3D Model Metadata Generation for Digital Content Realism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for generating virtual viewpoint images from multiple captured images are limited in providing appealing content, as they do not effectively utilize the 3D model information generated from these images.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that obtain and generate metadata from a 3D model of an object, allowing for the creation of more engaging digital content by designating metadata types and transmitting this metadata for use in applications, such as baseball game simulations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If virtual viewpoint images are generated from multiple captured images, then three-dimensional shape information can be obtained, but the content appeal and user experience are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D model information utilizationVSAvoidcontent appeal
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts specific useful information from the 3D model data, such as player positions, poses, movements, and game situation metadata. This extracted metadata is then provided to applications in a structured format, allowing apps to create appealing content without requiring full 3D rendering capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces metadata as an intermediary layer between the 3D model data and the application. This metadata serves as a simplified representation that bridges the gap between complex 3D information and application-specific needs, enabling better content creation while maintaining data fidelity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If detailed 3D model information is processed and provided to applications, then content realism and interaction quality improve, but data processing complexity and transmission overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent realismVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the 3D model information into distinct metadata categories such as player positions, poses, movements, and game situations. This segmentation allows applications to selectively process only the relevant data needed for their specific purposes, reducing overall processing complexity while maintaining content realism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms complex 3D model data into simplified parameter-based metadata representations. By changing the data format from detailed geometric models to structured parameters, the system maintains precision for content creation while significantly reducing processing and transmission complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple types of metadata are generated and transmitted, then application functionality and user experience are enhanced, but communication bandwidth and processing time are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication functionalityVSAvoidmetadata generation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary processing of 3D model data to generate metadata in advance, during the video generation process. This preliminary action ensures that metadata is readily available when applications need it, reducing wait time and enabling faster application execution without sacrificing functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20240338892A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
Publication Date: 2024.10.10 CANON KK
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus is provided. The apparatus obtains information on a 3D model of an object. The apparatus generates metadata on the 3D model of the object on a basis of the information in accordance with a metadata generation request including a metadata type designation. The apparatus transmits the metadata on the 3D model of the object generated in accordance with the generation request.