18501087. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

RYO Tanaka of Tokyo (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18501087 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus for setting a capturing apparatus with a tracking function for tracking an object using pan/tilt/zoom control. The apparatus includes an acquisition unit to acquire captured images and a display control unit to display a graphical user interface for setting the target position of the tracked object.

  • The apparatus includes an acquisition unit to acquire captured images from the capturing apparatus.
  • The display control unit displays a graphical user interface for setting the target position of the tracked object.
  • The graphical user interface allows for setting the target position in two modes: one with zoom control enabled and one with zoom control suppressed.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in surveillance systems, automated tracking systems, and video production equipment.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately setting the target position of a tracked object in a captured image, while also providing control over zoom functionality.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved tracking accuracy, enhanced user control over tracking settings, and increased efficiency in capturing images of moving objects.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include security systems, sports broadcasting equipment, and wildlife monitoring devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be similar tracking systems used in surveillance cameras or video production equipment.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall performance of the capturing apparatus?

This article does not provide information on how the information processing apparatus affects the overall performance of the capturing apparatus.

What are the specific technical requirements for implementing this technology?

The article does not detail the specific technical requirements for implementing this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus for doing a setting of a capturing apparatus having a tracking function for tracking an object by pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control, comprises: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image obtained by the capturing apparatus; and a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to accept a setting of a target position in the captured image of an object that is a tracking target. The display control unit changes an icon indicating the target position in the GUI between a case where the target position in a first mode that permits zoom control in tracking is set and a case where the target position in a second mode that suppresses the zoom control in tracking is set.