Movable Imaging Devices for Dynamic Object Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods using solid-state imaging devices with fixed imaging positions and directions struggle to efficiently image all objects within a predetermined area, leading to incomplete coverage and increased costs, complexity, and processing loads.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus and method that dynamically adjust the imaging devices' positions, directions, and magnifications to ensure all objects in a predetermined area are within the angle of view of at least two devices, using object information to allocate and control multiple imaging devices effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If fixed imaging positions and directions are used, then device complexity is reduced, but imaging coverage and efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from fixed imaging positions and directions to movable imaging devices that can dynamically adjust their positions and orientations. The control apparatus manages multiple imaging devices that move to track objects, enabling the system to adapt to changing scenes and maintain high imaging efficiency without requiring an excessively large number of devices.
2Reliability
If more imaging devices are deployed to improve coverage, then imaging completeness is improved, but system complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses dynamics to enable a moderate number of imaging devices to achieve comprehensive coverage through coordinated movement. Instead of deploying many fixed devices, the system dynamically positions a smaller number of movable devices to track objects and cover the required area, reducing system complexity while maintaining imaging completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing imaging devices that can serve multiple functions - tracking different objects, covering various areas, and adapting to different scenarios. This multi-functionality allows fewer devices to achieve the same coverage and reliability as many specialized fixed devices would provide.
3Ease of operation
If fixed imaging configuration is used, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to different objects and scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the imaging devices to automatically track and adjust their positions based on object information processed by the control apparatus. The system autonomously adapts to different objects and scenarios without requiring manual reconfiguration, maintaining ease of operation while achieving high adaptability through automated decision-making and coordinated movement.
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AI summary
There is provided a control apparatus including: a processing unit configured to decide, on a basis of object information indicating a state of an object, a plurality of imaging devices that image the objects such that each of all the objects included in a predetermined area imaged by the plurality of imaging devices falls within an angle of view at which the at least two or more imaging devices perform imaging, and control each of the plurality of imaging devices.