Capture Control Apparatus for Multi-Camera Subject Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image capture systems lack the degree of freedom in controlling sub cameras, limiting their ability to automatically capture images with varied subjects and angles of view.
Innovation Solution
A capture control apparatus that obtains information from a main image capture apparatus, including the subject of interest and angle of view, to control the operation of a sub image capture apparatus based on set roles, allowing for variations in tracking targets and angles of view between different role settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If automatic capture control is implemented for sub cameras, then labor is saved, but the degree of freedom in controlling image capture is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the subject and angle of view for sub cameras based on real-time information from the main camera. The control unit receives subject information and angle of view data from the main camera, then automatically determines and adjusts the sub camera's tracking target and angle of view accordingly, enabling flexible adaptation while maintaining automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters including the subject identification and angle of view values for sub cameras based on the main camera's current state. By modifying these parameters dynamically according to the main camera's subject and angle of view information, the system achieves both automation and flexibility in capture control.
2Device complexity
If sub cameras are controlled to capture the same subject as the main camera, then coordination is simplified, but the variety of captured subjects is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the capture task by assigning different roles to different cameras. The main camera captures the primary subject, while sub cameras can capture additional subjects or alternative views based on their assigned roles. This segmentation allows each camera to have specialized functionality, increasing overall subject variety while keeping control manageable through role-based coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
Sub cameras are designed with multi-functionality to serve different roles such as capturing alternative subjects, providing backup coverage, or capturing complementary angles. This universal design enables the same sub camera hardware to perform multiple capture functions, increasing subject variety without proportionally increasing system complexity.
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AI summary
A capture control apparatus obtains, as information related to a first image capture apparatus included among a plurality of image capture apparatuses, information of a subject of interest of the first image capture apparatus and information related to an angle of view of the first image capture apparatus. The capture control apparatus controls an operation of a second image capture apparatus included among the plurality of image capture apparatuses based on a role that is set to the second image capture apparatus and on the information related to the first image capture apparatus. For example, the capture control apparatus controls the second image capture apparatus such that at least one of a subject that is a tracking target and angle of view varies between a case where a first role is set and a case where a second role is set.