Circular and Rectangular Panorama Display for Intuitive Camera Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control systems for imaging devices struggle to intuitively control the imaging direction based on a panorama image when the imaged object is not rectangular in shape.
Innovation Solution
A control device and camera system that utilize a combination of a camera terminal device, a center server, and a client to generate and display both a circular and a rectangular panorama image, allowing for intuitive control of the imaging direction by specifying a target direction on the panorama image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If control is performed based on a rectangular panorama image, then control can be intuitive when the imaged object is rectangular in shape, but control becomes non-intuitive when the imaged object is not rectangular in shape
Solution Approach 1:
The panorama image is segmented into multiple types (rectangular and circular) that can be selectively displayed. The control device divides the display area to show both rectangular and circular panorama images simultaneously, allowing users to choose the most appropriate view for the current imaging scenario and object shape.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single rectangular panorama view to a multi-dimensional display that includes both rectangular and circular panorama images. This dimensional expansion provides users with additional visual reference frames for controlling the imaging direction, making the system adaptable to various object shapes.
2Device complexity
If only a rectangular panorama image is displayed, then the display is simple, but the control accuracy decreases when the imaged object has a non-rectangular shape
Solution Approach 1:
The control device merges the display of rectangular and circular panorama images in the same display area. This combination provides users with multiple reference frames simultaneously, improving control accuracy for non-rectangular objects while maintaining a relatively simple integrated display interface.
Solution Approach 2:
By adding the circular panorama dimension to the traditional rectangular display, the system enhances control precision without dramatically increasing complexity. The circular view provides accurate angular reference for objects of any shape, complementing the rectangular view.
3Ease of operation
If a circular panorama image is added to the display, then control intuitiveness improves for non-rectangular objects, but the display complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented to accommodate both rectangular and circular panorama images. By dividing the display space appropriately, the system presents both views in an organized manner that enhances intuitiveness while managing the complexity through structured layout design.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is designed to be universal by supporting multiple panorama image types (rectangular and circular) within a single interface. This multi-functional display approach improves control intuitiveness for various object shapes while consolidating functionality rather than requiring separate systems.
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AI summary
According to a control device of the present invention, there is provided a center server including a display processing unit that performs control so as to display a panorama image display area in which a panorama image captured with a camera terminal device is displayed and an enlarged image display area in which an enlarged image is displayed, the enlarged image being obtained by enlarging an area corresponding to a position specified on the panorama image, and a control unit that performs control so as to capture with the camera terminal device an image of the area corresponding to the position specified on the panorama image. The display processing unit displays on the enlarged image display area the image captured with the camera terminal device in accordance with control by the control unit, and the panorama image is a circular panorama image.