18524793. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hinako Nakamura of Kanagawa (JP)
Nobukazu Yoshida of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18524793 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that combines multiple images with different focus positions to create a single image with a deeper depth of field. The apparatus also detects the main object in the image and adjusts the combination of images based on the imaging magnification.
- Acquires lens information
- Combines multiple images with different focus positions
- Generates a combined image with a deeper depth of field
- Detects the main object in the image
- Adjusts image combination based on imaging magnification
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in photography, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other fields where depth of field and object detection are important.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the limitations of traditional imaging systems that may struggle to capture objects with varying distances in focus within a single image.
Benefits: - Improved image quality with a deeper depth of field - Enhanced object detection capabilities - Increased flexibility in image processing
Commercial Applications: "Advanced Image Processing Technology for Enhanced Depth of Field and Object Detection in Photography and Medical Imaging"
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on image processing algorithms for depth of field enhancement and object detection in images.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of image processing may lead to further advancements in depth of field enhancement and object detection techniques.
Questions about Image Processing Technology: 1. How does the imaging magnification affect the combination of images in this technology? 2. What are the potential limitations of using multiple images with different focus positions in image processing?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus acquires lens information, combines a plurality of images with different focus positions based on information about an imaging magnification acquired from the lens information to generate a combined image with a depth of field deeper than that of each of the plurality of images, and detects a main object. In a case where the processor has not detected the main object, the processor is configured to combine the plurality of images based on the information about the imaging magnification.
