Imaging Apparatus for Real-Virtual Capture Through Server Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging technologies struggle to seamlessly integrate imaging in both real and virtual spaces, lacking the capability to efficiently transition between capturing real images and generating virtual images.
Innovation Solution
An imaging apparatus and system that includes a processor configured to set and transmit imaging parameters to a virtual space management server, allowing for the capture of real images and the generation of virtual images, with features like avatar and three-dimensional shape data integration in a virtual environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging apparatus integrates both real space imaging and virtual space imaging functions, then the versatility and user experience are improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for dual imaging modes and server communication infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions by integrating both real space imaging and virtual space imaging capabilities into a single device. The processor can switch between first imaging parameters for real objects and second imaging parameters for virtual objects, allowing the same hardware to serve dual purposes without requiring separate dedicated systems
Solution Approach 2:
A server is introduced as an intermediary component to manage the complexity of virtual space imaging. The server receives imaging requests with second imaging parameters, processes virtual image generation, and returns results to the imaging apparatus. This mediator handles the complex computational tasks, allowing the imaging apparatus itself to remain relatively simple while still providing advanced virtual imaging capabilities
2Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging apparatus transmits imaging parameters and receives image data through server communication, then the virtual imaging capability is improved, but the response time and productivity are reduced due to network transmission delays
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus pre-transmits second imaging parameters to the server before the actual imaging operation is needed. By preparing the virtual imaging parameters in advance and having the server ready to process them, the system reduces the latency experienced during actual imaging operations, improving the overall response speed while maintaining virtual imaging capabilities
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus includes a processor configured to set a first imaging parameter that is an imaging parameter in a case where a target object in a real space is imaged to acquire a first image, and a second imaging parameter that is an imaging parameter in a case where a target object in a virtual space is virtually imaged to acquire a second image, acquire the first image based on the first imaging parameter in response to a first imaging instruction operation, transmit an imaging request for a virtual image and the second imaging parameter to a virtual space management server that manages the virtual space, via a communication line, in a virtual imaging mode, receive image data of the second image corresponding to the second imaging parameter from the virtual space management server via the communication line, and output at least the second image to an output device.