Imaging Device Encoding Multiple Images for Synchronized Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging devices face challenges in controlling output timings when coupled in a one-to-one configuration, making it difficult to synchronize data output across multiple imaging devices due to differences in frame rates and exposure timings.
Innovation Solution
An imaging device that encodes multiple pieces of image data into one piece for transmission, allowing for synchronized data output timing control by generating control signals based on the frame rate of the transmission path, and sending these signals to other imaging devices coupled to the same path.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If one-to-one coupling is implemented between imaging devices and processing devices, then device coupling is achieved, but output timing control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a transmission path as an intermediary between multiple imaging devices and processing devices. This transmission path provides a common communication channel that enables centralized timing control, allowing the processing device to coordinate output timings of multiple imaging devices without requiring complex one-to-one coupling control mechanisms.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple imaging devices are coupled to a common transmission path, then timing synchronization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple imaging devices into a unified system by coupling them to a common transmission path. This consolidation allows for centralized timing control and coordination, where the processing device can manage the output timings of all imaging devices through a single interface, thereby improving timing synchronization without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
An imaging device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an imaging unit, an encoding section, and a sending section. The imaging unit acquires captured image data by imaging. The encoding section encodes a plurality of pieces of image data as one piece of image data for transmission. The plurality of pieces of image data is based on one or more pieces of captured image data acquired by the imaging unit. The sending section sends the image data for transmission to an external device. The image data for transmission is generated by the encoding section.