Electronic Device for 360-Degree Image Joint Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 360-degree imaging systems fail to provide users with an easy way to determine if a joint between multiple images is visible in the combined 360-degree image during photography.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processor and memory that generates a combined image by connecting multiple images and performs notification if the pixel value change at the joint area exceeds a threshold, allowing users to assess the visibility of the joint during photography.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If multiple images are connected to generate a 360-degree combined image, then the field of view is expanded to cover all directions, but visible joints between images appear in the combined image
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of pixel value changes at joint areas before final image generation. By calculating change amounts between adjacent images in advance and comparing them against thresholds, the system identifies potential joint visibility issues before they become permanent problems in the combined image, allowing for corrective actions to be taken proactively
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the evaluated joint quality (pixel value change amount) is fed back to the user through notifications. This allows users to adjust imaging parameters or reposition the camera based on real-time feedback about joint visibility, enabling iterative improvement of the combined image quality while maintaining the expanded field of view
2Area of moving object
If image connection processing is performed to create 360-degree images, then complete spherical coverage is achieved, but user awareness of joint visibility during photography is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system addresses information loss by implementing a notification mechanism that provides feedback to users about joint visibility conditions. When pixel value changes at joint areas exceed predetermined thresholds, the system notifies users through the display unit, ensuring that critical information about potential joint visibility problems is not lost and users can make informed decisions during the photography process
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary evaluation process that analyzes pixel value changes between connected images and translates this technical data into user-friendly notifications. This intermediary layer bridges the gap between the complex image processing operations and user understanding, providing clear information about joint visibility without requiring users to understand the underlying technical complexities
3Loss of information
If threshold-based notification is implemented for joint area pixel value changes, then users can identify visible joints, but additional processing time is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by focusing the pixel value change evaluation specifically on joint areas rather than processing the entire image. By concentrating computational resources only on the critical joint regions where connections between multiple images occur, the system achieves effective joint visibility detection with minimal additional processing time, avoiding the need to analyze all pixels in the combined image
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AI summary
An electronic device according to the present invention includes: a processor, and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to generate a combined image by connecting a plurality of images captured using each of a plurality of imaging optical systems; and perform control to perform predetermined notification, in a case where a change amount of a pixel value of a joint area of the combined image between the plurality of images is larger than a threshold.