Image Capturing Apparatus with Detachable Device for Local Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems face inefficiencies in data transfer between cameras and detachable devices, particularly in balancing read and write operations, which limits the overall processing efficiency and data transfer speed.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus with a mounting part for detachable devices that includes a generation unit for image data, a determination unit to select appropriate processing methods, an output unit to send image data, and an obtaining unit to receive analysis results, allowing for efficient image analysis processing distribution between the camera and detachable device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If image analysis processing is performed by transferring videos to a high performance arithmetic apparatus, then image processing capability is improved, but data transfer time and communication bandwidth requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image processing system into two parts: the camera device performs preliminary image analysis processing locally to extract essential information, while the high performance arithmetic apparatus performs more complex analysis on the extracted results rather than raw video data. This local quality approach reduces data transfer requirements while maintaining overall processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the image processing workflow into multiple stages: initial processing and information extraction at the camera device, followed by advanced analysis at the remote apparatus. This segmentation allows different processing tasks to be performed at appropriate locations, reducing the need to transfer complete video streams.
2Loss of time
If image analysis processing is performed on the camera side using an arithmetic apparatus in the camera main body, then data transfer amount is reduced, but processing capability is limited by the camera's arithmetic performance
Solution Approach 1:
The camera device acts as an intermediary that performs initial image analysis processing to extract key information from video data. This extracted information is then transferred to the high performance arithmetic apparatus for further processing, combining the advantages of both local processing (reduced data transfer) and remote processing (higher capability).
3Measurement precision
If a detachable device is used to execute image analysis processing, then processing capability can be enhanced, but data transfer efficiency between camera and detachable device becomes a bottleneck
Solution Approach 1:
The camera device performs preliminary image analysis processing to extract essential information before transferring data to the detachable device. This preliminary action reduces the amount of data that needs to be transferred and processed through the detachable device, improving overall data transfer efficiency while maintaining enhanced processing capability.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus, which includes a mounting part capable of attaching/detaching a device capable of at least storing a captured image, generates image data based on the captured image, if the device mounted in the mounting part can execute image analysis processing for the image data, determines, based on information obtained from the device, a method to be used to obtain a result of the image analysis processing from the device, outputs the image data to the device; and obtains the result from the device using the determined method.