18597700. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
TAISUKE Nishio of Kanagawa (JP)
SHUNSUKE Chino of Saitama (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597700 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that detects the influence of infrared light on colors in an input image, calculates a white balance control value based on the image, and controls the timing of when the white balance control value is calculated.
- The apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory storing instructions for image processing.
- It performs detection of infrared light influence on colors and calculates a white balance control value.
- The white balance control value is calculated at specific timings based on changes in the infrared light influence.
- The apparatus can detect the presence of infrared light and adjust the white balance accordingly.
Potential Applications: - Photography and videography equipment - Security cameras with night vision capabilities - Medical imaging devices for accurate color representation
Problems Solved: - Ensuring accurate color representation in images affected by infrared light - Improving image quality in low light conditions
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality in various lighting conditions - Accurate color representation for better analysis and interpretation - Improved performance of imaging devices in challenging environments
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Processing Technology for Enhanced Color Accuracy" This technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, surveillance systems, and medical imaging equipment to improve color accuracy and image quality in various lighting conditions. It can enhance the performance of these devices and provide users with better visual results.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus detect the influence of infrared light on colors in an image? The apparatus uses a detection algorithm to analyze the color composition of the image and identify any shifts caused by infrared light.
2. What are the specific benefits of calculating a white balance control value based on the input image? Calculating a white balance control value helps adjust the color temperature of the image to ensure accurate color representation, especially in the presence of infrared light.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes at least one processor, and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a detection on influence of infrared light on colors of an input image, calculate a white balance control value based on the input image, and control a timing when the white balance control value for the input image is calculated, wherein the white balance control value is calculated at a first timing when a result of the detection is changed, and a second timing when presence of the influence of the infrared light is detected.
