Picture Processing Combining Multiple Images in Single Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing picture processing methods require multiple combining operations when merging multiple pictures, leading to increased memory usage and operation time in terminals.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that combine first picture information from a first container with screenshot picture information from a second container, allowing for a single combining operation to merge multiple pictures into a single image, reducing memory occupation and improving efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple pictures are combined one by one through multiple combining operations, then each picture can be processed individually with precise control, but the memory occupation increases and operation time is extended

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePicture combining controlVSAvoidMemory occupation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple individual picture combining operations into a single batch combining operation. Instead of processing pictures sequentially (Picture1+Picture2, then result+Picture3, etc.), the system loads all pictures into memory simultaneously and performs one combined combining operation, reducing peak memory occupation and operation time while maintaining full control over each picture's positioning and layering parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Manufacturing precision

If multiple pictures are combined one by one through multiple combining operations, then each combining operation can be executed with precise parameters, but the operation time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCombining operation precisionVSAvoidOperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-loading all picture data into memory before the combining operation begins. All picture information, including positioning, scaling, and layering parameters, is prepared in advance. This allows the actual combining operation to execute rapidly in a single pass, maintaining precise control over each picture's final position while dramatically reducing the total operation time compared to sequential processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If a single combining operation is used to merge multiple pictures, then memory usage is reduced and operation time is shortened, but the complexity of managing multiple pictures in one operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePicture combining efficiencyVSAvoidCombining operation management
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the picture combining process into two distinct phases: a preparation phase where all picture data and parameters are loaded and organized in memory, and an execution phase where a single combining operation processes all pictures simultaneously. This segmentation manages complexity by separating the complex data preparation work from the simpler execution work, making the system more manageable while achieving high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10593018B2Picture processing method and apparatus, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.03.17 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A picture processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. First picture information is obtained from a first container, the first picture information being presented as a first picture on a first picture layer. A screenshot picture information is obtained by taking a screenshot of a second container containing a plurality of pictures. The screenshot picture information includes second picture information in the second container, and the second picture information is presented as a second picture on a second picture layer, where the plurality of pictures form sub-pictures of the second picture. The first picture information and the screenshot picture information are combined, to obtain a combined picture of the first picture and the plurality of pictures in a single combining operation.