18518072. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YOSHIHIKO Minato of Kanagawa (JP)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18518072 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that generates a virtual viewpoint image based on multiple captured images and information about the position and orientation of a virtual camera. It also generates permission information indicating that the operation of the virtual camera corresponding to the virtual viewpoint image is permitted.

  • The image processing apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions.
  • The apparatus has one or more processors executing the instructions.
  • It generates a virtual viewpoint image based on multiple captured images and information about the position and orientation of a virtual camera.
  • The apparatus generates permission information indicating that the operation of the virtual camera corresponding to the virtual viewpoint image is permitted.
  • It outputs the virtual viewpoint image and the permission information in association with each other.

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      1. Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in virtual reality systems, augmented reality applications, gaming, and remote surveillance systems.

      1. Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently generating virtual viewpoint images based on multiple captured images and camera information while ensuring proper permissions are in place.

      1. Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced user experiences in virtual environments, improved security in surveillance systems, and more immersive gaming experiences.

      1. Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include virtual reality gaming systems, augmented reality applications for training and simulation, and security systems for remote monitoring.

      1. Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include image processing algorithms for generating composite images, virtual reality systems with camera positioning capabilities, and permission management systems for controlling access to camera operations.

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        1. Unanswered Questions
      1. How does this technology handle real-time processing of images and camera information?

This article does not provide details on the real-time processing capabilities of the image processing apparatus.

      1. What types of image capturing apparatuses are compatible with this technology?

The article does not specify the compatibility of the image processing apparatus with different types of image capturing devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image processing apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions, and one or more processors executing the instructions to generate a virtual viewpoint image based on a plurality of images captured by a plurality of image capturing apparatuses and based on information indicating a position and an orientation of a virtual camera, generate, based on input of a generation instruction, permission information indicating that an operation of the virtual camera corresponding to the virtual viewpoint image is permitted, and output the virtual viewpoint image and the permission information in association with each other.

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