17987966. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yoshihito Nanaumi of Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17987966 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that includes a detachable device with a processing unit for analyzing image data. The apparatus can communicate with an external processing apparatus for executing the analysis processing.

  • The image capturing apparatus has a detachable device with a processing unit for analyzing image data.
  • The apparatus can communicate with an external processing apparatus for executing the analysis processing.
  • The apparatus includes a load obtaining unit to obtain load information about the external processing apparatus.
  • Based on the load information, a determination unit decides whether to use the processing unit or the external processing apparatus for the analysis processing.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in digital cameras or smartphones to improve image processing capabilities.
  • It can be applied in surveillance systems to enhance image analysis and recognition.
  • Medical imaging devices can benefit from this technology to improve image analysis and diagnosis.

Problems Solved

  • The technology solves the problem of limited processing capabilities in image capturing devices.
  • It addresses the issue of slow image analysis by offloading the processing to an external apparatus.
  • It allows for more efficient and accurate image analysis by utilizing the processing capabilities of the external apparatus.

Benefits

  • The technology improves the performance and capabilities of image capturing devices.
  • It enables faster and more accurate image analysis.
  • It provides flexibility by allowing the use of either the processing unit or an external apparatus for analysis processing.


Original Abstract Submitted

In an image capturing apparatus, a detachable device including a processing unit configured to execute analysis processing for image data obtained by image capturing is mounted. The image capturing apparatus comprises: a communication unit configured to communicate with an external processing apparatus capable of executing the analysis processing for the image data; a processor; and a memory containing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to function as: a load obtaining unit configured to obtain load information concerning a load state in the external processing apparatus via the communication unit; and a determination unit configured to determine, based on the load information, which one of the processing unit and the external processing apparatus is to be used to perform the analysis processing.

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