18429774. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Toshiki Kashiwakura of Tokyo (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18429774 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a control unit that corrects the color tone of an image by identifying and adding shadows to the background based on a calibration image.
- Acquires an actual image captured by the imaging unit.
- Acquires a calibration image from the past to serve as a reference for the current background.
- Generates a model to estimate the region where a shadow exists and corrects the color tone.
- Adds a shadow to the calibration image based on the model and corrects the color tone to generate an estimated background image.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Image correction through shadow addition based on a calibration image.
- Color tone correction using a generated model.
- Estimation of shadow regions in images.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:
- Photography editing software.
- Video editing tools.
- Security surveillance systems.
Problems Solved:
- Correcting color tone discrepancies in images.
- Enhancing the visual appeal of images by adding shadows.
- Improving the accuracy of background estimation in images.
Benefits:
- Enhanced image quality.
- Simplified image editing process.
- Improved visual aesthetics in photography and videography.
Commercial Applications: Title: Image Enhancement Technology for Photography and Video Editing This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as:
- Graphic design software.
- Advertising agencies.
- E-commerce product photography.
Questions about Image Enhancement Technology: 1. How does the technology differentiate between shadows and other elements in the background?
- The technology uses a model to estimate the region where a shadow exists, based on the calibration image.
2. Can this technology be integrated into mobile photography apps for real-time image correction?
- Yes, this technology can be integrated into mobile apps to provide instant color tone and shadow correction for images.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control unit executes: acquiring an actual image that is an image captured by the imaging unit; acquiring a calibration image that is an image captured by the imaging unit in the past and serving as a reference for the current background; generating a model for estimating a region where a shadow exists and correcting the color tone; and adding a shadow corresponding to the actual image to the calibration image based on the calibration image and the model and correcting the color tone and generating an estimated background image, which is a corrected image and is a background image corresponding to the actual image.
