Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240251155). IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240251155 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
The abstract of the patent application describes an image pickup apparatus that can detect the proximity of an object to a viewfinder, determine the line-of-sight information of a user looking through the viewfinder, and decide whether to allow the display unit to be set to a non-display state based on features in 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 on setting display unit to non-display state based on eyeball image features
- Prohibition of non-display state if line-of-sight information is not detected
- Display unit not set to non-display state if processor determines prohibition
Potential Applications: - Photography and videography equipment - Augmented reality devices - Eye-tracking technology for user interfaces
Problems Solved: - Ensuring accurate display based on user's gaze - Preventing unintentional activation of non-display state - Enhancing user experience with intuitive controls
Benefits: - Improved user interaction with image pickup devices - Enhanced accuracy in determining user intent - Preventing accidental changes in 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 experience. It can also be integrated into augmented reality headsets for precise gaze tracking and interaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the image pickup apparatus detect the proximity of an object to the viewfinder? The detection unit in the apparatus is responsible for detecting the proximity of an object to the viewfinder. 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology? This technology can be applied in various industries such as photography, videography, and augmented reality for improved user experience and interaction.
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.
