Nikon had two patents in digitalization during Q4 2023. The patent filed by Nikon Corp in Q4 2023 describes an imaging device that captures images of a subject and acquires positional information of the imaging position. The device then displays image data of the subject along with information on the subject on a display. Additionally, a hold control portion is included to output a signal that holds the image data and information on the subject. GlobalData’s report on Nikon gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Nikon grant share with digitalization as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Imaging device and information acquisition system in which an acquired image and associated information are held on a display (Patent ID: US20230351746A1)
The patent filed by Nikon Corp describes an imaging device that includes components such as an imaging portion, positional information acquisition portion, control portion, and hold control portion. The imaging device is capable of acquiring positional information of an imaging position, obtaining information on the subject based on the positional information, and displaying image data of the subject along with the information on a display. Additionally, the hold control portion outputs a signal to hold the image data and information on the subject.
The patent further details a portable information apparatus that communicates with an information retrieval server via a communication network. The apparatus includes an imager, display, locator, controller, and hold controller. The controller acquires information on the object from the information retrieval server based on the imaged data and imaging position information, displaying both on the screen. The apparatus can switch between display modes, store data in memory, and acquire AR information based on latitude, longitude, and azimuthal information related to the imaging position. The patent also covers a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium that contains a program for acquiring imaging position information, obtaining information from a server, displaying data, and holding the information. The medium allows for changing display modes, storing data in memory, and acquiring AR information based on location and azimuthal data.
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