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Today, a United States Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the International Trade Commission issued an "Initial Determination" that found Insta360 violated federal law by importing and selling products in the US that infringed on GoPro's intellectual property. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
