Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240338941). IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Itaru Otomaru of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338941 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes an image processing apparatus that can acquire object images, identify invalid regions within those images, estimate predetermined regions based on the object images, and determine the success of the estimation process.
- Image acquisition unit captures object images.
- Invalid-region acquisition unit identifies regions outside the image capturing range or where the object is not present.
- Acquisition unit estimates predetermined regions based on the object images.
- Determination unit assesses the success of the estimation process using information related to the invalid regions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Acquiring object images and identifying invalid regions to improve image processing accuracy.
- Estimating predetermined regions based on object images for enhanced analysis.
- Determining the success of region estimation using information about invalid regions.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be used in various fields such as medical imaging, surveillance systems, and quality control in manufacturing.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the challenge of accurately estimating regions of interest in object images by considering invalid regions.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in estimating predetermined regions in object images.
- Enhanced image processing capabilities.
- Increased efficiency in analyzing object images.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include medical imaging software, surveillance systems for security companies, and quality control tools for manufacturing industries.
Questions about Image Processing Apparatus:
1. How does the image acquisition unit capture object images? 2. What is the significance of identifying invalid regions in object images?
2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image processing apparatus includes: a memory storing a program; and one or more processors which, by executing the program, function as: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an object image obtained by capturing an image of an object; an invalid-region acquisition unit configured to acquire information related to an invalid region, which is a region that is outside an image capturing range or where the object is not present, in the object image; an acquisition unit configured to acquire a result of estimating a predetermined region based on the object image; and a determination unit configured to determine, by using the information related to the invalid region, whether or not the estimation of the predetermined region is successful.
