Reflective Object Image Synthesis Using Multi-Camera Attributes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image capturing devices lack the ability to effectively synthesize images using reflective attributes for image enhancement and manipulation, particularly in scenarios involving multiple camera angles and reflective objects.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device equipped with multiple cameras and a processor that captures images from different angles, identifies reflective objects based on light reflection, and synthesizes parts of images using reflective attributes to create a cohesive and enhanced image output, leveraging cloud services for processing and storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple cameras are used to capture images from different directions, then image coverage and perspective diversity are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage coverageVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines images from multiple cameras into a single synthesized image by integrating the first image containing the reflective object with the second image from a different direction, merging multiple perspectives into one cohesive output

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The image synthesizing apparatus performs multiple functions: capturing images from different directions, identifying reflective objects, analyzing reflective attributes, and synthesizing final images, making the system versatile for various imaging scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If reflective object identification and synthesis processing are performed, then image quality and realism are improved, but processing time and computational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary identification of reflective objects and analysis of their attributes before the actual image synthesis, preparing necessary information in advance to streamline the synthesis process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The processing is divided into distinct segments: acquiring the first image, identifying reflective objects, analyzing reflective attributes, acquiring the second image, and synthesizing the final image, allowing each step to be optimized independently

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If reflective attributes are analyzed and applied in image synthesis, then image realism and accuracy are improved, but computational requirements and processing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereflective attribute accuracyVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different processing approaches to different regions of the image based on whether they contain reflective objects, applying reflective attribute analysis only where needed rather than to the entire image

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system analyzes and utilizes reflective attributes such as reflectance and reflective type as key parameters to control the synthesis process, adjusting these parameters to achieve realistic rendering of reflective surfaces

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables the creation of enhanced images by modifying image elements based on reflective attributes, improving image quality and user experience through seamless integration of multiple camera perspectives and cloud-based processing.

Implementation Method 1

identify at least one reflective object having a reflective attribute related to light reflection in the first image

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11494885B2Method for synthesizing image on reflective object on basis of attribute of reflective object included in different image, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device comprises a first camera capable of photographing a designated direction, a second camera capable of photographing a direction different from the designated direction, a memory, and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to acquire first images by using the first camera and second images by using the second camera, confirm at least one reflective object having a reflective attribute related to the light reflection in the first images, and synthesize, on the basis of the reflective attribute, at least a part of the second images with at least a part of an area corresponding to the at least one reflective object.