Imaging Control Device Feature Extraction Network Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging technologies face challenges in transforming photographer preferences into numerical values and setting parameters automatically, leading to increased network load when transmitting images.
Innovation Solution
An imaging control device and method that receives an example image from an image processing device, generates and transmits setting information based on the image, and adjusts imaging settings, minimizing network load by extracting feature values instead of transmitting entire images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If all photographed images are transmitted to the server for processing, then the user can receive comprehensive photography advice, but the load on the transmission band is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary feature values from photographed images instead of transmitting entire images. The feature value extraction unit identifies and extracts relevant features (such as subject type, composition elements, lighting conditions) from images, transmitting only these extracted features to the server for advice generation, thereby significantly reducing network load while maintaining advice quality
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the image processing task into two parts: local feature extraction and remote advice generation. The imaging device performs feature extraction locally, separating the data preparation function from the analysis function, which allows selective transmission of only essential image characteristics rather than complete image data
2Extent of automation
If photographer preference is transformed into numerical values for automatic parameter setting, then automation is improved, but the accuracy of reflecting user desire is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the server provides photography advice based on extracted feature values, and the imaging device uses this advice to adjust shooting parameters. The cycle of extraction → analysis → feedback → adjustment creates continuous optimization that improves automation while maintaining alignment with photographer intent through iterative refinement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms qualitative photographer preferences into quantifiable feature values through systematic parameter mapping. By establishing correspondence between artistic preferences and measurable image features (composition ratios, color distributions, subject distances), the system enables automated parameter setting that accurately reflects user desires through controlled parameter transformations
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AI summary
Provided is an imaging control device including a result receiving unit configured to receive an example image selected by an image processing device used for image processing using image information, the image information being information regarding an image captured by an imaging unit used for image capturing, a selection result transmitting unit configured to transmit information regarding the example image received by the result receiving unit to the image processing device, a setting receiving unit configured to receive setting information generated by the image processing device based on the example image transmitted from the selection result transmitting unit, the setting information indicating a setting condition when image capturing is performed like the example image, and a setting change unit configured to change an imaging setting of the imaging unit using the setting information received by the setting receiving unit.