Display Control Device Area-Based Image Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display control systems lack efficient methods for managing and displaying large volumes of image data from multiple sources, particularly in environments like amusement facilities, where images are captured from different areas and need to be organized and displayed based on area information and user criteria.
Innovation Solution
A display control device and method that acquires image data, associates it with area information, classifies and selects images based on criteria such as image quality and user-defined requirements, and controls the display to show relevant images from different areas, allowing users to easily view and compare images from specific areas or time points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If image data from multiple areas is stored and managed without classification, then the quantity of stored image data increases, but the ease of operation for finding and comparing specific images deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments image data by associating each image with area information, dividing the large dataset into manageable groups corresponding to different areas. This allows users to navigate and compare images within specific areas without being overwhelmed by the total volume of data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces area information as an intermediary element that mediates between the user and the large volume of image data. This intermediary enables efficient organization and retrieval by serving as a classification key that groups related images together.
2Loss of information
If all image data is displayed simultaneously, then the completeness of information is improved, but the ease of operation for viewing relevant images deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display function segments the complete set of image data into area-based groups, allowing users to view images from specific areas without displaying all images simultaneously. This maintains information completeness while improving viewability through organized presentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic display control that adapts to user needs by allowing selection and comparison of images from different areas. The display system dynamically adjusts which images are shown based on user input, maintaining relevance while preserving access to complete information.
3Ease of operation
If image data is organized by area information, then the ease of operation for comparing images from different areas is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal image management approach where area information serves multiple functions: classification, retrieval, and comparison. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate complex systems for each task, managing complexity while enhancing operational ease.
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AI summary
A display control device includes: a processor; and a memory. The processor is configured to: acquire a plurality of image data; acquire area information which is information on an area related to the image data; select first image data based on a first criterion from an image data group which is a set of the image data corresponding to the same area information; and perform control of displaying, on a display, at least one image data in the image data group as second image data based on the first image data.