Luminance Data Extraction for Image Target Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional information processing systems require additional devices for data transmission, leading to a more complex configuration and increased data transmission volume, as they need to transmit entire captured images for processing.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes an image capturing unit and a computer to generate and transmit data on the luminance of small areas of a captured image, allowing the information processing apparatus to determine the shape and position of the image capturing target, thereby simplifying the system configuration and reducing data transmission volume.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the data transmission device transmits the captured image itself to the information processing apparatus, then the information processing can be performed, but the amount of transmitted data increases and the system configuration becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary luminance information from the captured image and transmits this extracted data to the information processing apparatus, rather than transmitting the entire image. This extraction of essential features reduces data volume while maintaining processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the captured image into multiple small areas and transmits luminance data for each segment separately. This segmentation approach allows the system to transmit only the necessary information from each region, reducing overall data transmission volume while preserving the ability to perform comprehensive information processing.
2Loss of information
If the data transmission device transmits the captured image itself, then the information processing apparatus can perform processing, but the system configuration requires additional devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the image capturing unit and data generation functionality into a single integrated data transmission device. This merging eliminates the need for separate processing devices and simplifies the overall system configuration while maintaining complete image data processing capability.
3Loss of information
If the entirety of the captured image is transmitted, then the information processing can be comprehensive, but the data transmission time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the luminance information from each small area of the captured image and transmits this extracted data instead of the entire image. This extraction significantly reduces the amount of data that needs to be transmitted, thereby reducing transmission time while maintaining the ability to perform comprehensive information processing.
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AI summary
Transmission data including at least data regarding luminances of a plurality of small areas obtained by dividing the entirety of an at least partial area of a captured image captured by an image capturing unit is acquired. Then, using the acquired transmission data, and based on a luminance of the entirety of the at least partial area of the captured image and the luminance of any of the plurality of small areas, a shape of an image capturing target and/or a position of the image capturing target relative to a data transmission device are determined, and based on the result of the determination, predetermined information processing is performed.