3D Spectral Model Mapping for Multi-View Image Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for generating three-dimensional images with spectral information are limited to a single viewpoint, preventing the generation of three-dimensional images from desired viewpoints and hindering applications requiring such images.

Innovation Solution

An image processing device and method that generate a spectral three-dimensional model by mapping spectral information from a plurality of images onto a three-dimensional model, using a combination of RGB and spectral images captured from multiple angles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If only one spectral image is captured by the spectral camera, then the spectral information can be superimposed on a three-dimensional model, but the spectral information can only be displayed from the specific viewpoint where the spectral image was captured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of generating spectral three-dimensional modelVSAvoidviewpoint flexibility of spectral information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the spectral information capture into multiple spectral images taken from different viewpoints. Instead of relying on a single spectral image, the system captures multiple spectral images at different angles and positions, then maps the spectral information from each image to the corresponding regions on the three-dimensional model. This segmentation approach enables spectral information to be displayed from multiple viewpoints while maintaining ease of model generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional spectral image to a three-dimensional spectral model by mapping spectral information onto a three-dimensional model from multiple viewpoints. This dimensional transformation allows the spectral information to be viewed and analyzed from any desired angle, providing viewpoint flexibility while maintaining the ease of generating the spectral three-dimensional model.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Device complexity

If spectral information is captured from a single viewpoint, then the processing is simple, but it is impossible to generate three-dimensional images with spectral information from desired viewpoints

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomplexity of image processing systemVSAvoidviewpoint flexibility of spectral three-dimensional model
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the spectral information capture process into multiple segments, each capturing spectral data from a different viewpoint. By capturing multiple spectral images at different angles and positions and mapping them to the three-dimensional model, the system achieves viewpoint flexibility without requiring a single complex multi-view spectral camera system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal spectral three-dimensional model that can be viewed from any desired viewpoint. By mapping spectral information from multiple viewpoints onto a single three-dimensional model, the system achieves multi-functionality where the model can serve various viewing requirements without needing separate processing for each viewpoint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If a three-dimensional model including spectral information is not generated, then the data processing is simpler, but applications requiring spectral three-dimensional models cannot be used

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoidapplication compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary action by capturing multiple spectral images and mapping their spectral information to the three-dimensional model in advance. This preprocessing creates a complete spectral three-dimensional model that can be directly used by various applications requiring spectral information, eliminating the need for complex real-time processing and improving overall productivity while ensuring application compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20260087734A1Image processing device, image processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2026.03.26 SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
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AI summary

An image processing method, and a program capable of easily generating a three-dimensional model including spectral information includes a three-dimensional model generated on the basis of an RGB image group, mapped spectral information of a spectral image group, and a spectral three-dimensional model in which the spectral information has been mapped onto the three-dimensional model is generated which can be applied in techniques for generating a spectral three-dimensional image in which spectral information is superimposed on a three-dimensional model.