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Exposure controller, exposure control method, and image pickup apparatus

US9632393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/75
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing apparatus, including circuitry configured to cause an aperture diaphragm to move from a first diaphragm position to a second diaphragm position within a first exposure period. The circuitry is further configured to cause the aperture diaphragm to then move from the second diaphragm position to the first diaphragm position within the first exposure period or a second exposure period. The first and second exposure periods are used to capture different images.

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