17815726. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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- 1 IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takuya Imaizumi of Kanagawa (JP)
Takashi Kawakami of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17815726 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS USED AS ACTION CAMERA, CALIBRATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that aims to eliminate changes in the image pickup direction by a user during an image pickup operation. It also focuses on easily obtaining an image that records the user's experience.
- Observation direction detection unit: Worn on a body part other than the head, it detects the observation direction of the user.
- Image pickup unit: Worn on the body, it captures images.
- Recording direction determination unit: Uses the observation direction detection unit's result to determine the recording direction.
- Deviation detection unit: Detects any deviation of the image pickup apparatus with respect to the body.
- Image recording unit: Records a portion of the captured image in a recording area determined by the recording direction and deviation.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Personal video recording: Allows users to easily capture their experiences without needing to manually adjust the camera direction.
- Sports and action photography: Enables athletes and adventurers to focus on their activities while still capturing the action from their perspective.
- Surveillance and security: Can be used in body-worn cameras for law enforcement or security personnel to record their interactions without distractions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Eliminates the need for users to constantly adjust the camera direction during image capture, ensuring a more seamless and uninterrupted recording experience.
- Allows users to focus on their activities or experiences without being distracted by the camera operation.
- Provides a more natural and immersive perspective in recorded images, as the camera direction is determined by the user's observation.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: Users can fully immerse themselves in their activities or experiences without being burdened by camera adjustments.
- Improved image quality: By eliminating user-induced changes in camera direction, the recorded images are more stable and focused.
- Increased convenience: The apparatus can be easily worn on the body, providing a hands-free and hassle-free image capture solution.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus that is capable of eliminating change of an image pickup direction by a user during an image pickup operation and of easily obtaining an image that records experience while focusing attention on the experience. An observation direction detection unit is worn on a body part other than a head of a user and detects an observation direction of the user. An image pickup unit is worn on a body and picks up an image. A recording direction determination unit determines a recording direction using a detection result of the observation direction detection unit. A deviation detection unit detects a deviation of the image pickup apparatus with respect to the body. An image recording unit records a part of the image picked up by the image pickup unit in a recording area that is determined in accordance with the recording direction and the deviation.
