Showing papers on "Smart camera published in 1980"

KS-127A Long Range Oblique Reconnaissance Camera For RF-4 Aircraft

Abstract: The increased requirement for long range standoff aerial photography led to the development of the KS-127A camera, a 66-inch focal length (fl) camera designed to fit within the nose of a standard, unmodified RF-4 aircraft. The paper describes the folding of the 66-inch optical path allowing the camera to fit within the existing RF-4 nose and the development of the 66-inch fl, f/8 diffraction-limited lens. Also described is the use of a stabilized scan head for reducing the effects of aircraft motion, and allowing remote manual pointing of the camera for photographing targets of opportunity. Included are descriptions of an automatic temperature control system, an automatic focus system and an automatic exposure control, all items necessary for obtaining high resolution photography. Test results showing both dynamic bench testing as well as in-flight performance are presented. The development of the KS-127A camera, which has already demonstrated high reliability and ease of maintenance during day-to-day flight conditions, has given the RF-4 aircraft a capability previously unavailable.

Camera having an automatic control mechanism.

Abstract: In a camera having a computer (224) utilizing a program for automatically controlling certain camera parameters, better overall performance is achieved if both subject distance and light level are used as inputs to the program for each such parameter. The parameters the control of which is improved by the invention are aperture and exposure time in ambient light, lens extension and whether or not flash will be used.

Operating aid arrangement for cameras

Abstract: A camera capable of informing a photographer of conditions of a camera by means of human voice, which is adapted to arrange improper camera operating conditions in a predetermined order, and to give them as warnings in a sequential manner. Further, prior to every warning statement, precursory sounds are adapted to be given, to call attention of the photographer. In addition, a camera capable of narrating the explanation of the way to handle the camera is disclosed.

A Modular Inspection Camera

Abstract: A new, high. resolution, highly versatile CCD camera for industrial inspection applications is described. This camera is the second in a series of modular cameras (the first, A Modular TV Camera, was reported in 1979), and can be operated in the staring mode or in the scanning (TDI) mode. This paper describes the basic building blocks used to fabricate the camera, as well as a new 1904 x 48 virtual phase CCD sensor. Data relating to the performance of the sensor and the complete camera is presented.

Fast Solid-State Camera

Abstract: A fast solid-state camera has been designed to record diagnostic pictures of unpredictable high-speed events. The sensor is an array of silicon photodiodes that are read out in parallel. The system design features a variable framing rate to 100,000 frames/ second, continuous recording with asynchronous stop trigger, a solid-state memory holding 256 frames, and electronics having a dynamic range exceeding 2000:1. The image data is retained in a circular memory permitting the camera to run continuously until the event occurs. Immediately afterward the camera is shut down with a memory of 256 frames covering the event. The camera can be synchronized with similar cameras covering different aspects of the same scene. Operation of the camera is monitored and controlled by a microcomputer. The operator can select framing rate, image presentation on the CRT, and synchronization of multiple cameras.© (1980) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.