Image Synthesis Device Using Object Correlation Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices lack the ability to efficiently synthesize images based on user preferences, as they are limited in determining the optimal position and arrangement of target objects within background images, leading to unsatisfactory user experiences.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor and memory that identifies target and background objects in separate images, determines their correlation, and synthesizes a new image by arranging the target object at a determined position based on user input, using correlation coefficients and user preference data to adjust size, position, and effects such as filter and brightness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the electronic device determines the synthesis target object and synthesis position based on user input, then the user can control the image synthesis process, but the user input requirements increase and convenience decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiduser input time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes images to identify target objects and background objects, and autonomously determines the optimal synthesis position based on object correlation analysis. This self-service approach eliminates the need for users to manually specify synthesis parameters, thereby improving ease of operation without sacrificing control quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-calculates object correlations and potential synthesis positions before user interaction by analyzing image content and object relationships. This preliminary analysis prepares the synthesis configuration in advance, reducing the time users need to spend on input while maintaining high-quality results

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If the electronic device automatically determines synthesis position based on object correlation, then user input requirements decrease and convenience increases, but the precision of position determination may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidposition determination precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a feedback mechanism where object correlation analysis results are used to iteratively refine the synthesis position determination. The correlation between target and background objects is continuously evaluated and adjusted, ensuring high precision in position determination while maintaining automatic operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual user input (mechanical interaction) with automated image analysis and correlation-based algorithms. This substitution uses computational methods to objectively determine synthesis positions based on object relationships, achieving both high precision and user convenience simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If the electronic device analyzes object correlation to determine synthesis position, then the natural look of synthetic images improves, but the computational complexity and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage synthesis qualityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the image synthesis process into distinct modules: target object identification, background object identification, correlation analysis, and position determination. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, managing device complexity while maintaining high synthesis quality through specialized processing for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11501409B2Electronic device for image synthesis and operating method thereof
Publication Date: 2022.11.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device for synthesizing an image, and an operating method thereof, are provided. The electronic device may include a display, a processor operatively coupled to the display, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory may store instructions, which when executed, cause the processor to identify at least one target object in a first image, and at least one background object in a second image, determine a position for arranging the at least one target object on the second image, based on correlation of the at least one identified target object and the at least one identified background object, obtain a third image by arranging the at least one target object based on the determined position on the second image, and display the obtained third image on the display.