Imaging Device Control via Feature Tracking and Intermediary Processing

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional imaging device control methods are typically user-dependent, leading to uncertainty and miscommunication, resulting in undesired images being transferred, and there is a need for efficient techniques to display images and videos at desired resolutions and scopes.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that utilize an image recognition module, location module, processor, and imaging device to identify and track features of a target object, update spatial coordinate data, and actuate the imaging device to capture images at desired resolutions based on user input, allowing for precise control and display of images.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional imaging device control methods are used with single user control, then the control process is simple, but uncertainty and miscommunication occur resulting in undesired images being transferred

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage transfer accuracyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary control system that includes a processor, display device, and communication interface between the user and imaging device. This intermediary system receives user input, processes it to determine target object features and imaging parameters, then controls the imaging device accordingly, thereby eliminating direct control uncertainty while managing system complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the display device shows real-time or captured images to the user, allowing verification before final image transfer. The system continuously monitors user input and adjusts imaging parameters accordingly, ensuring the captured images match user intentions and reducing miscommunication errors

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If direct control of imaging device by model is used, then control operation is simple, but significant uncertainty exists for user paying to view real-time video or pictures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol operation simplicityVSAvoiduser viewing satisfaction

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary control system that includes a processor, display device, and communication interface between the user and imaging device. This intermediary system receives user input, processes it to determine target object features and imaging parameters, then controls the imaging device accordingly, thereby eliminating direct control uncertainty while managing system complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the imaging device to automatically capture and transfer images based on processed user commands without requiring manual intervention during the actual capture process. The control system autonomously determines imaging parameters and executes capture operations, maintaining ease of operation while improving reliability through automated precision

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Device complexity

If conventional imaging control is used, then the system is simple, but images other than those desired by the user are transferred

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol system simplicityVSAvoiduser desired feature accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by capturing multiple images at different imaging modes and pre-processing them to identify target object features before final selection. The system pre-determines spatial coordinate data and imaging parameters based on user input, ensuring only desired features are captured and transferred, preventing information loss while maintaining manageable system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the display device shows real-time or captured images to the user, allowing verification before final image transfer. The system continuously monitors user input and adjusts imaging parameters accordingly, ensuring the captured images match user intentions and reducing miscommunication errors

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10891755B2Apparatus, system, and method for controlling an imaging device

Publication Date: 2021.01.12 HYTTO PTE LTD

AI summary

A method is disclosed. The method includes imaging a target object in a first imaging mode using an imaging device, identifying a feature of the target object, using image recognition to recognize the feature, and determining a spatial coordinate data of the feature. The method further includes updating the spatial coordinate data of the feature after the target object moves, transferring a feature input data, the feature input data requesting additional imaging of the feature, and actuating the imaging device based on the spatial coordinate data to additionally image the feature in a second imaging mode using the imaging device.