217 results about "Camera control unit" patented technology

An endoscope device providing electrical isolation between the endoscope and a camera control unit coupled to the endoscope. The endoscope uses an optical channel to transmit illuminating light to the endoscope and to transmit image data generated by an imaging device to the camera control unit. In this manner, only an optical connection between the endoscope and the camera control unit exits. Alternatively, a wireless channel for transmission of the image data and any commands signals may be utilized.

The present invention provides a remote-head imaging system with a camera control unit capable of supporting multiple input devices. The camera control unit detects an input device to which it is connected and changes the camera control unit's internal functionality accordingly. Such changes includes altering clock timing, changing video output parameters, and changing image processing software. In addition, a user is able to select different sets of software program instructions and hardware configuration information based on the head that is attached. The remote-head imaging system utilizes field-programmable circuitry, such as field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), in order to facilitate the change in configuration.

An image pickup system including a digital camera and a personal computer (PC) connected to each other. The camera includes a camera control unit for controlling picture-taking based on photographing conditions set either by the camera or the PC, and a communication unit for communicating with the PC. The PC includes: a display for displaying the photographing condition and an image, a mouse and the like capable of setting the photographing condition through the operation on a screen, a communication unit for communicating with the camera, a capture-mode start/termination unit for selecting between a first photographing mode in which the camera serves as a master and a second photographing mode in which the PC serves as the master, and a control unit for setting the second photographing mode just after the start of control of the PC for: reading photographing information of the camera, and after that, setting either the first photographing mode or the second photographing mode in accordance with the selection.

A camera system having a camera head with an imaging device and a first connector; a camera control unit with a processor and a second connector configured to removably engage the first connector; and wherein the first connector and the second connector are configured to allow for contactless transfer of data from the camera head to the camera control unit and contactless transfer of power from the camera control unit to the camera head.

The presented invention relates to a device and method for controlling the operation of one or more cameras associated with a video conference endpoint in a video conference call. A camera control unit (remote control) according to the present invention is a touch enabled end user component that presents to the user graphical objects representing video conference endpoints currently connected in a conference call, and/or one or more live video feeds currently captured by the video conference endpoint's cameras, and allows the user to manipulate a camera's pan, tilt and zoom using a touch screen display embedded in said camera control unit.

In a folding type portable electronic appliance, the portable electronic appliance is equipped with a main body portion having a wireless unit, a lid portion having a display unit, and a coupling portion for hinge-coupling the main body portion in a pivotable manner on one edge side thereof and for hinge-coupling the lid portion in a pivotable manner on the other edge side thereof. In the portable electronic appliance, the lid portion is foldable with respect to the main body portion, and a camera module is further provided on the coupling portion, which is directed from the main body portion to the lid portion. In addition, the portable electronic appliance is equipped with a camera control unit for controlling an imaging operation of the camera module, a control unit for controlling initiating/accomplishing operations of the camera module and for controlling the wireless unit, and an address/data bus processing unit for controlling data communication operations of the respective units.

In a scene recognition photographing device of the present invention, a feature quantity of an acquired image acquired from an image pickup element is calculated from the acquired image. Plural types of reference feature information having a feature quantity serving as a reference at the time of determining a composition are stored as a database in an internal memory or a storage device. Moreover, a camera control unit retrieves reference feature information having a feature quantity similar to the feature quantity of the acquired image from among the reference feature information by comparing the calculated feature quantity and the reference feature information. Then, information relating to composition is displayed on a display device on the basis of a result of comparison between the acquired image and the retrieved reference feature information.

An imaging apparatus for imaging a first object at a normal distance and a second object nearer than the first object readily with high precision. The imaging apparatus has an imaging lens, an imaging device for capturing an image formed by the imaging lens, and a camera control unit. The imaging lens is a multifocal lens and contains a first lens portion having a first focal length for imaging the first object (e.g., the user of the imaging apparatus) at a normal distance and a second lens portion having a second focal length for imaging the second object (e.g., a bar code) nearer than the first object. The first and second lens portions are arranged on the same plane and formed in one piece. The information collected by imaging the second object is used for processing such as communications or displays.

An imaging unit including a pair of objective lens systems and an imaging device that photoelectrically converts optical images into image signals is incorporated in the distal portion of an endoscope. The pair of objective lens systems is arranged to pick up images while viewing an object from different viewing points. Optical images having traveled through the objective lens systems are converged on the imaging device. A camera control unit converts image signals, which result from photoelectric conversion performed by the imaging device, into video signals according to which images are displayed on a monitor. A video capture circuit converts the produced video signals into digital image signals. A host computer performs arithmetic operations using the resultant digital image signals. A desired cutting plane is designated using the reference image displayed on the monitor, whereby section information concerning a viewer's desired section determined with the cutting plane can be acquired.

A system for identifying an area of interest on a surgical image, including a source of surgical image data, which may be a camera, an image processing unit, which may be a camera control unit, and a destination, which may be a display. The image processing unit is configured to receive the surgical image data and combine it with an overlay pattern for identifying an area of interest, which is then displayed on the display. The overlay may include a key with coordinates or labels. Properties of the overlay and the key may be customized and adjusted.

A media management system and method of selecting at least one of a plurality of cameras is described. The system includes a plurality of image-taking systems, each one including a camera having a plurality of control functions; and a camera control unit for controlling operation of the camera. The control unit includes a communication unit for communicating with the plurality of image-taking systems and a mobile communication device, the communication unit establishing an image capturing session with the mobile communication device in response to an initiation by the mobile communication device; and a processor that uses a location of the mobile communication device to select at least one image-taking system from the plurality of image-taking systems. The control unit transfers at least one of the plurality of control functions to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device operates the camera to capture at least one image.

In a camera body, a VBAT terminal and PGND terminal are both disposed adjacent to a TYPE terminal. In a case where the voltage of the TYPE terminal is a voltage of a first voltage range that does not include the VBAT voltage and does not include the voltage of the PGND terminal, a camera control unit distinguishes the mounted lens apparatus to be a first lens apparatus. In a case where the voltage of the TYPE terminal is a voltage of a second voltage range that is a voltage range different from the first voltage range, does not include the VBAT voltage and does not include the voltage of the PGND terminal, the camera control unit distinguishes the mounted lens apparatus to be a second lens apparatus.