18486078. IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
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TOSHIMICHI Ise of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486078 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The image capture apparatus described in the patent application performs control to display a subject image and receives an image captured by another image capture apparatus. It then determines whether the other image capture apparatus is capable of capturing an image of a range that includes the subject. If it is capable, the apparatus displays an index indicating the image-capturing direction on the subject image at a location corresponding to the image-capturing position. The determination is made by executing pattern matching or subject recognition processing on the subject image and the received image from the other apparatus.
- The patent application describes an image capture apparatus that can determine if another camera can capture an image of a specific range that includes the subject.
- If the other camera is capable, the apparatus displays an index indicating the image-capturing direction on the subject image.
- The determination is made by executing pattern matching or subject recognition processing on the subject image and the received image from the other camera.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in smartphone cameras to assist users in capturing images of specific ranges or subjects.
- It can be used in surveillance systems to determine if a camera can capture an image of a specific area or person.
- This technology can be integrated into drones or robots to help them capture images of specific targets or areas.
Problems solved by this technology:
- This technology solves the problem of uncertainty in determining if another camera can capture an image of a specific range or subject.
- It eliminates the need for manual inspection or trial and error to determine if a camera is capable of capturing the desired image.
Benefits of this technology:
- Users can easily determine if another camera can capture an image of a specific range or subject without the need for additional equipment or manual inspection.
- It improves the efficiency and accuracy of image capture by providing visual indicators of the image-capturing direction.
- This technology can enhance the capabilities of various imaging devices, such as smartphones, surveillance systems, drones, and robots.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capture apparatus performs control to display a subject image, receives an image captured by another other image capture apparatus, and determines whether or not the other image capture apparatus is capable of capturing an image of a range including the subject. When the other image capture apparatus is capable of capturing an image of the range including the subject, a control is performed to display, on the subject image, an index indicating the image-capturing direction at a location corresponding to the image-capturing position of the image, and the determination is performed by executing pattern matching processing or subject recognition processing on the subject image and the received image from the other image capture apparatus, and the other image capture apparatus is capable of capturing an image of the range including the subject if the subject matches a subject included in the received image.
