Synthesis Image File Metadata Embedding for Relationship Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing technologies lack the ability to effectively record and utilize additional information about the relationship between images during synthesis, which is crucial for image analysis, classification, and equipment selection, and does not efficiently manage the reproducibility and utilization of synthesized images.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device and method that acquires multiple images, generates a synthesis image file including additional information about the relationship between the images, such as acquisition position and timing, and records this information in a recording medium, allowing for enhanced image utilization and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If additional information about image relationships is recorded in the synthesis image file, then image analysis and classification capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges additional information about image relationships (acquisition position, timing, equipment) directly into the synthesis image file structure. This combining of metadata with the image file allows the system to preserve and transmit relationship information without requiring separate data storage systems, thereby reducing overall device complexity while preventing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The synthesis image file is designed to serve multiple functions: it stores the synthesized image data while simultaneously acting as a database for relationship information between images. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized storage systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive information recording capabilities.
2Reliability
If additional information about image relationships is recorded, then reproducibility and utilization of synthesized images is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary recording of relationship information (acquisition position, timing, equipment) at the time of image synthesis. By capturing and storing this metadata upfront in the synthesis image file, the system ensures that all necessary information for reproduction and analysis is preserved before any subsequent processing occurs, thereby enhancing reliability without requiring complex real-time precision maintenance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple images are synthesized with recorded relationship information, then application range is broadened, but loss of time in processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the synthesis operation with the metadata recording operation into a single integrated process, the system avoids sequential time consumption. The relationship information is captured and embedded in the synthesis image file simultaneously with the image synthesis itself, rather than requiring separate recording and processing steps, thereby broadening application range without proportionally increasing processing time.
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AI summary
An image processing device includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit acquires a plurality of images, generates a synthesis image by synthesizing the images, generates a synthesis image file in which additional information indicative of a relationship between the images is recorded together with the synthesis image, and records the synthesis image file in a recording medium.