Image Processing Apparatus Camera Setting Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face a high operational burden when setting image processing parameters for multiple cameras connected to a multifunction peripheral, as each camera requires individual parameter adjustments, and the process is complex and time-consuming, especially when considering storage capacity limitations for moving image data.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that acquires moving image data from cameras, generates and transmits camera setting content based on camera-related information such as saving period, storage capacity, and image quality, automatically selecting appropriate settings to reduce user input and optimize storage usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If individual parameter adjustment for each camera is performed manually, then image quality can be optimized, but operation time and user burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the parameter adjustment process into two parts: automatic generation of initial parameters based on camera specifications, and selective manual refinement only for specific parameters that require optimization. This reduces the overall adjustment time while maintaining image quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automatic parameter generation before manual adjustment, pre-configuring cameras with appropriate parameters based on their specifications and storage constraints. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complete manual adjustment of all parameters.
2Quantity of substance
If comprehensive parameter adjustment is performed for all cameras, then storage capacity utilization can be optimized, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automatic parameter generation where cameras automatically configure their own parameters based on embedded specifications and current storage status. This eliminates complex manual configuration while optimizing storage capacity utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes parameters such as resolution and frame rate based on real-time storage capacity and usage patterns, automatically optimizing storage utilization without requiring complex manual intervention for each parameter change.
3Quantity of substance
If manual parameter setting is performed considering storage constraints, then storage efficiency can be maintained, but user burden becomes very large
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors storage capacity and adjusts camera parameters accordingly without user intervention. The camera system self-regulates parameters like resolution and frame rate to maintain storage efficiency, eliminating the burden of manual monitoring and adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where storage usage information is continuously monitored and fed back to automatically adjust camera parameters. This closed-loop control maintains storage efficiency while requiring no user input for parameter management.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a moving image data acquisition unit that acquires moving image data from one or more cameras connected via a network, a storage unit that stores the moving image data that is acquired and camera image related information used to generate a camera setting content of a setting item related to image capturing of a camera, a camera setting change unit that generates or changes the camera setting content associated with the camera image related information that is stored, and a camera setting transmission unit that transmits, to the camera, the camera setting content that is generated, in which the camera image related information includes at least a saving period in which the moving image data is saved in the storage unit.