Omnidirectional Image Joining Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current omnidirectional imaging systems face challenges in achieving real-time image monitoring and efficient image processing due to high processing loads and increased power consumption, which complicates the detection and joining of overlapping image portions from multiple fish-eye lenses.
Innovation Solution
The system introduces multiple operating modes, including a capture mode that detects and corrects joining positions and an angle-of-view check mode that bypasses detection to reduce processing load and power consumption, allowing for faster image generation and reduced heat generation by directly joining images at prescribed positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If detection unit detects joining positions using pattern matching, then joining precision is improved, but processing load and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two operating modes: a first mode where the detection unit performs pattern matching to detect joining positions with high precision, and a second mode where images are joined at prescribed positions without detection processing. This dynamic mode switching allows the system to adapt processing intensity to actual needs, reducing power consumption when high precision is not required while maintaining the capability for high precision when needed.
2Manufacturing precision
If detection unit detects joining positions using pattern matching, then joining precision is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two operating modes: a first mode where the detection unit performs pattern matching to detect joining positions with high precision, and a second mode where images are joined at prescribed positions without detection processing. This dynamic mode switching allows the system to adapt processing intensity to actual needs, reducing processing time when high precision is not required while maintaining the capability for high precision when needed.
3Area of stationary object
If multiple wide-angle lenses are used to capture omnidirectional images, then image coverage area is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a multi-functional image processing capability that can operate in different modes depending on requirements. The same image processing system can perform both detailed joining position detection (first mode) and quick prescribed-position joining (second mode), making the system versatile and adaptable to different operational scenarios without requiring separate dedicated systems.
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AI summary
An image processing system, an image generation apparatus, and an image generation method are provided. The image processing system includes a switching unit configured to switch an operating mode of the image processing system between at least a first mode and a second mode, a detection unit configured to detect a joining position among a plurality of input images to generate a detection result, and a joining unit configured to join the plurality of input images to generate an output image. When the mode is switched to the first mode, the joining unit joins the plurality of input images based on the detection result of the detection unit to generate the output image. When the mode is switched to the second mode, the joining unit joins the plurality of input images to generate the output image, without causing the detection unit to generate the detection result.