Partial Image Animation via Object Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices can only display animation images by quickly switching multiple captured images, lacking the ability to animate specific parts of an image or maintain still displays of other objects within the image.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that segment specific objects within images, detect events such as touch or movement to trigger animation, and play animation images for designated objects while maintaining still displays of other objects, using depth maps and image information for segmentation and event detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple images are quickly switched to display animation, then animation effect is achieved, but the ability to animate specific parts while keeping other parts still is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the image into multiple regions of interest (ROIs), each capable of independent animation. The processor identifies and segments specific objects or areas within the captured images, allowing selective animation processing on individual ROIs while keeping other regions static. This enables partial animation display where only designated portions of the image are animated based on user selection or automatic detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by applying different processing characteristics to different parts of the image. Specifically, selected ROIs receive animation processing (frame-by-frame display) while other regions maintain still image quality. This allows the system to provide high-quality animation only where needed, reducing overall processing complexity while achieving versatile animation display capabilities.
2Productivity
If the whole image is changed to show animation, then animation playback is achieved, but the context of other objects in the image is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts specific regions of interest from the complete image for animation processing. By isolating and extracting only the selected ROIs for frame-by-frame animation playback, the system maintains the original still image context in the background. This extraction approach allows animation playback of specific objects while preserving the contextual information of other objects and the overall scene composition.
3Ease of operation
If conventional methods are used to display animation, then simple implementation is maintained, but user interaction and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that respond to user inputs such as touch events, gestures, or selections. When users interact with the displayed image by selecting specific regions or objects, the system provides feedback by animating only those selected areas. This creates an engaging interactive experience where user actions directly control the animation behavior, enhancing versatility while maintaining relatively simple implementation through standard touch interface integration.
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AI summary
A method for of playing an animation image, the method including: obtaining a plurality of images; displaying a first image of the plurality of images; detecting a first event as a trigger to play the animation image for a first object of the first image; and playing the animation image for the first object using the plurality of images.