Apple Patents Image Sensor with 20 Stops of Dynamic Range
Apple filed a fascinating image sensor technology patent last month, which describes a stacked image sensor with vast dynamic range and very low noise. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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The Most Exciting Canon Lens Patents
Canon has filed various patents over the years. Each time, the patent showcased a new and innovative lens that would, if it became a reality, be the world's first in its respective field. For instance, the patent for a macro lens that could be the world's first. thephoblographer.com »
2025-4-4 19:00
Canon Inc. Places in Top-10 in U.S. Patent Rankings for 41st Straight Year, Ranks First for U.S. patents granted among Japanese companies for 20th Consecutive Time
In 2024, Canon ranked ninth in the number of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world’s top 10 for 41 consecutive years, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a US-based patent research firm. canonrumors.com »
2025-1-21 16:07
Canon Files Patents for Five Unique Zoom Lenses
Some very interesting Canon lens patents have been published in Japan, arriving just a few weeks after a Canon executive said the company is developing new RF lenses "no one can imagine yet." [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-7-31 20:48
GoPro Says Insta360 Violated its Patents and the US is Taking Notice
The United States government has opened an investigation into whether Arashi Vision Inc, the parent company of Insta360, violated several of GoPro's patents. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-5-7 21:25
Canon Patents a Triple-Layer High-Speed Stacked Image Sensor
Patents are always a fun way to see what camera companies are up to and theorize about what might be coming next, even if they frequently don't find their way into actual products. petapixel.com »
2024-2-15 00:34
Four new Sigma lens patents (including a stunning 65mm f/1.4)
We have new Sigma patents describing the design of four lenses that are not on the market yet: 65mm f/1.4 DG DN 60-700mm f/4.5-7.4 50-500mm f/4.5-6.5 50-135mm f/2.8 DC DN (APS-C lens) If I you ask me…I want that 65mm f/1.4 ASAP! via Asobinet sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-12-30 17:27
Canon Patents EOS R Series Battery Grip With Active Cooling
Another week, another Canon patent. This time, the Japanese camera company has filed patents describing a camera grip that incorporates a fan to deliver active cooling to EOS R-series cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-9-18 23:39
New patents for a Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG DN and 14mm f/2 DG DN lens and Tamron 90mm macro
Asobinet spotted a newly published Sigma patent that described the optical design of the 28mm f/1. 4 DG DN and 14mm f/2 DG DN lenses. Focal length: 14. 48 F-value: 2. 07 Angle of view: 114. 27 Image height: 21. sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-6-21 16:53
Canon Patents AI That Optically Zooms a Lens to Reframe Photos
Canon has been awarded a patent for new artificial intelligence (AI) driven technology that will automatically zoom in to better frame a photo before capture. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-5-24 00:09
Canon Attempts New Supertele Patents
Several new catadioptric designs (commonly referred to as “mirror” lenses) appeared in a patent application to Japanese authorities, including a 1200mm f/8 and an 800mm Read more... The post Canon Attempts New Supertele Patents appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-3-24 23:09
Canon Patents Ludicrous Zooms
Keith over at Northlight Images points to a patent application that includes designs for superzooms so wide in range that they appear to be versions Read more... The post Canon Patents Ludicrous Zooms appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-2-12 19:15
Canon’s Quad Pixel Could Be the Next Big Thing
One of the hallmarks of Canon cameras is Dual Pixel AF. First introduced on DSLRs at a time when Live View mode was known for faltering autofocus, the technology turns each pixel into two focusing sensors. thephoblographer.com »
2022-1-18 08:00
Canon Patents ‘Clip-On’ Smartphone Camera with Magnetic Lenses
Canon has filed a patent for a new “image pickup-up device and adjustment mechanism” that appears to be a high-powered clip-on-style telephoto camera accessory for smartphones. It has a modular lens design that can allows multiple compact lenses to be swapped, and the lenses appear to be held together magnetically meaning there may even be […] petapixel.com »
2021-7-29 03:48
Canon Patents Retractable Barrier That Protects its Mirrorless Sensors
Canon has filed a patent for a new shutter-like barrier mechanism that appears designed to protect the shutter and image sensor of its mirrorless cameras when a lens is removed, ensuring that no dust or debris can enter and cause damage. petapixel.com »
2021-7-28 20:59
Xiaomi Patents Three Smartphone Models with Huge Cameras
According to a report from LetsGoDigital, the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has patented three new smartphone designs with huge camera arrays developed in a collaboration with Samsung. The three new patents were filed by Xiaomi Mobile Software in March of this year (2021) with the documentation on the patents published on June 11th. The first […] petapixel.com »
2021-6-16 23:49
Xiaomi Patents a Modular Smartphone with Interchangeable Cameras
Jermaine Smith (Concept Creator) | Let’s Go Digital In a play on smartphone design that would make them much more like traditional cameras, Xiaomi has patented a modular smartphone that would accept interchangeable nodes, each one with different functions. petapixel.com »
2021-5-19 20:15
Canon Patents IBIS-Powered AA Simulation Tech, Similar to Pentax
Canon has applied for a patent that would allow a camera to use its in-body-image-stabilization (IBIS) to approximate the effects of an anti-aliasing filter. The idea is similar to how sensor-shift multi-shot works, but in reverse. petapixel.com »
2021-5-18 23:20
Patent: More patents related to a new style of ILC from Canon
Canon News has uncovered more patents relating to the vlogging style ILC that follows the release of patents last month about the same product. This Read more... The post Patent: More patents related to a new style of ILC from Canon appeared first on Canon Rumors. canonrumors.com »
2021-1-17 19:00
Canon Patents a Combination High-Speed, High-Resolution Stacked Sensor
Normally sensor manufacturers have to choose between high speed and high resolution while also managing power consumption. Canon appears to be trying to find a way to balance all three needs with a new sensor patent. petapixel.com »
2021-1-12 20:16
Canon Patents Handheld Osmo-Like RF Lens Vlogging Camera
Canon has patented a handheld camera that combines a design reminiscent of the DJI Osmo (now called the OM) with its RF lenses and a rotating hinge. The flipping lens hinge is described as making it much easier to switch between forward-facing and selfie views. petapixel.com »
2020-12-29 21:11
Canon Patents Unusual 1.0x-2.0x Variable/Zoomable Teleconverter
Canon has patented a rather unusual product: a variable, zoomable 1. 0x-1. 5x-2. 0x teleconverter that changes by moving a lever. Based on the design, it’s likely that a lens like the RF 100-500mm would be compatible with it. petapixel.com »
2020-12-12 19:42
Yongnuo Patents Unusual Smartphone and Camera System Combo
Yongnuo has already released a mirrorless camera system designed to be used in tandem with a smartphone, but the company seems to be interested in iterating on that design further. According to a new patent, the latest design looks more seamless and user-friendly. petapixel.com »
2020-12-1 22:30
Nikon is the latest camera company sued by DigiMedia Tech over alleged patent infringement
DigiMedia Tech, LLC, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against yet another camera company, this time going after Nikon over its alleged infringement of three different US patents. This lawsuit follows similar infringement cases brought against Olympus, Fujifilm and JK Imaging, all of them also over the alleged infringement of digital camera technology patents. dpreview.com »
2020-7-1 21:14
Apple Patents Feature That’ll Let You Take ‘Synthetic Group Selfies’
A newly discovered Apple patent reveals what the “group selfies” could look like in a socially distanced world. The feature is described as a “a synthetic group selfie,” where multiple people submit images or video of themselves, that your iPhone can then stitch together using software. petapixel.com »
2020-6-9 20:24
Sony Patents Multi-Lens Lens That May Let You Take Pictures First, Focus Later
A Japanese patent from Sony hints at a future lens that would allow you to shoot first, and focus your photos later. By combining multiple smaller lenses into a single larger lens, the idea could open up a world of new imaging possibilities if it ever comes to pass. The patent was spotted by SonyAlphaRumors, […] petapixel.com »
2020-4-22 20:44
Canon Patents Universal Battery Grip that Would Fit Multiple Camera Bodies
A newly discovered Canon patent has photographers wondering why nobody thought of this before. The US Patent, filed on August 30th and published today, shows the company is working on a universal battery grip that could be fitted to multiple cameras using an adapter. petapixel.com »
2020-3-6 20:59
Canon Patents Eye-Controlled AF and Wireless Charging for Cameras
Canon is one of the most prolific companies in the world when it comes to filing patents, making it hard to judge what’s actually coming down the pike. But we really hope its two most recent patents—one for Eye-Controlled Autofocus and another for Wireless Charging—become a reality. petapixel.com »
2019-8-6 17:55
Patent: Lots of optical formula lens patents for the EF mount
Canon is full steam ahead as far as lens development goes, as a whole slew of optical formulas have appeared at patent offices. These are Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-4-25 16:58
Patent: Lots of optical formula lens patents for the RF mount
Canon is full steam ahead as far as lens development goes, as a whole slew of optical formulas have appeared at patent offices. First up, Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-4-25 16:44
Canon ranked in top five for US patent awards for 33 consecutive years
The Canon Sure Shot Delsol used solar panels on its front cover to power some of the camera's functions. Solar power drove the AF system, the electro-magnetic shutter unit, film advance and even the flash. dpreview.com »
2019-1-11 23:27
New Sony patents discloses details about the new 135mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/1.4 FE lenses!
Well this is an exciting news: I just spotted these newly published Sony patents describing the optical design of two new fast lenses: 135mm f/1. 8 FE 100mm f/1. 4 FE Of course a patent is never a guarantee that Sony will bring those lenses into mass production. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-1-11 17:52
Canon Patent Applications: More stacked sensor patents
Canon has released a couple of stacked sensor patent applications this week dealing with various issues surrounding the manufacturing or use of stacked sensors. In Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-8-17 16:02
A Weekly Round-Up of Canon Patents
CanonNews released their weekly roundup of Canon patent applications. This week has some touch screen and sensor related improvements as well as a few other miscellaneous camera related patents. In particular, two patent applications for diffractive optical element manufacturing certainly show that Canon is continuing to push forward in advancing diffractive optics. canonrumors.com »
2018-3-24 20:01
Patent: Stacked, Curved and Other Sensor Patents
Canon continues to roll out the image sensor technology patents, as we get to see some new stacked and curved sensor patents. Canon News interprets all of these patents below. Japan Patent Application 2018-019270: We have found another patent application dealing with some of the problems and issues with curved sensors from Canon. Unlike some other Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-2-6 19:16
Patent: Stacked Sensor Patents Continue to Stack Up
Canon continues to apply for patents for stacked sensors. With the number that we’ve seen over the last few months, I think it’s safe to say something is coming in the not-so-distant-future. canonrumors.com »
2018-1-26 00:24
Canon Ranked 3rd in US Patents
Canon ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2017, has been in the top five for 32 consecutive years, and first among Japanese companies for thirteen years running. photographyblog.com »
2018-1-11 22:00
Lots of Canon Sensor Patents Hit USPTO
Keith over at Northlight Images has uncovered a large number of sensor patents from Canon. When you put all of these together, you get some interesting full frame sensors that will work with lenses that are quite close. canonrumors.com »
2017-10-7 15:44
Nikon Patents 2 Full Frame Mirrorless Lenses: 52mm f/0.9 and 36mm f/1.2
Speculation about Nikon’s mirrorless camera ambitions is heating up, and two new patents are adding fuel to the fire. Nikon has patented two new ultra-fast lenses for a full frame mirrorless camera system. petapixel.com »
2017-9-8 18:32
Patents, Patents & More Patents from Canon
Forum regular rrcphoto has done some dirty work and found a bunch of Canon USA patents you may be interested in. Since the demise of Egami, these have been harder to come by. Stacked sensor patents http://pdfpiw. canonrumors.com »
2017-5-24 20:54
Patent: Canon Patents New Type of Focusing Screen
Canon appears to be developing a new type of brighter focusing screen according to a recent patent. Keith over at Northlight appears to have done the legwork in breaking down the patent. A Canon patent looks at making less regularly spaced micro lenses for, amongst other things, a brighter view Improved brightness in a viewfinder Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-2-2 17:31
Canon Granted More Patents in 2016 than Google, Microsoft, and Apple
If you look at patents awarded as a measure of innovation, Canon is one of the most innovative companies on Earth. In 2016, Canon was granted the third most US patents of any company, beating out the likes of Intel, Microsoft, Apple, and even Google. The news was part of the annual IFI Claims ranking, […] petapixel.com »
2017-1-19 22:40
Canon granted third most US patents in 2016
Apple, Google and Intel are considered some of the world's most innovative companies, but you might be surprised to learn that in 2016 camera maker Canon was granted more United States patents than all those technology giants. dpreview.com »
2017-1-17 23:46
Canon Patents Lens System with a Mount on Both Ends
One of the most affordable ways to dabble in macro photography is reverse lensing. But while this typically means buying an adapter, it looks like Canon is considering building that second front-facing mount onto some of their lenses in the future, creating two lenses in one. The idea showed up in a patent released by […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-13 23:48
Canon Patents Hybrid Viewfinder that Can Switch from Optical to Electronic
Canon just published an interesting patent that combines the benefits of both an optical and electronic viewfinder to help your camera auto focus like a champ. The patent was actually filed over a year and a half ago, in March of 2015, but it was finally published in September of 2016. According to a Canon […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-10 20:44
Patent: A Couple of PowerShot Lens Patents
A few patents showing optical formula for lenses with 1″ sensors have come to light. We expect to see some PowerShot cameras announced ahead of CES 2017 in January. We haven’t received word on which PowerShot cameras will see a replacement announced, but we think at least one “G” camera will see an update. The Read more... canonrumors.com »
2016-9-28 15:56
Tamron Patents 115mm f/1.4 VC Lens… Watch Out Nikon
Watch out Nikon, that 105mm f/1. 4 might not be such a “novel” lens forever. The latest lens in what has been called “a never ending parade of optical formulas” from Tamron is a 115mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-8-24 17:57