Virtual Viewpoint Image Selection System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The proliferation of digital contents featuring virtual viewpoint images generated from multiple camera angles makes it difficult for users to identify and select the desired content from a large collection, leading to a cumbersome experience on trade screens.
Innovation Solution
An image processing system that includes an acquisition unit for virtual viewpoint images, a first identification unit for user-selected 3D objects, a second identification unit for related 3D objects within the imaging range of a virtual camera, and a generation unit to create a display image combining the selected and related objects, facilitating easier identification and selection of digital contents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple digital contents with virtual viewpoint images are generated for various scenes and players, then the variety and completeness of digital content increase, but the difficulty of identifying a desired digital content increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that automatically extracts and compares key information (player names, team names, scene descriptions) from multiple digital contents. This intermediary processing layer mediates between the large volume of generated content and the user's search needs, automatically organizing and presenting relevant content without requiring manual browsing through all options.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to users by displaying search results that match their criteria, allowing users to refine their searches based on the feedback received. The system analyzes user interactions and adjusts the presentation of digital contents to improve identifiability, creating a feedback loop that enhances the user experience over time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a large number of digital contents are displayed on the trade screen, then the completeness of content selection increases, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large collection of digital contents into smaller, manageable groups based on shared characteristics such as player, team, or scene type. Each segment is displayed separately on the trade screen, allowing users to navigate through organized categories rather than overwhelming lists. This segmentation maintains completeness of selection while improving ease of operation through structured presentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system adds dimensional organization to the display by introducing multiple classification dimensions (player dimension, team dimension, scene dimension). Users can navigate through content along different dimensions, transforming a two-dimensional flat list into a multi-dimensional organized structure that enhances browsability and selection efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
A management apparatus acquires a plurality of digital contents each including a virtual viewpoint image associated with one subject, and identifies a first digital content selected by a user, and a second digital content including a virtual viewpoint image, which includes a subject associated with a virtual viewpoint image of the first digital content in an imaging range. The management apparatus generates a display image including the first digital content and the second digital content.