Flower Search Apparatus Using Stereoscopic Imaging and Database Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems for identifying flowers from images face high processing loads and provide uninteresting, general displays, as they select candidates from the entire database, leading to inefficiencies and lack of engagement.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with multiple imagers for stereoscopic imaging, a judger to assess object size and shape, a reducer to narrow search targets based on features, a calculator to determine similarity levels, and an information presenter to display stereoscopic search results, allowing users to compare actual and imaged objects for enhanced engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If candidate plants are selected from all the information registered in the database, then comprehensive search results are obtained, but processing load increases and time is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the database into multiple categories (e.g., flower type, color, shape, size) and performs searches in stages. First, broad category filtering is applied to reduce the candidate pool, then more specific feature matching is performed on the reduced set. This segmentation approach maintains comprehensive search coverage while significantly reducing processing load by avoiding full database scans.
2Ease of operation
If general display is used for search results, then information is provided, but user interest and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D flat displays to 3D stereoscopic displays for showing search result images. This dimensional enhancement makes the displayed flower images more visually engaging and interesting for users, while still providing the same informational content. The stereoscopic effect adds depth and realism, significantly improving user engagement without compromising information delivery.
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AI summary
A game apparatus includes a CPU, and in a mode of examining a flower based on an imaged image, the CPU activates two outward cameras to allow a user to image a flower. The CPU obtains color information, shape information and a size of the imaged flower from the imaged image. A shape category is obtained from the shape information, and with the shape category, data for search included in a database for search is filtered. Then, by comparing color information, shape information, and the size of the imaged flower with the data for search to be used, a score of a degree of approximation of the color information and scores of the degree of matching of the shape information and size, etc. are obtained. Then, images of flowers as candidates are presented in the descending order of the score (similarity level).