Image Processing Apparatus Parameter Limitation Based on Photographic Conditions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing techniques using multiple viewpoint images are challenging for users to set up effectively due to parameter changes causing varying image effects, depending on photographic conditions.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus and method that includes an acquisition unit for obtaining viewpoint images and imaging information, an image processing unit for applying processing based on user operations, and a limitation unit for setting user-controllable parameters, allowing for simple user operations to achieve desired image effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users are allowed to freely adjust parameters in image processing, then the image processing versatility is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in making settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent automatically changes processing parameters based on imaging information (photographic conditions) rather than requiring manual user adjustment. The system selects appropriate parameters from a parameter setting table based on the captured image's characteristics, resolving the contradiction by making the system adaptive to conditions while keeping operation simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The image processing apparatus performs self-configuration by automatically selecting parameters based on its own captured imaging information. The system serves itself by using its photographic conditions to determine processing settings, eliminating the need for manual user setup while maintaining versatility.
2Ease of operation
If parameters are automatically set based on photographic conditions, then the ease of operation is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates due to limited user control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic parameter selection where the system adapts parameters based on actual photographic conditions captured by the device. The parameter setting table contains multiple configurations that are dynamically selected based on imaging information, allowing the system to be both easy to operate and adaptable to different shooting scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parameter options are provided for different photographic conditions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a parameter setting table as an intermediary structure that pre-organizes processing parameters according to different photographic conditions. This table acts as a mediator between the complex set of possible parameters and the user, providing structured, condition-based parameter selection that maintains adaptability while managing complexity through systematic organization.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a unit configured to read an image file including viewpoint images, a unit configured to determine a photographic condition, an image processing unit configured to apply image processing to image data based on the viewpoint images, and a limitation unit configured to limit a settable parameter of the image processing based on the photographic condition.