18603342. IMAGING DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGING DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT
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IMAGING DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603342 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT
The abstract describes an imaging device that can detect changes in light intensity in unit pixels, read out event signals, output motion information related to regions of interest, and predict future regions based on motion information.
- The imaging device has a pixel portion with unit pixels that detect changes in light intensity.
- An event readout portion reads out event signals from the pixel portion.
- An output portion provides motion information related to regions of interest.
- A determination portion predicts future regions based on the motion information.
- The event readout portion can read out event signals from unit pixels in predicted regions.
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Autonomous vehicles - Augmented reality devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient detection of changes in light intensity - Accurate prediction of future regions based on motion information
Benefits: - Enhanced security and surveillance capabilities - Improved navigation and object tracking - Real-time response to environmental changes
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Device for Motion Prediction This technology can be used in security systems, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality devices to enhance performance and functionality, leading to increased market demand and potential revenue growth.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to imaging devices, motion prediction, and event detection to gain a deeper understanding of the technology landscape in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring advancements in imaging technology, motion prediction algorithms, and event detection methods to improve the capabilities of imaging devices for various applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the imaging device differentiate between different types of events in the pixel portion? - The device uses algorithms to analyze patterns and changes in light intensity to distinguish between different events. 2. Can the motion information provided by the output portion be customized for specific applications? - Yes, the motion information can be tailored to meet the requirements of different use cases, such as surveillance or navigation systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device includes a pixel portion that includes a plurality of unit pixels and is configured to detect as an event signal a change in a light intensity of each of the unit pixels, an event readout portion configured to read out the event signal from the pixel portion, an output portion configured to output, regarding at least one region relating to the event signal of the pixel portion, motion information relating to motion of the at least one region, and a determination portion configured to determine a predicted region after a change in the at least one region, the predicted region being predicted based on the motion information. The event readout portion is configured to read out the event signal from a unit pixel included in the determined predicted region.
