18590682. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL VIEWPOINT IMAGE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL VIEWPOINT IMAGE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL VIEWPOINT IMAGE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590682 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL VIEWPOINT IMAGE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The abstract of the patent application describes an image processing apparatus that acquires data about an object's position, generates trajectory data based on this information, and creates a virtual viewpoint image using the trajectory data.
- The apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions.
- It also includes one or more processors that execute the instructions.
- The data acquired includes positional information about an object.
- Trajectory data is generated based on the positional information.
- A virtual viewpoint image is created using the trajectory data.
Potential Applications: - Virtual reality applications - Augmented reality experiences - 3D modeling and rendering software
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user experience in virtual environments - Improving accuracy in object tracking - Streamlining image processing tasks
Benefits: - Enhanced visualization capabilities - Increased accuracy in object positioning - Improved user interaction with virtual content
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Image Processing Apparatus for Virtual Reality Experiences" This technology can be used in industries such as gaming, entertainment, architecture, and education to create immersive virtual experiences for users.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this image processing apparatus improve object tracking accuracy in virtual environments? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the gaming industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions, and one or more processors executing the instructions to acquire data including positional information about an object, generate trajectory data based on the positional information about the object, and generate a virtual viewpoint image based on the trajectory data.
