Multi-Camera View Synchronization Using Wireless Position and Orientation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multi-camera systems for generating multiview images and videos rely heavily on computer vision and 3D model creation for synchronization and localization, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A system that uses wireless communication transceivers to determine the geographical location and orientation of user devices without relying on computer vision, allowing for real-time interactive 3D visualization and synchronization of recordings from multiple devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If computer vision and image matching techniques are used for camera localization and synchronization, then synchronization accuracy can be improved, but processing time and system complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesynchronization accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces computer vision-based localization with wireless signal-based localization (WiFi, LiFi, cellular). Instead of using image processing and computer vision algorithms to determine camera positions, the system uses wireless communication transceivers to obtain geographical location data and orientation information directly from device sensors and network triangulation, dramatically reducing processing time while maintaining synchronization accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless communication signals as an intermediary medium for camera localization. Rather than directly processing visual data from cameras, the system uses wireless signals (WiFi, LiFi, cellular) as a mediator to transmit location and orientation information, enabling fast and accurate camera positioning without the computational burden of computer vision

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If computer vision based localization is used, then camera position accuracy can be improved, but device complexity and processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecamera position accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes complex computer vision processing with simpler wireless communication-based localization. The system uses readily available wireless transceivers and sensor data (GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope) to determine camera positions and orientations, eliminating the need for complex image matching algorithms and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining positioning accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent leverages the multi-functionality of modern mobile devices, which already contain wireless communication capabilities and sensors for other purposes. The same WiFi, LiFi, or cellular transceivers used for communication are also used for localization, and the same sensors used for device orientation control are used for camera positioning, eliminating the need for dedicated computer vision hardware

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If 3D model creation is used for multiview imaging, then visualization quality can be improved, but processing time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisualization qualityVSAvoidreal-time processing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary localization and synchronization of cameras using wireless communication data before the multiview imaging process begins. By pre-determining camera positions and orientations through fast wireless signal processing rather than real-time 3D model creation, the system enables real-time interactive visualization without the computational burden of on-the-fly 3D reconstruction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables fast and accurate synchronization of multiple camera views, creating an amalgamated recording that includes diverse angles and perspectives of an event, enhancing viewer experience and reducing processing complexity.

Implementation Method 1

sub-nanosecond time of flight is possible on commercial WiFi cards

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTime of Flight: Time of Flight

Implementation Method 2

by applying Angle-of-arrival/Departure (AoA/AoD) methods to only the LoS component, a precise orientation can be obtained

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAngle-of-arrival/Departure (AoA/AoD):

Data Source

PatentUS12532036B2Multi-camera multiview imaging with fast and accurate synchronization

Publication Date: 2026.01.20 ADEIA GUIDES INC

AI summary

There is provided a method comprising: receiving a communication from one or more devices capable of recording content, determining, using a wireless communication transceiver, a geographical location of the one or more devices, determining an orientation of the one or more devices, receiving content capturing an event and recorded on the one or more devices, storing the content capturing an event and recorded on the one or more devices, and creating, from a collection of recordings comprising at least the stored content capturing an event and recorded on the one or more devices, a single representation of the event by combining segments of the collection of recordings.