Dynamic AR Content Generation from Multiple Feature Information

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing augmented reality techniques require pre-definition of feature information combinations, making it difficult to associate AR content with multiple feature information sets and limiting each combination to a single display style, especially when the number of feature information pieces is large.

Innovation Solution

An image processing apparatus that acquires and processes feature information from captured images to generate new augmented information using multiple pieces of augmented information without pre-defining AR content combinations, based on attribute information or positional relationships between feature information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If pre-definition of feature information combinations is used, then AR content can be displayed according to defined combinations, but it becomes difficult to associate AR content with multiple feature information sets and limits each combination to a single display style

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in generating new augmented informationVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static pre-defined AR content to dynamic generation of new AR content by processing multiple pieces of augmented information in real-time. The processing unit dynamically creates new AR content based on the captured feature information and associated augmented information, allowing flexible adaptation without pre-definition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically generating new augmented information from the input feature information and associated augmented information without requiring external pre-definition or manual configuration. The processing unit autonomously performs the generation based on the captured data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If pre-definition of AR content for each combination is required, then display can be controlled according to defined combinations, but the number of required AR content pieces increases significantly with more feature information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of AR content displayVSAvoidnumber of AR content pieces
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple pieces of augmented information to generate new AR content. Instead of managing separate AR content for each feature information combination, the processing unit combines the augmented information from multiple features to create integrated new AR content, significantly reducing the total number of AR content pieces needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The processing unit serves multiple functions: it processes individual feature information, handles multiple combinations, and generates new augmented information for various scenarios using a single unified system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate pre-defined AR content for each specific combination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If multiple display styles are needed for each feature information combination, then user interaction can be enhanced, but pre-definition becomes even more complex and difficult to manage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction qualityVSAvoidpre-definition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides dynamic display style generation based on the processed augmented information and attribute information. Instead of pre-defining multiple display styles for each combination, the processing unit dynamically determines appropriate display styles based on the current feature information and associated data, enhancing user interaction without increasing pre-definition complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9208379B2Image processing apparatus, image processing method, image processing system, and storage medium storing program
Publication Date: 2015.12.08 CANON KK
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AI summary

An image processing apparatus connectable to a terminal which captures an image includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire augmented information and attribute information from feature information extracted from a captured image, a processing unit configured to generate, if a plurality of pieces of the feature information is extracted, at least one piece of new augmented information by using a plurality of pieces of the augmented information acquired by the acquisition unit, based on the attribute information, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the new augmented information generated by the processing unit to the terminal.