17550127. RESOLVING OBFUSCATED SECTIONS OF AN IMAGE WITH SELECTIVELY CAPTURED NEW IMAGERY simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)

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RESOLVING OBFUSCATED SECTIONS OF AN IMAGE WITH SELECTIVELY CAPTURED NEW IMAGERY

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Lisa Seacat Deluca of Bozeman MT (US)

Rachel Kutok of Natick MA (US)

Andrew T. Penrose of Dublin (IE)

Massimiliano Gallo of Dublin (IE)

RESOLVING OBFUSCATED SECTIONS OF AN IMAGE WITH SELECTIVELY CAPTURED NEW IMAGERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17550127 titled 'RESOLVING OBFUSCATED SECTIONS OF AN IMAGE WITH SELECTIVELY CAPTURED NEW IMAGERY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for improving visibility in imagery of a geographic area that is obstructed by an obscurity. The method involves receiving imagery from an image capture system, determining the location of the obscurity within the geographic area, requesting the image capture system to capture new imagery of the obscured region based on weather patterns, and combining the new imagery with the existing imagery to produce clear imagery that resolves the obscurity.

  • The method involves receiving imagery from an image capture system.
  • The imagery includes an obscurity that hinders visibility.
  • The location of the obscurity within the geographic area is determined.
  • The image capture system is requested to capture new imagery of the obscured region.
  • The timing of capturing new imagery is determined based on weather patterns.
  • The new imagery is combined with the existing imagery to produce clear imagery that resolves the obscurity.

Potential Applications

This technology has potential applications in various fields, including:

  • Surveillance and security: Enhancing visibility in surveillance footage that may be obstructed by weather conditions or other factors.
  • Environmental monitoring: Improving the quality of imagery used for monitoring and analyzing environmental changes.
  • Navigation and mapping: Enhancing visibility in aerial or satellite imagery used for navigation and mapping purposes.
  • Disaster response: Providing clearer imagery of affected areas during natural disasters to aid in rescue and recovery efforts.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the following problems:

  • Poor visibility in imagery due to obscurities such as weather conditions, smoke, fog, or other factors.
  • Inability to capture clear imagery of a specific geographic region due to obscurities.
  • Lack of real-time visibility improvement techniques that consider weather patterns.

Benefits

The use of this technology offers several benefits:

  • Improved visibility in imagery, allowing for better analysis and decision-making.
  • Real-time adjustment of image capture timing based on weather patterns, ensuring optimal visibility.
  • Enhanced surveillance capabilities by overcoming visibility limitations caused by obscurities.
  • More accurate and reliable environmental monitoring and mapping data.


Original Abstract Submitted

In an embodiment of the present invention, imagery of a geographic area is received from an image capture system. The imagery includes an obscurity impeding visibility. A geographic region within the geographic area is determined corresponding to a location of the obscurity. The image capture system is requested to capture new imagery of the geographic region at a time determined based on information including weather patterns. The new imagery of the geographic region is combined with the imagery of the geographic area to produce resulting imagery resolving the obscurity.

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