Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240104839). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

HIDETOSHI Tsubaki of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240104839 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that provides imaging assisting information for an object to a user of an image pickup apparatus to collect images for generating a three-dimensional model of the object.

  • The information processing apparatus includes a memory storing instructions and a processor that executes the instructions.
  • It acquires object information, including an image of the object, and a provisional three-dimensional model with an uncaptured part of the object.
  • It calculates imaging range information, including position-posture of the image pickup apparatus with respect to the object and view angle range for the image of the object.
  • It generates imaging assisting information for the object based on the imaging range information.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various fields such as:

  • Medical imaging for creating detailed three-dimensional models of organs or body parts.
  • Archaeology for reconstructing artifacts or historical sites in three dimensions.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving the accuracy and efficiency of creating three-dimensional models.
  • Assisting users in capturing all necessary information for a complete model.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced visualization of objects in three dimensions.
  • Streamlined process for generating detailed models.
  • Improved user experience in capturing images.

Potential Commercial Applications

With its capabilities, this technology could be utilized in:

  • 3D scanning and printing services.
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality applications for immersive experiences.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of similar imaging assisting technologies in the field of computer-aided design (CAD) for creating detailed models.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle complex shapes or structures?

The abstract does not provide specific details on how the technology deals with intricate objects that may have challenging geometries.

What are the limitations of the imaging assisting information provided?

It is not clear from the abstract what constraints or restrictions may exist in the imaging assisting information generated by the technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

an information processing apparatus is configured to provide imaging assisting information for an object to a user of an image pickup apparatus to collect images for generating a three-dimensional model of the object. the information processing apparatus includes a memory storing instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instructions to acquire object information including an image of the object, acquire a provisional three-dimensional model including an uncaptured part of the object upon inputting of the object information, calculate imaging range information including position-posture of the image pickup apparatus with respect to the object for the acquired image of the object and including a view angle range with respect to the object for the image of the object, and generate the imaging assisting information for the object based on the imaging range information.