Sony group corporation (20240340540). IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGING METHOD simplified abstract
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IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGING METHOD
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Junki Yoshimuta of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340540 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGING METHOD
The abstract describes an imaging device and method that can adjust exposure for both SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) video and HDR (High Dynamic Range) video. The device includes units for processing SDR and HDR signals, adjusting exposure for both types of video, recording SDR and HDR video, and displaying exposure information.
- SDR signal processing unit generates SDR video from the video signal.
- HDR signal processing unit generates HDR video from the video signal.
- SDR/HDR exposure adjusting unit adjusts exposure for both SDR and HDR video.
- SDR exposure adjusting unit adjusts only the exposure of SDR video.
- SDR recording unit records SDR video.
- HDR recording unit records HDR video.
- Display unit shows exposure information for both SDR and HDR video.
Potential Applications: - Cameras capable of producing both SDR and HDR video simultaneously.
Problems Solved: - Adjusting exposure levels for both SDR and HDR video to ensure optimal image quality.
Benefits: - Improved image quality in both SDR and HDR video. - Simultaneous production of SDR and HDR video for versatile use cases.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be used in professional cameras, security systems, and broadcasting equipment to enhance image quality and flexibility in capturing video content.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device adjust exposure levels for SDR and HDR video simultaneously? 2. What are the key differences between SDR and HDR video processing in this device?
Original Abstract Submitted
there is provided an imaging device and an imaging method that can perform imaging while appropriately adjusting each of exposure of sdr video and exposure of hdr video. the imaging device includes: an sdr signal processing unit configured to generate sdr video on the basis of a video signal output from an imaging element; an hdr signal processing unit configured to generate hdr video on the basis of the video signal; an sdr/hdr exposure adjusting unit configured to adjust each of exposure of the sdr video and exposure of the hdr video; an sdr exposure adjusting unit configured to adjust only the exposure of the sdr video; an sdr recording unit on which the sdr video is recorded; an hdr recording unit on which the hdr video is recorded; and a display unit configured to display sdr exposure information about the sdr video and hdr exposure information about the hdr video together with the sdr video and the hdr video. the present technology can be applied to, for example, a camera capable of simultaneously producing sdr video and hdr video.
