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Processor selecting between image signals in response to illuminance condition, image processing device including same, and related method for image processing

US10348978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2017
Grant dateJul 9, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/951
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing device is provided. The image processing device comprising a first lens, a second lens disposed on one side of the first lens, a third lens disposed on the other side of the first lens, a first image sensor which receives an input of a first image obtained from the first lens to generate a first image signal, a second image sensor which receives an input of a second image obtained from the second lens to generate a second image signal, a third image sensor which receives an input of a third image obtained from the third lens to generate a third image signal, a selector which receives the input of the second image signal and the third image signal, outputs the second image signal under a first condition, and outputs the third image signal, under a second condition different from the first condition and an image processor which performs image processing, using the first image signal and an output signal of the selector.

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