Image Synthesis Apparatus Using Mask Data for Editable Composites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional photographing devices store only the final synthesized image, making it difficult for users to edit or revert to previous stages of image synthesis when capturing moving or multiple stationary objects.
Innovation Solution
A photographing apparatus and method that stores information of continuously captured images and mask images in a data file, allowing for image synthesis and editing by generating a mask image based on user input, enabling undo commands and continued editing of the final image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If only the final synthesized image is stored, then storage space is saved and the workflow is simplified, but the user cannot edit or revert to previous synthesis stages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image synthesis process into discrete stages by storing mask images and intermediate synthesized images separately from the final output. This segmentation allows users to access and edit specific synthesis stages independently, enabling reverification and modification without reconstructing the entire synthesis pipeline.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by storing mask images and intermediate synthesis results during the synthesis process. These stored intermediates serve as preparatory data that can be retrieved later for editing or reverification, allowing users to return to previous stages without restarting the entire synthesis workflow.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mask images and intermediate images are stored, then image editing and reverification are enabled, but storage space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by storing only the essential information needed for synthesis flexibility - specifically mask images and key intermediate results - rather than storing all possible image data. This selective storage approach maintains adaptability for editing and reverification while minimizing unnecessary data retention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system discards redundant synthesis data while recovering and storing only the critical mask image information and intermediate synthesized images. This allows the system to maintain synthesis flexibility for editing and reverification while reducing overall storage requirements by eliminating unnecessary duplicate data.
3Ease of operation
If the complete synthesis process is stored, then full editability is achieved, but processing time for reverification increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and stores only the essential mask image information and intermediate synthesized images needed for editing and reverification. By taking out only the critical synthesis components rather than the entire process, the system enables full editability while minimizing the data that needs to be processed during reverification operations.
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AI summary
A photographing apparatus for synthesizing a plurality of continuously captured images is provided. The photographing apparatus includes a photographing unit that captures a plurality of images by continuously photographing an object; an input unit that receives a selection of a reference image from the plurality of captured images and a modification section in the reference image; a display unit that displays the reference image; a controller that, when the modification section is selected in the reference image and an image for replacing the modification section is determined, generates a mask image based on the modification section and generates a final image by synthesizing the reference image and the image for replacing the modification section using the mask image; and a storage unit that stores a data file including information of the mask image, the plurality of captured images, and the final image.