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1. 发明授权

US09967535B2 Methods and apparatus for reducing noise in images 有权
公开(公告)号：US09967535B2
公开(公告)日：2018-05-08
申请号：US14859103
申请日：2015-09-18
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia , Nitesh Shroff , Sapna A Shroff
IPC分类号： H04N13/00 , G06T5/00 , G06T5/20 , G06T5/50 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/247 , H04N5/357 , H04N13/02
CPC分类号： H04N13/106 , G06T5/002 , G06T5/20 , G06T5/50 , G06T2207/10024 , G06T2207/10028 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23245 , H04N5/23258 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2353 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/247 , H04N5/357 , H04N13/271
摘要： Various features relating to reducing and/or eliminating noise from images are described. In some embodiments depth based denoising is used on images captured by one or more camera modules based on depth information of a scene area and optical characteristics of the one or more camera modules used to captures the images. In some embodiments by taking into consideration the camera module optics and the depth of the object included in the image portion, a maximum expected frequency can be determined and the image portion is then filtered to reduce or remove frequencies above the maximum expected frequency. In this way noise can be reduced or eliminated from image portions captured by one or more camera modules. The optical characteristic of different camera modules may be different. In some embodiments a maximum expected frequency is determined on a per camera module and depth basis.

2. 发明授权

US09930233B2 Filter mounting methods and apparatus and related camera apparatus 有权
公开(公告)号：US09930233B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-27
申请号：US15136860
申请日：2016-04-22
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Harpuneet Singh , James Schmieder
IPC分类号： H04N5/225 , G03B17/00
CPC分类号： H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2253
摘要： Methods and apparatus, for mounting and using a filter over an image sensor are described as well as camera modules and apparatus incorporating the filter mount. Also described is a sensor and filter assembly which can be formed by combining the sensor, filter, filter mount, and a mounting board which can be shipped and integrated into a camera module and/or camera. A filter is placed in a filter well of a filter mount. By using a well to support the filter over a sensor, the top of the filter can be level or below the top of sidewalls of the filter mount. Use of a well to mount the filter reduces the risk of stray or unintentionally reflected light reaching the sensor and degrading captured images while protecting the filter from downward pressure or sideways contact.

3. 发明授权

US09851527B2 Methods and apparatus for capturing and/or combining images 有权
公开(公告)号：US09851527B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-26
申请号：US14327492
申请日：2014-07-09
申请人： The LightCo Inc.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia
IPC分类号： G02B7/04 , G02B7/18 , G02B7/182 , G02B17/00 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/262 , H04N5/376 , H04N5/232 , G03B17/17 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , H04N5/353 , H04N5/378 , H04N5/235 , G02B13/00 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/265 , G02B7/10 , G03B37/04
CPC分类号： H04N5/3532 , G02B7/04 , G02B7/09 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1805 , G02B7/182 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B17/008 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , G03B37/04 , G03B2205/0046 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23206 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23238 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/2622 , H04N5/2624 , H04N5/265 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/3765 , H04N5/378 , H04N13/243
摘要： In various embodiments light redirection device positions of one or more optical chains are moved between image capture times while the position of the camera device including the multiple optical chains remains fixed. The sequentially captured images are combined to form a larger image than is captured during a single time period. Multiple optical chains are used in parallel, each with its own image sensor and light redirection device, in some embodiments. Depth information may and in some embodiments is generated and used to combine the images in a manner intended to minimize or avoid parallax distortions in the composite image which is produced.

4. 发明授权

US09736365B2 Zoom related methods and apparatus 有权
公开(公告)号：US09736365B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-15
申请号：US14523908
申请日：2014-10-26
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia
IPC分类号： H04N5/235 , H04N5/262 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/225 , G02B15/04 , G02B13/00
CPC分类号： H04N5/23232 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B15/04 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23245 , H04N5/23296
摘要： Methods and apparatus for supporting zoom operations using a plurality of optical chain modules, e.g., camera modules, are described. Switching between use of groups of optical chains with different focal lengths is used to support zoom operations. Digital zoom is used in some cases to support zoom levels corresponding to levels between the zoom levels of different optical chain groups or discrete focal lengths to which optical chains may be switched. In some embodiments optical chains have adjustable focal lengths and are switched between different focal lengths. In other embodiments optical chains have fixed focal lengths with different optical chain groups corresponding to different fixed focal lengths. Composite images are generate from images captured by multiple optical chains of the same group and/or different groups. Composite image is in accordance with a user zoom control setting. Individual composite images may be generated and/or a video sequence.

5. 发明授权

US09568713B2 Methods and apparatus for using multiple optical chains in parallel to support separate color-capture 有权
标题翻译：并行使用多个光链的方法和装置，以支持分离的彩色捕获
公开(公告)号：US09568713B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-14
申请号：US14147583
申请日：2014-01-05
申请人： The LightCo Inc.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia
IPC分类号： G02B13/00 , H04N5/265 , H04N5/238 , G02B17/08 , G02B17/00 , G03B17/17 , G02B7/18 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/225 , G02B13/16 , G02B13/22 , G06T11/60 , G02B3/00
CPC分类号： G02B13/0065 , G02B3/0056 , G02B7/18 , G02B13/16 , G02B13/22 , G02B17/008 , G02B17/0896 , G03B17/17 , G06T11/60 , H04N5/2251 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/2353 , H04N5/2355 , H04N5/238 , H04N5/265
摘要： Methods and apparatus for capturing or generating images using multiple optical chains operating in parallel are described. Pixel values captured by individual optical chains corresponding to the same scene area are combined to provide an image with at least some of the benefits which would have been provided by capturing an image of the scene using a larger lens than that of the individual lenses of the optical chain modules. By using multiple optical chains in parallel at least some benefits normally obtained from using a large lens can be obtained without the need for a large lens. Furthermore in at least some embodiments, a wide dynamic range can be supported through the use of multiple sensors with the overall supported dynamic range being potentially larger than that of the individual sensors. Some lens and/or optical chain configurations are designed for use in small handheld devices, e.g., cell phones.
摘要翻译：描述了使用并行操作的多个光链来捕获或生成图像的方法和装置。将对应于相同场景区域的单独光链所捕获的像素值组合起来，以提供具有通过使用比该像素的单个透镜的透镜更大的透镜捕获场景的图像所提供的至少一些益处的图像光链模块。通过并联使用多个光链，可以获得通常从使用大透镜获得的至少一些益处，而不需要大的透镜。此外，在至少一些实施例中，可以通过使用多个传感器来支持宽的动态范围，其中总体支持的动态范围潜在地大于各个传感器的动态范围。一些透镜和/或光链配置被设计用于小型手持设备，例如手机。

6. 发明授权

US09563033B2 Methods and apparatus for capturing images and/or for using captured images 有权
标题翻译：用于捕获图像和/或使用捕获图像的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09563033B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-07
申请号：US14327515
申请日：2014-07-09
申请人： The LightCo Inc.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia
IPC分类号： G02B7/04 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/232 , G03B17/17 , G03B5/00 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/378 , H04N5/353 , H04N5/262 , G03B13/36 , H04N5/335 , G02B13/00 , H04N5/265 , G03B37/04 , G02B7/10
CPC分类号： H04N5/3532 , G02B7/04 , G02B7/09 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1805 , G02B7/182 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B17/008 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , G03B37/04 , G03B2205/0046 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23206 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23238 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/2622 , H04N5/2624 , H04N5/265 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/3765 , H04N5/378 , H04N13/243
摘要： Methods and apparatus relating to image capture of image portions using optical chains with different focal lengths are described. In some embodiments different portions of a scene area of interest captured by different optical chains operating in parallel are combined. The combining in some embodiments is performed using depth information generated from two images captured by two different optical chains which capture at least some common overlapping portions of the scene area of interest. The depth information maybe generated using an image of the entire scene and one or more other images of the scene or portions of the scene area of interest. The use of multiple optical chains in parallel facilitates generation of an image with a higher overall pixel count than would be possible using a single sensor of one of the optical chains and/or with more light capture than would be captured using a single optical chain.
摘要翻译：描述了使用具有不同焦距的光链的图像部分的图像捕获相关的方法和装置。在一些实施例中，组合由并行操作的不同光链所捕获的感兴趣场景区域的不同部分。在一些实施例中的组合使用从由两个不同的光链捕获的两个图像生成的深度信息来执行，其捕获感兴趣的场景区域的至少一些共同的重叠部分。可以使用整个场景的图像和场景的一个或多个其他图像或感兴趣的场景区域的部分来生成深度信息。平行使用多个光链路可以促进产生具有比使用单个光链所捕获的光捕获的单个传感器和/或具有更多的光捕获的可能性更高的总像素数的图像。

7. 发明授权

US09557519B2 Methods and apparatus for implementing a camera device supporting a number of different focal lengths 有权
标题翻译：用于实现支持多个不同焦距的相机装置的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09557519B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-31
申请号：US14327512
申请日：2014-07-09
申请人： The LightCo Inc.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia
IPC分类号： G03B13/00 , H04N5/225 , G02B7/04 , G02B13/00 , H04N5/265 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/232 , G03B13/36 , H04N5/262 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/353 , H04N5/378 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G02B7/10 , G03B37/04
CPC分类号： H04N5/3532 , G02B7/04 , G02B7/09 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1805 , G02B7/182 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B17/008 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , G03B37/04 , G03B2205/0046 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23206 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23238 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/2622 , H04N5/2624 , H04N5/265 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/3765 , H04N5/378 , H04N13/243
摘要： Methods and apparatus for using optical chains, e.g., camera modules, with different lens configurations to support a wide range of focal lengths are described. In some embodiments a camera device includes a plurality of optical chains. In at least some embodiments non-circular outer lenses are used for optical chains with large focal lengths while optical chains of the same camera device which have smaller focal lengths use round outer lenses. Thus an exemplary camera device supports a number of different focal lengths.
摘要翻译：描述了使用具有不同透镜配置以支持宽范围焦距的光学链的方法和装置，例如相机模块。在一些实施例中，相机装置包括多个光链。在至少一些实施例中，非圆形外透镜用于具有大焦距的光链，而具有较小焦距的同一照相机装置的光链使用圆形外透镜。因此，示例性相机设备支持多个不同的焦距。

8. 发明授权

US09554031B2 Camera focusing related methods and apparatus 有权
标题翻译：相机聚焦相关方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09554031B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-24
申请号：US14518396
申请日：2014-10-20
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Rajiv Laroia , Sapna A Shroff
IPC分类号： H04N5/232
CPC分类号： H04N5/23212
摘要： Methods and apparatus that facilitate or implement focus control in a camera and/or can be used to set the camera focus distance, e.g., the distance between the camera and an object which will appear in focus when the objects picture is taken by the camera. A depth map is generated for an image area, e.g., an area corresponding to an image which is captured by the camera. Based on said depth map, in various exemplary embodiments, a visual indication of which portions of an image captured by the camera device are in focus is generated. A user may indicate a change in the desired focus distance by touching a portion of the screen corresponding to an object at the desired focus distance or by varying a slider or other focus distance control.
摘要翻译：在相机中促进或实现焦点控制的方法和装置和/或可以用于设置相机聚焦距离，例如当相机拍摄对象照片时将会出现焦点的相机和对象之间的距离。为图像区域生成深度图，例如与由相机拍摄的图像相对应的区域。基于所述深度图，在各种示例性实施例中，生成由相机装置捕获的图像的哪些部分被焦点的视觉指示。用户可以通过在期望的对焦距离处触摸与对象相对应的屏幕的一部分，或者通过改变滑块或其他焦距来控制来指示期望焦距的改变。

9. 发明申请

US20160316117A1 FILTER MOUNTING METHODS AND APPARATUS AND RELATED CAMERA APPARATUS 有权
标题翻译：滤波器安装方法及装置及相关摄像机
公开(公告)号：US20160316117A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-27
申请号：US15136860
申请日：2016-04-22
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Harpuneet Singh , James Schmieder
IPC分类号： H04N5/225
CPC分类号： H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2253
摘要： Methods and apparatus, for mounting and using a filter over an image sensor are described as well as camera modules and apparatus incorporating the filter mount. Also described is a sensor and filter assembly which can be formed by combining the sensor, filter, filter mount, and a mounting board which can be shipped and integrated into a camera module and/or camera. A filter is placed in a filter well of a filter mount. By using a well to support the filter over a sensor, the top of the filter can be level or below the top of sidewalls of the filter mount. Use of a well to mount the filter reduces the risk of stray or unintentionally reflected light reaching the sensor and degrading captured images while protecting the filter from downward pressure or sideways contact.
摘要翻译：描述了用于在图像传感器上安装和使用过滤器的方法和装置，以及包括过滤器支架的相机模块和装置。还描述了传感器和过滤器组件，其可以通过组合传感器，过滤器，过滤器安装件和可以运输并集成到相机模块和/或相机中的安装板来形成。将过滤器放置在过滤器支架的过滤器孔中。通过使用井将过滤器支撑在传感器上，过滤器的顶部可以位于过滤器底座的侧壁的顶部以下。使用井安装过滤器可以降低到达传感器的杂散或无意的反射光的风险，并降低捕获的图像，同时保护过滤器免受向下的压力或侧向接触。

10. 发明申请

US20160182777A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND USING CAMERA DEVICES 有权
标题翻译：用于实施和使用相机设备的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20160182777A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-23
申请号：US14977203
申请日：2015-12-21
申请人： THE LIGHTCO INC.
发明人： Rajiv LAROIA , Sapna A. SHROFF
IPC分类号： H04N5/225 , H04N5/265
CPC分类号： H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23238 , H04N5/23296 , H04N5/265
摘要： A camera device with a sensor which is mounted at an angle relative to a mounting surface or other reference surface is described. Camera modules, which include mirrors for light redirection, which are mounted at different angles in the camera device have sensors with different amounts of rotation. In some embodiments modules without mirrors use camera modules without rotated sensors while camera modules with mirrors may or may not use sensors which are rotated depending on the angle at which the modules are mounted in the camera device. By rotating the sensors of some camera modules rotation that maybe introduced by the angle at which a camera module is mounted can be offset. The images captured by different camera modules are combined in some embodiments without the need for computationally rotating an image thanks to the rotation of the sensor in the camera module used to capture the image.
摘要翻译：描述了具有相对于安装表面或其它参考表面成一定角度安装的传感器的相机装置。相机模块，其包括用于光重定向的镜子，其在相机装置中以不同的角度安装，具有不同旋转量的传感器。在一些实施例中，没有镜子的模块使用没有旋转传感器的相机模块，而具有反射镜的相机模块可以使用或不使用根据模块安装在相机装置中的角度旋转的传感器。通过旋转一些相机模块的传感器，可以通过安装相机模块的角度引入旋转。在一些实施例中，由不同相机模块捕获的图像被组合，而不需要计算地旋转图像，这是由于用于捕获图像的相机模块中的传感器的旋转。

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