Moving Image Route Copying for Easier UAV Motion Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

It is challenging to operate and control moving bodies, such as drones, to capture desired dynamic moving images, as they require advanced operation techniques and can be unsafe.

Innovation Solution

A data processing method and system that generates control data for a second moving body based on a moving image captured from a first moving body, allowing for the control of movement and imaging to replicate the intended route and actions of the first moving body.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a moving body is operated manually to capture dynamic moving images, then the operator can control the moving body's movement and imaging, but it requires advanced operation techniques and is difficult to operate as intended

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEase of operating moving bodyVSAvoidReliability of capturing desired moving image
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system captures a reference moving image from a first moving body, extracts its moving route and imaging parameters, and uses this information to generate control data for a second moving body. This copying approach allows the second moving body to automatically replicate the desired imaging pattern without requiring manual operation expertise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the moving body to control itself by automatically generating control data from captured moving images. The moving body extracts its own moving route information and uses this data to autonomously adjust its movement and imaging parameters, eliminating the need for manual intervention and advanced operation skills.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If the moving body moves at high speed with high degree of freedom, then the moving body can capture dynamic moving images in wide range, but it becomes difficult to control the moving body as intended

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveRange of movement and imagingVSAvoidEase of controlling moving body
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system captures moving images from the first moving body, extracts moving route information, and uses this feedback to generate control data for the second moving body. This closed-loop feedback mechanism allows the system to automatically adjust control parameters based on actual movement and imaging performance, enabling precise control despite high speed and freedom of movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts moving route information and generates control data in advance before the second moving body executes the imaging task. By performing preliminary analysis of the reference moving image and pre-calculating control parameters, the system prepares optimal control strategies that simplify real-time operation while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If control data is generated based on captured moving image, then users can easily realize intended movement without advanced operation skills, but the system requires processing and analyzing moving image data

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEase of realizing intended movementVSAvoidComplexity of data processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual mechanical operation with automated data processing. Instead of requiring operators to manually control moving bodies, the system uses computer-based algorithms to extract moving route information from captured images and automatically generate control data, substituting complex manual operations with automated computational processes.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces a data processing device as an intermediary between the captured moving image and the control data generation. This intermediary automatically extracts moving route information, analyzes imaging parameters, and transforms the reference moving image into actionable control data, simplifying the user interface while managing processing complexity through modular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250189979A1Data processing method, data processing device, program, and moving body control system
Publication Date: 2025.06.12 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a data processing method, a data processing device, a program, and a moving body control system that can easily realize intended movement.The data processing device generates control data corresponding to a moving route of a first moving body for controlling movement of a second moving body on the basis of a first moving image captured from the first moving body. The technology according to the present disclosure can be applied to, for example, a moving body control system that controls a moving body such as a UAV.