Adaptive gain control image processing system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8760538
APP PUB NO 20120188414A1
SERIAL NO

13011204

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By utilizing scene metrics in an image processing system (such as night vision goggles or a camera), a setpoint controller can set a setpoint used by a gain controller. Using the setpoint and an average video level of a frame, the gain controller can set gain control signals sent to an image sensor and/or a high voltage power supply to adaptively adjust for higher and lower light scenarios. Scene metrics can include an amount of saturation in a frame, a number or percentage of pixels above a first threshold and a number or percentage of pixels below a second threshold.

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  • HARRIS CORPORATION;ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ross, Charles Cleveland San Diego, US 2 10

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