Apple inc. (20240338838). CONTEXTUAL IMAGE PROCESSING simplified abstract
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CONTEXTUAL IMAGE PROCESSING
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Inventor(s)
Mikael B. Mannberg of San Jose CA (US)
Tyler M. Mau of San Diego CA (US)
Roddy M. Shuler of Palo Alto CA (US)
George E. Williams of Pleasanton CA (US)
CONTEXTUAL IMAGE PROCESSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338838 titled 'CONTEXTUAL IMAGE PROCESSING
The patent application describes techniques for maintaining certain regions of an image at a higher resolution than others, using contextual selection and intelligent processing.
- Contextual selection of a part of a camera's field of view for operations like generating depth maps.
- Maintaining higher resolution in specific regions of images corresponding to the selected part of the field of view.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced image quality in photography and videography. - Improved object recognition in computer vision systems. - Enhanced visual experience in virtual reality and augmented reality applications.
Problems Solved: - Uneven image resolution across different regions. - Lack of focus on important details in images. - Inefficient use of image processing resources.
Benefits: - Sharper and more detailed images. - Better accuracy in object detection and recognition. - Enhanced user experience in various visual technologies.
Commercial Applications: - High-end cameras and smartphones. - Surveillance systems. - Medical imaging devices.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system determine which regions of the image to maintain at a higher resolution? 2. What impact does maintaining higher resolution in specific regions have on overall image quality?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in image processing algorithms and artificial intelligence techniques may further enhance the capabilities of maintaining different resolutions in image regions.
Original Abstract Submitted
some techniques described herein cover an image processing system that intelligently maintains certain regions of an image at a higher resolution than other regions. such techniques can include contextual selection of a part of a field of view of a camera to perform an operation (e.g., generating or adding to a depth map) and maintaining higher resolution in one or more regions of images of the field of view that correspond to the part.
