Cost Calculation for Projection Mapping Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

In projection mapping, it is challenging to accurately forecast the cost of creating image content for stereoscopic objects, as each object requires individually tailored content, leading to varying costs based on size, shape, and other factors.

Innovation Solution

A cost calculation method using a computer that estimates the shape of an object by analyzing a captured image, calculates the cost of creating a projected image based on the object's shape, and notifies the estimated cost.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If individually tailored image content is created for each projection target object, then the image matching accuracy is improved, but the cost and time required for content creation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage matching accuracyVSAvoidcontent creation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing images of the projection target object, estimating its shape, and calculating the required cost before actual content creation begins. This preliminary analysis enables clients to understand the scope and cost implications of individualized content creation, allowing for better planning and resource allocation before the time-intensive content creation process starts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If individually tailored image content is created for each projection target object, then the image matching accuracy is improved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage matching accuracyVSAvoidcontent creation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by automatically analyzing the captured images of the projection target object, estimating its shape characteristics, and calculating the cost required for creating matched content. This automated feedback loop provides clients with accurate cost estimates before content creation begins, enabling informed decision-making about whether to proceed with individualized content creation or consider alternative approaches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical assessment methods with automated image analysis and shape estimation algorithms. Instead of manually measuring and evaluating projection target objects, the system uses computer vision technology to automatically capture images, estimate shapes, and calculate costs, significantly reducing the time and labor required while improving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If manual shape estimation and cost calculation is performed for each projection target, then the cost estimation accuracy is improved, but the productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecost estimation accuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically performing image capture, shape estimation, and cost calculation without requiring manual intervention. Clients can simply provide the projection target object images, and the system autonomously processes them to generate accurate cost estimates, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual assessments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250080688A1Cost calculation method, recording medium recording program, and information processing device

Publication Date: 2025.03.06 SEIKO EPSON CORP

AI summary

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a cost calculation method, by a computer, including estimating a shape of at least one object by analyzing a captured image obtained by capturing an image of the at least one object, calculating, based on the shape of the at least one object, cost concerning creation of an image to be projected onto the at least one object using a projector, and notifying the cost.