18265475. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

From WikiPatents
Jump to navigation Jump to search

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Takayuki Suzuki of Tokyo (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18265475 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The information processing apparatus described in the patent application is designed to extract similar images from a set of photographs taken by different cameras in a predetermined region. The apparatus estimates the orientation of the cameras and controls the movement of a moving apparatus based on this information.

  • Extraction unit extracts similar images from different cameras
  • Estimation unit estimates camera orientations
  • Control unit controls movement based on camera orientations

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various fields such as:

  • Surveillance systems
  • Augmented reality applications
  • Robotics

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving image processing efficiency
  • Enhancing accuracy in camera orientation estimation

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced image analysis capabilities
  • Improved automation in camera control

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology include:

  • Security systems
  • Virtual reality platforms

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of image recognition algorithms in surveillance systems to track objects across different cameras.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus handle variations in lighting conditions between the different photographs?

The patent application does not provide details on how the apparatus compensates for differences in lighting conditions that may affect image extraction and orientation estimation.

What is the processing speed of the apparatus in real-time applications?

The patent application does not mention the processing speed of the apparatus when used in real-time scenarios where quick decision-making is crucial.


Original Abstract Submitted

The information processing apparatus includes an extraction unit configured to extract at least one first photographed image, the first photographed image being similar to a second photographed image which is photographed by using a second photographing apparatus mounted on a moving apparatus, the moving apparatus being moving in a predetermined region, from a plurality of first photographed images which are photographed by using a first photographing apparatus for creating a three-dimensional image of the predetermined region, an estimation unit configured to estimate a first photographing orientation of the first photographing apparatus, the first photographing apparatus photographing the first photographed image which is extracted, and a second photographing orientation of the second photographing apparatus at a time when the second photographed image is photographed, and a control unit configured to control an action of the moving apparatus based on the first photographing orientation and the second photographing orientation.