Automated Cinemagraph Creation on Imaging Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for creating cinemagraphs require manual processing using complex image editing software and offloading video from cameras or mobile devices, making the process time-consuming and cumbersome, deterring users from creating them.
Innovation Solution
An automated system on imaging devices, such as cameras, that captures an initial sequence of images and generates a cinemagraph without additional user interaction, using an Enhanced Image Processor to detect and segment motion areas, align frames, and produce a seamless animation loop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If manual processing using complex image editing software is used, then cinemagraph creation is possible, but the process becomes time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device automatically performs cinemagraph creation without requiring user intervention or external software. The system self-services by detecting motion, segmenting frames, aligning images, and generating the final cinemagraph entirely on the device, eliminating the need for manual processing and complex editing software.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting motion areas and segmenting frames during the capture process itself. This preliminary processing occurs in real-time as images are captured, preparing the data for cinemagraph generation without requiring subsequent manual intervention or time-consuming post-processing.
2Ease of manufacture
If video is offloaded to personal computer or server, then cinemagraph creation is possible, but the process becomes burdensome and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the image capture function and cinemagraph creation function into a single integrated imaging device. By combining these functions, the system eliminates the need to offload video to external computers or servers, allowing the entire cinemagraph creation process to occur locally on the imaging device itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as an image capture device and as a processing device capable of creating cinemagraphs. This universal design allows the device to perform both capture and creation functions without requiring external computing resources.
3Ease of manufacture
If additional user interaction is required, then cinemagraph creation is possible, but the process becomes complex and deterrent
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs all necessary operations including motion detection, frame segmentation, alignment, and cinemagraph generation without requiring additional user interaction. The imaging device self-services the entire process from capture to creation, eliminating complex user interaction requirements.
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AI summary
Embodiments are directed towards automatically creating a cinemagraph on at least an imaging device, where the cinemagraph can be created without additional user interaction beyond capturing an initial sequence of images, and indicating that a cinemagraph is to be created from the sequence. Automatic creation of the cinemagraph includes selecting an anchor frame within the sequence and aligning the other frames to the anchor frame. Detection and segmentation of moving objects within the sequence, with respect to the anchor frame are performed. A mask is generated and refined. Segmentation of masks are then unified, and combined with a background from the anchor frame to generate an animated sequence.