Waymo llc (20240223882). Multiple Operating Modes to Expand Dynamic Range simplified abstract
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Multiple Operating Modes to Expand Dynamic Range
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Andreas Wendel of Mountain View CA (US)
Jeremy Dittmer of Mountain View CA (US)
Brendan Hermalyn of San Francisco CA (US)
Benjamin Ingram of Santa Clara CA (US)
Multiple Operating Modes to Expand Dynamic Range - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223882 titled 'Multiple Operating Modes to Expand Dynamic Range
The patent application relates to a camera system with multiple operating modes to expand dynamic range. It includes two image sensors with different dynamic ranges to capture different luminance levels in a scene.
- The camera system has a first image sensor with a dynamic range for a specific range of luminance levels and a second image sensor with a dynamic range for another range of luminance levels.
- A processor is connected to both image sensors and can identify objects of different types in images captured by each sensor.
- By using multiple sensors with different dynamic ranges, the camera system can capture a wider range of luminance levels in a scene and identify different types of objects more effectively.
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Automotive cameras - Photography and videography equipment
Problems Solved: - Limited dynamic range in traditional camera systems - Difficulty in capturing details in both bright and dark areas of a scene
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality - Improved object recognition - Better performance in challenging lighting conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Camera Systems for Enhanced Image Capture This technology can be used in various industries such as security, automotive, and media production to improve image quality and object recognition capabilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of multiple image sensors with different dynamic ranges improve image quality? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of using multiple image sensors in a camera system?
Original Abstract Submitted
example embodiments relate to multiple operating modes to expand dynamic range. an example embodiment includes a camera system. the camera system may include a first image sensor having a first dynamic range corresponding to a first range of luminance levels in a scene. the system may also include a second image sensor having a second dynamic range corresponding to a second range of luminance levels in the scene. the camera system may further include a processor coupled to the first image sensor and the second image sensor. the processor may be configured to execute instructions to identify objects of a first type in a first image of the scene captured by the first image sensor and identify objects of a second object type in a second image of the scene captured by the second image sensor.
