Articles tagged "patent"

A Canon patent application shows what could be the future of Defocus Smoothing technology. The document outlines variable apodization using electrochromic elements. These elements allow for variable optical transmission through voltage application.

Canon has filed a patent for a liquid cooling system that uses magnetic liquid to circulate heat away from the image sensor of a mirrorless camera. The system could allow for significantly longer recording times, especially at high resolutions and frame rates.

The patent explains how the auto-zoom feature could use a combination of digital and optical zoom to better frame subjects within a composition with little to no input from the camera operator.

While not all patent applications result in consumer products, a new one filed by Apple shows an interesting magnetic adapter to attach an iPhone to a tripod or other stabilization device. The adapter would use Apple's MagSafe technology to secure and charge a connected device while leaving your phone's Lightning port available for use with another accessory.

The patent application shows how Canon could create a cutout in the middle of a camera to offer better grip when shooting both horizontally and vertically.

The patent shows off the details and schematics for a a 3x periscope camera module that would use folded optics to give future iPhones a more telephoto camera option.

A series of patent applications from Canon showcase a unique pan/tilt mirrorless camera designed with video in mind. Although the device bears a resemblance to DJI Ronin-style gimbals, it's a different kind of device altogether.

If — and that’s a big if — such a teleconverter ever becomes a reality, you may one day be able to turn prime lenses into ‘zoom’ lenses and bring image stabilization to lenses that lack it.

The camera maker joins Olympus, Fujifilm and others is a legal tussle over US digital camera technology patents held by DigiMedia Tech.

The patent shows how a special photo mode within the camera app would allow people to create composited selfies with friends and family.

The ITC's chief administrative judge ruled that DJI infringed upon a patent belonging to Autel Robotics.

Sony's next venture into light field technology could be via an E-mount lens, that might allow photographers to use it on their regular cameras

The patent shows how users could capture light field images with depth data to create immersive experiences that can be viewed on mobile devices or head mounted displays.

For the past few years, Sony has quietly been developing a camera drone. Sony Alpha Rumors first discovered the patent in October 2018 and another recently-filed patent with more details.

New DJI patents indicate the company may be planning to expand beyond drones with a new land-based camera vehicle.

The patent application shows how active cooling would keep the flash head and LED lights inside a hybrid speedlight cool during intense operation.

Rumors have been heating up regarding Canon's potential IBIS system and this new patent application gives us the best look yet at what Canon is up to.

If Canon brings the patent to fruition, your next camera may very well be able to be charged by simply putting it atop a wireless charging mat.

Japanese Patent Application 2019-113645 describes a lens hood with four sections that opens when in use and closes shut when the camera is no longer in use.

The system uses a combination of lens, body and electronic stabilization to account for different types of movement.

The patent details an Apple Watch band with integrated cameras so you could capture photos with a flick of the wrist.

A recent patent application from Canon suggests future pop-up flashes on Canon cameras could have continuous lighting thanks to LEDs.

A recently published patent from Canon details the schematics for a medium telephoto macro lens with image stabilization for its new RF mount.

A Japanese patent application from Canon shows off the schematics for a potential 58mm F1.4 'soft-focus' lens with two focusing modules.

A recent Canon patent shows a novel—at least for cameras—way to protect your camera from thieves: fingerprint ID. Using this tech, you could 'unlock' your camera by using the fingerprint sensor on either the camera's body or lens.

In a patent from October, 2017, Canon details a lens adapter for mirrorless cameras that would feature an electronic variable ND filter built right in. This would be particularly useful for video shooters.

Canon might be planning to bring catadioptric 'mirror' lenses back from the dead. A new Canon patent spotted in Japan describes a 400mm F5.6 catadioptric lens that would use a variable density ‘electrochromic’ filter to 'stop down' the lens.

Future prosumer Canon DSLRs might feature light-up buttons, if this newly published patent is any indication of the camera company's plans.

The patent details a flipping rear LCD screen so large, Canon has had to hide the rear dial and several buttons underneath.

Nikon has filed two new full-frame mirrorless lens patents in Japan, leaving many of us hoping that the company will make good on its promise to deliver a 'superior' mirrorless camera.

It's been a crazy day for innovative patent news. Apparently Sony is thinking of developing a medium format curved sensor camera.

A new Nikon patent shows a lens designed for a curved full-frame sensor. Could this be the high-end Nikon mirrorless camera people are hoping for?

Apple was just granted a patent for a camera system that prods, coaxes and manipulates users into taking better group and solo selfies.

Red has big plans for the modular Hydrogen One smartphone. In a patent filed late last year, the company shows plans for the ultimate modular camera system, with a phone at its core.

Google was recently awarded a patent which in part details a wearable camera system embedded in a baseball hat. Read more