Imaging system using sensor(s) and camera for determining velocity, position and/or timing of an object

A processing device comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory that stores a computer program executed by the processor,
• wherein the computer program causes the processor to perform a process comprising:
• causing a sensor to generate velocity information on an object and measurement timing information on a velocity of the object by causing the sensor to measure the velocity of the object,
• generating control data, including imaging timing information on a camera different from the sensor, in accordance with (a) position information on the object or distance information on the object at a time of velocity measurement, (b) the velocity information, and (c) the measurement timing information, and
• causing the camera to output, in response to the control data, image data including image information on the object,
• wherein the imaging timing information varies depending on at least the velocity of the object.

A method performed by a computer in an imaging system, the method comprising:

• causing a sensor to generate velocity information on an object and measurement timing information on a velocity of the object by causing the sensor to measure the velocity of the object,
• generating control data, including imaging timing information on a camera different from the sensor, in accordance with (a) position information on the object or distance information on the object at a time of velocity measurement, (b) the velocity information, and (c) the measurement timing information, and
• causing the camera to output, in response to the control data, image data including image information on the object,
• wherein the imaging timing information varies depending on at least the velocity of the object.