18599295. MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING APPARATUS
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TOMOAKI Tsuchiya of Kanagawa (JP)
HIRONOBU Hoshino of Tokyo (JP)
MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599295 titled 'MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR IMAGING APPARATUS
In a movable apparatus, a first imaging apparatus and a second imaging apparatus are used, with the first imaging apparatus capturing images of the ground in front of the apparatus and on one side, while the second imaging apparatus captures images of the ground behind the apparatus and on the other side.
- First imaging apparatus captures low-resolution images of ground in front of the movable apparatus
- Second imaging apparatus captures high-resolution images of ground behind the movable apparatus
- Optical system in both imaging apparatuses forms images with low-resolution and high-resolution regions
- First imaging apparatus installed in front corner, second imaging apparatus installed in rear corner of the movable apparatus
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems for monitoring surroundings of a movable apparatus - Autonomous vehicles for enhanced vision and obstacle detection - Security systems for comprehensive area coverage
Problems Solved: - Improved visibility around a movable apparatus - Enhanced safety measures with better imaging capabilities - Efficient monitoring of surroundings in real-time
Benefits: - Enhanced situational awareness - Improved safety for operators and pedestrians - Increased efficiency in surveillance and monitoring tasks
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vision System for Movable Apparatus This technology can be utilized in various industries such as: - Construction for site monitoring - Agriculture for crop surveillance - Security for perimeter monitoring
Prior Art: Readers can explore existing patents related to imaging systems for movable apparatuses, optical systems for enhanced vision, and surveillance technologies.
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Questions about Enhanced Vision System for Movable Apparatus: 1. How does the optical system in the imaging apparatuses contribute to capturing images with different resolutions? 2. What are the key advantages of using two imaging apparatuses in a movable apparatus for surveillance purposes?
Original Abstract Submitted
In a movable apparatus, a first imaging apparatus and a second imaging apparatus provided with an optical system for forming an optical image having a low resolution region in the vicinity of an optical axis and a high resolution region outside the low resolution region on a light receiving surface of an imaging element are used, the first imaging apparatus is installed at a first installation position in a front corner portion of the movable apparatus so that the ground in front of the movable apparatus and the ground in a first side of the movable apparatus are imaged, and the second imaging apparatus is installed at a second installation position at a rear corner portion of the movable apparatus, which is on a diagonal corner side of the first imaging apparatus so that the ground in the rear of the movable apparatus and the ground in a second side of the movable apparatus are imaged.
