Camera System Synchronous Imaging with Shared Oscillator

The patent divides the imaging function into multiple imaging elements (first imaging element with wide angle lens and second imaging element with telephoto lens). Each imaging element is responsible for capturing specific regions, allowing the system to simultaneously achieve wide coverage and high resolution without compromising either aspect.

The patent segments the imaging task across multiple imaging elements with different resolutions and fields of view. The first imaging element captures wide-angle low-resolution images, while the second imaging element captures high-resolution images of specific regions. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high frame rates while providing high resolution where needed, avoiding the need to increase pixel density across the entire sensor array.

The patent merges the clock signal generation function into a single oscillator that provides synchronized clock signals to both imaging elements. This consolidation reduces wiring complexity by eliminating the need for separate clock generators and their associated wiring, while still enabling both imaging elements to operate independently and capture high-quality images simultaneously.

The patent implements a universal oscillator that serves multiple functions: it provides clock signals to both imaging elements, generates synchronization signals for coordinated operation, and enables both independent and synchronized imaging modes. This multi-functional approach maintains operational independence while reducing the number of oscillators from two to one, thereby reducing device complexity.