Detachable Image Analysis Device for Camera Processing Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems in monitoring cameras rely on transferring videos to high-performance devices for analysis, which can be inefficient and inconvenient, especially with the growing capability of mobile arithmetic apparatuses that can perform image processing locally.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus with a detachable device that can execute image analysis processing, including obtaining and processing images, and a method to determine and execute processing times to ensure efficient and timely result retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If image processing is performed by transferring videos to high-performance arithmetic apparatus, then processing capability is sufficient, but system complexity and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image processing system into two segments: a monitoring camera that performs initial image capture and basic processing, and a detachable device that provides additional processing capabilities when needed. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simplicity during normal operation while accessing enhanced processing power when required, resolving the contradiction between processing capability and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable device serves multiple functions: it can be attached to provide image analysis processing capabilities, and detached when not needed. This multi-functionality allows the monitoring camera to operate independently with basic functionality while gaining access to advanced processing when the detachable device is attached, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining sufficient processing capability.
2Ease of operation
If image processing is performed on camera side using arithmetic apparatus, then convenience is improved, but processing efficiency deteriorates due to timing coordination issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the monitoring camera perform image capture and initial processing in advance, and by having the detachable device pre-process images when attached. The camera captures images and stores them ready for analysis, and the detachable device performs preliminary image analysis when attached, so that when analysis is requested, the processing can proceed efficiently without timing coordination delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses feedback mechanisms to coordinate processing timing. The control unit receives feedback about the processing status from both the monitoring camera and detachable device, and adjusts the processing schedule accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that images are processed at optimal times without causing efficiency losses due to poor timing coordination, while maintaining the convenience of local processing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If detachable device is used for image analysis, then processing flexibility is improved, but result retrieval efficiency deteriorates without proper timing control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of the detachable device's attachment and detachment based on processing requirements. The system dynamically adjusts whether the detachable device is attached and active, optimizing flexibility for different processing scenarios while minimizing time losses by only using the detachable device when its capabilities are actually needed for image analysis tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing images with the detachable device when attached and storing intermediate results. This preliminary processing reduces the time required for final result retrieval, as the heavy computational work is already completed or partially completed before it is needed, thereby maintaining flexibility while reducing time losses.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus including a mounting part capable of attaching/detaching a device capable of at least storing a captured image is provided. The image capturing apparatus obtains, if a device mounted in the mounting part has a function of executing image analysis processing for a part or a whole of an image captured by the image capturing apparatus, a processing time that is a time from a predetermined timing associated with a start of the image analysis processing to completion of the processing, if the device is caused to start executing the image analysis processing, obtains a result of the image analysis processing by accessing the device after an elapse of the processing time from the predetermined timing associated with the start.