Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240221383). IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE simplified abstract
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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 20240221383 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE
The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that can capture essential parts in high resolution by utilizing an optical system with a low-resolution region in the center and a high-resolution region on the periphery of the light-receiving surface.
- Image capturing unit includes optical system with low-resolution central region and high-resolution peripheral region
- Unit is mounted on a vehicle to capture images of the lower side and forward-rearward direction in high resolution
- Optical system ensures essential parts are captured clearly and in detail
- Innovative design improves image quality and clarity for various applications
- Technology can be applied in automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles
Potential Applications: - Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) - Autonomous vehicles - Surveillance systems - Security cameras - Industrial inspection systems
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality and resolution - Enhanced capture of essential parts in images - Better clarity and detail in image processing
Benefits: - Enhanced safety in automotive applications - Improved surveillance and security monitoring - Higher quality industrial inspections - Enhanced image processing capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Capturing Technology for Automotive and Surveillance Systems This technology can revolutionize the automotive industry by providing high-resolution images for ADAS and autonomous vehicles, as well as enhance surveillance and security systems with improved image quality and detail.
Questions about Image Capturing Technology: 1. How does the optical system in the image capturing unit improve image quality? The optical system includes a low-resolution central region and a high-resolution peripheral region, ensuring essential parts are captured clearly and in detail. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond automotive and surveillance systems? This technology can also be applied in industrial inspection systems, medical imaging, and scientific research for enhanced image processing capabilities.
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.
