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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160062078 | OPTICAL LENS - An embodiment of this disclosure provides an optical lens, which includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens with negative refraction power; a second lens with negative refraction power; a third lens with positive refraction power; a fourth lens with positive refraction power; and a fifth lens with negative refraction power; wherein the second lens has an Abbe number vd2, the fifth lens has a refractive index nd5, and 20≦vd2≦30 and nd5≧1.9. | 03-03-2016 |
20160049065 | ELECTRONIC DETECTING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic detecting module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic detecting module comprises a base, a sensor and a cover. The base has an accommodating recess. The sensor is disposed within the accommodating recess. The cover closes or opens the accommodating recess. The sensor comprises a substrate, a first electrode disposed and a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on the substrate with a potential difference. | 02-18-2016 |
20150330426 | CLAMPER AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - A clamper includes a base, a movable element, a sliding element, a connecting bar, a clamping element and a first elastic element. The movable element is movable in a first direction relative to the base. The sliding element is movable in a second direction relative to the base. The connecting bar connects the movable element and the sliding element. The clamping element sets on the sliding element. The first elastic element includes a terminal setting on the sliding element. | 11-19-2015 |
20150187079 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device comprises a computing module and a storing module. The computing module receives a first image having a first region with two spots, determining whether a first interval between the spots of the first region is larger than a threshold, computing the first image with a parameter of a parameter set for obtaining a second image having a second region corresponding to the first region with two spots if the first interval is larger than the threshold, and determining whether a second interval between the spots of the second region is larger than the threshold. The storing module records the parameter, if the second interval is smaller than or equal to the threshold. | 07-02-2015 |
20150117770 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM AND PROGRAM APPLIED IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An image processing method comprises: receiving a first image; setting at least one first region on the first image, where the first image comprises at least one line; calculating a first average value of the first region; performing computation on the first image with a first parameter set to generate a second image; setting a second region of the second image according to the first region, and calculating a second average value of the second region; calculating a difference between the first average value and the second average value; and determining whether to replace the first image with the second image according to the difference. | 04-30-2015 |
20150077616 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and an image displaying method are disclosed. The electronic device mainly comprises a sensing module, a signal processor and a display. The sensing module catches a plurality of first images with a first frequency or a first period or catches a plurality of second images with a second frequency or a second period. The signal processor receives the second images and outputs a plurality of third images correspondingly. The display presents the first images or the third images. | 03-19-2015 |
20140375840 | IMAGE-CATCHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CATCHING IMAGE AND EXPORTING IMAGE STREAM - An image-catching device is provided. The image-catching device includes a sensor exporting a first image data or a second image data, and a control module. The control module asks the image-catching device to send the first image data to an external device when the image-catching device and the external device are connected. The control module asks the sensor to output the second image data when the image-catching device and the external device are disconnected. The first and the second image data respectively include a plurality of frames. Each frame of the first image data has A pixels, while each frame of the second image data has B pixels, and A is greater than B. | 12-25-2014 |
20140355223 | ELECTRICAL MODULE AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electrical module and a device using the same are provided. The electrical module comprises a base, a composite component and a pressing sheet. The composite component is disposed on the base and comprises a pad and a conductive sheet. The conductive sheet is embedded in the pad, and the pressing sheet presses on the pad. The pad comprises a main body and a protrusion. The main body has a surface. The protrusion is disposed on the surface of the main body and is compressed between the surface of the main body and the base. | 12-04-2014 |
20140320729 | IMAGE SENSOR, ELECTRIC DEVICE USING THE SAME AND FOCUSING METHOD OF THE ELECTRIC DEVICE - An image sensor, an electric device using the same and a focusing method of the electric device are provided. The image sensor comprises a plurality of image capturing units and a detecting unit. Each image capturing unit includes an image capturing pixel and a first micro lens. The first micro lens is disposed in front of the image capturing pixel. The detecting unit has a focus detecting pixel and a second micro lens. The second micro lens is disposed in front of the image detecting pixel. A length of the second micro lens is different from a length of the first micro lenses. | 10-30-2014 |
20140247505 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which comprises a plurality of lens groups in order from an object side to an image-forming side with positive, negative, positive, and positive refractive power respectively. The lens groups comprise a plurality of aspheric lenses and/or free form lenses and a plurality of plastic lenses. The zoom lens satisfies the following equation: DG/fw<3.5 and TTL/fw<15.5, wherein DG denotes the total summation of the thickness of each lens group, fw denotes the focal length of the zoom lens at the wide-angle end, and TTL denotes a total thickness of the zoom lens at the wide-angle end. | 09-04-2014 |
20140190805 | OPERATING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An operating device and an electronic device using the same are provided. The operating device comprises a base, an electronic circuit board, a lever and a slider. The base comprises a bearer. The electronic circuit board is disposed on the base. The lever is disposed on the electronic circuit board. The slider is movably disposed on the sliding portion for triggering the lever. | 07-10-2014 |
20140113170 | STORAGE STRUCTURE AND DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A storage structure including a housing, a locker, a cover and a connector is provided. The housing has a receiving slot. The locker is disposed in the receiving slot, and includes a locking portion. The cover includes a protrusion. The protrusion and the locking portion are engaged with each other. The connector is pivotally connected between the cover and the housing. | 04-24-2014 |
20130335838 | DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM, LENS MODULE USING THE SAME AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - A displacement mechanism, a lens module using the same and a device using the same are provided. The displacement mechanism of lens module comprises a base, a first element and a second element. The first element is disposed on the base, wherein the first element is immovably disposed relative to the base along a first direction and movably disposed relative to the base the base along a second direction. The second element is disposed on he base, wherein the second element is movably disposed relative to the first element along the first direction and movably disposed relative to the base along the first direction and the second direction. | 12-19-2013 |
20130208145 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a flash unit, an image sensor and a computing unit. The image sensor captures at least one first image and a second image, and captures a third image with the flash unit. The computing unit mixes the first images and the second image to form a mixed image. Besides, the computing unit integrates the mixed image and the third image to form an integrated image. | 08-15-2013 |
20130201566 | IMAGE CATCHING LENS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - The image catching lens comprises a forwarding barrel and a guider. The forwarding barrel has an outer surface and an inner surface, and comprises a forwarding groove group, wherein the forwarding groove group comprises a first forwarding groove formed on the outer surface of the forwarding barrel and a second forwarding groove formed along the first forwarding groove and toward the inner surface. The guider comprises a guiding group, wherein the guiding group comprises a protrusion disposed corresponding to the second forwarding groove. | 08-08-2013 |
20130148216 | LENS STRUCTURE - A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel, at least one guider and a second barrel. The first barrel has a first groove, and comprises a first pin. The guider is slidably set to the first groove. The guider comprises a main body, a first limiting portion and a second limit portion. The main body has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first limiting portion is connected to the main body and located between the first end and the second end. The second limiting portion is connected to the second end. The second barrel moves with the guider through the first limiting portion and has a second groove to which the first pin of the first barrel is set. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148209 | LENS STRUCTURE - A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel and a second barrel. The first barrel comprises a first pin and a second pin. The second barrel comprises a continuous groove. Wherein in a wide-angle end, the first pin is located in the continuous groove and the second pin is located outside of the second barrel. Wherein in a telephoto end, the first pin is located outside of the second barrel and the second pin is located in the continuous groove. | 06-13-2013 |
20130107081 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE USING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130083410 | LENS STRUCTURE - The lens structure comprises a first barrel, a second barrel and a third barrel. The second barrel has a first guiding groove and comprises a first pin. The third barrel has a second guiding groove and a second pin. The first barrel is rotatably disposed outside of the third barrel, and the second barrel is translatably but not rotatably disposed inside of the third barrel. The first pin of the second barrel slides along the second guiding groove of the third barrel, and the second pin of the third barrel slides along the first guiding groove of the second barrel. | 04-04-2013 |
20130083406 | LENS STRUCTURE - A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel, a second barrel and a third barrel. The first barrel has a first groove and comprises a first pin. The second barrel has a second groove and comprises a second pin. The third barrel has a third groove. The first barrel is rotatably disposed outside of the third barrel. The second barrel is disposed in the inside of the third barrel. The second pin of the second barrel slides along the third groove of the third barrel and the first groove of the first barrel. The first pin of the first barrel slides along the second groove of the second barrel. | 04-04-2013 |
20130057964 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens that primarily comprises, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power, a second lens group having positive refractive power, and a third lens group having positive refractive power. The second lens group comprises several lenses, in which the focal length of the first lens from the object side is efl3, the focal length of the second lens from the object side is efl4, and efl3 and efl4 satisfy: 003-07-2013 | |
20130028585 | FLASH MODULE AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - A flash module including a main body, a fixing base, a rotating structure, a switch and a linking structure is disclosed. The rotating structure is movably connected between the main body and the fixing base. The switch has a moving part. The linking structure is connected between the rotating structure and the moving part. The linking structure moves the moving part to an open position from a close position and rotates the rotating structure, so that the main body is moved relative to the fixing base. | 01-31-2013 |
20130022341 | IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM AND LENS MODULE THEREOF - An image capturing system and a lens module thereof are provided. The lens module includes a first barrel, a second barrel, a lens, a swing lever and a connecting shift. The first barrel has a bump. The second barrel is disposed inside the first barrel. The swing lever has a first end and a second end. The lens is disposed at the first end. The connecting shift connects the swing lever and the second barrel. The swing lever is rotated around the connecting shift. The bump is used for pushing the second end of the swing lever. | 01-24-2013 |
20130010372 | ZOOM LENS - A zoom lens is provided. The zoom lens includes a first lens group, a second lens group and a third lens group. The first lens group includes at least one lens. The second lens group includes at least one lens. The first lens group, the second lens group and the third lens group are arranged in order from an object side to an image side. The zoom lens satisfies following conditions: Nd | 01-10-2013 |
20120307378 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which primarily comprises, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power; a second lens group having positive refractive power; and a third lens group having positive refractive power. The second lens group includes a plurality lenses in which the refractive index of the lens nearest to the object side is NDo, the refractive index of the lens nearest to the image-forming side is NDi, and NDo and NDi satisfy: NDi-NDo>0.1. | 12-06-2012 |
20120300103 | Image Detecting Module and Lens Module - An image detecting module includes a socket, a circuit board, an image sensor, an elastic element, a filter and a holder. The socket comprises an inner circumference wall along a main axis for defining an inner space and a platform that extended from the inner circumference wall. Pluralities of mounting holes are provided on the holder and pluralities of protrusions are provided on the socket; thus the elastic element and the filter could be fixed between the platform and the holder by fitting the protrusions into the mounting holes. | 11-29-2012 |
20120293873 | LENS STRUCTURE - The invention discloses a lens structure, which includes a first lens barrel, a second lens barrel and a third lens barrel. The first lens barrel has at least one guide groove. The second lens barrel is disposed within the first lens barrel, and has at least one opening having at least one concave groove. The third lens barrel is disposed within the second lens barrel, and includes at least one guide pin and at least one subsidiary structure. The guide pin moves along the guide groove, and the subsidiary structure moves along the concave groove of the opening. | 11-22-2012 |
20120268833 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens that includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having positive refraction power; a second lens group having negative refraction power; a third lens group having positive refraction power; and a fourth lens group having positive refraction power; wherein the second lens group and the fourth lens group move along an optical axis for zooming between a wide-angle end and a telephoto end. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268830 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which primarily includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having positive refractive power; a second lens group having negative refractive power; a third lens group having positive refractive power; a fourth lens group having positive refractive power; a fifth lens group having negative refractive power; and a sixth lens group having positive refractive power; wherein the first lens group comprises a prism, and the second lens group, the fourth lens group, and the fifth lens group are moved toward the third lens group along an optical axial for zooming from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end. | 10-25-2012 |
20120262802 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which comprises, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power, a second lens group having positive refractive power, and a third lens group having positive refractive power. Further, the zoom lens satisfies the following conditions: (1) DG | 10-18-2012 |
20120262799 | ZOOM LENS - An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having positive refractive power, a second lens group having negative refractive power, a third lens group having positive refractive power, a fourth lens group having positive refractive power, and a fifth lens group having negative refractive power, wherein the second lens group, the fourth lens group, and the fifth lens group are moving with respect to one another, for zooming from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end thereof. | 10-18-2012 |
20120234662 | Control Module and Electronic Device Having the Same - A control module and an electronic device having the same are disclosed. The control module includes a control panel, a return component, and a conductive element. The control panel includes a conductive port. The return component is disposed on the control panel. The return component includes a first end and a second end, and the return component is electrically contacted with the conductive port. The conductive element includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The conductive element is electrically contacted with the first end or the second end. | 09-20-2012 |
20120224351 | EXTENDABLE EMITTER MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Embodiments of this invention provide a flash module and an electronic apparatus using the flash module. The electronic apparatus has a sensor and a processor. The sensor is used by the processor to detect an environmental brightness and issue a flash order. The flash module comprises a flash cartridge, a linkage lever set, a housing, an electromagnetic actuator, a mechanical linkage, and a latching mechanism. When necessary, the elements of the flash module perform a process to automatically move the flash to an open position. | 09-06-2012 |
20120218644 | Photographic and Projection Module and Electronic System Having the Same - This invention provides compact photographic and projection modules and electronic systems having the photographic and projection modules, which not only can project image data but also can capture image with good image quality high zoom ratio. Additionally, the photographic and projection modules are reliable and able to be made with low cost. | 08-30-2012 |
20120206643 | IMAGE SENSING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An image capturing module and an electronic device having the same are disclosed. The image capturing module includes a swivel apparatus, a image sensor or photoelectric converter, and a lens. The swivel apparatus includes a carrying stage and a swivel mount. The image sensor or photoelectric converter is disposed on the carrying stage. The lens is connected to the swivel mount. The lens and the image sensor or photoelectric converter are relatively rotated by rotation of the swivel mount. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206622 | EXPOSURE PARAMETER COMPENSATION METHOD AND AN IMAGING DEVICE - The present invention is directed to an exposure parameter compensation method and an imaging device. A capture-mode image capturing step is performed to obtain a first image and a second image according to a first exposure time and a second exposure time respectively based on a first light sensitivity and a predetermined time. The first image and the second image are operated on to result in a difference image. The first light sensitivity is replaced with a second light sensitivity, which is then recorded. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206621 | LIGHT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION METHOD AND AN IMAGING DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a light sensitivity calibration method and an imaging device. An exposure step is performed to obtain a light sensitivity according to a predetermined time. A time adjustment step is performed to adjust the predetermined time according to the light sensitivity, thereby obtaining an adjusted time. The predetermined time is replaced with the adjusted time and the exposure and time adjustment steps are repeatedly performed, until the adjusted time converges within a predetermined range. | 08-16-2012 |
20120195518 | IMAGE COMPENSATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to an image compensation method and system. A first frame of a plurality of first pixels is provided. A compensation step is performed on the first pixels to generate a second frame of a plurality of second pixels, wherein any two of the adjacent second pixels have a same distance therebetween. A frame resizing step is performed before and/or after the compensation step. | 08-02-2012 |
20120182632 | Lens Device - A lens device includes a fixed lens, a rotatable lens barrel, and a base. The fixed lens includes at least one cam groove which has an opening portion. The rotatable lens barrel is sleeved within the fixed lens. The rotatable lens barrel includes at least one cam follower. The cam follower enters the cam groove through the opening portion and moves along the cam groove. The base is assembled to the fixed lens. The base includes at least one protruding structure. The protruding structure extends to the cam groove through the opening portion. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182465 | FLASH MODULE AND IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS - Embodiments of this invention provide a flash module and an image-capturing apparatus having the flash module. The flash module includes a flash, a base, a solenoid, a linkage bar, a hook, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. When necessary, the elements of the flash module perform a process to automatically move the flash to an open position. | 07-19-2012 |
20120156908 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a switch button, a data connector and a lock fastener. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The switch button is attached/disposed on the linked unit. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. The lock fastener rotates and moves according to the second shaft and the second elastomer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120149220 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION MODULE - A signal transmission module is provided. The signal transmission module includes an electrical connector, a linked unit, a data connector, a sliding block, a link and a lock block. The data connector rotates and expands according to a first shaft and a first elastomer of the linked unit, and electrically connects to the electrical connector. During retraction of the data connector, the data connector pushes the sliding block. Then the sliding block moves against the lock block so that the lock block rotates. The lock block rotates to lock and secure the data connector by the lock piece, while a cam of the link moves to a secure location along an incline plane of a track of the sliding block. | 06-14-2012 |
20120149219 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a data connector, a sliding block, a link and a lock block. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. During the retraction of the data connector, the data connector pushes the sliding block. Then the sliding block moves against the lock block so that the lock block rotates according to the second shaft. The lock block rotates to lock and secure the data connector by the lock piece, while a cam of the link moves to a secure location along an incline plane of a track of the sliding block. | 06-14-2012 |
20120140384 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a switch button, a data connector and a cover. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The switch button is attached/disposed on the linked unit. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. The cover has a storage device to accommodate and cover the data connector. The cover rotates and expands according to the second shaft and the second elastomer. | 06-07-2012 |
20120140343 | LENS MODULE - A lens module is disclosed. The lens module includes a lead screw, a nut member, and a lens frame. The nut member is screw-jointed with the lead screw. The nut member is interlocked to the lens frame. | 06-07-2012 |
20120140342 | Optical Lens Device - An optical lens device is disclosed. The optical lens device includes an optical lens, a shading film, and a sensor. The shading film is disposed within the optical lens, and the shading film has an opening. The sensor is disposed at an imaging position. Wherein at least one light beam which enters the optical lens will access to the sensor, or will be blocked by the shading film. | 06-07-2012 |
20120133820 | AUTOFOCUS METHOD AND AN IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to an autofocus method and an image capturing system. A focusing lens is used to focus within a first moving interval in a zoom mode, and a plurality of first focusing positions and a plurality of corresponding first focusing data are recorded. An absolute maximum is determined among the first focusing data. A second moving interval is determined if the absolute maximum does not exist among the first focusing data, and the focusing lens is used to focus within the second moving interval to obtain a plurality of second focusing data. The absolute maximum is determined according to the second focusing data, wherein a second focusing position corresponding to the absolute maximum is an autofocus position. | 05-31-2012 |
20120127589 | ZOOM LENS - A zoom lens primarily includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power; a second lens group having positive refractive power and at least consisting of a first lens and a second lens; and a third lens group having positive refractive power. The refractive index of the first lens (Nd21), the refractive index of the second lens (Nd22), the total length of the first lens group, the second lens group, and the third lens group (TTL), and the shortest focal length of the zoom lens (fw) satisfy the following conditions: Nd21−Nd22>0.1 and TTL/fw≧1.3. | 05-24-2012 |
20120093435 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN IMAGE - A method of producing an image is disclosed. At least one symbol is received. A first image with at least one light spot is, optionally, captured by an image capturing apparatus. The performing order of receiving the symbol and capturing the first image may be reversed. The first image is duplicated to provide a plurality of duplicated first images, and the duplicated first images are shifted according to the symbol to obtain a plurality of shifted first images. The brightness values of corresponding pixels of the shifted first images are computed to produce a second image with a light track that traces the symbol. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092044 | CIRCUIT FOR SWAPPING A MEMORY CARD IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A circuit for hot-swapping a memory card in an electronic device is disclosed. A power-reset unit has a first node electrically coupled to a power supply, and a second node electrically coupled to a power pin of the memory card. The power-reset unit is configured to generate a rising voltage at the second node without rebooting the electronic device when the memory card is hot-plugged into the electronic device. | 04-19-2012 |
20120086831 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN IMAGE - A method of producing an image is disclosed. At least one symbol is received. The at least one symbol is, optionally, displayed on a first image with at least one light spot. Subsequently, a position of an incident light projected on an image sensor of an image capturing device is varied during an exposure period according to the at least one symbol. Accordingly, a second image with a light track that traces the at least one symbol is captured. | 04-12-2012 |
20120020655 | LENS MODULE AND TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATING METHOD THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a lens module and its temperature-compensating method. The lens module primarily includes several lenses and a compensating lens. The several lenses comprise two plastic lenses and the ratio of the focal length of one plastic lens to the other is predetermined. The temperature-compensating method employs the compensating lens to shift alone an optical axis for compensation of the focal length departure. In one embodiment, the ratio of the two focal lengths is more than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 2. | 01-26-2012 |
20120008208 | Image Stabilization Device - An image stabilization device is disclosed. The image stabilization device includes a first linkage assembly and a first flexible element. The first linkage assembly is disposed on a frame. The first linkage assembly includes a first linkage which is disposed in a first direction. The first flexible element is capable of pressing an optical element to the first linkage so as to make the optical element move along the first direction. | 01-12-2012 |
20120008034 | CAMERA AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A method of operating a camera is disclosed. A shutter button is pressed to trigger capturing an image. Subsequently, a display-related signal is prevented from transferring to a display panel at least for a duration during which image data are being read out of an image sensor. | 01-12-2012 |
20120002073 | METHOD OF DYNAMICALLY CHANGING A PARAMETER OF A FRAME - A method of dynamically changing a parameter of a frame is disclosed. An input frame is determined as a special scene or a general scene. A subsequent frame is predicted by changing the parameter of the subsequent frame according to a special-scene operation when the input frame is the special scene, and by changing the parameter of the subsequent frame according to a general-scene operation when the input frame is not the special scene. The predicted frame is determined whether to be a special scene. Accordingly, the parameter of the input frame is changed according to the special-scene operation when both the input frame and the predicted frame are the special scenes; the parameter of the input frame is changed according to the general-scene operation when both the input frame and the predicted frame are not the special scenes; and the parameter of the input frame is maintained without change when only one of the input frame and the predicted frame is the special scene. | 01-05-2012 |
20110310498 | Lens Device - A lens device is disclosed. The lens device includes a fixed lens barrel, a rotating lens barrel, and a sensor. The rotating lens barrel is sleeved within the fixed lens barrel. The sensor is disposed within the fixed lens barrel for detecting the position of the rotating lens barrel. | 12-22-2011 |
20110298969 | COVER STRUCTURE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A cover structure of an electronic apparatus is provided. The cover structure comprises a cover and a plate spring. The cover has a pivot having a cam at one end, wherein two ends of the penetrate portions of a case on the electronic apparatus respectively. The plate spring is located inside the case and contacts the cam. When the cover is forced to rotate, the cam drives the cover to rotate and open/close automatically by the elastic force of the plate spring. | 12-08-2011 |
20110281616 | AUTO FOCUS DEVICE OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - An auto focus device of a mobile communication apparatus is disclosed. The auto focus device comprises a voice coil motor, a first driving circuit and a second driving circuit. The voice coil motor comprises a floating movable device and a lens in the floating movable device. The first driving circuit drives the voice coil motor so that the floating movable device moves inside the voice coil motor to zoom in/out and focus the lens on image sensors when the camera function is activated. The second driving circuit drives the voice coil motor to fix the floating movable device inside the voice coil motor and cover the image sensors. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280560 | FLASHING CONTROL METHOD FOR A DIGITAL CAMERA - The present invention is directed to a flashing control method for a digital camera. Indices respectively corresponding to sensitivity values are firstly determined. Subsequently, main-flash intensities are respectively obtained with respect to the sensitivity values such that their target brightness values are substantially the same after exposure, thereby constructing an energy table. Further, a predetermined preflash is fired to obtain a corresponding preflash brightness value with respect to each distinct distance. Main-flash indices are then respectively obtained according to maximum main-flash intensity and the energy table with respect to the distinct distances such that the target brightness values are substantially the same after exposure, thereby constructing a preflash table. During picture capturing, the main-flash intensity is obtained according to the preflash brightness value and the preflash table. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280558 | METHOD OF CALIBRATING AN AUTOFOCUS LIGHTING DEVICE OF A CAMERA - A method of calibrating an autofocus (AF) lighting device of a camera is disclosed. A reference image is captured with light projected from the AF lighting device, and a relative position of a central coordinate of the projected light with respect to a central coordinate of the reference image is stored. When operating the camera, the AF lighting device is activated to emit light after a shutter button of the camera is pressed halfway down, and a preview picture is displayed on a panel of the camera. A central position of the emitted light is then transposed toward a center of the panel according to the stored relative position. | 11-17-2011 |
20110267523 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE THEREOF - An imaging apparatus and a graphical user interface are disclosed. The imaging apparatus includes a housing with optics and a display panel. A function switch is disposed on the housing, and configured to switch between an operating mode and a setting mode. A pointing device with a two-stage switch is disposed on the housing. Specifically, in the setting mode, the pointing device is configured to trace among a number of settings on the display panel, and the two-stage switch is configured to be pressed to confirm the setting. In the operating mode, the two-stage switch is configured to be pressed to perform an operation according to the setting confirmed in the setting mode. | 11-03-2011 |
20110261208 | METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATING A VISUAL PARAMETER FOR AN IMAGING DEVICE - A method of automatically calibrating a visual parameter, such as luminance or contrast, for an imaging device is disclosed. A ratio of visual parameter difference to lens position difference between two predetermined lens positions is pre-determined for a predetermined focal length. A target visual parameter is then obtained according to the pre-determined ratio, a current visual parameter and lens position difference between a current lens position and a target lens position. Finally, the current visual parameter is updated by the target visual parameter in an automatic mode. | 10-27-2011 |
20110234859 | IMAGE-PROJECTING AND IMAGE-CAPTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An image-projecting and image-capturing system primarily includes a projecting sub-system for projecting an image and a capturing sub-system for capturing an image. The capturing sub-system primarily comprises a zoom lens that consists of many lens groups moving along an optical axis. When capturing an image, the projecting sub-system is arranged at a location out of the optical axis; when projecting an image, the projecting sub-system is moved to aim the optical axis. | 09-29-2011 |
20110228113 | ANTI-SHAKE CIRCUIT FOR AN IMAGING DEVICE - In an anti-shake circuit for an imaging device, a differential circuit receives an analog sensing signal and a target signal and then generates a difference signal. An analog mathematical circuit performs at least one mathematical operation on the difference signal, resulting in generation of at least one mathematical output signal. A driver receives the at least one mathematical output signal, and, accordingly, generates a driving signal and controls an actuator in order to correct the shaking movement. | 09-22-2011 |
20110205437 | METHOD OF ZOOMING IN ON AN IMAGE AND A METHOD OF USING A GUI - The present invention is directed to a method of zooming in on an image. An object is firstly detected, followed by capturing an image and recording the location and size of the object. The captured image is displayed on a screen with the detected object marked. A partial image of the captured image is determined according to the location of the object. The determined partial image then fills up the entire screen, thereby zooming in on the object. | 08-25-2011 |
20110176800 | Ergonomic Photographic Device - An ergonomic photographic device includes a camera and a shell. The shell has a front portion and a back portion, with the camera being disposed in the front portion. The back portion has a leaning portion which is capable of accommodating leaning of the palm of a user. When the arm and wrist of the user are kept at a neutral angle, the camera is kept at a horizontal angle. | 07-21-2011 |
20110176797 | Photographic and Projection Device - A photographic and projection device includes an image sensor, a lens assembly, a movable reflective mirror, and a display panel. The movable mirror has a reflective surface, and the movable mirror is disposed between the lens assembly and the image sensor. The display panel is located towards the reflective surface of the movable reflective mirror. When the movable mirror is located in a first position an external image can be formed on the image sensor by the lens assembly, and when the movable mirror is located in a second position the image of the display panel can be projected to the outside by the movable mirror and the lens assembly. | 07-21-2011 |
20110157584 | METHOD OF CALIBRATING A LIGHT SOURCE - The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating a light source. In one embodiment, a standard image sensor is used to capture emitted light of a standard and a to-be-calibrated light source in order to obtain a standard and a nonstandard image, respectively. A standard and a nonstandard luminance response are generated according to the standard and the nonstandard image, respectively. The to-be-calibrated light source is adjusted until the nonstandard luminance response is about equal to the standard luminance response. In another embodiment, the standard image sensor is used to capture emitted light of the standard and the to-be-calibrated light source. According to sampled outputs of the standard image sensor, a standard and a nonstandard chrominance response are respectively generated, which are used to compensate an image sensor under test. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157583 | METHOD OF CALIBRATING SENSITIVITY GAIN - The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating sensitivity gain. In a preview mode, an imaging device is calibrated by a standard light source, therefore obtaining standard sensitivity gain of the preview mode. In a capture mode, the imaging device is calibrated by the standard light source, therefore obtaining standard sensitivity gain of the capture mode. A gain ratio of the standard sensitivity gain of the capture mode to the standard sensitivity gain of the preview mode is determined, and is then used to deduce the exposure parameters of the capture mode according to the exposure parameters of the preview mode. | 06-30-2011 |
20110142351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN IMAGE EDGE - A system and method for processing an image edge includes an edge filter that processes an image input to generate edge data. An edge-smoothing filter processes the edge data to filter-out image noise and preserve the image edge, thus generating edge-smoothed data. An adder adds the edge-smoothed data to the image input, thus generating an edge-smoothed image. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142331 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COLOR INTERPOLATION - A system and method of color interpolation includes a spatial convolution unit that receives an output of an image sensor and then performs spatial convolution on the received image-sensor output, thus generating a convolution signal. A color interpolation unit performs color interpolation on the convolution signal, thus generating a color-interpolated signal. Finally, a spatial deconvolution unit performs spatial deconvolution, which is the inverse of the spatial convolution, on the color-interpolated signal, thus generating a preprocessed image. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141335 | LENS MODULE OF AN IMAGING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A lens module of an imaging device includes a lens-barrel plate, a shutter plate and at least one elastic device. The lens-barrel plate includes at least one guide post, which is vertically arranged on the surface of the lens-barrel plate. The shutter plate includes at least one groove, which facilitates movement of the guide post in the groove. Each elastic device corresponds to an associated guide post and groove. Accordingly, the elastic device is compressed when external force is exerted on the lens-barrel plate and the shutter plate, and the elastic device recovers to separate the shutter plate from the lens-barrel plate when the external force is removed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110126613 | WATERPROOF ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TEST STRUCTURE AND WATER-LEAK TEST FIXTURE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a waterproof electronic device with a test structure, including a test opening, a sealing structure and a fixation structure. The test opening is arranged on a housing of the waterproof electronic device, and is used for injecting a test fluid for detecting water leak. The sealing structure is arranged on the housing or a test fixture, and is used for holding a sealing element such that the waterproof electronic device and the test fixture may be sealed to each other when performing a leak test. The fixation structure is used for fixing the test fixture on the waterproof electronic device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110115493 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PERFORMING DETECTION ON AN IMAGING DEVICE - In a method and system of detecting abnormality in an imaging device, multiple digital data are received in sequence from the imaging device via at least one data output pin. The multiple digital data correspond respectively to multiple pixel data. Subsequently, the multiple digital data for a specific pin are compared to determine whether they are, or how many of them are, the same. Accordingly, the specific pin is determined as abnormal when the number of the same digital data exceeds a predetermined value. | 05-19-2011 |