Image Processing Apparatus Composition Type Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging technologies can only identify images captured through multiple exposure imaging and do not consider images generated through various composition processes or incidental information for attribute identification.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that includes a composition unit for compositing images, a recording control unit for recording type data based on the imaging mode or composition method, and a determination unit to determine the imaging mode or composition method, allowing for appropriate processing and identification of composite images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple exposure frequencies are recorded in file header as metadata, then it is possible to identify whether image data is from multiple exposure imaging, but it is only possible to identify images captured through multiple exposure imaging and not images generated through various composition processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a comprehensive identification system that handles multiple types of composition processes (multiple exposure imaging, HDR imaging, panoramic imaging, and other composite images) through a unified approach. The determination unit uses multiple identification methods including file extensions, metadata analysis, and image processing to universally identify various composition processes, not just multiple exposure imaging.
2Reliability
If type data is recorded in association with recorded images, then accurate determination and processing of images based on composition process is enabled, but device complexity increases due to additional recording control unit and determination unit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the determination unit and recording control unit into the existing image processing system. The determination unit combines multiple identification methods (file extension checking, metadata analysis, image processing) into a single comprehensive determination mechanism, and the recording control unit integrates type data recording with the existing image recording process, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a composition unit configured to composite a plurality of captured images to generate a composite image, a recording control unit configured to record the captured images or the composite image as a recorded image in a recording unit, and a determination unit configured to determine an imaging mode or a method of composition performed by the composition unit, in which the recording control unit records type data determined on the basis of a result of the determination in association with the recorded image that is captured or composited according to the imaging mode or the method of composition determined by the determination unit.