Camera System Integrating Data Sources via Central Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current camera systems lack integration of diverse data sources and intelligent processing capabilities, which limits their ability to enhance interactions in video calls, meetings, and other applications by not fully optimizing image and sensor data collection.

Innovation Solution

The development of a system that integrates multiple data sources and employs intelligent processing to enhance camera capabilities, including the use of resource devices, user devices, peripheral devices, and a central controller to optimize interactions through improved data management and processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple data sources are integrated and intelligent processing is applied, then camera capabilities and interaction quality are enhanced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera capabilitiesVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The camera system is designed to perform multiple functions by integrating diverse data sources (images, video, sensor data) and processing capabilities within a single unified system. The central controller coordinates various peripherals and data sources to provide enhanced capabilities for video calls, meetings, and other applications, allowing one system to serve multiple purposes rather than requiring separate specialized systems.

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

Solution Approach 2:

A central controller is introduced as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of integrating multiple data sources and coordinating intelligent processing. The central controller acts as a mediator between various peripherals, data sources, and processing units, organizing the complex system into manageable components that work together seamlessly to enhance camera capabilities without overwhelming the user with system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If data from multiple sources is collected and processed, then interaction quality is improved, but data management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction qualityVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs intelligent processing that analyzes collected data from multiple sources and provides feedback to optimize interactions in real-time. The central controller processes data from images, video, and sensors to enhance video calls, meetings, and other applications by adapting to user needs and environmental conditions, improving interaction quality through continuous learning and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple data sources including images, video streams, and sensor data are merged and integrated into a unified data management structure. The central controller consolidates information from various peripherals and sources, creating a cohesive data framework that simplifies management while enabling enhanced interaction quality through comprehensive data analysis and processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20240046642A1Systems, methods, and apparatus for enhanced cameras
Publication Date: 2024.02.08 SCIENCE HOUSE LLC
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AI summary

In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for providing information about objects, such as background information and task information, and for providing alerts related to objects. In various embodiments, data is captured about an object and about a user via a camera. Based on the data, information about the object may be provided to the user.