View source for 18063020. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Hiroki Usami of Tokyo (JP)|Hiroki Usami of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:Hiroki Usami of Tokyo (JP)]]

==IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063020 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an imaging apparatus that combines multiple images with different focus positions to create a composite image with a greater depth of field. The apparatus includes a determination unit that analyzes the scene and a combination unit that automatically combines the images based on the scene determination.

* The imaging apparatus performs scene determination to analyze the characteristics of the scene.
* It combines multiple images with different focus positions along the optical axis.
* The combination is automatically performed based on the result of the scene determination.
* The resulting composite image has a greater depth of field compared to the individual images.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can have various applications in the field of imaging and photography, including:

* Macro photography: Capturing detailed close-up images with a greater depth of field.
* Landscape photography: Creating images with sharp focus from the foreground to the background.
* Product photography: Capturing product images with enhanced clarity and focus.
* Medical imaging: Improving the depth of field in medical imaging applications such as endoscopy or microscopy.

== Problems Solved ==
The imaging apparatus addresses the following problems:

* Limited depth of field: Traditional cameras have a limited depth of field, resulting in blurred or out-of-focus areas in the image.
* Manual image stacking: Previous methods required manual selection and combination of images with different focus positions, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.
* Inconsistent focus: When capturing scenes with varying depths, it is challenging to achieve consistent focus throughout the image.

== Benefits ==
The use of this imaging apparatus offers several benefits:

* Enhanced depth of field: The composite image generated by the apparatus has a greater depth of field, resulting in sharper and more focused images.
* Automation: The combination unit automatically performs the image combination based on the scene determination, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
* Time-saving: The automated process saves time compared to manual image stacking techniques.
* Improved image quality: The apparatus ensures consistent focus throughout the image, resulting in improved overall image quality.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Provided is an imaging apparatus including a determination unit configured to perform scene determination and a combination unit configured to combine a plurality of images different in focus position in an optical axis direction. The combination unit automatically performs the combination based on a result of the scene determination. A composite image to be generated in a case where the combination unit performs the combination is deeper in depth of field than the plurality of images.



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