Image Processing Device for User Position-Based Process Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer systems lack efficient methods for users to seamlessly switch between application programs and functions, leading to cumbersome operation.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device connected to image capturing means that captures user images and uses area specification data to switch processes based on the user's position within the captured image, allowing users to change processes by altering their position in the image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users switch application programs and functions by operating input devices such as keyboard and mouse, then the computer can execute multiple applications and functions, but the switching operation becomes cumbersome and lacks smoothness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical input device operations (keyboard, mouse) with an optical recognition system. The image capturing means captures user images, and the computer automatically recognizes the user's pose or position to determine which application or function to switch to, eliminating the need for manual input device operations and achieving smoother, faster switching.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service switching where the computer automatically detects the user's state through image capture and autonomously switches between applications or functions based on recognized poses or positions, without requiring the user to manually operate input devices for switching.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the computer provides multiple application programs and functions in a single application program, then the system becomes more integrated, but the operation to switch between them becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces image capture and automatic recognition as an intermediary mechanism between the user and the multiple applications/functions. Instead of directly managing complex switching operations, the system uses pose or position recognition as a mediator to automatically determine and execute the appropriate application or function switch, simplifying the user's interaction despite the presence of multiple applications.
Data Source
AI summary
To enable a prompt switching operation by a user. An image processing device connected to an image capturing section has a process execution section for executing any of a plurality of processes, obtains area specification data for specifying an area where the user is shown in the image, based on a difference between the images sequentially captured by the image capturing section images, and switches a process to be carried out by the process execution section, depending on the position of an edge of the area specified by the area specification data obtained.