Image Processing Device Combining Wide and Narrow Field of View Images
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies struggle to effectively display images from multiple imaging devices with different angles of view on a single screen, leading to difficulties in visually recognizing both the wide-angle and high-resolution images of a moving object.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device that combines images from a first imaging device with a wide field of view and a second imaging device with a narrow field of view, using an image combining unit to superimpose the second image onto the first image, with the layout position of the second image adjusted based on the position of an imaging angle-of-view frame indicating the field of view of the second imaging device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If two images with different angles of view are displayed in divided screen regions, then both wide-angle and high-resolution images can be displayed, but the user's line of sight movement becomes larger and visual recognition becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the wide-angle image and high-resolution image into a single integrated display by superimposing the narrow field of view image onto the wide field of view image. This combination allows both images to be viewed simultaneously in one location, eliminating the need for the user to move their line of sight between separate screen regions while maintaining visual recognition of both images.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested display structure where the narrow field of view image (high-resolution) is placed inside or overlaid on the wide field of view image. This nesting approach allows the high-resolution image to be positioned at a specific location within the wide-angle context, enabling users to view both images closely together without significant eye movement while preserving the spatial relationship between the two views.
2Measurement precision
If wide-angle image is displayed in high-resolution image, then high-resolution viewing is achieved, but the object in wide-angle image becomes difficult to visually recognize
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying the high-resolution narrow field of view image in a specific region or overlay position, while the wide-angle image provides the broader context. This allows the high-resolution details to be visible in the localized area where they are most needed, while the wide-angle context remains visible in surrounding areas, preventing loss of overall scene recognition.
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AI summary
An image processing device performs a combining process of disposing a second image in a first image captured by a first imaging device, the second image being an image of the imaging field of view of a second imaging device capable of imaging a partial field of view in the imaging field of view of the first imaging device.