17947550. AUTOMATIC UNIFICATION OF CAMERA INTRINSIC MODEL simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
AUTOMATIC UNIFICATION OF CAMERA INTRINSIC MODEL
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Yao Hu of Sterling Heights MI (US)
Guanlun He of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Xinyu Du of Oakland Township MI (US)
AUTOMATIC UNIFICATION OF CAMERA INTRINSIC MODEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947550 titled 'AUTOMATIC UNIFICATION OF CAMERA INTRINSIC MODEL
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a system that operates a camera for a vehicle, capturing an image and performing applications on the image using parameters obtained from the camera.
- The system includes a camera that captures images.
- The processor queries the camera to obtain intrinsic parameters.
- The processor estimates unified parameters based on the intrinsic parameters.
- The processor performs applications on the image using the unified parameters.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various industries such as automotive, surveillance, and photography for image processing and analysis.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently operating a camera for a vehicle and performing applications on captured images using accurate parameters.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image processing, enhanced accuracy in parameter estimation, and increased efficiency in performing applications on images.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Enhanced Image Processing System for Vehicles" - Optimizing camera operations and image applications for vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that use cameras for image processing in various applications, but the specific method described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall performance of the vehicle?
This technology can potentially improve the safety and efficiency of the vehicle by providing accurate image processing for various applications.
What are the potential limitations of this technology in different environmental conditions?
The technology may face challenges in extreme weather conditions or low-light environments, affecting the accuracy of image capture and parameter estimation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes a system performing a method of operating a camera for the vehicle. The camera is configured to capture an image. The processor is configured to query the camera to obtain an intrinsic parameter of the camera, estimate a unified parameter based on the intrinsic parameter of the camera, and perform at least one application on the image using the unified parameter.
