Terminal Motion Control for Image Processing Resource Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods waste system resources when dealing with blurred or invisible images due to terminal motion, as they perform image processing regardless of image quality, leading to inefficient use of system resources.

Innovation Solution

A method for controlling a terminal that acquires images and determines motion parameters, skipping image processing if the motion parameter exceeds a preset threshold, thereby preventing the processing of poor-quality images and conserving system resources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If image processing is performed on all acquired images regardless of quality, then image processing completeness is improved, but system resource utilization deteriorates due to processing blurred or invisible images

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing completenessVSAvoidsystem resource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing motion detection and image quality assessment before executing image processing. The processor first determines whether the terminal is in motion and evaluates image clarity, then decides whether to proceed with image processing. This preliminary evaluation prevents wasted processing on blurred or invisible images, resolving the contradiction between processing completeness and resource utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If image processing is performed on images acquired during terminal motion, then image processing coverage is improved, but image quality deteriorates due to motion blur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing coverageVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring motion parameters and image quality metrics, then using this information to control whether image processing should be executed. The processor receives feedback about terminal motion state and image clarity, and adjusts the image processing execution decision accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures that image processing is only performed when image quality is sufficient, resolving the contradiction between processing coverage and image quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If complex image processing is performed on all images, then image processing capability is improved, but system resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing capabilityVSAvoidsystem resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by selectively executing image processing only on images that meet quality thresholds, rather than processing all acquired images. The processor performs partial image processing based on motion parameters and image quality assessment, avoiding the excessive processing of clearly blurred or invisible images. This approach maintains adequate image processing capability while reducing unnecessary system resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS10878070B2Method of controlling a terminal based on motion of the terminal, terminal therefore, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.12.29 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for controlling a terminal is provided. The terminal includes a capturing apparatus and at least one processor. An image is acquired by the capturing apparatus. A motion parameter of the terminal is obtained. Image processing on the acquired image is controlled to be performed based on the motion parameter being equal to or less than a preset parameter threshold, and skipped based on the motion parameter being greater than the preset parameter threshold.