Virtual Space Image Correction Using User, Camera, and Subject Inputs

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image capturing technologies in virtual spaces lack the ability to dynamically adjust correction based on user input, leading to a disconnect between the virtual and real-world experience, which can inhibit enjoyment.

Innovation Solution

An image generation apparatus that includes processors and memory to obtain user operation information, camera information, and subject information, allowing for dynamic correction of virtual space images based on these inputs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If perfect control and correction are constantly implemented in virtual space image generation, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecorrection precisionVSAvoidadaptability to user experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic correction by switching between automatic correction mode (for manufacturing precision) and manual correction mode (for adaptability). The system adapts the degree of correction based on user input and context, rather than applying fixed perfect correction constantly. This resolves the contradiction by making the correction system flexible and context-aware.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the correction parameter from a fixed state to a variable state that can be adjusted based on user preferences and shooting conditions. By allowing users to select correction levels and types, the system maintains precision when needed while adapting to user experience requirements, thus resolving the contradiction between manufacturing precision and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If automatic correction is applied to virtual space images, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage correction precisionVSAvoidcorrection control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the correction function into multiple independent modules: automatic correction module, manual correction module, and switching control module. Each module handles specific correction tasks, making the overall system more manageable and less complex while maintaining high precision through specialized processing in each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service correction by automatically detecting shooting conditions and applying appropriate corrections without requiring complex user intervention. The automatic correction module operates independently based on pre-set parameters and detected conditions, reducing the complexity of user-side control while maintaining high correction precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If correction is applied to virtual space images, then manufacturing precision is improved, but loss of information increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecorrection precisionVSAvoidoriginal image information
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial correction by allowing users to select which aspects of the image to correct and to what degree. Rather than applying full correction to all images, the system applies correction selectively based on user preferences and specific shooting conditions, thus maintaining precision where needed while preserving original information where correction is not desired.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20260057594A1Image generation apparatus and method and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 CANON KK
  • US20260057594A1 patent drawing
  • US20260057594A1 patent drawing
  • US20260057594A1 patent drawing

AI summary

An image generation apparatus includes a generating unit that generates a virtual space image, a first obtaining unit that obtains operation information for a camera of a user, a second obtaining unit that obtain information relating to the camera, a third obtaining unit that obtains information relating to a subject, and a changing unit that changes correction for the virtual space image captured with the camera, based on at least one of the information obtained from the first to third obtaining units.