Dual-Camera Image Processing for High-Resolution Distant Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camera assemblies with fixed-focal-length cameras and fisheye lenses struggle to capture high-resolution images of distant objects due to computing power limitations, resulting in blurred and mosaic effects when enlarged, and are unable to process higher-resolution image data due to bandwidth constraints.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that control a first and second camera with different configuration parameters to collect and process image data, allowing for synchronous or asynchronous image collection and processing to enhance image quality, including splicing, superimposing, or fusing images to meet output requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If fixed-focal-length cameras are used to capture images, then the camera assembly can operate with simple structure and low computing power requirements, but the image resolution and detail quality of distant objects deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the camera assembly into multiple cameras with different focal lengths (first camera with first focal length, second camera with second focal length). Each camera is responsible for capturing images within its optimal focal range, allowing the system to achieve high resolution for distant objects using the telephoto camera while maintaining simple structure in each individual camera unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the focal length parameter of the cameras by providing cameras with different focal lengths (e.g., wide-angle and telephoto lenses). This allows the system to capture distant objects with high detail by selecting the appropriate focal length camera based on the shooting distance and target requirements.
2Measurement precision
If multiple cameras with different configuration parameters are used to improve image quality, then the image resolution and detail of distant objects improve, but the device complexity and processing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different cameras based on real-time shooting requirements. The processing unit determines which camera (first or second) should be used based on factors such as shooting distance, target size, and required resolution. This dynamic selection mechanism simplifies processing by activating only the necessary camera rather than continuously processing data from all cameras.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera assembly is designed with multi-functionality where the same camera assembly can capture both wide-angle scenes and distant detailed shots by switching between different cameras. The system serves multiple purposes (panoramic viewing and distant object capture) using a unified device structure, reducing overall system complexity.
3Measurement precision
If high-resolution image data is processed to capture distant objects clearly, then the image quality improves, but the computing power requirements and bandwidth limitations prevent effective processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and processes only the necessary image data from the appropriate camera based on shooting requirements. Rather than processing all image data from all cameras continuously, the system selectively extracts and processes data from the camera best suited for the current shooting scenario, reducing computing power requirements while maintaining distant object clarity.
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AI summary
A processing method includes controlling a first camera and a second camera of a camera assembly to collect image data based on a target strategy. The image data includes first image data collected by the first camera and second image data collected by the second camera. The method further includes processing the first image data and the second image data to obtain target image data. A configuration parameter of the first camera and a configuration parameter of the second camera are different from each other.