Image Sensing Apparatus Dynamic Process Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of image sensing apparatuses, such as digital cameras, face the challenge of needing to purchase new devices for improved performance and functions, as existing systems lack the ability to selectively and easily upgrade or change processes associated with imaging and recording, with previous solutions requiring the server to perform all development processes without user selection.
Innovation Solution
An image sensing apparatus equipped with a setting unit for selecting image sensing modes, an image sensing unit for performing processes, and a communication unit to determine and transmit processes to an external apparatus, allowing users to choose which processes are performed by the apparatus or a server, enabling flexible distribution of image processing tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the server performs all development processes, then the image sensing apparatus can utilize external processing power and storage, but the user cannot select or change which processes are performed by the server
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic process allocation where the determination unit selectively assigns different development processes to either the external apparatus or the image sensing apparatus based on user selection. This allows the system to adapt its architecture dynamically, enabling users to choose which processes are performed externally while maintaining the ability to perform processes locally when desired.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the development process into multiple independent stages that can be individually assigned to different processing locations. The determination unit evaluates each process separately and decides whether to perform it locally or transmit it externally, allowing fine-grained control over process distribution rather than treating all processes as a single unit.
2Adaptability or versatility
If new hardware is purchased for improved performance and functions, then the image sensing apparatus can provide updated capabilities, but the user incurs additional cost and cannot upgrade existing device functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an external apparatus as an intermediary that provides additional processing capabilities without requiring modification of the core image sensing apparatus. The communication unit enables the existing device to leverage external resources for enhanced functionality, allowing users to access advanced processing capabilities while retaining their original hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the image sensing apparatus to perform multiple functions by dynamically selecting between local and external process execution. The same apparatus can handle simple processing tasks locally while offloading complex tasks to external resources, providing multi-functional capability without requiring multiple specialized devices.
3Productivity
If all processes are performed by the image sensing apparatus, then the system maintains full control and simplicity, but the apparatus cannot leverage external processing power and flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The determination unit implements a feedback mechanism that evaluates the current image sensing mode and automatically determines the optimal process execution location. Based on the selected mode, the system automatically decides whether to perform processes locally or externally, providing intelligent process management that adapts to different operational requirements without user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the image sensing apparatus to autonomously manage its own process execution decisions through the determination unit. The system self-determines which processes should be performed locally versus externally based on the current operational context, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex user management of process distribution.
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AI summary
One of a plurality of image sensing modes is set, and an image sensing process including a plurality of processes is performed based on the set image sensing mode. Whether or not each of the plurality of processes is to be performed by an external apparatus is decided based on the set image sensing mode. Image data obtained by image sensing is transmitted to the external apparatus so that the decided process is performed by the external apparatus.