Digital Image Processing Apparatus Highlight Clip Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital image processing apparatuses lack the capability to efficiently generate and control additional content related to moving images, such as moving image highlights, which are synchronized with still images, limiting user flexibility and creativity in image editing and reproduction.
Innovation Solution
A digital image processing apparatus and method that includes a display controller for displaying first content and an image generator for producing second and third content based on user-input photographing signals, where the third content is a moving image generated for a predetermined time, including a pointer for start and end times, and can be reproduced simultaneously or sequentially with the second content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a digital image processing apparatus captures only standard moving images and still images, then the device complexity remains low, but the adaptability and versatility for creating diverse content are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus segments the moving image capture process into distinct content types (first content for main moving image, second content for still image snapshots, third content for highlight clips). This segmentation allows each content type to be processed and stored independently, enhancing versatility without requiring a complete redesign of the processing system.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing still images at key moments during moving image recording and generating highlight clips with pointers indicating start and end times. These preliminary captures are stored alongside the main moving image, enabling users to quickly access and edit specific moments without reviewing the entire video.
2Productivity
If the apparatus generates multiple content types (first, second, and third content) simultaneously, then the productivity and user flexibility improve, but the loss of time for processing and storing multiple content types increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus merges the processing of multiple content types by using a unified capture system that simultaneously records first content (main moving image), second content (still images), and third content (highlight clips with pointers). This combined approach processes all content types through the same imaging sensor and storage system, reducing redundant processing time compared to separate capture methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus performs self-service by automatically generating highlight clips and still images from the captured moving image data without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically identifies key moments, creates pointer metadata, and stores all content types, eliminating the time users would spend manually editing and organizing footage.
3Manufacturing precision
If the apparatus stores high-resolution third content (moving image highlights) alongside second content (still images), then the manufacturing precision and content quality improve, but the quantity of stored data and device memory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus applies local quality by storing high-resolution third content (highlight clips) only for specific time segments identified by pointers, rather than maintaining high resolution for the entire moving image duration. This allows high-quality storage for important moments while using lower resolution for the main moving image, optimizing the balance between content quality and data volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus creates simplified copies of the main moving image data for third content by extracting and storing only the relevant time segments indicated by pointers. Rather than storing complete high-resolution versions of all captured footage, the system creates selective copies of highlight portions, reducing overall data storage requirements while maintaining quality for important content.
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AI summary
A digital image processing apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The digital image processing apparatus includes: a display controller for displaying first content on a display unit; and an image generator for generating second content based on a photographing signal input, which may be from a user, and third content related to the second content.