Image Processing Device Polarization Reflection Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing technologies struggle to remove regular reflection light components from captured images without impairing the texture information of the subject.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device that acquires multiple polarized images with different polarization directions and outputs a corrected image by specifically correcting the reflection region in the specular reflection area based on these images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If regular reflection light components are uniformly removed from captured images, then reflected images are corrected, but texture information of the subject is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different processing intensities to different regions within the specular reflection region. By determining a correction region that excludes certain areas from full correction, the system selectively removes reflected images only where necessary while preserving texture information in regions where it should be maintained, thus resolving the contradiction between reflection removal and texture preservation
2Object-affected harmful factors
If polarized images with different polarization directions are acquired, then reflected image correction becomes possible, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device uses a single polarizing plate that can capture images at multiple polarization directions (0 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees) by rotating the plate between shots. This multi-functional approach allows the same hardware component to perform what would otherwise require multiple specialized cameras, reducing overall system complexity while enabling effective reflected image correction
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively corrects reflected images while maintaining the texture of the subject, preventing unnecessary removal of texture information.
Implementation Method 1
captured images captured through polarizing plates having different polarization directions
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing device (100) includes a control unit (130). The control unit (130) acquires a plurality of polarized images (M2) having different polarization directions. The control unit (130) outputs a corrected image in which a specific region (CR) included in a specular reflection region (SR) is corrected on the basis of the plurality of polarized images (M2).