18465100. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Organization Name

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor(s)

Akihide Sai of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Hisaaki Katagiri of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Satoshi Kondo of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Tuan Thanh Ta of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Yutaka Ota of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Toshiki Sugimoto of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465100 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Simplified Explanation: The image processing apparatus can detect light intensity data, generate a two-dimensional image, recognize objects in the image, generate three-dimensional data based on the distance to the object, and classify the data into clusters.

• Detects light intensity data
• Generates a two-dimensional image
• Recognizes objects in the image
• Generates three-dimensional data based on distance
• Classifies data into clusters

Potential Applications: 1. Robotics for object recognition and distance measurement 2. Autonomous vehicles for obstacle detection 3. Augmented reality for spatial mapping 4. Surveillance systems for tracking and identifying objects 5. Medical imaging for 3D reconstruction

Problems Solved: 1. Accurate object recognition in images 2. Precise distance measurement for spatial awareness 3. Efficient data classification for analysis 4. Enhanced visualization of objects in three dimensions 5. Improved understanding of the environment

Benefits: 1. Enhanced image processing capabilities 2. Improved object recognition accuracy 3. Enhanced spatial awareness and distance measurement 4. Efficient data classification for analysis 5. Enhanced visualization of objects in three dimensions

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Processing Technology for Object Recognition and 3D Mapping This technology can be used in industries such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, surveillance, and medical imaging. It offers advanced capabilities for object recognition, distance measurement, and data analysis, making it valuable for various commercial applications.

Questions about Image Processing Technology: 1. How does the image processing apparatus detect light intensity data and generate a two-dimensional image? The processing circuitry in the apparatus is configured to analyze reception signals corresponding to reflected light from objects to detect light intensity data and generate images based on this data.

2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond object recognition and 3D mapping? This technology can also be applied in fields such as industrial automation, quality control, and environmental monitoring for tasks requiring accurate spatial awareness and object detection.

Original Abstract Submitted

An image processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry, and the processing circuitry is configured to detect light intensity data including at least one of a reflected light intensity of light reflected on an object or an ambient light intensity based on a reception signal corresponding to a reflected light from the object, generate a two-dimensional image based on the light intensity data, recognize the object in the two-dimensional image, generate three-dimensional data by detecting a distance to the object based on the reception signal, and classify the three-dimensional data into one or more clusters based on the recognized object and the distance to the detected object.