an object image, a second imaging unit configured to acquire an image of the image pickup apparatus in an imaging area on a rear side of the image pickup apparatus, a motion detector configured to detect a motion of the image pickup apparatus, a first determining unit configured to determine that an imaging preparation operation for acquiring the object image has been started by a user based on the image acquired by the second imaging unit in a case where a first motion is detected by the motion detector, and a second determining unit configured to determine whether the motion detector detects a second motion after the first determining unit determines that the imaging preparation operation has been started by the user.
