Paired Image Standard Matching for Comfortable Mixed-Format Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging technologies fail to generate image data sets that can be viewed without discomfort when the standards of the two pieces of image data, such as image format or resolution, differ significantly.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and imaging apparatus that generate third image data by matching or changing the standards of first and second image data to create a unified set, including processes like duplicating still images, adjusting bit rates, frame rates, and maintaining image orientations to ensure compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If image data with different standards (format, resolution, aspect ratio) are combined without processing, then the diversity of image sources is maintained, but the user experiences viewing discomfort and incompatibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes parameters of image data (resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, bit rate) to match between first and second image data. The processor adjusts these parameters during combination to ensure both images can be displayed together without viewing discomfort, resolving the contradiction between maintaining source diversity and ensuring viewing comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the image processing into distinct steps: acquiring first and second image data with different standards, analyzing their parameters, and then selectively adjusting specific parameters (resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, bit rate) before combination. This segmented approach allows precise control over compatibility while maintaining the original characteristics of source images.
2Ease of operation
If image parameters are adjusted to match different standards, then viewing comfort is improved, but processing complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by selectively adjusting only the necessary parameters (resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, or bit rate) based on the specific differences between first and second image data. Not all parameters are adjusted in every case, which reduces processing complexity while still achieving viewing comfort through targeted parameter matching.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes through automated processor control that compares standards of first and second image data and applies minimal necessary adjustments. This systematic parameter matching approach improves viewing comfort without requiring complex manual intervention, as the processor automatically determines which parameters need adjustment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple processing operations (aspect ratio change, bit rate change, recording time change, frame rate change) are performed, then compatibility is improved, but processing time and computational load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs only the necessary processing operations among aspect ratio change, bit rate change, recording time change, and frame rate change based on the specific differences detected between first and second image data. This selective processing approach maintains compatibility while minimizing processing time and computational load by avoiding unnecessary operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent efficiently changes parameters (resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, bit rate, recording time) through automated processor control that determines the minimal set of adjustments needed. This systematic approach improves compatibility by addressing only the specific parameter mismatches between image sources, reducing overall processing time compared to comprehensive reprocessing of all parameters.
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AI summary
A paired image data generation unit generates paired image data of a paired image which is a set of image data from at least first image data of a first image and second image data of a second image. A paired image standard generation unit generates a paired image standard of a paired image data based on a first standard of the first image data and a second standard of the second image data.