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8159536 |
Method for detecting desired objects in a highly dynamic environment by a monitoring system
A background image is generated based on a captured image. A data cluster is formed in pixel blocks of the background image using at least one feature of pixels in the pixel blocks. A data cluster...
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8159532 |
Electronic image pickup apparatus
An electronic image pickup apparatus includes a zoom lens system which is a taking optical system, an electronic image pickup element which is disposed at an image side of the taking optical system...
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8155510 |
Universal underwater enclosure for cameras and camcorders
A universal underwater enclosure has a spherical shell having a hollow in which a camera, camcorder, or other device can be inserted, a lens attached to the shell that can be opened to insert a...
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8149275 |
Monitoring buoy system
A fixed-position buoy for observing and monitoring the surface of a predetermined area of water, including a flotation device; an imaging device operable for obtaining images of the surface of the...
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8120651 |
Video capture assembly
A video capture assembly is provided with a video recording device disposed inside a protective case. A device interface inside the case is coupled to a video input connector that protrudes outside...
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8120650 |
Video fishing rod with underwater observation gear
A video fishing rod with underwater observation gear as fishing equipment, allowing surveillance of the bait and fish around it, and includes a video monitor attachable to the fishing pole,...
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8115822 |
Image capturing apparatus, for determining a subject scene included in a captured image, method for controlling the same, and program therefor
An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of a subject and generate a captured image of the subject, a feature value extracting unit configured to...
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8106944 |
Adaptive illumination for color-corrected underwater imaging
Described are a method and an apparatus for color-corrected underwater imaging. A range to an underwater object to be imaged is determined and control values are selected according to the range....
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8106945 |
Intelligent fishing tackle
An intelligent fishing tackle comprises a fishing line, a sinker module, a microprocessor system module and a hook module, in which the sinker module is connected on the fishing line and includes a...
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8044999 |
Image enhancer for detecting and identifying objects in turbid media
An image enhancer that includes a laser for emitting an optical signal toward an object in a turbid medium, a modulator for modulating laser intensity of the optical signal, an RF source for...
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8035734 |
Self-balancing remote sensing device and remote sensing system comprising same
A self-balancing remote sensing device, and a system comprised of the remote sensing devices and one or more base stations, is provided for remotely monitoring both terrestrial and maritime...
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8027576 |
Method of and/or apparatus for coupling a lens port to a housing for an underwater camera
The invention comprises a method of and apparatus for coupling a lens port to a housing for an underwater camera. The method comprises the steps of providing an inwardly castellated ring and a...
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8013932 |
Waterproof electronic recording device
A waterproof electronic recording device with a display panel is disclosed. In an embodiment, a housing of the electronic recording device is cylindrical in shape with an electronic display module...
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7991274 |
Waterproof cover for camera
The present invention provides a waterproof camera cover that is comparatively easy to attach to and remove from a camera, and that enables comparatively simple operation of the camera. A holder 3...
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7929847 |
User-configurable waterproof camera case
A user-configurable waterproof camera case includes a housing for sealingly holding different models of camera therein, an actuating shaft extending through an opening of the housing, a...
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7920163 |
Sealed, waterproof digital electronic camera system and method of fabricating same
A hermetically sealed digital electronic camera that is designed to operate both on land and underwater to great depths, and method of making same. The present invention is a camera which is...
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7889982 |
Method and apparatus for a submersible electronic device
The method and apparatus for a submersible electronic device provides an electronic device such as, for example, a digital camera (100), PDA, computer, or the like, which may comprise a user...
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7871205 |
Base for underwater camera
A base, securely attachable to any type of watertight housing for an underwater camera without causing rotational displacement during its use for underwater photography, includes an elongated main...
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7869620 |
Methods for processing images to detect objects below the surface of the water
The present invention is a processing method to increase the detection of objects below the surface of the water comprising the steps of: acquiring image data in separate spectral regions...
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7862394 |
Apparatus having a buoyant structure that resists rotation
Apparatus includes a buoyant structure having a central vertical axis when floating in water and having at least one feature to reduce a rotation of the buoyant structure about the central vertical...
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7845303 |
Remotely operated underwater vehicle
A remotely operated underwater vehicle includes a case to which is attached a camera for transmitting video to a remotely located base station. A tether having four pairs of twisted wire operably...
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7826729 |
Underwater camera assembly
An underwater camera assembly including a through hull housing having a passage extending therethrough. A flexible camera insert is positioned within the passage of the through hull housing and has...
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7804518 |
Enhanced underwater imaging
A method for enhancing underwater imaging affected by image degradation effects, the method comprising: acquiring at least one image of an underwater scene using an imaging device; determining...
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7801425 |
Underwater adaptive camera housing
An underwater camera housing provided with an adaptive mechanical control arrangement for use with a broad range of camera brands and models. The camera housing is preferably formed of front and...
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7796809 |
3-D imaging system with pre-test module
A remote 3-D imaging system which uses a novel angular relationship to establish the relationship of the image features to the system, which is displayed by virtue of calculations. In addition to...
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7760994 |
Image capturing apparatus with underwater image compensation and underwater flash compensation
An image capturing apparatus (210) for capturing an image (214) of a scene (12) that is within a fluid (16) includes an apparatus frame (228), a capturing system (230), and a control system (236)....
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7710465 |
Image capturing apparatus with clarity sensor, underwater image compensation and underwater flash compensation
An image capturing apparatus (210) for providing an image (214) of a scene (12) that is within a fluid (16) includes an apparatus frame (228), a capturing system (230), and a control system (236)....
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7679674 |
Camera housing
Providing a camera housing which is suitably used to house a camera with a liquid crystal monitor having a touch panel and is capable of preventing the touch panel from being broken. The camera...
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7660057 |
Lens assembly and imaging apparatus
Areas 11—1a, being in contact with an O-ring 13, of an outer peripheral surface of a taking lens 11—1 and an area 12a, being in contact with the O-ring 13, of an inner surface of a lens frame 12 ...
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7653292 |
Imaging apparatus, imaging method, and waterproof housing
A photographing apparatus that performs photographing with a camera main body accommodated in a waterproof housing includes a touch panel disposed in overlapping relationship with a display unit of...
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7653291 |
Water proof case for digital camera
The present invention relates to a water proof case for a digital camera. The water proof case for a digital camera according to the present invention comprises a housing having an inner space to...
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7636340 |
System and method for communicating over an 802.15.4 network
A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first...
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7599545 |
Method and its apparatus for inspecting defects
The present invention relates to a high-sensitivity inspection method and apparatus adapted for the fine-structuring of patterns, wherein defect inspection sensitivity is improved using the...
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7587134 |
Camera having barrier
A camera having a barrier according to the present invention includes a barrier unit in a space between a front main body and a front metal cover serving as an exterior member. Rotation of a...
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7576800 |
Extreme sports video system
The present invention provides a video system for use in extreme sports videography, particularly skydiving. The video system includes a remote video head disposed on the headgear of a user in...
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7540255 |
Propulsion and steering mechanism for an underwater vehicle
A propulsion system is provided for an underwater vehicle such as a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV). Two propellers are independently driven by motors, while the orientation of the propellers is...
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7522191 |
Optical image capturing device
An optical image capturing device which is configured to carry out underwater photographing, and comprises a selecting section configured to select a plurality of photographing modes including an...
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7507940 |
Laser underwater camera image enhancer
An apparatus to obtain images of a target by an underwater video camera in a waterproof container wherein the target is illuminated by a laser beam. The shutter of the video camera is kept closed...
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7496226 |
Multi-camera inspection of underwater structures
A method, system and apparatus for viewing and imaging an underwater structure from a submersible platform, navigating along the structure and constructing a map of the structure in the forms of a...
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7474334 |
Multispectral imaging system and methods of use
The multispectral imaging system provides detection of low contrast objects on or below the surface of a body of water through the elimination of most of the surface reflected light clutter...
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7460770 |
Underwater housing for a monitoring device
An underwater housing for containing a monitoring device includes a tubular housing body having a front end formed with an inward flange. The inward flange has a rear side surface formed with an...
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7454128 |
Exterior vehicle camera
An exterior vehicle camera is disclosed for monitoring an operating area of a vehicle comprising a camera housing with a camera module having a camera electronics, and camera optics carried within...
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7426339 |
Waterproof housing
A waterproof housing for storing a camera with a lens barrel includes, a cylindrical lens barrel storage section for storing the lens barrel portion with a through hole communicating the outside...
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7418198 |
Underwater housing for electronic device
An underwater housing includes a housing body for containing an electronic device, a seal cap for sealing a rear end opening of the housing body, and a spacer member for dividing a space between...
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7417666 |
3-D imaging system
The invention is directed to a remote 3-D imaging system which uses a novel illumination source to establish the relationship of the image features to the system, which is displayed by virtue of...
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7409148 |
Waterproof type electronic device
A waterproof type electronic device is composed of a disc lid 13 capable of opening and closing an opening portion (17) of a camera apparatus body (2), a buckle (12) capable of detachably fastening...
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7385645 |
Magnetic repulsion actuator for underwater camera
An improved means for magnetically operating push buttons and other controls on cameras in underwater housings is disclosed. The magnetic force of repulsion is employed to transmit motion through...
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7369760 |
Submersible splash housing
A shallow water submersible splash housing which is capable of sealing and protecting a camera from an underwater or harsh environment for filming is disclosed. The shallow water submersible splash...
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7352961 |
Waterproof housing compatible for a plurality of cameras
A system includes a plurality of cameras and a waterproof housing. The plurality of cameras include a first camera including a first operating member, a second camera including a second operating...
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7345697 |
Housing apparatus of camera having removable diffusion portion
A housing apparatus for receiving an image pickup device provided with a light projecting portion for projecting light is provided. The housing apparatus includes a receiving portion for receiving...
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