Multi-Subject Tracking Apparatus with Real-Time State Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic tracking control techniques for imaging apparatuses are limited to tracking a single subject, failing to effectively manage multiple subjects within the imaging angle of view.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus equipped with a detection unit to identify multiple subjects, a selection unit to choose tracking targets, a tracking unit to manage multiple subjects, and a notification unit to inform the user about the tracking state based on the number of subjects being tracked.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single subject is tracked using automatic tracking control, then the tracking accuracy is maintained, but the system cannot handle multiple subjects simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking control system is segmented into multiple independent tracking units, each capable of tracking one subject. The detection unit identifies multiple subjects and assigns them to different tracking units, allowing parallel tracking without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The tracking control system is designed with multi-functionality to handle both single and multiple subject tracking. The same tracking control apparatus can adaptively switch between tracking one subject or multiple subjects based on detection results, eliminating the need for separate systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple subjects are tracked simultaneously, then the system versatility is improved, but it becomes difficult to manage and monitor tracking states
Solution Approach 1:
The notification unit provides real-time feedback about the tracking state by displaying the number of tracked subjects and their individual states. This feedback mechanism allows operators to easily monitor and understand the current tracking situation without complex interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification unit acts as an intermediary between the complex multi-subject tracking system and the user. It translates the internal tracking states of multiple subjects into simple, understandable information about tracking status, making the system easy to operate.
3Productivity
If tracking control is extended to multiple subjects, then the productivity is improved, but the control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple tracking functions are merged into a single integrated tracking control apparatus. The detection unit, multiple tracking units, and notification unit work together as one unified system, improving productivity without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The tracking control system is designed to be dynamic and adaptive. It can automatically adjust the number of active tracking units based on the number of detected subjects, optimizing productivity while maintaining manageable system complexity through flexible resource allocation.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect a plurality of subjects from an image, a selection unit configured to select a subject as a tracking target, a tracking unit configured to track the subject as the tracking target selected by the selection unit using information about the plurality of subjects detected by the detection unit, a counting unit configured to count the number of subjects currently being tracked by the tracking unit, and a notification unit configured to notify a tracking state by the tracking unit. The notification unit notifies the tracking state according to the number of subjects selected by the selection unit and the number of subjects counted by the counting unit.