Camera Image Analysis Switching With Detachable FPGA Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems in monitoring cameras do not adequately address user convenience when the presence or absence of a detachable device affects the processing capabilities, and existing solutions do not consider how to dynamically adjust user operations based on device attachment.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus and detachable device configuration that allows for dynamic switching of processing functions based on the presence or absence of the detachable device, utilizing an FPGA to enable flexible processing capabilities and user interface adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If image processing is performed by transferring videos to external high-performance devices, then processing capability is improved, but device complexity and user operation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera device is designed to perform multiple functions - it can execute image processing independently using its own arithmetic apparatus, or transfer videos to external devices when enhanced processing is needed. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different processing requirements without always requiring external high-performance devices, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a detachable device as an intermediary component that can be mounted on the camera. This detachable device includes an arithmetic apparatus that assists with image processing tasks. By using this intermediate component, the system can achieve enhanced processing capability without permanently integrating complex external devices, thus reducing overall system complexity while improving processing power when needed.
2Ease of operation
If the same user interface is used regardless of detachable device mounting, then ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability to different processing capabilities deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is designed to dynamically adapt based on the mounting state of the detachable device. When the detachable device is mounted, the interface presents options and controls for advanced processing functions. When it is not mounted, the interface automatically adjusts to show only the basic functions available with the camera alone. This dynamic adaptation maintains ease of operation by preventing users from being confused by unavailable options, while simultaneously improving adaptability by accurately reflecting the current processing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the mounting state of the detachable device and uses this feedback to adjust the user interface accordingly. The interface receives feedback about the current hardware configuration and automatically configures itself to match the available processing functions. This feedback mechanism ensures that the user interface remains both consistent and easy to operate while being highly adaptable to different processing capabilities.
3Reliability
If processing functions are fixed in the camera body, then reliability is improved, but adaptability to different processing needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The processing functions are segmented into two parts: core processing functions that are fixed in the camera body for reliability, and optional advanced processing functions that are contained in the detachable device for adaptability. The camera's built-in arithmetic apparatus handles essential image processing tasks consistently and reliably. When the detachable device is mounted, it adds supplementary processing capabilities through its own arithmetic apparatus, allowing the system to adapt to different processing needs while maintaining the stability of core functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable device with its arithmetic apparatus is nested within the camera system when mounted. The camera body contains the base arithmetic apparatus, and the detachable device can be inserted to add additional processing capabilities. This nested structure allows the system to maintain a stable core (the camera's fixed processing functions) while accommodating variable, adaptable components (the detachable device's processing functions) that can be added or removed based on needs.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus (110) including a mounting part (205) capable of attaching/detaching a device capable of at least storing a captured image, is provided. The image capturing apparatus (110) obtains (S901), if a device (100) mounted in the mounting part has a function of executing image analysis processing for an image captured by the image capturing apparatus, first information representing image analysis processing executable by the device, and outputs (S904) information based on the obtained first information and second information representing image analysis processing executable by the image capturing apparatus.