Imaging Element Dynamic Frame Rate Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging elements lack the ability to dynamically adjust imaging and output timings and settings based on external conditions, leading to inefficiencies and potential delays in data processing and transfer.
Innovation Solution
The imaging element incorporates a reception portion for external synchronization signals, a storage portion for image data, and an output portion that can adjust frame rates and processing settings, allowing for real-time imaging and output synchronization with external systems, including the ability to rewrite driving method instructions for the imaging and output systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging element operates based on external reference signals (horizontal synchronization signal, vertical synchronization signal, and master clock), then the imaging and output processes can be synchronized with external systems, but the system cannot dynamically adjust imaging and output timings based on external conditions, leading to inefficiencies and potential delays in data processing and transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the imaging element to dynamically adjust its imaging and output timings based on received timing adjustment signals from external devices. The control circuit modifies the imaging timing and output timing in response to these signals, transforming a static synchronization system into a dynamic one that can adapt to varying external conditions and reduce processing delays.
2Productivity
If the imaging element uses a fixed frame rate for imaging and output, then the system structure is simple, but the system cannot align imaging and output processes with varying external demands, reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the frame rate to be dynamically adjusted based on external timing adjustment signals. The control circuit modifies imaging and output parameters (timing and frame rate) in response to received signals, enabling the system to optimize productivity for different external demands while managing complexity through standardized signal interfaces.
3Reliability
If the imaging element continuously images and outputs data at maximum speed, then real-time data availability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by enabling the imaging element to adjust its imaging and output operations based on periodic timing adjustment signals from external devices. Instead of continuous maximum-speed operation, the system synchronizes imaging and output to external timing requirements, reducing power consumption while maintaining real-time data availability when needed.
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AI summary
Provided is an imaging element including a reception interface that receives an imaging synchronization signal related to a timing of imaging and at least one output synchronization signal related to a timing of output of image data obtained by imaging from an outside of the imaging element, a memory that is incorporated in the imaging element and stores the image data obtained by imaging at a first frame rate in accordance with the imaging synchronization signal received by the reception interface, and an output circuit that is incorporated in the imaging element and outputs the image data stored in the memory at a second frame rate in accordance with the output synchronization signal received by the reception interface, in which the first frame rate is greater than or equal to the second frame rate.