Image Pickup Apparatus OSD Superimposing Method Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image pickup apparatuses lack the ability to conveniently select and apply different superimposing methods for overlaying information on images, leading to inconsistencies and increased user effort due to variations in encoding processes.
Innovation Solution
An image pickup apparatus with a reception unit for receiving acquisition requests and a transmission unit for transmitting information associated with the image superimposing method, allowing users to select and apply various superimposing methods through a graphical user interface, enabling flexible OSD settings and reducing user effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If superimposing is performed on an image source before encoding, then the same character or image can be displayed on all picked-up images subjected to the same encoding, but the user has to perform troublesome operations to set all items, which reduces convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines whether to perform superimposing before or after encoding based on the encoder settings, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each item. The apparatus self-adjusts the superimposing timing to match the encoding process, providing consistent results without troublesome operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of superimposing timing (before or after encoding) based on the encoder configuration. By dynamically adjusting this parameter according to the encoding settings, the system maintains consistency while adapting to different encoding scenarios without requiring manual user intervention.
2Ease of operation
If superimposing is performed after encoding, then the character or image is displayed only on the picked-up image with particular setting, but the scope of information subjected to superimposing is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects the superimposing timing (before or after encoding) based on the encoder settings and application requirements. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to expand the scope of superimposed information to match different encoding scenarios while maintaining operational simplicity through automatic determination.
3Device complexity
If the superimposing method is not selectable, then the system structure remains simple, but the system cannot flexibly adapt to different user needs or application scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the appropriate superimposing method based on encoder settings and application context, eliminating the need for complex user selection interfaces. This self-determination mechanism provides flexibility and adaptability while maintaining simple system structure and user interaction.
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AI summary
In a method of setting an OSD function according to a related technique, it is not allowed to select various superimposing techniques. In a case where a monitoring camera supports a plurality of superimposing techniques, a user is supposed to select one of the superimposing techniques via a troublesome operation. In view of the above, an image pickup apparatus is provided which includes a reception unit configured to receive an acquisition request for information associated with an image superimposing method of the image pickup apparatus, and a transmission unit configured to, in a case where the acquisition request for the information associated with the image superimposing method of the image pickup apparatus is received by the reception unit, transmit information associated with the image superimposing method of the image pickup apparatus.