Touch Panel Display Switching Omnidirectional Images
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display devices for omnidirectional cameras, especially small mobile terminals, face operational limitations due to the absence of input mechanisms like mice or keyboards, making it difficult to intuitively switch between omnidirectional and distortion-corrected image displays, especially in restricted environments.
Innovation Solution
A display device equipped with a touch panel interface that detects direct operations on the displayed images to switch between omnidirectional and distortion-corrected images, using a configuration that includes an image acquiring unit, an operation detecting unit, and a display control unit to facilitate intuitive switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional display device with mouse and keyboard is used, then the operation for switching between omnidirectional and distortion corrected images can be performed, but the device becomes complex and unsuitable for small mobile terminals and wearable devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex mouse and keyboard input mechanisms from the system, retaining only the essential touch panel interface. This extraction eliminates the need for separate input devices while maintaining the ability to switch between display modes through direct touch interactions on the image itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The touch panel interface serves multiple functions: it displays the omnidirectional camera images and simultaneously serves as the input mechanism for switching between display modes. By making the display interface itself interactive, the system eliminates the need for separate input devices, achieving both display and control in one component.
2Ease of operation
If a touch panel interface is used for direct operation, then the ease of operation is improved for small devices, but the ability to perform precise operations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides visual feedback by displaying the current display mode (omnidirectional or distortion corrected) on the screen. This feedback mechanism allows users to understand the current state and confirm that their touch operations are having the expected effect, improving precision without requiring complex input mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-defines specific touch operations (such as long press, double tap, or drag gestures) that correspond to specific switching actions. By establishing these predefined operation patterns in advance, the system enables precise control through intuitive touch interactions without requiring complex real-time input processing.
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AI summary
A method for processing an image is provided in which an omnidirectional image is received. The omnidirectional image is displayed on a display. Two panoramic images are generated based on the omnidirectional image by correcting distortion of the omnidirectional image. The two panoramic images are displayed on the display in response to a user input. Both of the two panoramic images are scrolled in response to a user input conducted on one of the two panoramic images displayed on the display.