Intermediate Unit for Bridging Camera Resolution and Control Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing broadcast camera systems require updating both the camera unit and camera control unit in pairs when introducing a new format, leading to high costs and difficulty in mutual exchange with existing apparatus.
Innovation Solution
An intermediate unit is introduced, featuring a first connect unit for high-resolution camera units and a second connect unit for lower-resolution camera control units, with an information bridge unit that bridges information between them, allowing for connection and signal processing to facilitate the use of new camera units with existing camera control units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a camera unit of a new format (higher resolution) is introduced, then the image quality and resolution are improved, but the cost increases and compatibility with existing camera control units deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
An intermediate unit is introduced between the camera unit and camera control unit. This intermediate unit includes a first connect unit that connects to the camera unit via a first transmission path, and a second connect unit that connects to the camera control unit via a second transmission path. The intermediate unit acts as a mediator that bridges the interface between different resolution formats, enabling the camera unit of new format to be compatible with existing camera control units.
2Adaptability or versatility
If both camera unit and camera control unit are updated in pairs for introducing a new format, then the system compatibility is maintained, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate unit serves as a cost-effective intermediary that enables format conversion without requiring simultaneous updates of both camera unit and camera control unit. By placing the intermediate unit between them, the system maintains compatibility while avoiding the need to replace expensive paired components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into three independent components: the camera unit, the intermediate unit, and the camera control unit. This segmentation allows independent updates and replacements of individual components rather than requiring paired updates, thereby reducing overall system cost while maintaining compatibility.
3Manufacturing precision
If a camera unit of a new format is introduced, then the image quality is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate unit consolidates the complexity of format conversion and interface adaptation into a single dedicated component. This centralized approach manages system complexity more effectively than distributed complexity across multiple components, while enabling the camera unit of new format to integrate with existing infrastructure.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an intermediate unit including a first connect unit, a second connect unit, and an information bridge unit. The first connect unit is for connecting a camera unit having a first resolution in one of a spatial direction and a temporal direction. The second connect unit is for connecting a camera control unit for a camera unit having a second resolution lower than the first resolution in one of the spatial direction and the temporal direction. The information bridge unit is interposed between the first connect unit and the second connect unit and configured to bridge information exchanged between the camera unit and the camera control unit.