Image Processing Mode Selection for Adaptive Camera Utilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image capturing devices in crowded areas are inefficiently utilized due to lack of adaptive processing modes based on real-time conditions.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that includes detection, determination, and execution means to dynamically adjust processing modes for captured images based on content analysis, event progress, and environmental conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If only switching processing for input image per time is performed, then the system is simple to operate, but the image capturing device cannot be efficiently utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveutilization efficiency of image capturing deviceVSAvoidprocessing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic processing mode selection that adapts to real-time image content characteristics. The system automatically switches between different processing modes (detection, recognition, analysis) based on the detected content type, making the processing system flexible and efficient without requiring complex manual configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting image content characteristics and selecting appropriate processing modes without external intervention. This self-service capability enables efficient utilization of the image capturing device while keeping the operation simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If adaptive processing modes are implemented based on content analysis, then the utilization efficiency of image capturing device is improved, but the processing system becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiency of image processingVSAvoidprocessing mode determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the processing system into distinct functional modules: detection means for analyzing image content, determination means for selecting processing modes, and execution means for performing specific processing tasks. This segmentation enables adaptive processing while maintaining system manageability through modular architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the detection means continuously analyzes image content and provides information to the determination means, which then selects appropriate processing modes. This closed-loop feedback system enables automatic adaptation to varying image content while keeping the control logic organized and manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If processing mode is determined based on detection result of image content, then processing accuracy is improved, but the processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing accuracy for different image typesVSAvoidtime for content detection and mode determination
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary detection of image content characteristics before main processing begins. By quickly identifying the type of content (person, object, scene) in advance, the system can pre-select the appropriate processing mode, avoiding time-consuming trial-and-error processing and enabling accurate processing from the start

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250245999A1Information processing device
Publication Date: 2025.07.31 NEC CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device of the present invention includes a detection means that detects the content of an image, a determination means that determines a processing mode for the image based on the result of detection of the content of the image, and an execution means that executes processing for a captured image corresponding to the processing mode.