Shape Modeling Section for Image Posture Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing technologies face challenges in accurately acquiring and processing information from captured images due to varying circumstances of image capture and changing conditions of the target object, leading to errors and insufficient information, which can affect subsequent processing and output.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device and method that includes a shape modeling section to detect and acquire a shape model of the target object from captured images, determine its posture, and perform information processing, while also generating and transmitting presentation information to an output device to minimize the impact of adverse conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If image correction and other measures are taken to minimize adverse effects of shifting conditions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of acquired informationVSAvoidcomplexity of corrective measures
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system generates presentation information that provides feedback to users about the current processing status and quality of acquired information. This allows users to understand whether the acquired information meets required standards and take corrective actions, creating a closed-loop feedback mechanism that improves measurement precision without requiring complex automated corrective measures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to self-monitor and self-correct the image capture process by providing them with presentation information about processing status. Instead of implementing complex automated correction systems, the burden of correction is shifted to users who can take appropriate actions based on the information provided to them

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If sophisticated information processing technology is implemented, then productivity is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to increased sensitivity to varying circumstances

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation processing capabilityVSAvoidstability under varying conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains reliability under sophisticated processing by continuously providing presentation information about processing status to users. This feedback mechanism allows users to monitor whether the sophisticated processing is producing reliable results and intervene when necessary, preventing the system from becoming too sensitive to varying conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If automated processing is increased, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information increases due to insufficient user awareness of processing conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation levelVSAvoidinformation about processing status
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system generates and outputs presentation information that provides users with feedback about the current processing status and quality of acquired information. This maintains ease of operation through automated processing while preventing information loss by keeping users informed about processing conditions and results

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9697610B2Information processing device and information processing method
Publication Date: 2017.07.04 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

An information processing device includes: a shape modeling section detecting, from frames of an image captured from a movie of a target object, an image frame representing the target object captured from a predetermined direction, the shape modeling section acquiring a shape model of the target object based on a target object figure in the detected image frame; an information processing section determining a posture of the target object detected from the captured image based on the shape model, the information processing section performing information processing on a result of the determination; and an output data transmitting section outputting to an output device the data output as a result of the information processing. The shape modeling section generates data denoting presentation information indicating how an ongoing processing by the shape modeling section is progressing. The output data transmitting section transmits the data denoting the presentation information to the output device.