Surveillance Camera Control Device for Dynamic Image Region Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current imaging control systems for surveillance cameras lack efficient methods to dynamically adjust and display imaging data from cameras with changeable directions, limiting flexible control over imaging ranges and display outputs.
Innovation Solution
A control device and method that combines multiple image data sets from surveillance cameras with changeable directions to generate and output different image data, allowing for real-time and partial image display adjustments based on user input, using a processor to control the imaging apparatus and manage image data for dynamic display and surveillance region coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple image data sets from surveillance cameras are combined to generate comprehensive surveillance coverage, then the surveillance region coverage is improved, but the device complexity and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the comprehensive surveillance region into multiple partial image data sets, each representing a specific area. The processor selectively combines only relevant partial image data based on user selection or detection requirements, rather than processing all available image data simultaneously. This segmentation approach maintains comprehensive coverage capability while reducing processing complexity by working with divided, manageable portions of the surveillance area.
2Ease of operation
If partial image data is generated and displayed to allow focused observation of specific regions, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to the display by showing the selected partial image data in relation to the overall surveillance layout. The display unit presents partial image data at positions corresponding to their actual locations in the surveillance region, allowing users to intuitively understand which area is being observed while maintaining awareness of the broader context through the multi-dimensional spatial representation.
3Productivity
If real-time image data is processed and displayed for dynamic surveillance monitoring, then the productivity is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements partial action by processing and displaying only the necessary portion of image data in real-time based on user selection or detection needs. Rather than continuously processing all surveillance camera feeds at full resolution and frame rate, the system selectively processes relevant partial image data sets, reducing computational load and energy consumption while maintaining effective real-time monitoring capability for areas of interest.
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AI summary
A control device includes a processor. The processor is configured to: combine a plurality of pieces of image data obtained by imaging performed by an imaging apparatus whose imaging direction is changeable to generate second image data; generate third image data, which is different from the second image data, based on the second image data; output the third image data and first image data obtained by imaging performed by the imaging apparatus to a display; output the second image data to the display; and selectively perform first control of outputting the first image data and the third image data to the display and second control of outputting the second image data and the third image data to the display.