Image Processing Apparatus Refocusable Still Image Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing technologies only record a frame of a moving image as a still image without allowing users to select or adjust the focal position or format, limiting user flexibility and image quality.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a determining unit to select a data format for still image data from un-developed moving image data, an instructing unit to output the still image data, and a generating unit to generate still image data in the determined format, allowing users to choose between refocusable RAW, normal RAW, and JPEG formats based on their preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a frame of moving image is recorded as still image, then the capturing process is simple, but the user cannot adjust focal position or select data format
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the focal position adjustable after image capture. The still image data is generated with a readjustable focal position, allowing users to dynamically change the focus from the captured frame without recapturing. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining simple capturing operation while adding flexible post-capture focal adjustment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by allowing users to select different data formats (RAW, JPEG) and adjust focal position parameters after capture. The determining unit selects from multiple data formats and the generating unit creates still image data with customizable focal parameters, enabling format and focal position variation without complicating the initial capture process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple data formats are supported, then user flexibility and image quality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by implementing a multi-functional image processing apparatus that can handle multiple data formats (RAW, JPEG) and focal position adjustments within a single device. The determining unit and generating unit work together to provide format conversion and focal adjustment capabilities, allowing one device to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a determining unit that mediates between the user's format selection and the generating unit's actual image generation. The determining unit selectively determines the appropriate data format and focal position parameters, acting as a mediator that simplifies the interaction between user requirements and the image processing system, thereby managing complexity through structured decision-making.
3Adaptability or versatility
If still image data is generated from un-development moving image data, then focal position can be readjusted, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by preparing the moving image data in advance as un-development data with embedded focal position information. This preliminary preparation allows the focal position to be readjusted later without requiring complete reprocessing of the image. The system pre-processes the data structure to enable efficient focal adjustment, reducing the time needed when users actually need to change focal positions.
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AI summary
One or more image processing apparatuses, one or more control methods therefor, and one or more storage mediums for use with same are provided herein. In at least one embodiment provided herein, an image processing apparatus includes a determining unit configured to selectively determine from a plurality of data formats a data format of still image data generated from un-development moving image data which may have a readjustable focal position, an instructing unit configured to instruct to output the still image data, and a generating unit configured to generate from the un-development moving image data the still image data in the data format determined by the determining unit in a case where the instructing unit instructs to output the still image data.