Dynamic Frame Rate Control for Media Capture Based on Object Speed

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional media capture systems face challenges in dynamically adjusting frame rates based on the speed of moving objects, leading to either low-quality media due to inadequate frame rates or inefficient resource utilization.

Innovation Solution

A media processing apparatus that dynamically calculates the frame rate of an image capturing device based on the speed of moving objects, allowing for real-time adjustments to ensure high-quality media capture while optimizing resource usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed or user-defined frame rate is used for media capture, then resource utilization is simplified and device operation is easier, but media quality deteriorates when the frame rate is lower than actual demand and resources are wasted when the frame rate is higher than actual demand

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveframe rate adaptabilityVSAvoidframe rate control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic frame rate adjustment by continuously monitoring object speed in the scene and automatically modifying the capture frame rate accordingly. The system transitions from a static, fixed frame rate to a dynamic frame rate that adapts to real-time scene requirements, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity through automated dynamic control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback mechanisms by analyzing captured video content to detect object speed and using this information to adjust the frame rate. The feedback loop continuously monitors scene characteristics and modifies capture parameters, enabling the system to adapt to varying media capture demands while maintaining automated control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If a higher frame rate is used to ensure media quality for fast-moving objects, then media quality improves, but resource utilization deteriorates due to increased CPU usage, memory consumption, and network bandwidth

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemedia capture qualityVSAvoidresource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically changes the frame rate parameter based on detected object speed. When fast-moving objects are detected, the system increases the frame rate to capture sufficient detail; when objects are stationary or slow-moving, the system reduces the frame rate to conserve resources. This parameter adjustment directly addresses the contradiction between media quality and resource consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic frame rate adjustment that responds to real-time scene conditions. By continuously adapting the frame rate to match the actual motion content, the system ensures high media quality only when necessary (when fast-moving objects are present) while conserving computational resources during periods of low motion activity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If a lower frame rate is used to optimize resource utilization for slow-moving or stationary objects, then resource efficiency improves, but media quality deteriorates due to insufficient frame capture

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource efficiencyVSAvoidmedia capture quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the frame rate parameter based on object speed detection. When objects are detected to be slow-moving or stationary, the system reduces the frame rate to optimize resource efficiency. This parameter change enables the system to maintain adequate media quality for the current scene conditions while improving overall resource utilization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic frame rate control that adapts to scene content. The system continuously monitors object motion and adjusts the capture frame rate accordingly, enabling efficient resource utilization during periods of low motion while maintaining the capability to increase frame rate when quality requirements demand it

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11064108B2Frame rate control for media capture based on rendered object speed
Publication Date: 2021.07.13 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

A media processing apparatus and method for frame rate control based on rendered objects. The media processing apparatus receives a first plurality of image frames which may include a first plurality of objects from a first image capturing device. The media processing apparatus receives a first user input corresponding to a first object from a first media rendering device. The media processing apparatus determines a first speed of movement of the first object based on an analysis of a first set of consecutive image frames from the first plurality of image frames and calculates a first frame rate based on the determined first speed of movement of the first object. The first image capturing device captures a second plurality of image frames at the first frame rate. The media processing apparatus transmits the captured second plurality of image frames to the first media rendering device.