WO2005060241A1 - Method and imaging device for producing infrared images and normal images - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an imaging device. Especially the invention relates to a digital imaging device, and a method of creating an image in a digital imaging device.
- Digital imaging and image manipulation have many advantages over conventional film photography. Digital images can be archived and manipulated electronically and the digital form of images offers several possibilities.
- Digital imaging devices utilize an imaging sensor, which is a light sensitive device. An imaging sensor detects light and outputs an electrical current which is in proportion to the detected light. Sensors are typically based on silicon technology. A problem with imaging sensors is that it is sensitive not only to visible light but also to infrared radiation. Infrared radiation, or infrared light, is typically defines as light having a wavelength longer than 780 nm.
- Infrared light distorts images in daytime conditions. Color balance in color images or the balance of dark and light areas in black and white imaging distorts if infrared light reaches the imaging sensor. Thus, in daytime conditions infrared light is blocked from reaching the imaging sensor by placing an infrared blocking filter in front of the imaging sensor. [0005] However, sometimes in dark conditions, when there is very little or no visible light, it is possible to take images by utilizing infrared light. By utilizing an external infrared light source it is possible to take images even without the subject of imaging being aware of the imaging process. This may be advantageous especially in observation cameras, which are used as burglar alarms, for example.
- imaging devices should block infrared light from reaching the sensor in daytime conditions but yet enable infrared imaging in dark conditions.
- a removable infrared block filter or a leaky infrared filter has been used.
- An infrared filter may be a separate part in an objective of a camera. In dark conditions, the infrared filter may be mechanically removed in front of the objective or the sensor of the camera. This removal may be realized automatically or manually.
- a drawback of this solution is that it is quite expensive and the long term durability is uncertain because of the moving parts required in the solution. In some infrared filter solutions, some of the infrared light is passed to the sensor.
- the infrared filter is designed to pass the wavelength of the light emitted by the light source through but block all other wavelengths. This solution is a compromise in both daylight and dark conditions and the resulting images are not optimal.
- An object of the invention is to provide an improved solution for imaging in both daytime and dark conditions.
- an imaging device comprising an image sensing arrangement comprising a lens and an image sensor comprising pixels, the image sensing arrangement being arranged to produce an image, the image sensing arrangement further comprising an infrared filter arrangement in front of the image sensor so that some of the pixels of the sensor are exposed to all wavelengths and some of the pixels of the sensor are blocked from infrared wavelengths.
- a method of creating an image file in an imaging device comprising providing an image sensor comprising pixels with an infrared filter arrangement so that some of the pixels of the sensor may be exposed to all wavelengths and some of the pixels of the sensor are blocked from infrared wavelengths; utilizing the pixels of the sensor that may be exposed to all wavelengths when taking an infrared image and utilizing the pixels of the sensor that are blocked from infrared wavelengths when taking a normal image.
- the method and device of the invention provide several advantages. Compared to a mechanically removable filter, the proposed solution provides a robust solution with no moving parts. The solution is very cost effective as no extra parts are required and the related processing may be performed during normal equipment manufacturing phases. The solution also provides a very fast switch from normal imaging to infrared imaging, and vice versa. Compared to a leaky infrared filter the proposed solution provides an enhanced image quality.
- Figure 1 illustrates an example of an imaging device of an embodiment
- Figure 2 illustrate an example of an image sensing arrangement
- Figures 3A to 3F illustrate examples of color matrix filters and infrared filter arrays
- Figure 4 illustrates another example of an imaging device
- Figures 5A and 5B are flowcharts illustrating embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 1 illustrates a generalized digital image device which may be utilized in some embodiments of the invention. It should be noted that embodiments of the invention may also be utilized in other kinds of digital cameras than the apparatus of Figure 1 , which is only an example of a possible structure.
- the apparatus of Figure 1 comprises an image sensing arrangement 100.
- the image sensing arrangement comprises a lens assembly and an image sensor.
- the structure of the arrangement 100 will be discussed in more detail later.
- the image sensing arrangement captures an image and converts the captured image into an electrical form.
- the electric signal produced by the apparatus 100 is led to an A/D converter 102 which converts the analogue signal into a digital form, From the converter the digitized signal is taken to a signal processor 104.
- the image data is processed in the signal processor to create an image file.
- the output signal of the image sensing arrangement 100 contains raw image data which needs post processing, such as white balancing and color processing.
- the signal processor is also responsible for giving exposure control commands 106 to the image sensing arrangement 100.
- the apparatus may further comprise an image memory 108 where the signal processor may store finished images, a work memory 110 for data and program storage, a display 112 and a user interface 114, which typically comprises a keyboard or corresponding means for the user to give input to the apparatus.
- Figure 2 illustrates an example of an image sensing arrangement 100.
- the image sensing arrangement comprises a lens 200, an image sensor 202, an aperture plate 204, a color filter arrangement 206 and an infrared filter 208.
- the image sensing arrangement of Figure 2 is thus able to form an image on the image sensor 202.
- the image sensor 202 is typically, but not necessarily, a single solid-state sensor, such as a CCD (Charged Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor) sensor known to one skilled in the art.
- the image sensor 202 converts light into an electric current. This electric analogue signal is converted in the image capturing apparatus into a digital form by the A/D converter 102, as illustrated in Figure 1.
- the sensor 202 comprises a given number of pixels.
- the number of pixels in the sensor determines the resolution of the sensor. Each pixel produces an electric signal in response to light.
- the number of pixels in the sensor of an imaging apparatus is a design parameter. Typically in low cost imaging apparatus the number of pixels may be 640x480 along the long and short sides of the sensor. A sensor of this resolution is often called a VGA sensor. In general, the higher the number of pixels in a sensor, the more detailed image the sensor is able to produce.
- the aperture plate 204 controls the amount of light passed to the sensor through the lens. It should be noted that the structure of the aperture plate is irrelevant to the embodiments, i.e. the aperture value of the aperture plate may be fixed, or it may be adjusted either automatically based on measurements or by hand.
- the lens 200 forms an image onto the sensor from the incoming light.
- the structure and the properties of the lens are irrelevant to the embodiments of the invention.
- the image sensor 202 is sensitive to light and it produces an electric signal when exposed to light. However, the sensor is unable to differentiate different colors from each other. Thus, the sensor as such produces only black and white images.
- a number of solutions are proposed to enable a digital imaging apparatus to produce color images. It is well known to one skilled in the art that a full color image can be produced using only three basic colors in the image capturing phase. A generally used combination of three suitable colors consists of red, green and blue (RGB). Another widely Used combination consists of cyan, magenta and yellow (CMY). Also other combinations are possible.
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- RGBE RGBE
- FIG. 3A illustrates an example of an RGB color matrix filter.
- Figure 3A shows an 8x8 color filter array. The filter covers a respective 8x8 pixel area on the image sensor. Red filters are denoted with a letter 'R', blue filters are denoted with a letter 'B', and green filters are denoted with a letter "G ⁇
- the pixels of the image sensor and of the color matrix filter are grouped into 2x2 pixel subarrays.
- Each subarray comprises a red filter, a blue filter and two green filters.
- the array of Figure 3A thus comprises 16 subarrays.
- the array has subarrays 300 to 306.
- the signal processor of the imaging device processes the image signal received from the sensor subarraywise by interpolating the signals of the pixels of each subarray so that all pixels in the subarray receive a color value for all three colors. Thus a color image can be produced.
- an infrared filter arrangement 208 is placed in front of the pixel sensor array so that some of the pixels of the array may be exposed to all wavelengths and some of the pixels of the sensor array are blocked from infrared wavelengths.
- Figure 3B illustrates an example of an infrared filter arrangement.
- Figure 3B shows an 8x8 pixel infrared filter array.
- the filter array covers a respective 8x8 pixel area on the image sensor.
- the filter comprises areas blocking infrared light and areas which pass infrared light through. The non-blocking areas are hatched.
- the array comprises areas 308 and 310 which block infrared light and areas 312 and 314 which pass infrared light through. In this example, each area covers a 2x2 pixel area from the image sensor.
- the infrared filter arrangement and the color matrix filter are both in front of the image sensor and they may be placed on top of each other.
- FIG. 3B Each 2x2 area of Figure 3B covers a 2x2 subarray of Figure 3A.
- infrared light is passed through subarrays 302 and 306, but blocked from subarrays 300 and 304.
- Figure 3C illustrates an example where the filter arrays are placed on top of each other. Every other color matrix filter subarray is blocked from infrared light. The pixels under subarrays which are blocked from infrared light are utilized when normal images are taken. The pixels under subarrays which are not blocked from infrared light are utilized when infrared images are taken.
- the infrared filter array may be taken into account when manufacturing the color matrix filter.
- Figure 3D illustrates an example of an RGB color matrix filter where every other 2x2 subarray is covered by a color filter arrangement and every other subarray comprises no color filters.
- an infrared filter arrangement is placed on top of the color matrix filter, these subarrays that are not blocked from infrared light are utilized when infrared images are taken. The color matrix filter is thus unnecessary for these subarrays.
- the pixels of the image sensor and of the color matrix filter are grouped into 2x2 pixel subarrays, each subarray thus comprising four pixels.
- three pixels of the subarray are blocked from infrared wavelengths and utilized in color imagining, and one pixel is exposed to all wavelengths and utilized in infrared imaging.
- Figures 3E and 3F illustrate this embodiment.
- Figure 3E illustrates the color matrix filter.
- One green filter in each subarray is omitted.
- each subarray comprises a red, a blue and a green filter.
- Figure 3F illustrates the infrared filter arrangement.
- the arrangement comprises an infrared blocking area of the size of three pixels and an area of the size of a pixel passing infrared light through. The infrared passing area is placed on top of the missing green filter on the color matrix filter, in practice, the second green filter is replaced by an infrared passing filter.
- the three pixels of each subarray covered by an infrared blocking filter are utilized in normal color imagining and the pixel which is exposed to infrared light is utilized in infrared imagining.
- the size of the subarray may also be other than 2x2.
- a 3x3 color matrix filter comprising three pixels of each three colors may be used.
- the corresponding 3x3 infrared filter arrangement comprises an infrared blocking area and an infrared passing area.
- the imaging device is configured to detect the amount of light in the area to be imaged and to determine whether an infrared image or a normal image is to be taken.
- the signal processor 104 is configured to take a test image using the image sensor 100, and analyze the test image and determine the amount of light in the vicinity of the image sensor. If the amount of light in the test image is small, the signal processor determines that an infrared image is required. Respectively, if the amount of light in the test image is large, the signal processor determines that a normal image will give better results. This method is advantageous especially in observation cameras which take images automatically without any human interaction.
- the imaging device comprises a flashlight 116 or a light source of an infrared wavelength. Referring to Figure 1 , the signal processor 104 controls the operation of the flashlight 116.
- Figure 4 illustrates another digital imaging device which may be utilized in some embodiments of the invention. This embodiment is suitable for use as an observation camera, for example.
- the device of Figure 4 comprises an image sensing arrangement 100 comprising a lens assembly and an image sensor.
- the device further comprises an A/D converter 102 and a signal processor 104.
- the image data is processed in the signal processor to create an image file.
- the signal processor gives exposure control commands 106 to the image sensing arrangement 100.
- the apparatus further comprises an image memory 108, a work memory 1 0 for data and program storage, a display 112, a flashlight 1 16 and a user interface 114, as discussed in connection with Figure 1.
- the device further comprises movement detection means 402.
- the movement detection means are configured to detect movement in a desired area in front of the device.
- the means monitor the desired area and when movement is detected the means send a signal to the signal processor 104.
- the signal processor is configured to take an image when the movement detection means have detected movement in front of the device.
- the movement detection means 402 may be realized using movement detectors known to one skilled in the art, such as infrared detectors, for example.
- the device further comprises communication means 400.
- the communication means are arranged to send images to predetermined addresses.
- the signal processor When the signal processor has taken an image after receiving a signal from the movement detector, the signal processor is configured to send the image to a predetermined address.
- the communication means may be realized using a cellular radio system transceiver, for example.
- the image may be sent as a multimedia message (MMS) to another transceiver.
- the communication means may also be realized using a wireline modem, a short range radio transmitter, such as Bluetooth, or a wireless local area network (WLAN) transceiver.
- the communication means may also be realized using other types of transceivers.
- a user of the device may program the parameters of the movement detection means 402 and the communication means 400 via the signal processor using the user interface 114.
- the parameters in question may include the coverage area and sensitivity of the movement detection means and the communication method and the address used in transmitting the images.
- Figure 5A is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the invention. The embodiment relates to the device of Figure 1.
- the device detects the amount of light in the area to be photographed.
- the device selects whether to take an infrared image or a normal image on the basis of the detected amount of light. If the amount of light is small, it is more useful to take an infrared image.
- FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the invention.
- the embodiment relates to the device of Figure 4.
- the movement detection means detect movement in the monitored area. On the basis of the detection, an imaging process is initiated by the signal processor.
- the device detects the amount of light in the monitored area.
- the device selects whether to take an infrared image or a normal image on the basis of the detected amount of light.
- step 514 If the amount of light is small, it is more useful to take an infrared image in step 514 by utilizing the pixels of the sensor of the device that are exposed to all wavelengths. [0043] If there is enough light, a normal color image is taken in step 516 by utilizing the pixels of the sensor of the device that are blocked from infrared wavelengths. In step 518 the taken image is transmitted by the communication means to a predetermined address. [0044]
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