Image Entry Detection Using Markerless Object Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional image processing systems require the application of reflectors to moving bodies for object detection, which deteriorates convenience.

Innovation Solution

An image processing device that detects entry of an object into a detection target area based on identification information, such as three-dimensional point clouds, motion vectors, or specific areas, without the need for markers, allowing for improved convenience and accuracy in object recognition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If reflectors are applied to the moving body for object detection, then detection reliability is improved, but convenience is deteriorated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidconvenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and removes the reflectors (markers) from the detection system. Instead of requiring external markers on objects, the system uses natural features and geometric constraints of the objects themselves for detection, thereby improving convenience while maintaining detection reliability through alternative means

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The detection system enables objects to be detected using their own inherent features rather than requiring additional markers. The object's own geometry, edges, and natural characteristics serve as the detection basis, eliminating the need for external reflectors and improving ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If conventional marker-based detection is used, then object detection accuracy is improved, but system complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject detection accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention removes the marker application step and marker detection algorithms from the system. By using only the object's natural features and geometric constraints, it simplifies the overall system while maintaining detection accuracy through alternative geometric reasoning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The detection system becomes universal by working with any object that has detectable geometric features, without requiring specific markers. The same detection algorithm can handle various objects based on their inherent geometry, reducing system complexity while maintaining broad applicability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20260051067A1Image processing device, image processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2026.02.19 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

To improve convenience in an image processing device that detects entry of a moving object into a target area. The image processing device includes an entry detection unit. The entry detection unit of the image processing device detects the entry of the object into a detection target area on the basis of identification information in the detection target area. The detection target area in the entry detection unit is an area in which the object is to be detected. The specific area in the entry detection unit is information about a part of the object in the detection target area.