Camera Automatic Meta Data Setting via Position Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems lack the ability to automatically set clip meta information, such as coverage information and camera settings, due to the absence of device information in pre-planned broadcast content production, which limits the integration of camera settings with reporter or operator data.
Innovation Solution
A camera system that includes an information transmission unit to send position information to a server via a network, allowing the server to determine matching portable terminals and transmit relevant information, like coverage or camera setting data, back to the camera for automatic setting and meta-data addition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If clip meta information is registered in advance in a camcorder, then coverage information can be prepared beforehand, but the information cannot be automatically set to the camcorder because device information is not included
Solution Approach 1:
A server acts as an intermediary between the camcorder and the clip meta information storage system. The server receives position information from the camcorder, queries the stored clip meta information based on this position data, and automatically transmits the relevant information back to the camcorder. This intermediary system enables automatic information setting without requiring complex direct integration between the camcorder and planning systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the camcorder transmits its current position information to the server, which then retrieves and returns the corresponding clip meta information. This closed-loop feedback system allows the camcorder to automatically receive and set the appropriate coverage information based on its location, eliminating manual configuration requirements.
2Productivity
If position information is transmitted to a server, then relevant information can be received automatically, but network communication infrastructure is required
Solution Approach 1:
The server system serves multiple functions: it stores clip meta information, receives position information from various camcorders, determines matching information based on position data, and transmits relevant information back to devices. This multi-functional server consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems for information management, communication, and device control, making the network infrastructure requirement more justifiable through consolidated utility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If camera setting information is automatically set based on operator data, then suitable settings can be applied, but integration with operator identification systems is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The camcorder autonomously determines its current position and uses this information to automatically retrieve and apply the appropriate clip meta information and camera settings without requiring manual operator input or complex integration with operator identification systems. The device serves itself by automatically querying the server with its position data and applying the returned configuration information.
Data Source
AI summary
To enable information such as clip meta information to be automatically set to a camera.The camera transmits position information to a server via a network. The camera receives information related to a specific person who possesses a portable terminal located near a position indicated by the position information from the server via the network. For example, the specific person is a reporter who reports using the camera, and the information related to the specific person is coverage information regarding the reporter. Furthermore, for example, the specific person is a camera operator who operates the camera, and the information related to the specific person is camera setting information regarding the camera operator.