Multiple-view processing in wide-angle video camera
US8243135B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
18References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/58
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A motion video camera that removes the need for mechanical pan, tilt, and zoom apparatus is disclosed. The video camera includes the following. A wide-angle optical system is configured to receive an optical image. An image sensor is coupled to the optical system and is configured to convert the optical image to an electronic image. An image processing circuit is coupled to the image sensor and is configured to receive the electronic image and to execute movement and zoom operations by correcting distortions in the electronic image introduced by the wide-angle optical system and image sensor.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.