Image Capturing Apparatus with Detachable Processing Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems for monitoring cameras inefficiently utilize detachable devices with processing capabilities, as there is a lack of effective methods to optimize the use of these devices for image analysis tasks.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus with a mounting mechanism for detachable devices that includes an obtaining unit for executing image analysis processing instructions and a determination unit to assess whether the mounted device should perform image analysis, allowing for efficient allocation of processing tasks between the apparatus and the detachable device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If image processing is performed by transferring videos to a high performance arithmetic apparatus, then image analysis capability is improved, but processing time and data transfer requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the image processing system into multiple components: the monitoring camera performs preliminary processing, the detachable device performs intermediate processing, and the high performance arithmetic apparatus performs final analysis. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently and simultaneously, reducing overall processing time while maintaining analysis capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the monitoring camera perform initial image processing and the detachable device perform intermediate processing before data reaches the high performance arithmetic apparatus. This preliminary processing reduces the data volume and preparation time required for final analysis, effectively reducing total processing time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable device is mounted in the image capturing apparatus, then processing capability is extended, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable device is designed with multi-functionality to perform multiple processing tasks including image analysis, data compression, and protocol conversion. This universal design allows a single detachable device to provide various processing capabilities, extending functionality without proportionally increasing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable device serves as an intermediary between the monitoring camera and the high performance arithmetic apparatus. It mediates data transfer and processing, simplifying the interface requirements between the camera and the powerful processor while extending processing capabilities through its own embedded processing unit.
3Loss of energy
If image analysis processing is executed on the camera side, then data transfer requirements are reduced, but processing speed may decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by having different processing operations performed at different locations: simple preprocessing is performed locally at the monitoring camera, intermediate processing is performed locally at the detachable device, and complex analysis is performed at the high performance arithmetic apparatus. This distributed approach reduces data transfer requirements for complex operations while maintaining processing speed for simpler tasks.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus including a mounting part capable of attaching/detaching a device capable of at least storing a captured image, is provided. The image capturing apparatus obtains an execution instruction of image analysis processing, and if a device mounted in the mounting part includes a first processing function for executing the image analysis processing for an image captured by the image capturing apparatus, determines whether to cause the first processing function to execute the image analysis processing based on the execution instruction.