Image Processing Indicators to Reduce Subject-Switching Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems face issues with displaying indicators for multiple detected characteristic areas, leading to interference and uncertainty in subject switching, especially when many areas are detected.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that dynamically superimposes indicators on characteristic areas based on conditions such as overlap, position change, size change, orientation, or movement, adjusting the display of additional indicators when specific conditions are met.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If indicators are displayed for all detected characteristic areas, then the user can see all detected areas, but the indicators interfere with shooting and make it difficult to see the subject when a large number of areas are detected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying indicators with different visual characteristics based on their position and importance. The main subject area receives a distinct indicator style (e.g., solid line, brighter color) while candidate areas receive different indicator styles (e.g., dashed line, dimmer color), allowing the user to distinguish between them while viewing multiple areas simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts only the most relevant characteristic areas for display rather than showing all detected areas. By selecting and displaying only the main subject area and candidate areas with high probability of becoming main subject, the system reduces indicator clutter while preserving important information about potential subject switches.
2Loss of information
If indicators are displayed for all detected characteristic areas, then the user can see all detected areas, but it becomes difficult to know in advance which candidate area is likely to be a new main subject area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by displaying indicators for candidate areas before they become the main subject area. This advance indication allows the user to anticipate which area is likely to become the main subject next, enabling proactive adjustment of shooting parameters or composition before the actual subject switch occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by continuously updating the display based on tracking results and probability calculations. As the subject moves or new areas are detected, the system dynamically adjusts which areas receive indicators and what probability levels are displayed, providing real-time feedback about potential subject switches to the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system tracks and displays all characteristic areas, then comprehensive monitoring is achieved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple detection and display conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display configuration adaptive rather than static. The system dynamically adjusts which areas receive indicators, what indicator styles to use, and what probability information to display based on real-time tracking results, subject movement, and probability calculations. This dynamic approach allows comprehensive monitoring while managing complexity through conditional logic.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus detects, for a plurality of images obtained chronologically, a position of a characteristic area to be tracked, and generates, based on data of the plurality of images, display image data on which an indicator indicating the characteristic area to be tracked is superimposed. The image processing apparatus generates, when a predetermined condition regarding the characteristic area to be tracked or an apparatus that shot the plurality of images is satisfied, the display image data on which an indicator indicating a characteristic area aside from the characteristic area to be tracked is further superimposed. The image processing apparatus generates, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display image data on which an indicator indicating the characteristic area aside from the characteristic area to be tracked is not superimposed.