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- the present invention relates to an imaging apparatus that performs a binning process for adding a pixel signal to obtain a binning pixel signal, and an operation method of the imaging apparatus.
- an image sensor has been increased in the number of pixels and has been increased in density, and in particular, an image sensor employed in an electronic endoscope system has been reduced in size, so that the area of one pixel has been reduced. In some cases, it is difficult to ensure sufficient image brightness.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-72501 adds peripheral pixels of the same color to a target pixel (simple addition or a ratio of 1 or less to the peripheral pixels) to a video signal output from an image sensor and converted to digital.
- a technique of adding a ratio by multiplying by a) is described.
- the publication further describes a technique for changing the number of added pixels, which is the number of target pixels and peripheral pixels to be added, according to the luminance distribution.
- the image is divided into a plurality of areas, and the brightness of the target pixel in each area is detected. Based on the brightness detection result, the number of added pixels in the binning process is determined. At this time, if the luminance of the area is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the pixel addition process is not performed (that is, attention is paid) Only pixels).
- the overexposure or blackout of the screen can be reduced, but the number of added pixels is a natural number (1 (only the target pixel without adding), 2 (Addition of one peripheral pixel to the target pixel), 3 (add two peripheral pixels to the target pixel),...
- the number of added pixels is a natural number (1 (only the target pixel without adding), 2 (Addition of one peripheral pixel to the target pixel), 3 (add two peripheral pixels to the target pixel),...
- a resolution step is generated in the image at the boundary of the area, and the image is observed as an unnatural image.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an imaging apparatus capable of obtaining a natural image even when pixel signals are added for each region, and an operation method of the imaging apparatus.
- An imaging apparatus divides an image composed of a plurality of pixel signals into a plurality of regions so that one region includes the plurality of pixel signals, and the plurality of pixels belonging to the region
- a binning processing unit that adds a signal to obtain a binning pixel signal
- a binning brightness detection unit that detects the brightness of the region, and sets a weight in the region based on the brightness.
- a combining unit that generates a combined image by combining the pixel signal and the binning pixel signal in the region.
- the binning processing unit divides an image composed of a plurality of pixel signals into a plurality of regions so that one region includes the plurality of pixel signals, A step of adding a plurality of pixel signals belonging to the region to obtain a binning pixel signal, a step of detecting a brightness of the region by a binning brightness detection unit, and a combining unit based on the brightness Setting a weight in the region, and generating a composite image by combining the pixel signal and the binning pixel signal in the region based on the weight.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an endoscope system to which an imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a second image processing unit in the first embodiment.
- the block diagram which shows in more detail the example of a structure of the binning process part and the blend process part vicinity.
- the chart which shows the example which makes weight (alpha) differ according to the brightness of a pixel in the said Embodiment 1.
- FIG. In the said Embodiment 1, the diagram which shows the example of the weight (alpha) determined according to the brightness of a pixel.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an array of photoelectric conversion pixels in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of binning pixels after image sensor binning in the first embodiment.
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- 6 is a chart showing an example of proper use of image sensor binning and image processing binning according to the application site in the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 1 to 17 show Embodiment 1 of the present invention
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an endoscope system to which an imaging apparatus is applied.
- the endoscope system 1 is arranged together with an endoscope 2 that inserts an insertion portion into a subject and captures an image, and a light guide 11 described later in a universal cable that extends from the endoscope 2 to the hand side.
- Image processing for connecting the installed cable 3 and the proximal end side of the cable 3 and performing image processing on an image acquired by the endoscope 2 and overall control of the entire operation of the endoscope system 1 A device 4, a light source device 6 that is a light source unit that generates illumination light emitted from the distal end of the endoscope 2, and a display device 7 that displays an image processed by the image processing device 4 are provided.
- the endoscope 2 includes a light guide 11, an illumination optical system 12, an optical system 13, and an imaging unit 14.
- the light guide 11 receives light generated from the light source device 6 on the proximal end side and transmits the light to the distal end portion of the insertion portion of the endoscope 2, and is configured by, for example, an optical fiber bundle.
- the illumination optical system 12 is disposed at the tip of the light guide 11 and emits illumination light transmitted by the light guide 11 toward the subject.
- the optical system 13 is an objective optical system that receives light from the subject and forms an optical image of the subject on an imaging element 15 (to be described later) of the imaging unit 14.
- the imaging unit 14 photoelectrically converts the optical image of the subject imaged by the optical system 13 and outputs it as an image signal.
- the imaging unit 14 includes an imaging element 15, an analog front end unit 16, a P / S conversion unit 21, a timing generator 22, and an imaging control unit 24.
- the image sensor 15 includes a light receiving unit 17 and a reading unit 18 and is configured as, for example, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor.
- CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
- CCD Charge Coupled Device
- the light receiving unit 17 is provided with a plurality of two-dimensional photoelectric conversion pixels (hereinafter referred to as “pixels” as appropriate) that photoelectrically convert light to generate photoelectric conversion pixel signals.
- the photoelectric conversion pixel includes a photodiode that accumulates charges according to the amount of light, and an amplifier that amplifies the charges accumulated by the photodiodes.
- the light receiving unit 17 is provided with, for example, a Bayer array RGB color filter or a complementary color filter so that a color image can be acquired.
- the light receiving unit 17 may be a surface sequential method in which a color image is acquired by synthesizing RGB images captured with RGB illumination light sequentially emitted in time series without providing a color filter. .
- the reading unit 18 reads a photoelectric conversion pixel signal from a plurality of pixels arranged in the light receiving unit 17. Since one pixel generates one photoelectric conversion pixel signal in one imaging (for example, one frame imaging), the image signal read by the reading unit 18 is composed of a plurality of photoelectric conversion pixel signals.
- the reading unit 18 further has a function as a binning processing unit 18a (imaging element binning processing unit) that performs a binning process on the photoelectric conversion pixel signal in the imaging unit 14 as necessary based on the control of the imaging control unit 24. It has come to fulfill.
- the reading unit 18 divides an image configured by a plurality of pixel signals read from the light receiving unit 17 into a plurality of regions so that one region includes a plurality of pixel signals, and a plurality of pixels belonging to the region. It can function as a binning processing unit 18a that performs a binning process of adding signals to obtain a binning pixel signal.
- the analog front end unit 16 includes a noise reduction unit 19 and an A / D conversion unit 20.
- the noise reduction unit 19 reduces noise from the photoelectric conversion pixel signal by performing correlated double sampling (Correlated Double Sampling), for example.
- the A / D conversion unit 20 A / D converts the analog photoelectric conversion pixel signal whose noise is reduced by the noise reduction unit 19 and outputs a digital signal.
- the P / S conversion unit 21 performs parallel / serial conversion on the parallel digital signal output from the analog front end unit 16 and outputs it as a serial signal.
- the timing generator 22 is based on the timing signal received from the image processing device 4, and a driving timing pulse for driving the image sensor 15 and various signal processing pulses in the analog front end unit 16 and the P / S conversion unit 21. And generate.
- the imaging control unit 24 communicates with a later-described control unit 48 of the image processing apparatus 4 and controls various operations of the endoscope 2 according to setting data received from the control unit 48.
- the imaging control unit 24 further includes a memory 23 that stores the scope individual information in a nonvolatile manner.
- the scope individual information stored in the memory 23 includes information indicating the model name of the endoscope 2, a manufacturing individual number, the number of photoelectric conversion pixels provided in the imaging unit 14, and the number of photoelectric conversion pixels.
- Pixel position information (defective pixel address) of defective pixels having defects, dark current noise information (fixed pattern noise information) of the image sensor 15, and information for identifying whether the image sensor 15 is a CMOS image sensor or a CCD image sensor And information on color filters provided in the light receiving unit 17 of the image sensor 15 (whether an RGB filter, a complementary color filter, or a color filter is not provided), and the like.
- the collective cable 3 is a cable in which a plurality of signal lines for transmitting and receiving electrical signals between the endoscope 2 and the image processing device 4 are bundled. For a plurality of signal lines, a signal line for transmitting the image signal output from the imaging unit 14 to the image processing device 4 and a timing signal output from a drive signal generation unit 42 (to be described later) of the image processing device 4 are used as the timing of the endoscope 2. A signal line for transmitting to the generator 22, a signal line for transmitting setting data output from the control unit 48 of the image processing device 4 to the imaging control unit 24, and the like are included.
- the collective cable 3 is integrally configured as a universal cable, for example, together with the light guide 11 described above.
- the image processing apparatus 4 includes an S / P conversion unit 31, a first image processing unit 32, a second image processing unit 33, a read address setting unit 41, a drive signal generation unit 42, and a brightness detection unit 43. , A light control unit 44, a reference clock generation unit 45, an input unit 46, a storage unit 47, and a control unit 48.
- the S / P conversion unit 31 performs serial / parallel conversion on the digital image signal received from the endoscope 2 through serial communication to generate a parallel signal, and outputs the parallel signal to the first image processing unit 32.
- the first image processing unit 32 includes a pixel defect correction unit 34, a binning processing unit 35, a blend processing unit 36, and a binning brightness detection unit 37.
- the pixel defect correcting unit 34 performs a process of interpolating the pixel signal from the defective pixel in the image signal based on the pixel signal of the normal pixel in the vicinity of the defective pixel.
- the control unit 48 acquires the defective pixel address of the image sensor 15 stored in the memory 23 and controls the pixel defect correction unit 34 so as to correct the pixel signal of the acquired defective pixel. ing.
- the pixel defect correction unit 34 is arranged before the binning processing unit 35 so that the pixel defect is already corrected when the binning process is performed.
- the binning brightness detection unit 37 determines the brightness of the image after pixel defect correction for each region (a region formed by a target pixel set to be added to 1 pixel after processing by the binning processing in the binning processing unit 35). It is to detect. Specifically, when the region is 2 ⁇ 2 pixels as in the example described below, the binning brightness detection unit 37 determines the brightness of the region by using a plurality of pixel signals (2 ⁇ Based on a pixel signal of 2 pixels), for example, an average value or a median value is calculated. The brightness detected by the binning brightness detection unit 37 is output to the blend processing unit 36 and the control unit 48.
- the binning processing unit 35 is an image processing binning processing unit that performs binning processing on a plurality of pixel signals output from the endoscope 2 as part of image processing. That is, the binning processing unit 35 divides an image after pixel defect correction constituted by a plurality of pixel signals into a plurality of regions so that one region includes a plurality of pixel signals, and a plurality of pixels belonging to the region A binning process is performed to obtain a binning pixel signal by adding the signals.
- the binning processing unit 35 may be, for example, a 2 ⁇ 2 pixel region (or a 3 ⁇ 3 pixel region, a 4 ⁇ 4 pixel region, or the like, or may not be a square region, A binning process is performed by adding a pixel signal every time the area size may be adaptively changed according to the brightness of the image.
- the pixel signal is determined for each pixel of the same color in consideration of the arrangement of the color filters. Is added.
- the blend processing unit 36 sets a weight ⁇ in the region, and based on the weight ⁇ , the pixel signal (pixel signal after pixel defect correction) and the binning in the region are set. It is a synthesis unit that generates a synthesized image by performing a process of synthesizing the pixel signal with respect to a region for one image.
- the weight ⁇ is an amount indicating a ratio of signals when the pixel signal and the binning pixel signal are combined, and is a local amount that is different for each region.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing in more detail a configuration example in the vicinity of the binning processing unit 35 and the blend processing unit 36
- FIG. 4 is a chart showing an example in which the weight ⁇ is varied according to the brightness of the pixel
- FIG. It is a diagram which shows the example of the weight (alpha) determined according to length.
- the blend processing unit 36 includes an image from the pixel defect correction unit 34 (this image may be an original image having the number of pixels output from the image sensor 15, but is subjected to binning processing by the binning processing unit 18 a to obtain the number of pixels. And the binning image from the binning processing unit 35 are input.
- the image from the pixel defect correction unit 34 is converted into the same number of pixels by the pixel number conversion unit 38 and the binning image from the binning processing unit 35 is converted into the same number of pixels by the pixel number conversion unit 39, respectively. It has become so.
- the number of pixels after conversion by the pixel number conversion units 38 and 39 may match the number of pixels of the original image, the number of pixels of the binning image, or the number of pixels of the display device 7. However, it may be adjusted to any other number of pixels.
- the pixel number conversion process may be automatically executed so as to return to the size of the original image.
- the number of pixels changed by the binning processing unit 18a can be returned to the number of pixels of the original image by the pixel number conversion unit 38, and the number of pixels changed by the binning processing unit 18a and the binning processing unit 35 is changed to the number of pixels conversion unit.
- the number of pixels of the original image can be restored by the number 39, but not limited to the arrangement shown in FIG. 3, a pixel number conversion unit may be provided in the binning processing unit 18a and the binning processing unit 35, respectively.
- the number of pixels to be processed is reduced, so that the load of subsequent image processing is reduced.
- the blend processing unit 36 sets the weight ⁇ in the region based on the brightness of the region detected by the binning brightness detection unit 37. As shown in FIG. 4, the weight ⁇ is determined so that the brightness of the region takes a larger value as the brightness becomes brighter and takes a smaller value as the darkness becomes darker.
- the blend processing unit 36 has a weight ⁇ of 0 when the brightness of the region is less than a predetermined lower threshold Thd, and is equal to or greater than the lower threshold Thd and less than the predetermined upper threshold Thb. Is set so that the weight ⁇ monotonously increases in accordance with the brightness of the region, and the weight ⁇ is 1 when the upper limit threshold Thb is exceeded.
- the blend processing unit 36 multiplies the pixel signal from the pixel number conversion unit 38 by the weight ⁇ by the multiplication unit 36a, and multiplies the binning pixel signal from the pixel number conversion unit 39 by the weight (1 ⁇ ) by the multiplication unit 36b. Then, a composite image is generated and output by adding each corresponding region by the adding unit 36c. Accordingly, if the pixel signal from the pixel number conversion unit 38 is A and the binning pixel signal from the pixel number conversion unit 39 is B, the pixel signal output from the blend processing unit 36 is ⁇ ⁇ A + (1 ⁇ ) ⁇ B. It becomes.
- the ratio between the pixel signal and the binning pixel signal is 0: 1 (that is, only the binning image) when the brightness is less than the lower limit threshold Thd, and the brightness is greater than or equal to the lower limit threshold Thd.
- ⁇ (1 ⁇ ) (that is, a blended image of a binning image and an original image, for example)
- the brightness is greater than or equal to the upper limit threshold Thb, 1: 0 (that is, for example, only the original image)
- the weight ⁇ set by the blend processing unit 36 is set so that the ratio of the binning pixel signal to the pixel signal monotonously increases as the brightness of the region becomes darker.
- the binning processing unit 35 obtains the pixel value of the binning pixel by simply adding the pixel values of all the pixels included in the 2 ⁇ 2 pixel area, for example. Specifically, when the pixel values of 2 ⁇ 2 pixels are a, b, c, and d, respectively, it is assumed that the pixel value obtained by the binning process is (a + b + c + d). However, instead of this, for example, weighted addition may be performed.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of binning processing by weighted addition.
- the pixel value at the coordinates (2n + 1, 2m + 1) is a
- the weight is x
- the pixel value at the coordinates (2n + 1, 2m + 2) is b
- the weight is y
- the binning processing unit 35 is (a ⁇ x + b ⁇ y + c ⁇ z + d ⁇ t). ) May be a pixel value obtained by binning processing.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the addition weights x, y, z, and t at the time of binning processing are set according to the brightness of the pixel.
- FIG. 7 shows an example of setting the weight to be smaller when the brightness of the pixel is bright or dark than when the brightness is medium.
- the second image processing unit 33 generates an image to be displayed by the display device 7 from the image signal output from the first image processing unit 32.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the second image processing unit 33.
- the second image processing unit 33 includes, for example, a white balance adjustment unit 51, a noise reduction unit 52, a gain adjustment unit 53, an enhancement unit 54, a monitor pixel number conversion unit 55, a still image memory 56, A ⁇ (gamma) correction unit 57, a D / A conversion unit 58, and a format change unit 59 are provided.
- the white balance adjustment unit 51 adjusts the white balance by adjusting the gains of the RGB color components constituting the image signal.
- control unit 48 forcibly turns off the image sensor binning by the binning processing unit 18a and the image processing binning by the binning processing unit 35.
- the white balance adjustment is not necessarily performed on the entire image, and may be performed on a specific area in the image. Therefore, by forcibly turning off the binning process, the pixel position of the specific area is determined. There is also an advantage that it is possible to prevent the address indicating the deviation from occurring.
- the noise reduction unit 52 reduces the dark current noise component from the image signal.
- the imaging element 15 is provided with an OB (Optical Black) region in which light is optically blocked, in addition to the region irradiated with the subject light from the optical system 13. Since the dark current noise component is acquired from the signal read from the OB region, the image sensor binning by the binning processing unit 18a and the image processing binning by the binning processing unit 35 are controlled for the read signal from the OB region.
- the part 48 is forcibly turned off.
- the dark current noise information acquired from the OB area in a state where both the image sensor binning and the image processing binning are turned off is the image
- the processing device 4 is configured to store the scope individual information in the memory 23 of the endoscope 2.
- the dark current noise information is acquired when the image processing apparatus 4 and the endoscope 2 are combined for the first time (that is, every time a new combination is generated).
- the dark current noise information stored in is read out and the process of removing the dark current noise is performed.
- the noise reduction part 52 showed the example provided in the 2nd image process part 33 here, it is not limited to this arrangement
- the gain adjustment unit 53 amplifies the image signal based on the gain adjustment value received from the control unit 48.
- the enhancement unit 54 performs enhancement processing such as image edge enhancement.
- the monitor pixel number conversion unit 55 converts the number of pixels of the image into the number of pixels for display in the display device 7.
- the still image memory 56 stores an image signal for displaying a still image.
- the endoscope 2 is provided with a freeze button or the like, and when the freeze button is operated, a still image display image signal stored in the still image memory 56 is displayed on the display device 7. ing. On the other hand, when the freeze button is not operated, the image processing device 4 generates a moving image, and the moving image is displayed on the display device 7.
- the ⁇ correction unit 57 performs gradation correction ( ⁇ correction) on the image signal in accordance with the display characteristics of the display device 7.
- the D / A conversion unit 58 converts the image signal whose gradation has been corrected by the ⁇ correction unit 57 into an analog signal.
- the format changing unit 59 changes the image signal converted into the analog signal into a signal format corresponding to the display device 7 and outputs the signal format.
- the read address setting unit 41 sets the read address of the pixel read from the image sensor 15 in accordance with a predetermined read order.
- the readout address set here is output to the drive signal generation unit 42 and also output to the first image processing unit 32 in order to perform signal processing according to the readout order.
- the drive signal generation unit 42 generates a timing signal for driving the imaging unit 14 based on the read address received from the read address setting unit 41 and the reference clock signal received from the reference clock generation unit 45, It transmits to the timing generator 22 of the endoscope 2.
- the brightness detection unit 43 detects the brightness of the image output from the first image processing unit 32 for dimming.
- the image detected by the brightness detection unit 43 is an image after the binning process (and after the synthesis).
- the brightness detection unit 43 calculates a gain adjustment value and a light irradiation amount based on the detected brightness, outputs the gain adjustment value to the gain adjustment unit 53 via the control unit 48, and calculates the light irradiation amount. Output to the dimmer 44.
- the light control unit 44 sets the type of light generated by the light source device 6, the basic light amount, the light emission timing, and the like under the control of the control unit 48 according to the observation mode, and further receives the light received from the brightness detection unit 43.
- the basic light amount is adjusted based on the irradiation amount, the adjusted light amount is set, and a light source synchronization signal including these set conditions is transmitted to the light source device 6.
- the reference clock generation unit 45 generates a reference clock signal that serves as a reference for the operation timing of the endoscope system 1 and supplies the reference clock signal to each unit.
- the input unit 46 includes various operation switches, a touch panel, and the like, and receives an operation input for instructing the operation of the endoscope system 1.
- the storage unit 47 is configured using a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), for example, and various processing programs for operating the endoscope system 1 and the endoscope system 1 Data including various parameters necessary for operation is stored.
- a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), for example, and various processing programs for operating the endoscope system 1 and the endoscope system 1 Data including various parameters necessary for operation is stored.
- the control unit 48 is configured by using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like, and integrally controls each unit of the endoscope system 1 including the image processing device 4. For example, the control unit 48 transmits setting data for imaging control to the imaging control unit 24 of the endoscope 2.
- the control unit 48 controls the first image processing unit 32, and only when the number of photoelectric conversion pixels read from the memory 23 is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold, the binning processing unit 35 (or further binning processing). Section 18a), the binning brightness detection section 37, and the blend processing section 36 are permitted to operate.
- the light source device 6 includes a white light source 61, a special light source 62, a light source controller 63, and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) driver 64.
- a filter that sequentially transmits R, G, and B light from the illumination light emitted from the white light source 61 may be provided. Further, even if white light is obtained by simultaneously emitting R, G, B single color LEDs, plane sequential illumination is obtained by sequentially emitting R, G, B single color LEDs. May be.
- the white light source 61 includes, for example, an LED as a light source, and emits white illumination light.
- the special light source 62 also includes, for example, an LED as a light source, and emits special light having a wavelength band different from that of the white irradiation light.
- the special light generated by the special light source 62 includes excitation light (390 to 470 nm) for observing autofluorescence from a fluorescent substance such as collagen and a wavelength (540 to 560 nm) absorbed by hemoglobin in blood.
- AFI fluorescence observation: auto-fluorescence-imaging illumination light
- NBI narrow-band light observation: narrow band light observation: narrow band light observation: narrow band light and green light that are easily absorbed by hemoglobin in blood
- IRI infrared light observation
- ICG indocyanine green
- Illuminating light is some examples.
- AFI has a high necessity to be combined with a technique for increasing the brightness of an image because light obtained as autofluorescence is extremely weak light.
- the light source control unit 63 controls the amount of current supplied from the LED driver 64 to the white light source 61 or the special light source 62 in accordance with the light source synchronization signal transmitted from the dimming unit 44.
- the LED driver 64 supplies light to the white light source 61 or the special light source 62 based on the control of the light source control unit 63 to generate light.
- the light generated by the white light source 61 or the special light source 62 is transmitted through the light guide 11 and irradiated from the distal end of the insertion portion of the endoscope 2 toward the subject.
- the display device 7 displays the image output from the image processing device 4.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a control example of noise reduction processing and enhancement processing that accompanies binning processing on / off.
- the image output from the blend processing unit 36 is only the image from the pixel defect correction unit 34 (for example, the original image), so the binning process is automatically performed.
- a process substantially equivalent to turning off is performed, and conversely, when the brightness is less than the upper limit threshold Thb, a process substantially equivalent to automatically turning on the binning process was performed. .
- the binning process is automatically switched on / off automatically to reduce the processing load and reduce the power consumption. Also good.
- the noise reduction process by the noise reduction unit 52 and the enhancement process by the enhancement unit 54 are controlled as shown in FIG. Good.
- the noise reduction processing and enhancement processing that are performed when the binning processing is off are normal processing
- the noise reduction process is weakened so that the smoothing is not excessively performed
- the enhancement process is strengthened so that details are not blurred.
- the image processing device 4 performs binning processing and blending processing, and only the binning processing is performed in the imaging unit 14, but the blending processing is also performed in the imaging unit 14. You may comprise.
- blending processing is performed in the imaging unit 14, the brightness of each region (for example, 2 ⁇ 2 pixels) of the image used for determining the weight ⁇ is obtained for the image one frame before. It is sufficient to use it (that is, to perform feedback processing).
- FIG. 1 there are two types, that is, an image sensor binning by the binning processing unit 18 a of the image sensor 15 and an image processing binning by the binning processing unit 35 of the image processing device 4.
- the processing units 18a and 35 can individually be turned on / off, for example.
- the state of pixel addition when the binning processing by the binning processing units 18a and 35 is performed is as shown in FIGS. 9 is a diagram showing an array of photoelectric conversion pixels
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing pixels obtained by adding four photoelectric conversion pixels by image sensor binning
- FIG. 11 is an array of binning pixels after image sensor binning.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing pixels obtained by adding four binning pixels after image sensor binning by image processing binning.
- a pixel P1 shown in A of FIG. 10 is obtained. Further, it is assumed that the pixel P1 of FIGS. 11A to 11D is obtained by performing the image sensor binning in the same manner for the pixels in the vicinity of the pixel P1 of FIG. At this time, when the pixels P1 of A to D in FIG. 11 are added by image processing binning, a pixel P2 indicated by ⁇ in FIG. 11 is obtained. In addition, when a color filter is provided in the light receiving unit 17, four pixels are added between the same color pixels.
- the sensitivity of the image pickup device is 4 times as high as that of the image processing binning and the sensitivity of the image processing is 4 times as high as that of the image processing binning, both binning processes are performed. In this case, the sensitivity is 16 times.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an image when the application site is the lung
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an image when the application site is the stomach
- FIG. 15 is an image sensor binning and image processing binning according to the application site. It is a chart which shows the example of proper use of.
- An example of the image 81 obtained when the application site is the lung is an example in which a dark portion where the illumination light does not reach the central portion in a narrow lumen is shown in FIG. 13 except for the central portion. A relatively sufficient amount of light is obtained.
- image processing binning is not necessary, for example, it is turned off, and only image sensor binning is used as appropriate.
- an example of an image 82 obtained when the application site is the stomach is in a state where the stomach is inflated by performing air supply, etc.
- This is an example in which the light reaches the inner wall of the stomach with a weak illuminance, and a dark part appears in a relatively large area, and the amount of light is generally insufficient.
- the memory 23 of the endoscope 2 stores information indicating the model name of the endoscope 2 as scope individual information. Therefore, according to the model name of the endoscope 2, it is determined whether the application site is the lung, the stomach, or other site, and the image sensor binning and the image processing binning are performed based on the determination result. Can be set to automatically use properly.
- control unit 48 controls on / off of the binning processing unit 18a and on / off of the binning processing unit 35 in accordance with the scope individual information. Then, by appropriately using the binning process according to the application site, it is possible to appropriately suppress a decrease in image resolution as in the case of always performing both the image sensor binning and the image processing binning.
- the image sensor binning is used preferentially over the image processing binning.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the image processing binning is used preferentially over the image sensor binning. It doesn't matter.
- pixel addition can be performed by analog addition. Therefore, when the number of added pixels is N, the size of random noise is increased to 1 / ⁇ N times, for example. There are advantages that can be reduced. In addition, since the number of readout pixels from the image sensor 15 is reduced, high-speed readout is possible. Furthermore, since the number of pixels is small, there is also an advantage that the processing load in the subsequent stage, that is, the processing in the analog front end unit 16 and the image processing apparatus 4 is light.
- the brightness detection unit 43 that detects the brightness of an image for performing dimming does not always detect the average brightness of the entire image. For example, brightness that emphasizes the brightness of the central portion of the image. Brightness detection or brightness detection emphasizing the brightness of a specific part of an image. As described above, the brightness detection unit 43 detects the brightness of the image output from the first image processing unit 32, that is, the brightness of the image after the binning process (and after the blending process). is there.
- the central part or specific part at this time is performed by specifying an address in the pixel arrangement of the image.
- the address before binning should be used as it is. I can't. Therefore, the brightness detection unit 43 adjusts the size and address of the area for detecting brightness according to the presence or absence of the binning process.
- FIG. 16 is a chart showing how the brightness detection area size is changed in accordance with the presence or absence of image sensor binning and image processing binning.
- the change of the address and size of the detection area by the brightness detection unit 43 is always performed when at least one of the image sensor binning and the image processing binning is performed.
- the detection area start address is (x, y)
- the detection area size is (a, b)
- the image sensor binning is 2 ⁇ 2 pixel addition
- the image processing binning is 2
- the start address is (x / 2, y / 2)
- the detection area size is (a / 2, b / 2).
- the start address is (x / 4, y / 4) and the detection area size is (a / 4, b / 4).
- start address and area size of such a detection area are not limited to calculation and obtained for each implementation, but are stored in advance as parameters in the memory 23 or the storage unit 47, for example, according to the set binning type. Accordingly, the control unit 48 may read out appropriate parameters from the memory 23 or the storage unit 47 and set them in the light control unit 44.
- the brightness determination threshold in the brightness detection unit 43 or the gain adjustment unit 53 may be used as a dimming parameter that should be changed to other than the region size of the brightness detection unit 43. For example, gain.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example in which the pixel defect correction unit 34 is arranged at the subsequent stage of the binning processing unit 35.
- the pixel defect correction unit 34 is arranged in front of the binning processing unit 35 so that the influence of the defective pixel does not reach the binning pixel, and an example of the configuration is shown in FIG. However, there may be a case where the pixel defect correction unit 34 is arranged at the subsequent stage of the binning processing unit 35 as shown in FIG.
- control unit 48 is provided with the function of the defective pixel address conversion unit 48a, and when the binning process is on, the defective pixel address read from the memory 23 is converted into an appropriate address after the binning process.
- the pixel defect correction unit 34 may be made to perform pixel defect correction processing based on the converted address.
- the control unit 48 similarly stores the memory 23. After the defective pixel address read from is converted into an address after binning processing, the pixel defect correction unit 34 is controlled.
- the binning process When the binning process is switched on / off according to the brightness of the image, first, the image signal of the subject irradiated with the emitted light amount adjusted by the light control unit 44 is acquired with the binning process turned off. When the brightness of the acquired image signal is bright, the binning process is set to off, and when it is dark, the binning process is set to on.
- the image (for example, the original image) and the binning image are synthesized (blend processing) for each area according to the brightness of the area. Reduction in resolution can be suppressed. Then, since the composition ratio of the image (for example, the original image) and the binning image is changed according to the brightness of the region, for example, the non-binning region and the 2 ⁇ 2 pixel binning region are stepwise (discontinuously). Since the boundary areas are smoothly connected without switching, unnaturalness of the image can be reduced and a more natural image can be obtained.
- the resolution can be maintained.
- the pixel defect correction unit 34 when the pixel defect correction unit 34 is arranged in front of the binning processing unit 35, the influence of the defective pixel on the pixel after binning can be reduced in advance. It is possible to obtain an appropriate image in which the deterioration of the image is suppressed.
- the binning processing units 18a and 35 can be appropriately controlled according to the scope individual information. Specifically, by allowing the binning process only when the number of pixels of the imaging unit 14 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, a significant decrease in image resolution can be suppressed.
- the binning processing unit 18a and the binning processing unit 35 can be appropriately used according to the model name of the endoscope 2.
- the imaging apparatus may be operated, or a processing program for causing a computer to execute the imaging apparatus operating method, which can be read by a computer that records the processing program. It may be a recording medium that is not temporary.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage.
- various aspects of the invention can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, you may delete some components from all the components shown by embodiment.
- the constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.
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図1から図17は本発明の実施形態1を示したものであり、図1は撮像装置が適用された内視鏡システムの構成を示すブロック図である。
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- 複数の画素信号により構成される画像を、1つの領域が複数の前記画素信号を含むように複数の領域に分割して、該領域に属する複数の前記画素信号を加算してビニング画素信号を得るビニング処理部と、
前記領域の明るさを検出するビニング用明るさ検出部と、
前記明るさに基づいて前記領域における重みを設定し、該重みに基づき前記領域における前記画素信号と前記ビニング画素信号とを合成することにより合成画像を生成する合成部と、
を具備することを特徴とする撮像装置。 - 前記合成部は、前記明るさが暗くなるに従って、前記画素信号に対する前記ビニング画素信号の比率が単調増加して大きくなるように、前記重みを設定することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の撮像装置。
- 前記合成部は、さらに、前記画素信号と前記ビニング画素信号との比率が、前記明るさが所定の下限閾値未満であるときには0:1となり、前記明るさが所定の上限閾値以上であるときには1:0となるように、前記重みを設定することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の撮像装置。
- 光を光電変換して光電変換画素信号を生成する光電変換画素が二次元状に複数設けられた撮像部と、スコープ個体情報を記憶するメモリと、を有する内視鏡と、
前記スコープ個体情報に応じて前記ビニング処理部を制御する制御部と、
をさらに具備することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の撮像装置。 - 前記スコープ個体情報は、前記撮像部に設けられた前記光電変換画素の数である画素数を含み、
前記制御部は、さらに、前記ビニング用明るさ検出部および前記合成部を制御するものであり、前記画素数が所定の閾値以上の場合にのみ、前記ビニング処理部、前記ビニング用明るさ検出部、および前記合成部の動作を許可することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の撮像装置。 - 前記ビニング処理部は、前記光電変換画素信号を前記撮像部内においてビニング処理する撮像素子ビニング処理部と、前記内視鏡から出力される複数の前記画素信号を、画像処理の一部としてビニング処理する画像処理ビニング処理部とを含み、
前記制御部は、前記スコープ個体情報に応じて、前記撮像素子ビニング処理部のオン/オフと、前記画像処理ビニング処理部のオン/オフと、を制御することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の撮像装置。 - ビニング処理部が、複数の画素信号により構成される画像を、1つの領域が複数の前記画素信号を含むように複数の領域に分割して、該領域に属する複数の前記画素信号を加算してビニング画素信号を得るステップと、
ビニング用明るさ検出部が、前記領域の明るさを検出するステップと、
合成部が、前記明るさに基づいて前記領域における重みを設定し、該重みに基づき前記領域における前記画素信号と前記ビニング画素信号とを合成することにより合成画像を生成するステップと、
を有することを特徴とする撮像装置の作動方法。
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