Multi-Capturer Image Device for Depth and Panoramic Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a challenge in simultaneously implementing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and biometric face recognition on portable devices, as these technologies are not standard applications and require efficient integration of depth information and panoramic imaging.
Innovation Solution
An image device and system that utilize at least two image capturers and a transmission circuit to capture and process first and second images, enabling the generation of depth information and panoramic images or videos, which can be used for VR/AR applications and face recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple image capturers are used to capture both depth information and panoramic images, then the functionality for VR/AR and face recognition is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first image capturer is designed to perform multiple functions: capturing first images for depth information generation and capturing second images for panoramic image generation. This multi-functional design allows a single device to support both VR/AR applications and face recognition operations, resolving the contradiction between versatility and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the depth capture function and panoramic capture function into a single first image capturer, merging two separate imaging systems into one unified device. This reduces the overall number of components needed while maintaining both functionalities
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple image capturers are used to capture depth information and panoramic images, then the application capability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing device automatically performs the complex task of receiving images from the first image capturer, generating depth information, generating panoramic images, and transmitting them to the portable device. This self-service automation eliminates the need for manual configuration or complex user operations, maintaining ease of operation despite the enhanced application capability
3Productivity
If the first image capturer transmits both first images and second images to the image processor, then the data transmission efficiency is improved, but the loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first image capturer captures distinct first images and second images that are processed separately into depth information and panoramic images respectively. This segmentation of image types ensures that different data streams are handled independently, preventing information loss while maintaining efficient transmission through a single device
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AI summary
An image device corresponding to depth information/panoramic image includes at least two image capturers. A first image capturer and a second image capturer of the at least two image capturers are used for capturing a plurality of first images and a plurality of second images, respectively. The first image capturer transmits the plurality of first images to an image processor, the second image capturer transmits the plurality of second images to the image processor, and the image processor generates depth information according to the plurality of first images, and generates panoramic images or panoramic videos according to the plurality of second images.