Image Processing Apparatus Theme-Based Album Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing technologies fail to efficiently create image products aligned with user interests and preferences by grouping and extracting images based on similarity, as they either rely on temporal differences, imaging time, or do not consider theme-specific album creation.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus and method that classifies multiple images into groups based on similarity and extracts images from these groups to create themed products, using a processor to group images with a similarity threshold and an image extraction device to select images based on group ratios, allowing for customizable theme-based album creation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If images are classified into image groups based on dissimilarity between temporally consecutively captured images, then images can be grouped, but creating an image product such as an album in accordance with a certain theme cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the classification parameter from temporal consecutiveness to visual similarity. By using similarity measurement between images and threshold-based grouping, the system can create theme-based albums while maintaining efficient image grouping capability.
2Ease of operation
If classification is performed based on imaging time data, then images can be organized, but an image product such as an album corresponding to a certain theme cannot be created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from time-based organization parameter to similarity-based organization parameter. This enables the system to organize images by theme while maintaining ease of operation through automated classification.
3Productivity
If multiple image data are derived from one image data, then image data can be processed, but extracting an image from multiple independent images in accordance with a certain theme is not considered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the processing approach from deriving multiple images from one to extracting relevant images from multiple independent images based on similarity thresholds, enabling theme-based album creation while maintaining processing efficiency.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a program is created for extracting images for specific themes such as travel album and wedding album, then theme-based albums can be created, but the effort of developing the program becomes excessive when considering all possible themes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal image classification system that can handle any theme by using similarity measurement and threshold-based grouping. This single system replaces the need for multiple theme-specific programs, reducing development effort while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes in similarity thresholds and classification criteria to adapt the same system to different themes, eliminating the need for theme-specific program development.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and an image processing program capable of creating an image product by extracting an image having a theme matching an interest and taste of a user are provided. A plurality of images are classified into a plurality of image groups using feature amounts of the images such that images having a similarity greater than or equal to a threshold are grouped. An image is extracted from the plurality of classified image groups. An album is created using the extracted image.