Image Processing Parameter Reuse for Computation Time Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing methods require separate calculation of parameters for each image, leading to significant computation time when applying the same image processing to multiple images, especially in high-load processes.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus and method where a parameter calculated from one image is used for image processing on multiple images, either from the same or different timelines, reducing the need for repeated parameter calculation and simplifying the processing steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If parameters for image processing are calculated separately for each image, then image processing accuracy is maintained, but computation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent calculates image processing parameters once from a reference image before processing multiple target images. This preliminary parameter calculation avoids repeated computation for each image while maintaining processing accuracy, directly resolving the contradiction between accuracy and computation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent reuses the parameter set derived from the reference image across multiple target images. Instead of recalculating parameters for each image, the same parameter copy is applied, significantly reducing computation time while preserving image processing quality.
2Productivity
If parameters are reused from one image for multiple images, then computation time is reduced, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image processing system into two distinct functional modules: a parameter calculation unit that processes the reference image to generate parameters, and a parameter application unit that applies these parameters to multiple target images. This segmentation clarifies the processing flow and reduces overall system complexity despite parameter reuse.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus including a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit. The first image processing unit is configured to calculate a parameter for image processing based on a first image, but not based on a second image, and execute the image processing on the first image using the parameter. The second image processing unit is configured to execute the image processing on the second image using the parameter.