Single Interface Transmission Apparatus for Dynamic Image Superposition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies require separate communication interfaces for instructing image superposition on a predetermined position and for dynamically changing the superposition position on a display screen of a picked-up image, limiting the ability to perform both functions with a single interface.

Innovation Solution

A transmission apparatus with a single communication interface that receives parameters to select between a first superposition mode for fixed positioning and a second mode for dynamic positioning of superposition information based on changes in the picked-up image, allowing for the superposition of images on a predetermined position or within a range that tracks the image changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate communication interfaces are provided for fixed position superposition and dynamic position superposition, then each interface can perform its specific function, but the device complexity increases and the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuperposition mode flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication interface quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The communication interface is designed to handle both fixed position superposition instructions and dynamic position superposition instructions through a unified protocol. The interface receives parameters that specify the superposition mode (first mode for fixed position, second mode for dynamic position) and processes both types of instructions without requiring separate physical interfaces, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate communication interfaces are provided for fixed position superposition and dynamic position superposition, then each function can be instructed independently, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple interfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuperposition instruction capabilityVSAvoidinterface operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A single communication interface accepts a unified instruction format that includes a mode parameter. When the parameter indicates the first superposition mode, the interface processes fixed position superposition instructions; when the parameter indicates the second superposition mode, it processes dynamic position superposition instructions. This unified approach simplifies operation while preserving full functional capability

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

Solution Approach 2:

The communication interface dynamically adapts its processing behavior based on the received parameter value. The same interface structure handles different superposition modes by interpreting the mode parameter, allowing the system to switch between fixed and dynamic superposition operations without physical reconfiguration or multiple interfaces

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10715732B2Transmission apparatus, setting apparatus, transmission method, reception method, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.07.14 CANON KK
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AI summary

To transmit and receive an instruction of superposing an image on a predetermined position on a display screen of a picked-up image and an instruction of superposing superposition information in the predetermined range of the picked-up image in accordance with a change in the picked-up image in a transmission and reception system including a single communication interface. A reception unit that receives a parameter from a setting apparatus and a superposition unit that selects a first superposition mode for superposing the superposition information on the predetermined position on the display screen of the picked-up image or a second superposition mode for superposing the superposition information on the position on the picked-up image in accordance with the change in the picked-up image in accordance with the received parameter for superposition of the superposition information.