Imaging Apparatus Composition Bias Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging apparatuses lack comprehensive support for reducing compositional bias in album creation, as they primarily focus on the main object without considering the distribution and position of other objects in the image.
Innovation Solution
An imaging apparatus and shooting support system that evaluates and counts the presence of identified individuals based on image composition, providing shooting support information to ensure balanced object appearance and composition in photographs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If one person per shot is managed as the main object, then the main object identification is simplified, but the compositional balance and distribution of multiple objects cannot be controlled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the single main object management into multiple object management by introducing object-specific counters and composition evaluation for each detected object. This allows independent tracking of each object's appearance frequency and position distribution while maintaining the overall composition evaluation framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to object management by transitioning from managing only one main object per image to managing multiple objects simultaneously. This dimensional expansion enables the system to track and evaluate the compositional distribution of multiple objects across different images, achieving balanced representation without sacrificing operational simplicity.
2Productivity
If only the main object is counted in each shot image, then the counting process is simplified, but the number of photographed images may differ among objects resulting in compositional bias
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the counting process for multiple objects into a unified evaluation framework. By combining object detection, identification, and composition evaluation into a single processing flow, the system efficiently counts all objects in each image while maintaining balanced representation. The merged process uses a single composition evaluation function that handles multiple objects simultaneously, preserving productivity while achieving precision.
3Device complexity
If position information of other objects is not considered, then the processing complexity is reduced, but the compositional bias in album creation cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality evaluation by assessing the compositional contribution of each object individually based on its position and characteristics in the image. Each object receives a composition evaluation score that reflects its specific positional attributes, allowing the system to account for local compositional nuances without overwhelming processing complexity. This localized evaluation enables precise compositional balance while maintaining manageable system complexity.
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus for shooting images includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire information about an evaluation of an identified individual in at least one shot image based on a composition of the image, and a presentation unit configured to present the information corresponding to the identified individual, wherein the information is used to support shooting of the images.