Imaging Apparatus Notification Data Thinning Interval Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging systems face challenges in managing the processing load during data communication, particularly when notifying a control device of changes in the imaging apparatus's state, leading to potential restrictions in control and increased convenience for both devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an imaging apparatus and a control device that utilize communication circuitry and control circuitry to transmit notification data only at specific intervals, known as thinning intervals, when periodically transmitting image data, thereby reducing the frequency of notifications and managing the processing load.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If notification data is transmitted for every state change event, then the control device receives complete real-time information, but the processing load increases and control restrictions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by transmitting notification data only at specific intervals (thinning intervals) rather than for every event occurrence. The control device sets a thinning interval parameter that determines which events trigger notification transmission, effectively converting continuous event-driven communication into periodic sampling communication. This reduces the frequency of data transmission while maintaining essential state change notifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by introducing a thinning interval parameter that controls the transmission frequency of notification data. By adjusting this parameter, the system can dynamically balance between information completeness and processing load. The control device sends commands to set different thinning interval values based on operational conditions, enabling adaptive control of communication intensity.
2Speed
If notification data is transmitted frequently, then real-time monitoring is improved, but control restrictions increase due to processing load
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action through the thinning interval mechanism, which selectively enables notification transmission based on predetermined intervals. This allows the system to maintain real-time monitoring capabilities for critical events while reducing overall transmission frequency to prevent control restrictions. The control device can adjust the thinning interval to optimize between response speed and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by transmitting notification data for only a subset of events rather than all events. The thinning interval mechanism selectively filters events, transmitting notifications only for events occurring at specified intervals. This partial transmission approach reduces processing load and control restrictions while maintaining adequate monitoring of essential state changes.
3Loss of information
If all events are notified, then complete state tracking is achieved, but data communication load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by using the thinning interval to control when notification data is transmitted. Instead of continuous transmission for every state change, the system samples events at predetermined intervals, reducing data communication load while maintaining essential information flow. This periodic sampling approach balances information completeness with energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes parameter changes by adjusting the thinning interval parameter to optimize the balance between information completeness and communication load. The control device can modify this parameter based on operational requirements, enabling dynamic control of data transmission frequency. This parameter adjustment mechanism allows the system to adapt to different energy constraints while maintaining adequate state tracking.
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus configured to notify an external control device of information in the imaging apparatus, the imaging apparatus includes: a communication circuitry configured to perform data communication with the control device; and the control circuitry configured to control the communication circuitry to transmit notification data to the control device in response to an event indicating that a state in the imaging apparatus changes, wherein the control circuitry is configured to control the communication circuitry, based on a preset thinning interval, to restrict transmission of the notification data to a specific event when the communication circuitry periodically transmits image data to the control device, the specific event occurring at the thinning interval among a plurality of events each occurring in the imaging apparatus, the image data being generated in the imaging apparatus.