18453558. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yohei Yamada of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18453558 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image pickup apparatus described in the patent application includes multiple microphones for recording sound in stereo and separately from each other within a housing unit.

  • The apparatus includes a first microphone and a second microphone for acquiring stereophonic sound, positioned laterally apart from each other.
  • A third microphone is also included, separate from the first and second microphones.
  • The first microphone is located in a first storing unit within the housing, while the second and third microphones are located in a second storing unit.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • Video recording devices
  • Audio recording equipment
  • Surveillance systems
  • Virtual reality cameras
      1. Problems Solved
  • Improved sound quality in recordings
  • Enhanced spatial audio capture
  • Reduction of background noise interference
      1. Benefits
  • High-quality stereophonic sound recording
  • Versatile applications in various devices
  • Enhanced user experience in audiovisual content creation


Original Abstract Submitted

An image pickup apparatus is configured to record sound. The image pickup apparatus includes a housing unit, a first microphone and a second microphone configured to acquire stereophonic sound, and disposed at positions laterally separated from each other, and a third microphone separate from the first microphone and the second microphone. The housing unit includes a first storing unit and a second storing unit separated from each other. The first microphone is disposed in the first storing unit. The second microphone and the third microphone are disposed in the second storing unit.