18630852. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ROTATABLE IN PLANE INTERSECTING OPTICAL AXIS AND METHOD CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ROTATABLE IN PLANE INTERSECTING OPTICAL AXIS AND METHOD CONTROLLING THE SAME
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JUNICHI Saito of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ROTATABLE IN PLANE INTERSECTING OPTICAL AXIS AND METHOD CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18630852 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ROTATABLE IN PLANE INTERSECTING OPTICAL AXIS AND METHOD CONTROLLING THE SAME
The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus with a rotatable image sensor that accumulates electric charges at different timings for each area, a determination unit to determine exposure time, and a control unit to select and execute exposure based on movement of light shielding members.
- Image sensor is rotatable in a plane intersecting an optical axis
- Electric charges accumulated at different timings for each area
- Determination unit decides exposure time of the image sensor
- Control unit selects and executes exposure based on movement of light shielding members
- First control starts exposure in response to movement of first light shielding member and terminates exposure with movement of second light shielding member
- Second control starts and terminates exposure based on movement of the second light shielding member
- Control unit selects between first and second control based on rotation of the image sensor and determined exposure time
Potential Applications: - Photography and videography equipment - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient exposure control in image capturing devices - Enhanced image quality through precise exposure timing
Benefits: - Improved image quality - Enhanced control over exposure settings - Versatile applications in various industries
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Capturing Technology for Diverse Industries This technology can be utilized in the development of high-quality cameras, surveillance systems, and medical imaging devices, catering to a wide range of commercial applications. The precise exposure control and rotatable image sensor offer innovative solutions for industries requiring advanced imaging capabilities.
Questions about Image Capturing Apparatus: 1. How does the rotatable image sensor improve image quality in the apparatus? The rotatable image sensor allows for capturing images from different angles, enhancing the overall quality and versatility of the device. 2. What are the key benefits of using light shielding members in controlling exposure in the apparatus? Light shielding members help in precisely controlling the exposure of the image sensor, resulting in better image quality and optimized performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor, a determination unit, and a control unit. The image sensor is rotatable in a plane intersecting an optical axis, and accumulates electric charges at a different timing for each area. The determination unit is configured to determine an exposure time of the image sensor. The control unit is configured to select and execute one of first control to start exposure of the image sensor in response to movement of a first light shielding member and terminate the exposure in response to movement of a second light shielding member and second control to start exposure of the image sensor and terminate the exposure in response to movement of the second light shielding member. The control unit selects one of the first control and the second control based on information about the rotation of the image sensor and the determined exposure time.
