Video Camera Image Arbitration for Map-Linked Recording
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image capturing technologies automatically record large amounts of unneeded data without considering user needs, making it difficult to capture desired images with map information.
Innovation Solution
A video camera system that integrates image input from both user-captured images and external sources, such as a car navigation system, allowing for arbitration and compression of these images into a set of moving images with embedded position information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If automatic image capturing is used, then image capturing convenience is improved, but user control over desired images is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between automatic capturing mode and manual capturing mode, allowing the capturing method to adapt to user needs. The video camera can operate in automatic mode for convenience or switch to manual mode when users want control, making the system flexible rather than fixed in one approach
Solution Approach 2:
The video camera is designed to perform multiple functions: it can capture images automatically, capture images manually when a shooting command is received, and capture images when specific conditions are met. This multi-functionality allows the same device to serve both automatic operation needs and user-controlled operation needs
2Device complexity
If automatic image capturing is used, then capturing process simplicity is improved, but data relevance to user needs is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where users can provide shooting commands to the video camera. This feedback loop allows users to influence what images are captured, ensuring the captured data is relevant to their needs while maintaining a simple capturing process through automated condition monitoring
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple input sources are integrated, then system functionality is improved, but input arbitration complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The input arbitration function is segmented into distinct modules: a determination section that identifies the input source (video camera or external video input), and a control section that manages data flow based on the determination. This segmentation makes the arbitration process more manageable and less complex than a monolithic arbitration system
Data Source
AI summary
Module compression/encoding plural images for recording, or an image recording apparatus or image recording system including the module. At least two first and second image input module types capture an image of frames from a video signal source, and convert into digital image data for output; an image input arbitration module arbitrates to place digital image data provided by the first type before digital image data provided by the second type. The first type image input module is provided with a real-time image. The apparatus or system further includes: a memory module temporarily storing the real-time image by a processing time for the arbitration module to process digital image data provided by the second type of image input module, an image encoding module compressing and encoding the digital image data, and changing a processing speed to perform a process of compression an encoding more in real time.