Softness Impression Control via Deformation Speed Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques struggle to control the softness impression of visual targets independently of their deformation amount, limiting the ability to convey softness effectively in image processing and real-world interactions.
Innovation Solution
The method involves receiving designation information for a desired softness impression and using mapping information that correlates deformation speed indices with softness impression indices to adjust the deformation speed of visual targets, thereby controlling the perceived softness regardless of the deformation amount.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the deformation amount of an object in a video image is increased through image processing, then the object can be conveyed as being softer, but the deformation amount cannot be made larger than the original object's actual deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter from deformation amount to deformation speed. By controlling the speed at which the object deforms rather than the total deformation amount, the system can create softer impressions without being constrained by the original object's physical deformation limits. The deformation speed index is adjusted independently to achieve desired softness impressions.
2Ease of manufacture
If image processing is used to increase deformation amount for softer appearance, then softness impression is improved, but the method fails when the original object's deformation amount is already maximum
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from controlling deformation amount to controlling deformation speed. This parameter change enables the system to achieve softness impressions for objects regardless of their physical deformation capabilities. By adjusting the rate of deformation rather than the total deformation, the method becomes universally applicable across different object types and material properties.
3Ease of manufacture
If the deformation speed of a visual target is increased to control softness impression, then the softness impression is improved, but the deformation speed must be precisely controlled to achieve desired softness levels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms to monitor and adjust deformation speed. The system uses mapping information that correlates deformation speed indices with softness impression indices, allowing continuous adjustment based on observed effects. This feedback loop enables precise control of softness impressions while maintaining operational simplicity.
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AI summary
A softness impression control device receives designation information for designating a softness impression for a presented visual target, and obtains and outputs a deformation speed index corresponding to a softness impression index indicating a softness impression designated by the designation information using information representing a correspondence between a deformation speed index indicating a deformation speed of a visual target and a softness impression index indicating a softness impression given by the visual target deforming at the deformation speed. By presenting the presented visual target deforming at the deformation speed indicated by the output deformation speed index, it is possible to cause a designated softness impression to be given.