Virtual Image Synchronization with Real Targets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing technologies fail to effectively associate moving images displayed on a device with real-world targets, leading to a lack of convenience and usability for users who need to integrate these images with their environment for tasks like work assistance.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that includes an external scenery sensor and an image generation unit capable of creating virtual images correlated with real targets, allowing users to easily generate and display virtual images in synchronization with real-world objects, enhancing usability by integrating visual and auditory information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a moving image is displayed on a display apparatus, then the image can be synchronized with the captured video, but the displayed image has no relation to the real target, reducing usability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual image that is a digital copy or representation of the real target object. This virtual image is then displayed on the display apparatus in synchronization with the captured video, establishing a direct visual correspondence between the real object and its digital representation. This copying approach enables users to interact with and analyze the target object through its virtual counterpart, significantly improving usability while maintaining synchronization accuracy.
2Ease of operation
If a virtual image is generated corresponding to a moving target, then user usability is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an image generation unit as an intermediary component that processes the captured video data and generates the virtual image. This intermediary layer sits between the video capture and display systems, automatically creating the virtual representation of the target object. By automating this image generation process through dedicated hardware or software, the system manages the increased complexity while delivering improved usability to the end user.
3Productivity
If the virtual image is correlated with the real target position and size, then workability is improved, but the processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the image generation unit continuously monitors the position and size of the real target in the captured video and adjusts the virtual image parameters accordingly. This real-time feedback loop ensures that the virtual image remains accurately correlated with the physical target throughout the video sequence. The automated feedback-based adjustment reduces manual processing complexity while enhancing workability by maintaining precise spatial correspondence.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes an external scenery sensor that images at least one target, and an image generation unit that generates a virtual image corresponding to at least one of the targets which are moving among the imaged targets.