Time-Lapse Image Generation via Dynamic Method Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for generating time-lapse moving images struggle to adapt shooting intervals and methods based on specific shooting situations, leading to suboptimal results in capturing fast-moving subjects or maintaining high definition.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that selects the appropriate shooting interval and method between moving-picture and still-picture based approaches, allowing for flexible generation of time-lapse moving images by adjusting frame rates and shooting intervals, and connecting or thinning out images accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If still pictures are obtained at predetermined shooting intervals to generate time-lapse moving images, then high definition is maintained, but the shooting interval cannot be sufficiently shortened for fast-moving subjects
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between still-picture-based and moving-picture-based generation methods based on the shooting interval setting. When the shooting interval is short (fast-paced scenes), the moving-picture-based method is selected to capture sufficient frames. When the shooting interval is long (slow-paced scenes), the still-picture-based method is used to maintain high definition. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between shooting speed and image quality.
2Speed
If moving pictures are used to obtain images at short intervals, then fast-moving subjects can be captured, but image definition deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between still-picture-based and moving-picture-based generation methods based on the shooting interval setting. When the shooting interval is short (fast-paced scenes), the moving-picture-based method is selected to capture sufficient frames. When the shooting interval is long (slow-paced scenes), the still-picture-based method is used to maintain high definition. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between shooting speed and image quality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed method is used for generating time-lapse moving images, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot adapt to different shooting situations
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects the appropriate generation method (still-picture-based or moving-picture-based) based on the shooting interval setting, without requiring manual user intervention. The control unit autonomously determines which method to use, making the system adaptable to different shooting situations while maintaining ease of operation. This self-service approach resolves the contradiction between adaptability and operational simplicity.
4Speed
If the shooting interval is shortened to capture dynamic scenes, then fast-moving subjects are captured, but playback quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between still-picture-based and moving-picture-based generation methods based on the shooting interval setting. When the shooting interval is short (fast-paced scenes), the moving-picture-based method is selected to capture sufficient frames. When the shooting interval is long (slow-paced scenes), the still-picture-based method is used to maintain high definition. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between shooting speed and image quality.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an image processing apparatus including a shooting scene setting unit, a component image acquiring unit, and a time-lapse moving image generating unit. The shooting scene setting unit sets a shooting interval according to shooting situations or shooting setting and selects one of different methods for generating a time-lapse moving image from a plurality of images obtained at the set shooting interval according to shooting situations or shooting setting. The component image acquiring unit obtains a plurality of component images forming a time-lapse moving image based on the time-lapse moving image generating method set by the shooting scene setting unit. The time-lapse moving image generating unit generates a time-lapse moving image by using the plurality of component images obtained by the component image acquiring unit based on the set time-lapse moving image generating method.