18527635. TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING APPARATUS AND TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING METHOD simplified abstract (SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)
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TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING APPARATUS AND TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING METHOD
Organization Name
SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Ward Van Der Tempel of Muizen (BE)
TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING APPARATUS AND TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18527635 titled 'TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING APPARATUS AND TIME-OF-FLIGHT IMAGING METHOD
The abstract describes a patent application for a time-of-flight imaging apparatus that can determine distances to a scene by demodulating a modulated light sensing signal and generating imaging frames. It also applies a phase sweep to generate phase sweep frames for determining cyclic errors.
- Circuitry demodulates a modulated light sensing signal at predetermined phase locations.
- Generates imaging frames to determine distance to a scene.
- Applies a phase sweep by shifting phase locations to generate phase sweep frames for detecting cyclic errors.
Potential Applications: - 3D imaging and mapping - Augmented reality - Robotics and autonomous navigation systems
Problems Solved: - Accurate distance measurement in various applications - Detection and correction of cyclic errors in imaging
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in distance measurement - Enhanced image quality and error correction - Increased efficiency in 3D imaging applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Time-of-Flight Imaging Technology for 3D Mapping and Robotics" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Automotive for collision avoidance systems - Security for surveillance and monitoring - Healthcare for medical imaging and diagnostics
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to time-of-flight imaging, demodulation techniques, and phase sweep methods to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in time-of-flight imaging, signal processing algorithms, and error correction techniques to enhance the performance of such systems.
Questions about Time-of-Flight Imaging Technology: 1. How does time-of-flight imaging differ from other depth sensing technologies? 2. What are the key challenges in implementing phase sweep techniques in imaging systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure generally pertains to a time-of-flight imaging apparatus having circuitry configured to: demodulate, in a normal operation mode for determining a distance to a scene, at a predetermined number of phase locations a modulated light sensing signal representing modulated light reflected from the scene, thereby generating imaging frames for determining the distance to the scene, and apply, during the normal operation mode, a phase sweep by shifting the predetermined number of phase locations, thereby generating phase sweep frames for determining a cyclic error.
