Selective Image Transmission Control for Server Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
In scenarios involving multiple imaging devices, such as sports venues or event venues, continuously transmitting images from all devices to a server can lead to increased processing loads and image waste, particularly when not all devices are in suitable conditions for imaging.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a control unit that performs situation determination processing to assess whether an imaging device is in a suitable condition for image transmission and selects an appropriate device from multiple imaging devices for image transmission based on this assessment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If images are transmitted from all imaging devices to the server device, then the server device receives comprehensive image data, but the processing load increases and image waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary image data from multiple imaging devices by implementing selective transmission based on imaging suitability determination. The control unit identifies which devices are in suitable conditions for imaging and transmits only from those devices, removing unnecessary data transmission from devices in unsuitable conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by treating different imaging devices differently based on their individual imaging conditions. Each device's transmission status is determined independently based on its own imaging suitability, allowing the system to optimize transmission on a per-device basis rather than applying a uniform approach to all devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all imaging devices are set to an operating state, then imaging can be performed at various angles and distances, but the processing load increases and image waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the transmission status of imaging devices dynamic rather than static. Devices can transition between transmitting and non-transmitting states based on real-time imaging suitability determination, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining imaging coverage where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by activating only the necessary subset of imaging devices for transmission based on current imaging needs and conditions. Instead of requiring all devices to operate simultaneously, the system selectively activates devices that are in suitable conditions, reducing overall processing load while maintaining adequate imaging coverage.
3Quantity of substance
If images are transmitted from devices in unsuitable conditions, then transmission volume increases, but image quality and usefulness decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by determining imaging suitability in advance before initiating image transmission. The control unit assesses whether imaging conditions are appropriate prior to transmitting images, preventing unnecessary transmissions from devices in unsuitable conditions and ensuring that transmitted images meet quality standards.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a control unit that performs: situation determination processing of determining whether or not a situation related to an imaging operation in an imaging device is a situation suitable for image transmission; and selection processing of selecting an imaging device to be caused to transmit a captured image among a plurality of imaging devices on the basis of the situation determination processing.