18538493. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HARUNA Iida of Tokyo (JP)

TOSHIKI Tsuboi of Tokyo (JP)

KAZUYUKI Shigeta of Tokyo (JP)

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18538493 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device that acquires micro-frames from multiple photoelectric conversion elements, composites them into sub-frames, and adds attribute information based on acquisition conditions.

  • The device captures micro-frames from each photoelectric conversion element.
  • These micro-frames are combined to create multi-bit sub-frames.
  • Attribute information corresponding to the acquisition conditions is added to the sub-frames.
  • Different acquisition conditions are used for at least two sub-frames within a ranging frame.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Acquisition of micro-frames from photoelectric conversion elements.
  • Compositing of micro-frames into multi-bit sub-frames.
  • Addition of attribute information based on acquisition conditions.
  • Use of different acquisition conditions for sub-frames within a ranging frame.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in various applications such as:

  • Imaging devices
  • Surveillance systems
  • Remote sensing equipment

Problems Solved

  • Efficient acquisition and processing of image data.
  • Enhanced flexibility in adjusting acquisition conditions.
  • Improved accuracy in capturing attribute information.

Benefits

  • Higher quality image processing.
  • Increased adaptability to different environmental conditions.
  • Enhanced data accuracy and reliability.

Commercial Applications

  • Title: Advanced Image Processing Technology for Surveillance Systems
  • This technology can be utilized in surveillance systems for improved image quality and data accuracy.
  • Market Implications: Increased demand for high-performance surveillance equipment in various industries.

Prior Art

There may be prior art related to photoelectric conversion devices, image processing technologies, and surveillance systems that could provide additional insights into the development of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research

Researchers may be conducting studies on advanced image processing techniques, attribute information integration, and optimization of acquisition conditions in photoelectric conversion devices.

Questions about Photoelectric Conversion Devices

What are the key components of a photoelectric conversion device?

A photoelectric conversion device typically consists of photoelectric conversion elements, acquisition units, compositing units, and attribute information addition units.

How does the addition of attribute information improve image processing in photoelectric conversion devices?

The addition of attribute information allows for better understanding of the acquisition conditions, leading to more accurate and reliable image processing results.


Original Abstract Submitted

A photoelectric conversion device includes: a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements; an acquisition unit configured to acquire a micro-frame constituted by a one-bit signal based on incident light to each of the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements; a compositing unit configured to composite a plurality of the micro-frames to generate a sub-frame constituted by a multi-bit signal; and an attribute information addition unit configured to add, to the sub-frame, attribute information corresponding to an acquisition condition of the sub-frame. Acquisition conditions of at least two sub-frames among a plurality of sub-frames used for one ranging frame are different from each other.