Imaging Device with Antenna for Accurate Image Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current imaging systems face complexity and accuracy issues in associating peculiar information with images due to the need for recognition processing based on object position and posture, leading to inefficient image retrieval.
Innovation Solution
An imaging device with an optical system, imager, information acquirer, and processor that captures images and associates peculiar information transmitted by a BLE beacon or sound wave signal, using a circular or one-dimensional antenna arrangement to simplify the conversion of information into angles and positions, enabling accurate image retrieval based on peculiar information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If recognition processing and position-based association are used to associate peculiar information with images, then the association can be performed, but the processing becomes complicated and accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the recognition processing step from the association process. Instead of using complex recognition processing to identify objects and associate peculiar information, the system directly receives peculiar information from transmitters attached to objects and associates it with captured images based on spatial position and timing, thereby simplifying the processing while maintaining or improving association accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces peculiar information transmitters as intermediaries between objects and the imaging system. These transmitters emit signals containing peculiar information that can be received by the imaging device, serving as a mediator that enables direct association without complex recognition processing
2Productivity
If conventional association processing is used to retrieve images, then images can be retrieved, but the processing efficiency is low due to complicated steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes unnecessary recognition processing steps from the image retrieval process. By directly receiving peculiar information from transmitters and associating it with images based on position and timing, the system reduces the number of processing steps and improves retrieval efficiency while maintaining association accuracy
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AI summary
An imaging device having an optical system according to an embodiment includes an imager, an information acquirer, and a processor. The imager captures an image via the optical system. The information acquirer acquires peculiar information transmitted from a peculiar information transmitter. The processor processes for associating the peculiar information and the image when the peculiar information transmitter is located within an imaging range of the optical system.