Imaging system and its control method, switching device and method, program and storage medium

The imaging system addresses the challenge of intruders in multiple camera operations by using intruder detection to automatically switch cameras, ensuring clear video feeds without operator intervention.

JP2026062073APending Publication Date: 2026-04-09CANON KK
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2026-04-09

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Technical Problem

Existing imaging systems struggle to effectively prevent unwanted intruders from entering the shooting range of multiple imaging devices, particularly when operated by a single person, as quick PTZ operations are insufficient to avoid intrusions, and skilled operation is required to manage multiple cameras and a switcher.

Method used

An imaging system with multiple imaging devices equipped with intruder detection capabilities, where each device determines the presence of intruders and communicates with a switching device to switch to an alternate camera if an intruder is detected, ensuring the intruder is not included in the recorded or transmitted video.

Benefits of technology

The system effectively reduces the appearance of unwanted intruders in the video by automatically switching to a different camera when an intruder is detected, alleviating the workload on the operator and maintaining a clear video feed.

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Abstract

To reduce the appearance of unwanted intruders in the video being streamed or recorded when selecting and distributing or recording video from multiple imaging devices. [Solution] An imaging system in which a switching device selects and outputs to the outside at least one image from among a plurality of images obtained from each of a plurality of imaging devices, each imaging device having an imaging means, a determination means for determining the presence or absence of an intruder from the image captured by the imaging means, and an output means for outputting the result of the determination by the determination means to the switching device, the switching device having a receiving means for receiving the result of the determination, and a switching means for switching from a first image captured by the first imaging device to a second image captured by a second imaging device different from the first imaging device that satisfies predetermined conditions, when the result of the determination from the first imaging device that captured the selected image indicates the presence of an intruder.
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