Person Identification Under Variable Stage Lighting Conditions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing person identification processing systems struggle to maintain accuracy when the illumination state changes drastically, such as on a stage during a performance, leading to difficulties in tracking performers with mobile cameras.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device equipped with a person identification unit that determines whether the illumination state at the time of image capture is similar to the illumination state during the learning process, and only executes person identification processing when the similarity is confirmed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a large number of applications are displayed in a list format, then users can access a variety of functions, but the screen display becomes cumbersome and requires frequent scrolling

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess to variety of functionsVSAvoidscreen display complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the application list into multiple pages, with each page displaying a limited number of applications (e.g., 5-10 items). Users can navigate between pages using page indicator buttons, which divides the overwhelming single list into manageable segments, reducing screen complexity while maintaining access to all applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension for navigation by adding page indicator buttons that allow users to move between different pages of applications. This transforms the single-dimensional scrolling list into a multi-dimensional navigation system with page numbers and directional buttons, providing alternative access methods without increasing screen clutter.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a scroll bar is provided for navigating application lists, then users can access applications beyond the visible area, but the screen becomes cluttered and operation becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess to applicationsVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of using a continuous scroll bar that occupies screen space and requires precise positioning, the patent segments the navigation into discrete pages with indicator buttons. Each button represents a specific page, making navigation simpler and more intuitive while reducing screen clutter.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical scroll bar interface with a digital page indicator system using buttons. This substitution eliminates the need for continuous scrolling mechanics and replaces it with discrete page selection, simplifying the interaction model and reducing the visual complexity on screen.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of information

If detailed information is displayed for each application, then users can make informed selections, but the screen becomes crowded and harder to navigate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication information completenessVSAvoidscreen layout complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts detailed application information from the main screen display and places it in a separate popup window or detail view. This allows the main screen to maintain a clean, navigable layout with application icons and basic information, while still providing access to complete application details when users select an application, thus preventing screen crowding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP4495879A1Information processing device, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2025.01.22 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

To enable highly accurate person identification processing by executing person identification processing in a case where it is confirmed that an illumination state at the time of capturing an image is similar to an illumination state at the time of capturing a learning image from which collation feature information has been acquired. A person identification unit that inputs a camera-captured image, acquires feature information for person identification from the input image, and executes collation processing between the acquired feature information and the collation feature information to execute the person identification processing is included. The person identification unit determines whether or not the illumination state at the time of capturing the input image is similar to the illumination state at the time of capturing the learning image from which the collation feature information has been acquired with reference to an illumination control program generated in advance, and executes the person identification processing to which the input image is applied in a case where the similarity is determined.