18462485. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRAINING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, TRAINING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRAINING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, TRAINING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuta Horikawa of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRAINING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, TRAINING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462485 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRAINING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, TRAINING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The image processing apparatus described in the patent application is designed to search for a tracking target in an image by analyzing features of the target image and comparing them with features of the tracking target at different times.

  • The apparatus acquires features of the target image and the tracking target at different times.
  • It generates weights for the features of the tracking target at different positions based on the comparison of images at different times.
  • The tracking target is detected in the target image by correlating the features of the target image with the weighted features of the tracking target.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various fields such as:

  • Surveillance systems
  • Object tracking in videos
  • Augmented reality applications

Problems Solved

  • Efficient and accurate tracking of objects in images
  • Automation of image processing tasks
  • Improved performance of surveillance systems

Benefits

  • Enhanced tracking capabilities
  • Time-saving in image processing tasks
  • Increased accuracy in object detection

Potential Commercial Applications

"Advanced Image Processing Technology for Object Tracking" can be utilized in:

  • Security and surveillance systems
  • Augmented reality software development
  • Video editing software

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of feature-based object tracking algorithms in computer vision applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle occlusions in the tracking process?

The patent abstract does not mention how the image processing apparatus deals with occlusions when tracking objects. This is an important aspect to consider in real-world applications where objects may be partially or fully obstructed.

What is the computational complexity of the tracking algorithm used in this technology?

The abstract does not provide information on the computational complexity of the tracking algorithm employed in the image processing apparatus. Understanding the computational requirements of the technology is crucial for assessing its feasibility in real-time applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image processing apparatus is provided. The image processing apparatus searches for a tracking target from a target image. A feature of the target image and a feature of a first image of the tracking target at a first time are acquired. A weight of a feature for each of a plurality of positions of the first image of the tracking target is generated on the basis of the first image of the tracking target and a second image of the tracking target at a second time. The tracking target is detected from the target image on the basis of a correlation between a feature of the target image and a feature of a first image of the tracking target weighted on the basis of the weight.

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