18257604. MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (Sony Group Corporation)
Contents
- 1 MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18257604 titled 'MOVING BODY, MOVING BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a moving body equipped with a stereo camera system that can adjust the base length between the two imaging units to capture objects at different distances effectively. The system includes a base length changing unit and a control unit to optimize the imaging process based on the variable imaging state of the camera units.
- Stereo camera system with adjustable base length
- Base length changing unit for moving camera units
- Control unit to adjust base length based on imaging state
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various fields such as:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Surveillance systems
- Robotics
- Augmented reality
Problems Solved
- Ensures accurate imaging of objects at different distances
- Improves depth perception in stereo imaging systems
- Enhances overall image quality and clarity
Benefits
- Increased accuracy in capturing objects at varying distances
- Improved performance of stereo camera systems
- Enhanced capabilities for depth perception
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles
- Security and surveillance companies
- Robotics companies for navigation systems
- Augmented reality developers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of fixed base length stereo camera systems that may not be as effective in capturing objects at different distances compared to the adjustable base length system described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit determine the target base length for optimal imaging?
The control unit likely uses algorithms and sensor data to analyze the imaging state of the camera units and adjust the base length accordingly.
Are there any limitations to the adjustable base length system in certain environmental conditions?
It is possible that extreme environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures or lighting conditions may affect the performance of the adjustable base length system, but further testing would be needed to confirm this.
Original Abstract Submitted
To enable appropriate imaging of both an object located at a short distance and an object located at a long distance by a stereo camera depending on the situation. A moving body includes: a stereo camera including a first imaging unit and a second imaging unit; a base length changing unit that moves at least one of the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit so as to change a base length between the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit; and a moving body control unit that controls the base length changing unit such that the base length is adjusted to a target base length according to a state variable indicating information of a variable imaging state of the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit.
