Automatic Projector Configuration via Imaging Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing multiple projectors require manual configuration, which is inefficient and cannot be easily performed remotely, limiting the ability to effectively group projectors and set their configuration.
Innovation Solution
A method that automatically detects projector configuration by equipping projectors with imaging apparatuses, searching for projectors in a network domain, driving them to project recognition images, and using image processing to determine overlapping projected ranges for grouping and establishing configuration relationships.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration method is used for projector grouping, then personnel can configure projector groups, but the process is inefficient and requires on-site operation
Solution Approach 1:
The projector system performs automatic self-detection and self-grouping by autonomously detecting other projectors in the environment, automatically determining their physical positions, and autonomously configuring projector groups without requiring manual on-site operation. The system uses onboard imaging apparatus to capture images and automatically processes this data to establish projector groupings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical configuration process with an automated optical detection system. Instead of manually positioning and configuring projectors, the system uses imaging apparatus to capture images, automatically processes image data to determine projector positions and relationships, and electronically configures projector groups through network communication.
2Productivity
If one projector group is set at a time manually, then configuration can be completed, but the process is not efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of all projectors in the environment simultaneously, capturing images and identifying all projector positions before grouping. This preliminary action allows the system to pre-determine projector relationships and perform batch grouping operations, rather than configuring one group at a time sequentially.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses imaging apparatus to capture images of projected content from other projectors, processes this visual feedback information to determine spatial relationships and positions, and uses this feedback to automatically configure appropriate projector groups. The feedback loop enables simultaneous identification and grouping of multiple projectors.
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AI summary
A method for automatically detecting a projector configuration and a projection system are provided. First, multiple projectors are searched in a network domain, and each projector is correspondingly equipped with an imaging apparatus. Next, the projectors are driven to project, and the imaging apparatuses are driven to capture images. Afterwards, the projectors are grouped based on one or more projected ranges comprised in an imaging range of the imaging apparatus corresponding to each projector. A configuration relationship of the projected ranges of the projectors in the same group is determined for overlapping areas between the projected ranges of the projectors grouped in the same group. The method for automatically detecting the projector configuration and the projection system proposed by the disclosure can automatically detect the actual configuration relationship of the projectors.