3D Reconstruction Using Neural Network Image Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for 3D reconstruction from images captured by moving cameras result in low-quality 3D models due to blurring, requiring complex alignment algorithms and stationary camera settings, which are cumbersome and prone to human errors.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device that uses a neural network model to classify images based on camera motion information, selecting high-quality images with minimal blur and aligning them automatically to construct accurate 3D models, even when cameras are in motion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a slow shutter speed is used to capture high-quality 2D images, then image quality is improved, but the camera must be stationary which reduces operational flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidcamera mobility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of images based on camera motion information (such as gyroscopic data) before the actual 3D reconstruction process. By pre-identifying high-quality images with minimal blur, the system prepares the optimal input data set in advance, ensuring that only suitable images are used for reconstruction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically classifies and selects images using neural network models and motion metadata without requiring manual intervention. The electronic device self-manages the image selection process by evaluating blur levels and camera stability, eliminating the need for human operators to manually assess each image's quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If complex alignment algorithms are used to process images from moving cameras, then 3D reconstruction accuracy is improved, but system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D reconstruction accuracyVSAvoidalignment algorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of images based on camera motion information (such as gyroscopic data) before the actual 3D reconstruction process. By pre-identifying high-quality images with minimal blur, the system prepares the optimal input data set in advance, ensuring that only suitable images are used for reconstruction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and utilizes camera motion information (metadata from gyroscopes or other motion sensors) as a separate input to the neural network model. This extracted motion data serves as an additional feature that helps the system automatically assess image quality and select the best images, eliminating the need for complex post-capture alignment algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Manufacturing precision

If manual image selection and alignment is performed, then control over image quality is improved, but human error and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage quality controlVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically classifies and selects images using neural network models and motion metadata without requiring manual intervention. The electronic device self-manages the image selection process by evaluating blur levels and camera stability, eliminating the need for human operators to manually assess each image's quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual human operations with an automated neural network-based classification system. The electronic device uses machine learning models to evaluate image quality metrics and motion metadata, substituting human judgment and manual selection processes with automated computational methods that are faster and more consistent.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20220114740A1Camera motion information based three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction
Publication Date: 2022.04.14 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An electronic device and method for three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction based on camera motion information is provided. The electronic device receives a set of images of a three-dimensional (3D) physical space captured by one or more image sensors. The electronic device further receives metadata associated with each of the set of images. The metadata may include at least motion information associated with the one or more image sensors that captured the set of images. The electronic device applies a neural network model on the received metadata. The electronic device determines a first set of images from the received set of images based on the application of the neural network model on the received metadata. The electronic device constructs a 3D model of a subject associated with the 3D physical space based on the determined first set of images.