Virtual Image Capture With Real-World Optical Condition Estimation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing virtual space image acquisition techniques do not adequately accommodate user preferences, limiting the ability to capture images according to individual user preferences.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that utilizes machine learning and optical simulation to estimate and adjust image acquisition conditions in a virtual space to mimic real-world imaging conditions, allowing users to adjust and save images based on their preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If image acquisition in virtual space is performed using conventional techniques, then image data can be captured, but the images do not reflect realistic peripheral light reduction effects according to the angle of view
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by creating a virtual copy of the light reduction effect from real camera characteristics. The system extracts angle of view information from the virtual camera and applies corresponding peripheral light reduction processing to the captured image data, thereby copying the realistic optical effect without requiring physical camera hardware. This resolves the contradiction by enabling realistic light reduction effects in virtual space while maintaining the flexibility of digital image processing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the number of users acquiring images in virtual space increases, then more users can access the service, but image acquisition becomes less smooth and responsive to user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling automatic adjustment of image acquisition parameters based on user preferences and camera characteristics. The system automatically extracts angle of view information, determines appropriate light reduction parameters, and applies processing without requiring manual user configuration. This resolves the contradiction by making the system adaptable to individual user preferences while maintaining efficient automated operation that scales with user numbers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional image acquisition methods are used in virtual space, then basic image capture is achieved, but the ability to reproduce realistic optical effects like peripheral light reduction is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting image processing parameters based on the virtual camera's angle of view. The system extracts angle of view information and uses it to determine appropriate peripheral light reduction parameters, thereby reproducing realistic optical effects. This resolves the contradiction by enabling versatile optical effect reproduction through parameter-based control rather than requiring complex hardware modifications, maintaining relative simplicity while achieving realistic results.
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AI summary
Provided are an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a program, and a recording medium capable of smoothly acquiring an image according to a user's preference in a virtual space. An information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention is an information processing apparatus including a processor, in which the processor is configured to execute acquisition processing of acquiring an image based on at least a part of display data constituting a display of a virtual space, and estimation processing of estimating, in a case where the image is assumed to be acquired in a real space, an acquisition condition of the image in the real space.