Weather Effect Overlay in Images Using Texture Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for providing weather information on televisions or mobile devices rely on text or pre-designed media, which are inefficient in terms of time and resources, and do not effectively simulate weather effects in images.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses artificial intelligence models to simulate a weather effect in an image by overlaying image segments from a weather texture image, allowing for real-time rendering of 3D weather effects in 2D pictures, efficiently utilizing computing resources and storage space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pre-designed media or text is used to display weather information, then implementation is simple, but effectiveness and user engagement are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog) by generating synthetic images that replicate real weather effects. These copied weather elements are then overlaid on background images to convey weather information, transforming simple text/icons into visually engaging simulations that maintain system simplicity while dramatically improving information effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that generates weather effect images by combining background images with weather-specific visual elements. This intermediary layer acts as a mediator between the simple input (weather type selection) and the rich output (realistic weather simulation), achieving complex visual effects without requiring complex hardware or manual video production
2Reliability
If video data is produced to display weather information, then visual effectiveness is improved, but time and resources required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the weather visualization into reusable components: background images, weather-specific texture images (rain, snow, fog), and overlay layers. This segmentation allows rapid assembly of weather displays by simply changing the active weather layer, eliminating the need to produce entire video sequences for each weather condition and dramatically reducing production time while maintaining visual effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-processing and storing weather texture images and background images in a library. When weather information needs to be displayed, the system simply retrieves and combines pre-prepared images rather than generating video content in real-time, eliminating time-consuming video production while delivering visually effective weather information
3Reliability
If complex weather simulations are implemented, then realism is improved, but computing resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses lightweight image files instead of computationally intensive 3D models or real-time physics simulations. The weather effects are achieved by overlaying static or lightly animated image sequences that require minimal processing power, achieving acceptable realism while consuming few computing resources compared to full 3D weather simulations
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AI summary
A system and method for providing a weather effect in an image includes selecting at least one weather texture image indicating weather, and providing a weather effect in the image by overlapping the selected weather texture image on the image.