Mobile Image Processing Normal Map Determination via Depth Coordinate Transformation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods face challenges in determining accurate normal maps for video frames, especially in mobile terminal scenarios, due to the difficulty in obtaining high-quality paired normal data and the limitations of deep learning models in terms of hardware constraints and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for image processing that determine a normal map based on a mobile terminal, involving the steps of obtaining a video frame, determining a target normal map, calculating lighting intensity information based on the normal map and light source attributes, and updating display information to create a target video frame.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If deep learning model-based reasoning is used to determine normal maps, then the accuracy of normal map determination is improved, but the time consumption increases and hardware constraints limit deployment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenormal map determination accuracyVSAvoidreasoning time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a mapping relationship between depth information and normal map information through coordinate transformation. Instead of using complex deep learning models, it copies and transforms depth data into normal map data through mathematical relationships, achieving accurate normal map determination without heavy model computation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical deep learning model system with a mathematical transformation system. By using coordinate transformation equations to convert depth information into normal map information, it eliminates the need for deploying complex neural networks on mobile hardware, significantly reducing computation time and resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If deep learning model-based reasoning is used to determine normal maps, then the accuracy of normal map determination is improved, but the device complexity and hardware requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenormal map determination accuracyVSAvoidhardware environment requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a mapping relationship between depth information and normal map information through coordinate transformation. Instead of using complex deep learning models, it copies and transforms depth data into normal map data through mathematical relationships, achieving accurate normal map determination without heavy model computation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical deep learning model system with a mathematical transformation system. By using coordinate transformation equations to convert depth information into normal map information, it eliminates the need for deploying complex neural networks on mobile hardware, significantly reducing computation time and resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If low input resolution and small model size are set to accelerate reasoning, then the reasoning speed is improved, but the quality of output results deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereasoning speedVSAvoidoutput result quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a mapping relationship between depth information and normal map information through coordinate transformation. Instead of using complex deep learning models, it copies and transforms depth data into normal map data through mathematical relationships, achieving accurate normal map determination without heavy model computation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Measurement precision

If paired normal data is collected using a camera with depth information, then the training data quality is improved, but the difficulty of data collection increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining data qualityVSAvoiddata collection difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a mapping relationship between depth information and normal map information through coordinate transformation. Instead of using complex deep learning models, it copies and transforms depth data into normal map data through mathematical relationships, achieving accurate normal map determination without heavy model computation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20250166239A1Method and apparatus of image processing, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.05.22 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure provides a method and apparatus of image processing, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method of image processing includes: obtaining a video frame to be processed and determining a target normal map of the video frame to be processed; determining, based on the target normal map and preset attribute information of a light source, target lighting intensity information of at least one pixel of the video frame to be processed; and determining display information of the at least one pixel based on the target lighting intensity information of the at least one pixel, and determining, based on the display information, a target video frame corresponding to the video frame to be processed.