Virtual Viewpoint Image Selection via Pre-sorted Registration Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data processing systems lack an efficient method for users to easily select virtual viewpoint images based on reproduction history and registration data, leading to suboptimal user experience in navigating and selecting desired virtual content.
Innovation Solution
A data processing apparatus and method that acquires and utilizes first data related to reproduction history and registration data to transmit and control the display of second data, including reduced images and viewpoint information, sorted by similarity and user preferences, to facilitate user selection of virtual viewpoint images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If only reproduction history data is used for displaying virtual viewpoint images, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot easily select intended virtual viewpoint images
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring registration data in advance and using it to pre-sort thumbnail images before display. This preparation work is done beforehand so that when users need to select virtual viewpoint images, the sorting is already completed, making selection easier without adding complexity during the actual selection process
Solution Approach 2:
Registration data serves as an intermediary element that bridges the gap between simple reproduction history data and complex sorting requirements. By introducing this intermediate data structure, the system can achieve sophisticated sorting functionality without directly complicating the core selection mechanism
2Ease of operation
If multiple types of data (reproduction history and registration data) are acquired and processed, then the ease of operation improves for selecting virtual viewpoint images, but the loss of time increases due to additional data processing
Solution Approach 1:
Registration data is acquired and processed in advance before it is needed for sorting. By performing this data preparation work beforehand, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming processing during the actual image selection operation, thus reducing user waiting time while still providing enhanced selection capabilities
3Ease of operation
If registration data is acquired and used for sorting thumbnail images, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional data acquisition and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The sorting unit is designed with multi-functionality, capable of handling both reproduction history data and registration data, or combinations thereof. This universal sorting mechanism can adapt to different data types and processing requirements without requiring separate dedicated systems, thereby managing complexity while providing flexible sorting capabilities
Data Source
AI summary
A data processing apparatus transmits a virtual viewpoint image generated on the basis of a captured image to a device. The data processing apparatus acquires first data regarding a reproduction history and/or registration data of the virtual viewpoint image, and performs control for transmitting second data regarding the virtual viewpoint image to the device on the basis of the acquired first data.