18507225. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKASHI Adachi of Saitama (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507225 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing device that can notify of information on an object affecting accuracy in self-position estimation.

  • Self-position estimating unit: Estimates self-position based on an image.
  • Accuracy determining unit: Determines accuracy in self-position estimation.
  • Image analyzing unit: Detects objects from the image.
  • Notification unit: Notifies information on detected objects when accuracy is outside a predetermined range.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Autonomous vehicles for accurate self-positioning.
  • Augmented reality systems for precise object recognition.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses:

  • Inaccuracies in self-position estimation.
  • Lack of real-time object information affecting accuracy.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved accuracy in self-position estimation.
  • Enhanced object recognition capabilities.
  • Real-time notifications for better decision-making.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:

  • Navigation systems for precise location tracking.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Image recognition systems used in robotics for object detection and localization.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device handle complex environments with multiple objects affecting accuracy?

The patent application does not specify how the device deals with complex environments with multiple objects. Further details on the device's capabilities in such scenarios would be beneficial.

What is the processing speed of the device in providing real-time notifications?

The patent application does not mention the processing speed of the device in delivering real-time notifications. Understanding the device's speed in providing information could be crucial for applications requiring quick responses.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing device that can notify of information on an object affecting accuracy in self-position estimation includes: a self-position estimating unit configured to estimate a self-position on the basis of an image; an accuracy determining unit configured to determine accuracy in estimation of the self-position; an image analyzing unit configured to detect an object from the image; and a notification unit configured to notify of information on the object detected by the image analyzing unit in a case in which the accuracy is outside of a predetermined range.