18470613. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
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YASUFUMI Takama of Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18470613 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that outputs material data recorded on a blockchain and generated from images captured by multiple image capturing apparatuses. The material data includes data owned by different users, and the apparatus can output a virtual viewpoint image based on selected material data.
- First output unit outputs material data recorded on a blockchain generated from images captured by multiple image capturing apparatuses.
- Material data includes data owned by different users, such as a first user and a second user.
- Second acquisition unit acquires information indicating the material data selected by the first user.
- Second output unit outputs a virtual viewpoint image based on the selected material data, indicating the material data.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as real estate, art, fashion, and e-commerce for creating virtual viewpoints based on material data recorded on a blockchain.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently processing and outputting material data recorded on a blockchain and generated from images captured by multiple image capturing apparatuses, allowing users to view virtual viewpoints based on selected material data.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced visualization capabilities, improved user experience, and increased efficiency in handling material data owned by different users.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in virtual reality applications, online shopping platforms, digital art galleries, and blockchain-based marketplaces for showcasing products and artworks through virtual viewpoints.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be image processing software that generates virtual viewpoints based on user-selected images, but not specifically utilizing material data recorded on a blockchain.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes a first output unit configured to output, regarding multiple material data recorded on a blockchain and generated based on images captured by multiple image capturing apparatuses, the multiple material data including one or more material data owned by a first user who is a current owner and one or more material data owned by a second user who is a current owner, information indicating the material data owned by the first user who is the current owner, a second acquisition unit configured to acquire information indicating the material data selected by the first user, and a second output unit configured to output a virtual viewpoint image that is formed based on the material data corresponding to the information acquired by the second acquisition unit and indicating the material data.
