发明名称 |
Panoramic camera with multiple image sensors using timed shutters |
摘要 |
The present invention relates to the field of panoramic still and motion photography. In a first embodiment, a camera apparatus for panoramic photography includes a first image sensor positioned to capture a first image. The first image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. The camera apparatus also includes second image sensor positioned to capture a second image. The second image sensor has a rolling-shutter readout arranged in portrait orientation. Finally, the camera apparatus includes a controller configured to signal the second image sensor to start capturing the second image before the first image sensor finishes capturing the first image. At least a portion of the first image is in front of the second image relative to a forward direction of the camera apparatus. |
申请公布号 |
AU2009210672(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.09.19 |
申请号 |
AU20090210672 |
申请日期 |
2009.02.09 |
申请人 |
GOOGLE INC. |
发明人 |
EMBLER, GARY;HOLT, JASON;LYON, RICHARD F.;MCCLATCHIE, IAIN RICHARD TYRONE |
分类号 |
H04N5/232 |
主分类号 |
H04N5/232 |
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