Object Recognition Illumination Control for Lighting Variations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Automatic object recognition systems face difficulties due to variations in illuminating conditions, which affect the quality of photographs and subsequently the recognition results.

Innovation Solution

An object recognition system comprising an illumination apparatus, a lighting sensor, and a processor that adjusts illumination parameters to maintain ambient light within a preset range, ensuring optimal imaging conditions for accurate object recognition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If photographing is performed under varying illuminating conditions, then the recognition system can operate in different environments, but the imaging quality deteriorates and recognition accuracy decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidrecognition accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts illumination parameters (intensity, color temperature) based on detected ambient lighting conditions to maintain optimal imaging quality across different environments. The controller modifies lighting parameters in real-time to compensate for environmental variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses lighting sensors to detect ambient light conditions and feeds this information back to the controller, which then adjusts the illumination apparatus accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures consistent imaging quality regardless of environmental changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If illumination parameters are dynamically adjusted to maintain optimal lighting conditions, then recognition accuracy improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller serves multiple functions: it manages illumination apparatus, processes sensor data, and adjusts lighting parameters. The integrated design combines detection and control functions in a single control unit, reducing overall system complexity despite the dynamic adjustment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects ambient lighting conditions and adjusts illumination parameters without requiring manual intervention. The controller autonomously manages the illumination apparatus based on sensor feedback, eliminating the need for complex external control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light emitting assemblies with different color temperatures are used, then lighting adaptability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting adaptabilityVSAvoidillumination apparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The illumination apparatus is divided into multiple independent light emitting assemblies, each producing light with different color temperatures. This segmentation allows the system to selectively activate specific assemblies based on ambient lighting conditions, providing adaptability while maintaining modular simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically selects and adjusts the output of different light emitting assemblies based on real-time ambient lighting detection. The controller can activate or deactivate specific assemblies and adjust their intensity to match the environmental conditions, providing adaptive lighting without requiring a completely redesign of the illumination apparatus.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system improves the accuracy and reliability of object recognition by stabilizing lighting conditions, enhancing the effectiveness of automatic recognition processes.

Implementation Method 1

a first light emitting assembly configured to generate a first radiated light having a first color temperature and a first light intensity... a second light emitting assembly configured to generate a second radiated light having a second color temperature and a second light intensity... a third light emitting assembly configured to generate a third radiated light having a preset color and a third light intensity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS11935273B2Object recognition system and method
Publication Date: 2024.03.19 ELO TOUCH SOLUTIONS INC(US)
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an object recognition system and method. The system comprises: an illumination apparatus configured to generate an illumination light for illuminating an object; a lighting sensor configured to acquire a first lighting parameter of an ambient light in a recognition environment in which the object is located; an imaging apparatus configured to acquire imaging data of the object; a first controller communicatively connected with the illumination apparatus and the lighting sensor, and configured to control a second lighting parameter of the illumination light generated by the illumination apparatus according to the first lighting parameter, until the first lighting parameter of the ambient light is within a preset parameter range; and a processor communicatively connected with the imaging apparatus and the first controller, and configured to recognize the object according to imaging data of the object under the ambient light within the preset parameter range.