Imaging systems' direct illumination level adjusting method and system involves adjusting operation of image sensor of imaging system based on detected level of ambient illumination
US7515822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B15/03
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a level of direct illumination for an imaging system is dynamically adjusted based on a level of at least one of ambient illumination or displayed illumination. A level of the at least one of ambient illumination or displayed illumination may be detected. The level of direct illumination may be altered based on the detected level of the at least one of ambient illumination or displayed illumination. Operation of a non-visible light-sensitive image sensor of the imaging system may be adjusted based on the altered level of direct illumination.
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