Image Processing Device with Real-Time Label Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods struggle to determine appropriate parameters for filtering noise, leading to suboptimal image quality, especially in low-light environments, as operators rely on final effects rather than real-time adjustments, making it difficult to accurately judge and modify parameters.

Innovation Solution

An image processing device and system that includes an image processing circuit and an information label circuit, which processes image signals and labels output images in real-time, allowing users to observe and adjust parameters based on internal information, facilitating better parameter adjustments and enhancing image quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If image processing parameters are adjusted based on final effect observation, then parameter adjustment is simple, but image quality improvement is insufficient due to inability to accurately judge parameter appropriateness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adjustment simplicityVSAvoidparameter adjustment accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by displaying labels that show the relationship between processing regions and filter types in real-time. The label generation unit creates visual feedback that immediately shows operators which filters are applied to which regions, allowing them to accurately judge parameter appropriateness while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces labels as an intermediary element between the image processing circuit and the operator. These labels serve as a mediator that translates complex internal processing information into visually understandable feedback, enabling accurate parameter judgment without increasing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If complex image processing algorithms are used to improve image quality, then noise filtering capability is enhanced, but parameter adjustment difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidparameter adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The label generation unit provides visual feedback that simplifies the adjustment of complex algorithms by showing exactly which filters are applied to which regions. This feedback mechanism maintains high image quality while reducing the perceived complexity of parameter adjustment for operators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses different colors in labels to represent different filter types and processing regions. This visual coding system simplifies the understanding of complex processing algorithms, allowing operators to quickly identify and adjust parameters without being overwhelmed by algorithmic complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

3Productivity

If wrong filters are applied to moving areas, then processing speed is maintained, but image quality deteriorates due to blurred moving areas and unexpected images

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses labeled output images to provide immediate visual feedback about which filters are applied to moving vs. stationary areas. This feedback allows operators to quickly identify and correct wrong filter applications without sacrificing processing speed, as the labels make filter-region relationships immediately apparent.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11373391B2Image processing device, image processing system and image processing method
Publication Date: 2022.06.28 NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP
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AI summary

An image processing device determining image adjustment parameters in real time so as to facilitate modifying the image adjustment parameters includes an image input device acquiring an original image signal and output a first image signal; a parameter adjustment device modifying image adjustment parameters; an image processing circuit receiving the first image signal and the image adjustment parameters and adjusting the first image signal according to the image adjustment parameters to output a second image signal; an information label circuit coupling to the image processing circuit and receiving the second image signal and internal information of the image processing circuit and labeling at least one part of the second image signal according to the internal information to generate a labeled output image; and an image output device coupling to the information label circuit and outputting the labeled output image having at least one label indicating the internal information.