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TWI576648B
TWI576648B TW104129117A TW104129117A TWI576648B TW I576648 B TWI576648 B TW I576648B TW 104129117 A TW104129117 A TW 104129117A TW 104129117 A TW104129117 A TW 104129117A TW I576648 B TWI576648 B TW I576648B
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影像擷取裝置及方法Image capturing device and method

本發明是有關於一種影像擷取裝置,且特別是有關於一種全區域快速對焦的影像擷取裝置及方法。The present invention relates to an image capturing device, and more particularly to an image capturing device and method for full-area fast focusing.

隨著科技的發展,數位相機或是各式各樣配備相機鏡頭的智慧型裝置,例如平板電腦、個人數位助理、智慧型手機等,已成為現代人不可或缺的工具。With the development of technology, digital cameras or a variety of smart devices equipped with camera lenses, such as tablet computers, personal digital assistants, smart phones, etc., have become indispensable tools for modern people.

當使用相機進行拍攝時,一般需要執行對焦操作以調整鏡頭與感光元件之間的距離,讓被拍攝物體能夠清晰地成像。為方便使用者能夠輕鬆、快速地拍攝出清晰的影像,目前的相機大多已具備自動對焦的功能,能夠主動針對使用者欲拍攝的畫面進行分析,並調整鏡頭的焦點位置。When shooting with the camera, it is generally necessary to perform a focusing operation to adjust the distance between the lens and the photosensitive element so that the subject can be clearly imaged. In order to facilitate the user to easily and quickly capture clear images, most of the current cameras have auto-focusing functions, which can actively analyze the images that the user wants to capture and adjust the focus position of the lens.

目前技術已發展出利用雷射光來輔助相機的對焦,主要原理是從相機發出雷射光束,並接收從被拍攝物體反射回來的雷射光束,以便根據雷射光束往返的時間,取得相機與物體之間的距離,進而移動鏡頭至適合的焦點位置以進行拍照。At present, the technology has developed the use of laser light to assist the focus of the camera. The main principle is to emit a laser beam from the camera and receive the laser beam reflected from the object to obtain the camera and the object according to the time of the laser beam returning. The distance between them moves the lens to the appropriate focus position for taking a picture.

然而,一般相機鏡頭的可視角約為70度以上,但雷射光的可視角只有約25度,此將使得雷射對焦的區域只能涵蓋相機拍攝範圍的一部分(即,中心區域)。舉例來說,圖1是傳統相機之雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍的示意圖。請參照圖1,傳統相機雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍100僅能涵蓋畫面10的中心區域。如果使用者想要對焦在雷射感應範圍100以外的區域,就會造成對焦失敗。However, the general camera lens has a viewing angle of about 70 degrees or more, but the viewing angle of the laser light is only about 25 degrees, which will make the laser focusing area only cover a part of the camera shooting range (ie, the center area). For example, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a laser sensing range of a conventional camera's laser focusing module. Referring to FIG. 1, the laser sensing range 100 of the conventional camera laser focusing module can only cover the central area of the screen 10. If the user wants to focus on an area other than the laser sensing range 100, the focus will fail.

除此之外,一般常見的對焦方式有三種,包括單次對焦、連續對焦以及觸碰點對焦。單次對焦和連續對焦都是以畫面中固定區域的物件距離來尋找焦點。雖然觸碰點對焦可依據使用者的觸碰位置對焦,但觸碰位置如果超過雷射光束感應的有效區域,則會取得無效的回應,需要使用傳統的被動式對焦來支援計算最清晰的點,或選擇相位檢測感應器來縮短對焦時間。此外,即使是在雷射感應範圍100內的物件,如圖1的畫面10,其中的人物12為前景深及山14為遠景深,在這種畫面10中同時有前中後景深的情況下,相機也無法判斷出要對焦到哪一個物件。In addition, there are three common types of focus, including single focus, continuous focus, and touch point focus. Both single-focus and continuous focus find the focus with the object distance of the fixed area in the picture. Although the touch point focus can be focused according to the user's touch position, if the touch position exceeds the effective area of the laser beam sensing, an invalid response will be obtained, and the conventional passive focus is needed to support the calculation of the clearest point. Or select a phase detection sensor to reduce the focus time. In addition, even if the object is within the laser sensing range 100, as shown in the screen 10 of FIG. 1, the character 12 is deep in the foreground and the mountain 14 is far in the depth, and in the case of the screen 10 having the front, middle, and rear depth of field The camera also cannot determine which object to focus on.

有鑑於此,本發明提供一種影像擷取裝置及方法,藉由配置多個雷射對焦模組,並調整其雷射感應範圍以涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍,使影像擷取裝置可快速對焦至拍攝範圍內的任一個物件。In view of the above, the present invention provides an image capturing device and method, which can quickly focus to shoot by configuring a plurality of laser focusing modules and adjusting the laser sensing range to cover the shooting range of the lens. Any object within the scope.

本發明實施例提供一種影像擷取裝置。此影像擷取裝置包括鏡頭、多個雷射對焦模組以及處理器。鏡頭具有一個拍攝範圍。各個雷射對焦模組具有一個雷射感應範圍,並且這些雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰且涵蓋拍攝範圍。這些雷射對焦模組會偵測上述雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。處理器耦接鏡頭及多個雷射對焦模組。處理器根據上述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各個物件的深度資訊,決定對焦距離以推動鏡頭來拍攝物件的影像。Embodiments of the present invention provide an image capturing device. The image capturing device includes a lens, a plurality of laser focusing modules, and a processor. The lens has a shooting range. Each of the laser focus modules has a laser sensing range, and these laser sensing ranges are adjacent to each other and cover the shooting range. These laser focus modules detect depth information of at least one object within the above range of laser sensing. The processor is coupled to the lens and the plurality of laser focusing modules. The processor determines the focus distance according to the depth information of each object detected by the above-mentioned laser focus module to push the lens to capture the image of the object.

本發明實施例提供一種影像擷取方法,適於具有鏡頭及多個雷射對焦模組的影像擷取裝置。各雷射對焦模組分別具有一個雷射感應範圍,這些雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰且涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍。此方法首先利用這些雷射對焦模組偵測其雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。接下來,根據這些雷射對焦模組所偵測的各個物件的深度資訊,決定對焦距離以推動鏡頭拍攝物件的影像。Embodiments of the present invention provide an image capturing method, which is suitable for an image capturing device having a lens and a plurality of laser focusing modules. Each of the laser focus modules has a laser sensing range, and the laser sensing ranges are adjacent to each other and cover the shooting range of the lens. This method first uses these laser focus modules to detect depth information of at least one object within its laser sensing range. Next, based on the depth information of each object detected by the laser focusing modules, the focusing distance is determined to push the image of the object to be photographed by the lens.

本發明實施例提供一種影像擷取裝置。此影像擷取裝置包括鏡頭、雷射對焦模組、光學鏡片以及處理器。鏡頭具有一個拍攝範圍。雷射對焦模組具有雷射感應範圍,並偵測雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。光學鏡片配置雷射對焦模組前方,用以擴大雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍以涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍。處理器耦接鏡頭及雷射對焦模組。處理器根據雷射對焦模組所偵測的各個物件的深度資訊,決定對焦距離以推動鏡頭來拍攝物件的影像。Embodiments of the present invention provide an image capturing device. The image capture device includes a lens, a laser focus module, an optical lens, and a processor. The lens has a shooting range. The laser focus module has a laser sensing range and detects depth information of at least one object within the laser sensing range. The optical lens is arranged in front of the laser focusing module to expand the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module to cover the shooting range of the lens. The processor is coupled to the lens and the laser focus module. The processor determines the focus distance according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focus module to push the lens to capture the image of the object.

本發明實施例提供一種影像擷取方法,適於具有鏡頭、光學鏡片及雷射對焦模組的影像擷取裝置。雷射對焦模組具有一個雷射感應範圍,並且光學鏡片擴大雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍,以涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍。此方法首先利用雷射對焦模組偵測雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。接下來,根據雷射對焦模組所偵測的各個物件的深度資訊,決定對焦距離以推動鏡頭拍攝物件的影像。Embodiments of the present invention provide an image capturing method, which is suitable for an image capturing device having a lens, an optical lens, and a laser focusing module. The laser focus module has a laser sensing range, and the optical lens expands the laser sensing range of the laser focus module to cover the shooting range of the lens. The method first uses a laser focus module to detect depth information of at least one object within the laser sensing range. Next, according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focus module, the focus distance is determined to push the image of the object of the lens.

基於上述,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置及方法是在影像擷取裝置中配置多個雷射對焦模組,並將這些雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍併接成一個較大的雷射感應範圍,使其可涵蓋影像擷取裝置之鏡頭的拍攝範圍。此外,本發明亦將光學鏡片配置於雷射對焦模組的前方,以擴大雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍,使其涵蓋影像擷取裝置之鏡頭的拍攝範圍。據此,影像擷取裝置可偵測鏡頭的拍攝範圍內各個物件的深度資訊,不僅實現全區域的雷射快速對焦,亦解決了單點觸碰對焦無法支援非感應區域的問題,更可將其應用於動態追焦或景深後處理等功能。Based on the above, the image capturing device and method of the embodiment of the present invention configures a plurality of laser focusing modules in the image capturing device, and connects the laser sensing ranges of the laser focusing modules to a larger one. The laser sensing range allows it to cover the shooting range of the lens of the image capture device. In addition, the present invention also arranges the optical lens in front of the laser focusing module to expand the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module to cover the shooting range of the lens of the image capturing device. Accordingly, the image capturing device can detect the depth information of each object in the shooting range of the lens, not only realizes the laser fast focusing in the whole region, but also solves the problem that the single-point touch focusing cannot support the non-sensing area, and It is used for functions such as dynamic focus tracking or post-depth processing.

為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

本發明利用多個雷射對焦模組的組合或是在雷射對焦模組前方配置光學鏡片,使得雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍可涵蓋影像擷取裝置之鏡頭的拍攝範圍。藉此,影像擷取裝置根據雷射對焦模組所偵測到的物件深度資訊,即可快速對焦到拍攝範圍內的任一個物件,並可在多個物件中找出主體物件以推動鏡頭聚焦於該物件,從而獲得物件的清晰影像。 The invention utilizes a combination of a plurality of laser focusing modules or an optical lens disposed in front of the laser focusing module, so that the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module can cover the shooting range of the lens of the image capturing device. Thereby, the image capturing device can quickly focus on any object in the shooting range according to the object depth information detected by the laser focusing module, and can find the main object in multiple objects to promote the lens focusing. For the object, to get a clear image of the object.

圖2是依據本發明之一實施例繪示之影像擷取裝置的方塊圖。圖2先介紹影像擷取裝置之所有構件以及配置關係,詳細功能將配合接下來的圖示一併揭露。 2 is a block diagram of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 first introduces all the components and configuration relationships of the image capture device. The detailed functions will be disclosed together with the following diagrams.

請參照圖2,本實施例的影像擷取裝置20包括鏡頭22、多個雷射對焦模組(本實施例是以雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n為例做說明,但不限於此)與處理器26,其中處理器26耦接鏡頭22及雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n。在本實施例中,影像擷取裝置20例如是數位相機、單眼相機、數位攝影機或是其他具有影像擷取功能的智慧型手機、平板電腦、個人數位助理、平板電腦等、頭戴顯示器等裝置,本發明不以此為限。 Referring to FIG. 2, the image capturing device 20 of the present embodiment includes a lens 22 and a plurality of laser focusing modules (this embodiment uses the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n as an example, but is not limited thereto) and The processor 26 is coupled to the lens 22 and the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n. In this embodiment, the image capturing device 20 is, for example, a digital camera, a monocular camera, a digital camera, or other smart phone, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, etc. with a video capture function, a head mounted display device, and the like. The invention is not limited thereto.

鏡頭22具有一個拍攝範圍,其包括感光元件,用以感測進入鏡頭22的光線強度,進而產生影像。所述的感光元件例如是電荷耦合元件(Charge Coupled Device,CCD)、互補性氧化金屬半導體(Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor,CMOS)元件或其他元件。 The lens 22 has a shooting range that includes a photosensitive element for sensing the intensity of light entering the lens 22 to produce an image. The photosensitive element is, for example, a Charge Coupled Device (CCD), a Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) element, or other components.

在本發明的實施例中,雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n的實施態樣皆相似,故以下將以雷射對焦模組24_1為例來介紹其特性。圖3是依據本發明之一實施例繪示之雷射對焦模組的方塊圖,但圖3僅是為了方便說明,並不用以限制本發明。雷射對焦模組24_1包括發射器242、感測器244及控制器246,其中控制器246耦接發射器242及感測器244。在本實施例中,雷射對焦模組24_1的發射器242與感測器244例如為分別設置於左右方向的反射型雷射傳感器,發射器242用以發射雷射光束,感測器244則偵測由物件反射的該雷射光束,但本發明不限於此。控制器246例如可為一微處理器積體電路(Integrated Circuits,IC),但本發明亦未對此有所限制。In the embodiment of the present invention, the implementations of the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n are all similar. Therefore, the characteristics of the laser focusing module 24_1 will be described below as an example. 3 is a block diagram of a laser focusing module according to an embodiment of the present invention, but FIG. 3 is for convenience of description and is not intended to limit the present invention. The laser focusing module 24_1 includes a transmitter 242, a sensor 244, and a controller 246, wherein the controller 246 is coupled to the transmitter 242 and the sensor 244. In this embodiment, the emitter 242 and the sensor 244 of the laser focus module 24_1 are, for example, reflective laser sensors respectively disposed in the left and right direction, the transmitter 242 is used to emit the laser beam, and the sensor 244 is used. The laser beam reflected by the object is detected, but the invention is not limited thereto. The controller 246 can be, for example, a microprocessor integrated circuit (IC), but the invention is not limited thereto.

值得注意的是,雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n分別具有一個雷射感應範圍,各個雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰,使雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n的雷射感應範圍可涵蓋鏡頭22的整個拍攝範圍。舉例而言,圖4是依據本發明之一實施例繪示的多個雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖。請同時參照圖2及圖4,雷射對焦模組24_1、24_2、24_3、24_4分別具有雷射感應範圍R1、R2、R3、R4,其中雷射感應範圍R1、R2、R3、R4涵蓋鏡頭22的拍攝範圍40。It is worth noting that the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n respectively have a laser sensing range, and each of the laser sensing ranges are adjacent to each other, so that the laser sensing range of the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n can cover the entire lens 22. Shooting range. For example, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a field of view coverage state of a plurality of laser focus modules according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 simultaneously, the laser focusing modules 24_1, 24_2, 24_3, and 24_4 respectively have laser sensing ranges R1, R2, R3, and R4, wherein the laser sensing ranges R1, R2, R3, and R4 cover the lens 22 The shooting range is 40.

需說明的是,本發明的實施例並未對圖4中雷射對焦模組24_1、24_2、24_3、24_4的擺放方式有所限制,只要雷射對焦模組24_1、24_2、24_3、24_4的雷射感應範圍可涵蓋鏡頭22的拍攝範圍40即可。如此一來,影像擷取裝置20便可透過雷射對焦模組24_1、24_2、24_3、24_4偵測鏡頭22的拍攝範圍40內的物件。It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention does not limit the placement manner of the laser focusing modules 24_1, 24_2, 24_3, and 24_4 in FIG. 4, as long as the laser focusing modules 24_1, 24_2, 24_3, and 24_4 are The laser sensing range can cover the shooting range 40 of the lens 22. In this way, the image capturing device 20 can detect the objects in the shooting range 40 of the lens 22 through the laser focusing modules 24_1, 24_2, 24_3, and 24_4.

處理器26可以例如是中央處理單元(Central Processing Unit,CPU),或是其他可程式化之一般用途或特殊用途的微處理器(Microprocessor)、數位訊號處理器(Digital Signal Processor,DSP)、可程式化控制器、特殊應用積體電路(Application Specific Integrated Circuits,ASIC)、可程式化邏輯裝置(Programmable Logic Device,PLD)或其他類似裝置或這些裝置的組合。處理器26用以根據物件的深度資訊決定對焦距離,以推動鏡頭22拍攝影像。The processor 26 can be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), or other programmable general purpose or special purpose microprocessor (Microprocessor), digital signal processor (DSP), Programmable controllers, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), or other similar devices or combinations of these devices. The processor 26 is configured to determine the focus distance according to the depth information of the object to push the lens 22 to capture an image.

圖5是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之影像擷取方法的流程圖。請同時參照圖2及圖5,本實施例的影像擷取方法適用於圖2中的影像擷取裝置20,以下即撘配圖2的各個元件說明影像擷取方法的詳細步驟。FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an image capturing method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 simultaneously, the image capturing method of the present embodiment is applied to the image capturing device 20 of FIG. 2, and the detailed steps of the image capturing method are described below.

首先,在步驟S510中,影像擷取裝置20利用雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n偵測雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。其中,影像擷取裝置20例如會利用雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n發射雷射光束至對應的雷射感應範圍,並偵測由雷射感應範圍內各個物件反射的雷射光束。由於影像擷取裝置20含有多個雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n,分別對應不同的雷射感應範圍,且這些雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰,因此總合雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n的雷射感應範圍即可涵蓋影像擷取裝置20之鏡頭22的拍攝範圍,因而可偵測鏡頭22拍攝範圍內的所有物件。在偵測到各個物件反射的雷射光束後,雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n即可根據各自所發射的雷射光束往返所花費的時間以及雷射光束傳輸的速度,計算雷射感應範圍內各個物件與鏡頭22之間的距離,從而得到各個物件的深度資訊。 First, in step S510, the image capturing device 20 detects the depth information of at least one object in the laser sensing range by using the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n. The image capturing device 20, for example, uses the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n to emit a laser beam to a corresponding laser sensing range, and detects a laser beam reflected by each object in the laser sensing range. Since the image capturing device 20 includes a plurality of laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n corresponding to different laser sensing ranges, and the laser sensing ranges are adjacent to each other, the lightning of the combined laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n The range of the shot sensing range can cover the shooting range of the lens 22 of the image capturing device 20, thereby detecting all objects within the shooting range of the lens 22. After detecting the laser beam reflected by each object, the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n can calculate the laser sensing range according to the time taken by the respective laser beam to be reciprocated and the speed of the laser beam transmission. The distance between each object and the lens 22, thereby obtaining depth information of each object.

接下來,在步驟S520中,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26根據雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n所偵測的各個物件的深度資訊,決定對焦距離以推動鏡頭22拍攝物件的影像。 Next, in step S520, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 determines the focusing distance according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n to push the image of the object captured by the lens 22.

由於影像擷取裝置20透過多個雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n的輔助,可偵測鏡頭22拍攝範圍內的所有物件及取得各個物件的深度資訊,使得影像擷取裝置20的對焦區域不再侷限於中間或固定區域,而可擴大到鏡頭22的整個拍攝範圍。影像擷取裝置20的處理器26可從各個雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n在不同的雷射感應範圍內所偵測到的物件中,選擇一個物件,並依據該物件的深度資訊,決定鏡頭22所要移動的距離,以推動鏡頭22從而拍攝聚焦於該物件的影像。 Since the image capturing device 20 is assisted by the plurality of laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n, all the objects in the shooting range of the lens 22 can be detected and the depth information of each object can be obtained, so that the focusing area of the image capturing device 20 is no longer Limited to the middle or fixed area, it can be expanded to the entire shooting range of the lens 22. The processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 can select an object from the objects detected by the respective laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n in different laser sensing ranges, and determine the lens according to the depth information of the object. The distance to be moved by 22 to push the lens 22 to capture an image focused on the object.

當影像擷取裝置20取得鏡頭22拍攝畫面中所有物件的深度資訊之後,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26還可搭配不同的演算法或判斷條件,選擇鏡頭22拍攝畫面中的任一個物件作為主體物件,並以該主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭22拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的影像。 After the image capturing device 20 obtains the depth information of all the objects in the image taken by the lens 22, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 can also select any object in the image taken by the lens 22 with different algorithms or determination conditions. The main object, and using the depth information of the main object as the focusing distance, pushes the lens 22 to capture an image focused on the main object.

詳言之,在本發明的一實施例中,影像擷取裝置20的處 理器26可執行臉部追蹤演算法以偵測所拍攝影像中的主體物件。處理器26並以該主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的影像。 In detail, in an embodiment of the present invention, the image capturing device 20 is located at The processor 26 can perform a face tracking algorithm to detect a subject object in the captured image. The processor 26 uses the depth information of the main object as the focusing distance, and pushes the lens to capture an image focused on the main object.

舉例而言,當影像擷取裝置20欲選擇鏡頭22拍攝畫面中的人像作為主體物件時,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26可搭配臉部追蹤演算法偵測主體物件的位置。在本發明的實施例中,臉部追蹤演算法例如可分析主體物件的顏色之色座標是否落在膚色區塊,以及分析主體物件的外形(例如,臉部外形),但本發明並不限於此。當影像擷取裝置透過臉部追蹤演算法偵測出人像的位置,以及透過雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n偵測出人像的深度資訊時,即可依據人像的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於人像的影像。 For example, when the image capturing device 20 wants to select the portrait of the lens 22 as the main object, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 can detect the position of the main object with the face tracking algorithm. In an embodiment of the present invention, the face tracking algorithm may, for example, analyze whether the color coordinates of the color of the subject object fall within the skin color block, and analyze the shape of the body object (eg, the face shape), but the invention is not limited thereto. this. When the image capturing device detects the position of the portrait through the face tracking algorithm and detects the depth information of the portrait through the laser focusing module 24_1~24_n, the depth information of the portrait can be used as the focusing distance. The lens captures an image that focuses on the portrait.

在本發明的另一實施例中,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26更可根據影像中各個物件的多個像素的亮度範圍,從物件中選擇一個主體物件。處理器26即以該主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的影像。 In another embodiment of the present invention, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 can select a body object from the objects according to the brightness range of the plurality of pixels of each object in the image. The processor 26 uses the depth information of the main object as the focusing distance, and pushes the lens to capture an image focused on the main object.

舉例來說,圖6是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置所拍攝畫面的示意圖,圖7A~7D分別繪示圖6中的天空、湖面、船、樹等物件的像素亮度的直方圖(histogram)。請同時參照圖6及圖7A~7D,影像擷取裝置可比較圖7A~7D各個物件的亮度範圍之比例,選擇一個曝光的亮度範圍較大的物件作為主體物件。在本實施例中,湖面的亮度範圍較大(如圖7B所示),因此影像擷取裝置將選擇湖面作為主體物件,並透過雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n偵測湖面的深度資訊。其中,由於圖7中的湖面朝向無窮遠的位置延伸,故影像擷取裝置將推動鏡頭至最遠的對焦距離,以拍攝聚焦於湖面的影像。For example, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a picture taken by an image capturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 7A-7D respectively illustrate pixel brightness of the sky, lake, boat, tree, and the like in FIG. Histogram. Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D simultaneously, the image capturing device can compare the ratio of the brightness range of each object in FIGS. 7A to 7D, and select an object having a large exposure range as the main object. In this embodiment, the brightness of the lake surface is relatively large (as shown in FIG. 7B), so the image capturing device selects the lake surface as the main object, and detects the depth information of the lake surface through the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n. Among them, since the lake surface in Fig. 7 extends toward the infinity position, the image capturing device will push the lens to the farthest focusing distance to capture the image focused on the lake surface.

在本發明的又一實施例中,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26更可根據影像中各個物件的深度資訊,從物件中選擇主體物件。處理器26並以及以該主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於主體物件的影像。其中,處理器26例如會依據雷射光束往返各個物件所花費的時間,判斷物件的遠近,並選擇雷射光束往返花費時間較少的物件(即,距離鏡頭22較近的物件),作為主體物件。In still another embodiment of the present invention, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 can select a main object from the object according to the depth information of each object in the image. The processor 26 and the depth information of the body object are used as the focusing distance, and the lens is pushed to capture an image focused on the subject object. The processor 26 determines the distance of the object according to the time taken by the laser beam to and from the object, and selects the object that takes less time to travel the laser beam (ie, the object closer to the lens 22) as the main body. object.

舉例來說,圖8是依據本發明之另一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置欲拍攝畫面的示意圖。請參照圖8,當影像擷取裝置偵測出雷射光束往返「花盆81」所花費的時間短於雷射光束往返「後方桌子82」所花費的時間時,可判定「花盆81」相較於「後方桌子82」距離鏡頭較近,因此選擇「花盆81」作為主體物件,並根據雷射對焦模組所計算花盆81的深度資訊,並將花盆81的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於花盆81的影像。For example, FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an image capturing device to take a picture according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, when the image capturing device detects that the time taken for the laser beam to and from the "pot 81" is shorter than the time taken for the laser beam to go back to the "rear table 82", the "pot 81" can be determined. Compared with the "rear table 82", the distance is closer to the lens. Therefore, "pot 81" is selected as the main object, and the depth information of the flower pot 81 is calculated according to the laser focusing module, and the depth information of the flower pot 81 is taken as Focusing distance, the lens is pushed to capture an image focused on the flower pot 81.

簡言之,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置採用多個雷射對焦模組並將各個雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍配置為彼此相鄰,使得這些雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍可涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍,而可偵測鏡頭拍攝範圍內任何一個物件的深度資訊。影像擷取裝置可進一步搭配不同的演算法或判斷條件,在拍攝範圍內的多個物件中選擇一個主體物件,並以此主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於此主體物件的影像。如此一來,採用雷射對焦模組的影像擷取裝置不僅實現了全區域雷射快速對焦,更解決了習知技術中單點觸碰對焦無法支援非感應區域的問題。In short, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the invention adopts multiple laser focusing modules and configures the laser sensing ranges of the respective laser focusing modules to be adjacent to each other, so that the lasers of the laser focusing modules are The sensing range covers the shooting range of the lens and detects the depth information of any object within the lens's shooting range. The image capturing device can further match different algorithms or judgment conditions, select a main object among a plurality of objects in the shooting range, and use the depth information of the main object as the focusing distance, and push the lens to focus on the subject. The image of the object. In this way, the image capturing device using the laser focusing module not only realizes the full-area laser fast focusing, but also solves the problem that the single-point touch focusing cannot support the non-sensing area in the prior art.

在其他實施例中,本發明實施例所提出的影像擷取裝置更可在選擇主體物件並拍攝影像之後,繼續執行動態追焦或景深後處理等功能,但本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置並未對此功能有所限制。In other embodiments, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the present invention can continue to perform functions such as dynamic tracking or depth of field processing after selecting a main object and capturing an image, but the image capturing device of the embodiment of the present invention There are no restrictions on this feature.

在本發明的一實施例中,由於影像擷取裝置的對焦區域不再侷限於拍攝畫面中的固定區域(即,中間或單點對焦),若是在拍攝主體物件會移動的情況下,影像擷取裝置更可依據主體物件的位置動態地調整對焦區域,以執行動態追焦的功能。In an embodiment of the present invention, since the focus area of the image capturing device is no longer limited to a fixed area in the shooting screen (ie, center or single point focusing), if the subject object is moving, the image is 撷The taking device can dynamically adjust the focus area according to the position of the main object to perform the function of dynamic tracking.

舉例來說,圖9是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置執行動態追焦的流程圖。請同時參照圖2及圖9,本實施例例如是接續在圖5的步驟S520之後。在步驟S910中,影像擷取裝置20透過雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n偵測主體物件是否移動。在本發明的實施例中,影像擷取裝置20可偵測出主體物件朝著相對於影像擷取裝置20的上下左右方向移動,亦可偵測出主體物件朝著相對於影像擷取裝置20的方向靠近或遠離,但本發明並未對此有所限制。換句話說,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置20透過雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n的全區域雷射對焦,根據主體物件的位置及深度資訊的變化,可快速的偵測出主體物件是否移動。For example, FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the image capturing device performing dynamic focus tracking according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 9, the present embodiment is continued, for example, after step S520 of FIG. In step S910, the image capturing device 20 detects whether the main object moves by the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n. In the embodiment of the present invention, the image capturing device 20 can detect that the main object moves toward the upper, lower, left and right directions relative to the image capturing device 20, and can also detect that the main object is facing the image capturing device 20 The direction is close to or away from, but the invention is not limited thereto. In other words, the image capturing device 20 of the embodiment of the present invention can directly detect the main object by the laser focusing of the entire area of the laser focusing module 24_1~24_n according to the change of the position and depth information of the main object. mobile.

當偵測到主體物件移動時,在步驟S920中,影像擷取裝置20將重新以雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n所偵測的主體物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭22以拍攝聚焦於主體物件的影像。舉例來說,圖10A~10D是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置對主體物件執行動態追焦的示意圖。請參照圖10A~10D,影像擷取裝置是以圖中的蝴蝶1001作為主體物件,並且偵測到蝴蝶1001正在樹林中移動。此時,影像擷取裝置透過全區域雷射對焦,可即時地偵測出蝴蝶1001移動後的深度資訊。透過重複上述動作,影像擷取裝置即可依據所偵測到的深度資訊持續推動鏡頭而對焦於蝴蝶1101,以拍攝最清晰的影像(如圖10A~10D所示)。When the moving of the main object is detected, in step S920, the image capturing device 20 re-focuses the depth information of the main object detected by the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n as the focusing distance, and pushes the lens 22 to focus. An image of the subject object. For example, FIGS. 10A-10D are schematic diagrams showing dynamic tracking of an object object by an image capturing device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIGS. 10A-10D, the image capturing device is a butterfly object 1001 as a main object, and it is detected that the butterfly 1001 is moving in the woods. At this time, the image capturing device can detect the depth information of the butterfly 1001 after moving through the full-area laser focusing. By repeating the above actions, the image capturing device can continuously push the lens according to the detected depth information to focus on the butterfly 1101 to capture the clearest image (as shown in FIGS. 10A-10D).

在本發明的另一實施例中,影像擷取裝置可依據分別對焦於不同物件的多個影像執行景深後處理的功能,讓所有拍攝畫面中的場景均清晰可見,以產生全景深影像。In another embodiment of the present invention, the image capturing device can perform the post-depth processing function according to the plurality of images respectively focusing on different objects, so that the scenes in all the captured images are clearly visible to generate the panoramic deep image.

舉例來說,圖11是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置執行景深後處理的流程圖。請同時參照圖2及圖11,在步驟S1110中,影像擷取裝置20利用雷射對焦模組24_1~24_n偵測雷射感應範圍內至少一個物件的深度資訊。在步驟S1120中,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26以各個物件的深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭22拍攝對焦於各個物件的影像。在步驟S1130中,影像擷取裝置20的處理器26會將這些影像中各個物件的清晰影像合成為一個所有物件均清晰的全景深影像。For example, FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the post-depth processing of the image capturing device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 11 simultaneously, in step S1110, the image capturing device 20 detects the depth information of at least one object in the laser sensing range by using the laser focusing modules 24_1~24_n. In step S1120, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 uses the depth information of each object as the focusing distance, and pushes the lens 22 to capture an image focused on each object. In step S1130, the processor 26 of the image capturing device 20 synthesizes the clear images of the objects in the images into a panoramic deep image with clear objects.

上述步驟S1110的運作流程與圖5中的步驟S510相同或相似,故在此不再贅述。與前述實施例不同的是,本實施的影像擷取裝置20的處理器26在推動鏡頭22拍攝對焦於各個物件的影像之後,可擷取各個影像中清晰畫面的部分,並利用影像合成技術將這些清晰畫面合併以取得全景深影像。The operation flow of the above step S1110 is the same as or similar to that of step S510 in FIG. 5, and therefore will not be described herein. Different from the foregoing embodiment, after the processor 22 of the image capturing device 20 of the present embodiment captures the image focused on each object, the processor 26 can capture the portion of the clear image in each image and use image synthesis technology. These sharp images are combined to achieve a panoramic deep image.

值得一提的是,由於影像擷取裝置20的對焦區域不再侷限於拍攝畫面中的固定區域(即,中間或單點對焦),影像擷取裝置20的處理單元26可依據多個物件的位置分別調整對焦區域,使得每張影像都可以精準的對焦在物件最清晰的位置。如此一來,本發明的實施例在全景模式拍攝時,影像擷取裝置20不但可透過全區域雷射快速對焦而確保欲拍攝畫面中的物件清晰可見,更可透過精準的對焦節省影像的拍攝張數,縮短了取得全景深影像所耗費的時間。It is worth mentioning that, since the focus area of the image capturing device 20 is no longer limited to a fixed area in the shooting picture (ie, intermediate or single-point focusing), the processing unit 26 of the image capturing device 20 can be based on a plurality of objects. Position the focus area separately so that each image can be accurately focused on the sharpest position of the object. In this way, in the panoramic mode shooting, the image capturing device 20 can ensure that the objects in the image to be captured are clearly visible through the full-field laser fast focusing, and the image can be saved through accurate focusing. The number of sheets shortens the time it takes to obtain panoramic deep images.

簡言之,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置,透過多個雷射對焦模組偵測鏡頭之拍攝範圍內多個物件的深度資訊,不但可從多個物件中選擇一個主體物件,執行動態追焦的功能,還可結合對焦於多個物件的影像,合成為全景深影像。據此,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置可縮短拍攝全景深影像時執行景深後處理功能的處理時間。In short, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the present invention detects the depth information of a plurality of objects in the shooting range of the lens through a plurality of laser focusing modules, and not only selects one main object from the plurality of objects, but also performs dynamics. The function of chasing focus can also be combined with the image focused on multiple objects to be combined into a panoramic deep image. Accordingly, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the present invention can shorten the processing time of performing the post-depth processing function when capturing the panoramic deep image.

除了透過上述在影像擷取裝置內設置多個雷射對焦模組,使得影像擷取裝置的雷射感應範圍可涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍的方式之外,本發明還提供一種直接利用光學鏡片來擴大雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍的方式,使得擴大後的雷射感應範圍足以涵蓋鏡頭的拍攝範圍。In addition to the above-described manner in which a plurality of laser focusing modules are disposed in the image capturing device such that the laser sensing range of the image capturing device can cover the shooting range of the lens, the present invention also provides a direct use of the optical lens to expand The laser sensing range of the laser focusing module allows the expanded laser sensing range to cover the shooting range of the lens.

詳言之,圖12是依據本發明之另一實施例繪示之影像擷取裝置的方塊圖。請參照圖12,影像擷取裝置120包括鏡頭122、雷射對焦模組124、處理器126與光學鏡片128,其中處理器126耦接鏡頭122及雷射對焦模組124,而光學鏡片128配置於雷射對焦模組124前方。在本實施例中,圖12中所示的鏡頭122、雷射對焦模組124、處理器126的功能與運作流程皆與圖2相同,在此不再贅述。In detail, FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an image capture device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12, the image capturing device 120 includes a lens 122, a laser focusing module 124, a processor 126 and an optical lens 128. The processor 126 is coupled to the lens 122 and the laser focusing module 124, and the optical lens 128 is configured. In front of the laser focusing module 124. In this embodiment, the function and operation flow of the lens 122, the laser focusing module 124, and the processor 126 shown in FIG. 12 are the same as those in FIG. 2, and details are not described herein again.

本實施例與圖2實施例不同的地方在於,本實施例的影像擷取裝置120額外配置了一個光學鏡片128且此光學鏡片128係配置於雷射對焦模組124的前方,而能夠擴大雷射對焦模組124的雷射感應範圍,並涵蓋鏡頭122的拍攝範圍。The difference between the embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. 2 is that the image capturing device 120 of the embodiment is additionally provided with an optical lens 128, and the optical lens 128 is disposed in front of the laser focusing module 124, and can expand the lightning. The laser sensing range of the focusing module 124 is shot and covers the shooting range of the lens 122.

舉例而言,圖13A是依據本發明之一實施例繪示的雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖,而圖13B是依據本發明之一實施例繪示配置有光學鏡片的雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖。For example, FIG. 13A is a schematic diagram showing a field of view coverage of a laser focus module according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 13B is a view showing a laser focus configured with an optical lens according to an embodiment of the invention. Schematic diagram of the field of view coverage of the module.

請先參照圖13A,雷射對焦模組124未配置光學鏡片128,因此其雷射光束131的雷射感應範圍R11僅能涵蓋拍攝範圍130的中間區域。接下來,請參照圖13B,雷射對焦模組124的前方額外配置了光學鏡片128,此時其雷射光束131的雷射感應範圍R11’將可涵蓋鏡頭122的拍攝範圍130。如此一來,影像擷取裝置130便可利用雷射對焦模組124偵測鏡頭122的拍攝範圍130內各個物件的深度資訊,進而解決了雷射對焦模組124可視角過小的問題。Referring to FIG. 13A first, the laser focusing lens 124 is not configured with the optical lens 128. Therefore, the laser sensing range R11 of the laser beam 131 can only cover the intermediate portion of the shooting range 130. Next, referring to FIG. 13B, the optical lens 128 is additionally disposed in front of the laser focusing module 124. At this time, the laser sensing range R11' of the laser beam 131 may cover the shooting range 130 of the lens 122. In this way, the image capturing device 130 can use the laser focusing module 124 to detect the depth information of each object in the shooting range 130 of the lens 122, thereby solving the problem that the laser focusing module 124 can be too small.

簡言之,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置藉由將光學鏡片配置於雷射對焦模組的前方,以擴大雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍,而能夠涵蓋影像擷取裝置之鏡頭的拍攝範圍。據此,僅採用單一雷射對焦模組的影像擷取裝置同樣可偵測鏡頭的拍攝範圍內各個物件的深度資訊,並可採用前述實施例的各種方式從拍攝範圍內選定主體物件並以其深度資訊做為對焦距離,推動鏡頭而拍攝聚焦於此主體物件的影像。如此一來,本實施例的影像擷取裝置同樣可實現全區域雷射快速對焦,也解決了習知技術中單點觸碰對焦無法支援非感應區域的問題。In short, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the present invention can cover the lens of the image capturing device by arranging the optical lens in front of the laser focusing module to expand the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module. The shooting range. Accordingly, the image capturing device using only a single laser focusing module can also detect the depth information of each object in the shooting range of the lens, and can select the main object from the shooting range by using various methods in the foregoing embodiments. The depth information is used as the focusing distance to push the lens and shoot the image focused on the subject. In this way, the image capturing device of the embodiment can also achieve full-area laser fast focusing, and also solves the problem that the single-point touch focusing cannot support the non-sensing area in the prior art.

綜上所述,本發明實施例提出的影像擷取裝置及方法,藉由在影像擷取裝置中配置多個雷射對焦模組的,並將這些雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍配置為彼此相鄰,或是僅配置一個雷射對焦模組,而在其前方配置光學鏡片。據此,雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍即可涵蓋影像擷取裝置鏡頭的拍攝範圍,因而可偵測此拍攝範圍內各個物件的深度資訊。如此一來,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置不僅實現了全區域雷射快速對焦,亦解決了習知技術中單點觸碰對焦無法支援非感應區域的問題。此外,搭配各種不同的演算法或判斷條件,本發明實施例的影像擷取裝置不但可確保所拍攝畫面中的物件清晰可見,還可提升動態追焦的便利性,並縮短了全景深影像的處理時間。In summary, the image capturing device and method provided by the embodiments of the present invention configure a plurality of laser focusing modules in the image capturing device, and configure the laser sensing range of the laser focusing modules. Adjacent to each other, or only one laser focusing module, and optical lenses in front of them. Accordingly, the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module can cover the shooting range of the image capturing device lens, thereby detecting the depth information of each object in the shooting range. In this way, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the invention not only realizes the full-area laser fast focusing, but also solves the problem that the single-point touch focusing cannot support the non-sensitive area in the prior art. In addition, the image capturing device of the embodiment of the invention not only ensures that the objects in the captured image are clearly visible, but also improves the convenience of dynamic focus tracking and shortens the panoramic deep image. Processing time.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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圖1 是傳統相機之雷射對焦模組的雷射感應範圍的示意圖。 圖2 是依據本發明之一實施例繪示之影像擷取裝置的方塊圖。Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the laser sensing range of a conventional camera's laser focusing module. 2 is a block diagram of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖3是依據本發明之一實施例繪示之雷射對焦模組的方塊圖。 3 is a block diagram of a laser focus module according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖4是依據本發明之一實施例繪示的多個雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖。 4 is a schematic diagram of a field of view coverage state of a plurality of laser focus modules according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖5是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之影像擷取方法的流程圖。 FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an image capturing method according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖6是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置所拍攝畫面的示意圖。 FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a picture taken by an image capturing device according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖7A~7D分別繪示圖6中的天空、湖面、船、樹等物件的像素亮度的直方圖(histogram)。 7A-7D respectively show histograms of the pixel brightness of the sky, lake, boat, tree, and the like in FIG. 6.

圖8是依據本發明之另一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置欲拍攝畫面的示意圖。 FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an image capturing device to take a picture according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖9是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置執行動態追焦的流程圖。 FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the image capturing device performing dynamic focus tracking according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖10A~10D是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置對主體物件執行動態追焦的示意圖。 10A-10D are schematic diagrams showing dynamic tracking of an object object by an image capturing device according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖11是依據本發明之一實施例繪示影像擷取裝置執行景深後處理的流程圖。 FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the post-depth processing of the image capturing device according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖12是依據本發明之另一實施例繪示之影像擷取裝置的方塊圖。 FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an image capture device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖13A是依據本發明之一實施例繪示的雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖。 FIG. 13A is a schematic diagram of a field of view coverage state of a laser focus module according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖13B是依據本發明之一實施例繪示配置有光學鏡片的雷射對焦模組的視野覆蓋狀態的示意圖。 FIG. 13B is a schematic diagram showing a field of view coverage state of a laser focus module equipped with an optical lens according to an embodiment of the invention.

20:影像擷取裝置 22:鏡頭 24_1、24_2、…、24_n:雷射對焦模組 26:處理器20: Image capture device 22: Lens 24_1, 24_2, ..., 24_n: Laser focus module 26: Processor

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一種影像擷取裝置,包括: 一鏡頭,具有一拍攝範圍; 多個雷射對焦模組,各所述雷射對焦模組具有一雷射感應範圍,所述雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰且涵蓋該拍攝範圍,偵測所述雷射感應範圍內至少一物件的一深度資訊;以及 一處理器,耦接該鏡頭及所述雷射對焦模組,根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定一對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的一影像。An image capturing device includes: a lens having a shooting range; a plurality of laser focusing modules, each of the laser focusing modules having a laser sensing range, the laser sensing ranges being adjacent to each other and covering The shooting range detects a depth information of at least one object in the range of the laser sensing; and a processor coupled to the lens and the laser focusing module, according to the laser focusing module The depth information of each of the objects determines a focus distance to push the lens to capture an image of the object. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中各所述雷射對焦模組包括: 一發射器,發射一雷射光束至對應的該雷射感應範圍; 一感測器,偵測由該雷射感應範圍內各所述物件反射的該雷射光束;以及 一控制器,根據該雷射光束往返所花費的時間,計算該雷射感應範圍內各所述物件的該深度資訊。The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein each of the laser focusing modules comprises: a transmitter that emits a laser beam to a corresponding laser sensing range; a sensor, detecting Measuring the laser beam reflected by each of the objects in the range of the laser sensing; and a controller for calculating the depth information of each of the objects in the range of the laser sensing according to the time taken for the laser beam to go back and forth . 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中該處理器包括執行一臉部追蹤演算法以偵測所拍攝該影像中的一主體物件,並以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises: performing a face tracking algorithm to detect a subject object in the captured image, and using the depth information of the subject object For the focus distance, the lens is pushed to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中該處理器包括根據該影像中各所述物件的多個像素的亮度範圍,從所述物件中選擇一主體物件,並以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises: selecting a body object from the object according to a brightness range of the plurality of pixels of each object in the image, and using the body The depth information of the object acts as the focus distance, and the lens is pushed to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中該處理器包括根據該影像中各所述物件的該深度資訊,從所述物件中選擇一主體物件,並以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises: selecting a body object from the object according to the depth information of each object in the image, and using the body object The depth information is used as the focus distance, and the lens is pushed to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中該處理器更偵測該主體物件是否移動,並在偵測到該主體物件移動時,重新以所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capturing device of claim 5, wherein the processor further detects whether the object is moving, and when detecting the movement of the object, re-detecting by the laser focusing module The depth information of the subject object is measured as the focus distance, and the lens is pushed to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的影像擷取裝置,其中該處理器更以各所述物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭拍攝對焦於各所述物件的該影像,並合成所述影像中各所述物件的清晰影像以產生一全景深影像。The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor further uses the depth information of each of the objects as the focusing distance, and pushes the lens to capture the image focused on each of the objects, and A sharp image of each of the objects in the image is synthesized to produce a panoramic deep image. 一種影像擷取方法,適於具有一鏡頭及多個雷射對焦模組的一影像擷取裝置,其中各所述雷射對焦模組具有一雷射感應範圍,所述雷射感應範圍彼此相鄰且涵蓋該鏡頭的一拍攝範圍,該方法包括下列步驟: 利用所述雷射對焦模組偵測所述雷射感應範圍內至少一物件的一深度資訊;以及 根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定一對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的一影像。An image capturing method is suitable for an image capturing device having a lens and a plurality of laser focusing modules, wherein each of the laser focusing modules has a laser sensing range, and the laser sensing ranges are mutually Adjacent to and covering a shooting range of the lens, the method includes the following steps: detecting, by the laser focusing module, a depth information of at least one object in the laser sensing range; and according to the laser focusing module The depth information of each of the detected objects determines a focus distance to push the lens to capture an image of the object. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的影像擷取方法,其中利用所述雷射對焦模組偵測所述雷射感應範圍內所述物件的該深度資訊的步驟包括: 利用各所述雷射對焦模組發射一雷射光束至對應的該雷射感應範圍,並偵測由該雷射感應範圍內各所述物件反射的該雷射光束;以及 根據該雷射光束往返所花費的時間,計算該雷射感應範圍內各所述物件的該深度資訊。The image capturing method of claim 8, wherein the step of detecting the depth information of the object in the laser sensing range by using the laser focusing module comprises: using each of the lasers The focusing module emits a laser beam to the corresponding laser sensing range, and detects the laser beam reflected by each of the objects in the laser sensing range; and according to the time taken for the laser beam to travel back and forth, Calculating the depth information of each of the objects in the range of the laser sensing. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的影像擷取方法,其中在根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定該對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的該影像的步驟之後,所述方法更包括: 執行一臉部追蹤演算法以偵測所拍攝該影像中的一主體物件;以及 以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capture method of claim 8, wherein the focus distance is determined according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focus module to push the lens to capture the object After the step of the image, the method further includes: performing a face tracking algorithm to detect a subject object in the captured image; and using the depth information of the subject object as the focusing distance, pushing the The lens captures the image that is focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的影像擷取方法,其中在根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定該對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的該影像的步驟之後,所述方法更包括: 根據該影像中各所述物件的多個像素的亮度範圍,從所述物件中選擇一主體物件;以及 以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capture method of claim 8, wherein the focus distance is determined according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focus module to push the lens to capture the object After the step of the image, the method further comprises: selecting a body object from the object according to a brightness range of the plurality of pixels of each object in the image; and using the depth information of the body object as The focus distance pushes the lens to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的影像擷取方法,其中在根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定該對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的該影像的步驟之後,所述方法更包括: 根據該影像中各所述物件的該深度資訊,從所述物件中選擇一主體物件;以及 以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capture method of claim 8, wherein the focus distance is determined according to the depth information of each object detected by the laser focus module to push the lens to capture the object After the step of the image, the method further comprises: selecting a body object from the object according to the depth information of each object in the image; and using the depth information of the body object as the focusing distance The lens is pushed to capture the image focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的影像擷取方法,其中在以該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像的步驟之後,所述方法更包括: 偵測該主體物件是否移動;以及 當偵測到該主體物件移動時,重新以所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的該主體物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭以拍攝聚焦於該主體物件的該影像。The image capturing method of claim 12, wherein after the step of pushing the lens to capture the image focused on the subject object by using the depth information of the subject object as the focusing distance The method further includes: detecting whether the object is moving; and detecting the depth information of the object detected by the laser focusing module as the focusing distance when detecting the movement of the object The lens captures the image that is focused on the subject object. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的影像擷取方法,其中在利用所述雷射對焦模組偵測所述雷射感應範圍內所述物件的所述深度資訊的步驟之後,所述方法更包括: 以各所述物件的該深度資訊做為該對焦距離,推動該鏡頭拍攝對焦於各所述物件的該影像;以及 合成所述影像中各所述物件的清晰影像以產生一全景深影像。The image capturing method of claim 8, wherein after the step of detecting the depth information of the object in the laser sensing range by using the laser focusing module, the method is further The method includes: using the depth information of each of the objects as the focus distance, pushing the lens to capture the image focused on each of the objects; and synthesizing the clear image of each object in the image to generate a panoramic deep image . 一種影像擷取裝置,包括: 一鏡頭,具有一拍攝範圍; 一雷射對焦模組,具有一雷射感應範圍,偵測該雷射感應範圍內至少一物件的一深度資訊; 一光學鏡片,配置該雷射對焦模組前方,擴大該雷射對焦模組的該雷射感應範圍以涵蓋該鏡頭的該拍攝範圍;以及 一處理器,耦接該鏡頭及該雷射對焦模組,根據該雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定一對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的一影像。An image capturing device includes: a lens having a shooting range; a laser focusing module having a laser sensing range for detecting a depth information of at least one object in the laser sensing range; an optical lens, Configuring the laser focusing module in front of the laser focusing module to expand the laser sensing range of the laser focusing module to cover the shooting range of the lens; and a processor coupled to the lens and the laser focusing module, according to the The depth information of each of the objects detected by the laser focusing module determines a focusing distance to push the lens to capture an image of the object. 一種影像擷取方法,適於具有一鏡頭、一光學鏡片及一雷射對焦模組的一影像擷取裝置,其中所述雷射對焦模組具有一雷射感應範圍,並且該光學鏡片擴大該雷射對焦模組的該雷射感應範圍,以涵蓋該鏡頭的一拍攝範圍,該方法包括下列步驟: 利用所述雷射對焦模組偵測所述雷射感應範圍內至少一物件的一深度資訊;以及 根據所述雷射對焦模組所偵測的各所述物件的該深度資訊,決定一對焦距離以推動該鏡頭拍攝所述物件的一影像。An image capturing method is suitable for an image capturing device having a lens, an optical lens and a laser focusing module, wherein the laser focusing module has a laser sensing range, and the optical lens enlarges the image The laser sensing range of the laser focusing module covers a shooting range of the lens, the method comprising the steps of: detecting, by the laser focusing module, a depth of at least one object in the laser sensing range And determining, according to the depth information of each of the objects detected by the laser focusing module, a focus distance to push the lens to capture an image of the object.
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