Viewer Information Superimposition for Shared Viewing Experience
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems fail to effectively generate sympathy among multiple viewers by not incorporating viewer-specific information into the viewing experience, leading to a lack of engagement and realism in image playback.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that generates images for viewing by acquiring request information including setting and viewer information, which is then used to create virtual viewpoint images and superimpose viewer-specific data such as face images and audio comments, enhancing the viewing experience by reflecting the attributes and preferences of multiple viewers within a predetermined range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If viewer-specific information is incorporated into the viewing experience, then viewer engagement and realism are improved, but device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the processing by separating viewer information acquisition, virtual viewpoint image generation, and superimposition operations into distinct functional modules. This allows complex processing to be divided into manageable segments that can be handled independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining engagement benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
Viewer information is acquired and processed in advance before the actual viewing session. Virtual viewpoint images are generated beforehand based on predicted viewer positions and preferences. This preliminary action reduces real-time processing requirements during the viewing experience, lowering device complexity while maintaining high engagement.
2Reliability
If virtual viewpoint images are generated based on multiple viewers' attributes, then a sense of shared experience is created, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges processing requests from multiple viewers by identifying common attributes and generating a single virtual viewpoint image that satisfies multiple viewers simultaneously. This combining approach reduces redundant processing while maintaining the shared experience benefit for all viewers with similar preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes processing parameters by adjusting the level of detail and resolution based on the number of viewers and their attribute similarities. When multiple viewers have similar preferences, the system uses coarser parameter settings to reduce processing time while still maintaining the shared experience effect.
3Reliability
If viewer information is superimposed on the image, then realism and engagement are enhanced, but image processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Viewer information such as face images and comments is superimposed only in specific local regions of the display rather than throughout the entire image. This local quality approach enhances realism at key interaction points while minimizing overall processing complexity and maintaining performance.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus generates an image for viewing to be viewed by a viewer based on an image obtained by imaging with an imaging apparatus. The information processing apparatus acquires request information for requesting generation of the image for viewing, and executes generation processing of generating the image for viewing in accordance with the acquired request information. The request information includes setting information indicating setting of the image for viewing. In the generation processing, the image for viewing to which viewer information related to the viewer of which the setting information is within a predetermined range is reflected in the request information of a plurality of the viewers is generated.