Image Acquiring Apparatus Stray Processing for Natural Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image acquiring apparatuses, such as digital cameras, suffer from man-made defects due to discontinuity in compensation across different regions of an image, leading to sharp boundary lines and unnatural image appearance caused by nonuniform light reflection and sensing abilities.
Innovation Solution
An image processing method and apparatus that utilizes a stray device to generate random numbers, adjusting pixel coordinates or distances to create virtual compensation parameters, thereby smoothing out compensation discontinuities and enhancing image naturalness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If different compensations are applied to pixels in different regions to correct nonuniform light reflection and sensing ability, then image quality in different regions is improved, but discontinuity of compensation causes sharp boundary lines and unnatural appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different compensation parameters to different regions of the image to correct regional differences in light reflection and sensor sensitivity. This is achieved by dividing the image into multiple regions and applying region-specific compensation values to address the nonuniform characteristics in each area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a stray device that generates random numbers to create virtual coordinates as an intermediary between the actual pixel coordinates and the compensation application. This randomization acts as a mediator that smooths the transition between regions by slightly displacing pixel positions, thereby eliminating sharp boundaries while preserving the beneficial regional compensation effects.
2Device complexity
If uniform compensation is applied to all pixels, then device complexity is reduced, but regional differences in brightness and color remain uncorrected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements region-specific compensation by dividing the image into multiple regions and applying different compensation parameters to each region. This approach maintains the necessary complexity to correct regional differences in brightness and color while avoiding overly complex per-pixel adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the compensation parameters based on regional characteristics, using different compensation values for different areas of the image. This allows the system to adapt to varying light reflection and sensor sensitivity conditions across different regions without requiring a completely complex customized approach for each pixel.
3Stability of the object's composition
If regional compensation is applied to correct nonuniform light sensing, then image uniformity is improved, but sharp boundary lines appear between adjacent regions
Solution Approach 1:
The stray device generates random numbers that create virtual coordinates as an intermediary layer between the actual pixel grid and the compensation application. This randomization smoothly blends the transitions between regions by slightly displacing pixel positions, eliminating sharp boundary lines while preserving image uniformity through regional compensation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces curvature or randomness into the otherwise linear and discrete pixel coordinate system. By applying random displacements to pixel positions, the sharp angular boundaries between regions are softened into smoother, more natural transitions that resemble organic curves rather than artificial straight lines.
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AI summary
An image acquiring apparatus and an image processing method thereof. First, the apparatus acquires an image including at least one pixel corresponding to image data. A location of the at least one pixel of the image is represented by an actual coordinate. Next, the apparatus proceeds the stray processing according to the actual coordinate and generates a virtual compensation parameter. Then, the apparatus adjusts the image data into adjusted image data according to the virtual compensation parameter. Finally, the apparatus displays the image according to the adjusted image data.