18389898. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18389898 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that can capture essential parts in high resolution by having a low-resolution region in the center and a high-resolution region on the periphery of the light-receiving surface.
- The image capturing unit includes an optical system that forms a low-resolution region in the central side and a high-resolution region on the peripheral side of the light-receiving surface.
- The apparatus is mounted on a vehicle to capture images of the lower side and forward-rearward direction of the vehicle in high resolution.
- The optical system ensures that important details are captured clearly in the high-resolution region of the light-receiving surface.
Potential Applications: 1. Automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems. 2. Surveillance systems for monitoring large areas with high detail. 3. Photography equipment for capturing detailed images in specific areas.
Problems Solved: 1. Ensures essential parts are captured clearly in high resolution. 2. Provides a solution for capturing detailed images in specific regions. 3. Improves image quality for various applications.
Benefits: 1. Enhanced image quality for specific areas. 2. Improved accuracy in capturing essential details. 3. Versatile application in different industries.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in automotive cameras for advanced driver assistance systems, surveillance cameras for security purposes, and photography equipment for professional photographers.
Questions about Image Capturing Apparatus: 1. How does the optical system differentiate between low-resolution and high-resolution regions? 2. What are the potential limitations of this technology in capturing images in varying lighting conditions?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on enhancing the optical system to improve image quality further and exploring new applications in different industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus capable of capturing essential parts in high resolution comprises an image capturing unit configured to include an optical system that forms a low-resolution region on the central side of a light-receiving surface and a high-resolution region on the peripheral side of the light-receiving surface, wherein the image capturing unit is arranged on a vehicle so that an image of a lower side and forward-rearward direction of the vehicle is formed in the high-resolution region of the light-receiving surface of the image capturing unit by the optical system.
