18535768. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM
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TAKASHI Yoshimi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18535768 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM
The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that can detect a specific object in images captured by multiple optical systems.
- The apparatus first detects a specific object in a first image captured by a first optical system.
- Upon detection of the object, the apparatus generates and stores multiple images captured by different optical systems.
- The apparatus then detects the same object in a second image captured by a second optical system.
- Once again, upon detection, the apparatus generates and stores multiple images captured by different optical systems.
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Autonomous vehicles - Robotics
Problems Solved: - Efficient object detection in images captured by multiple optical systems - Enhanced image processing capabilities
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in object detection - Enhanced surveillance and monitoring capabilities - Increased efficiency in image processing
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Object Detection System for Surveillance Applications This technology can be utilized in security systems for commercial buildings, public spaces, and transportation hubs to enhance surveillance capabilities and improve overall security measures.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on multi-camera systems for object detection and image processing in surveillance applications.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of computer vision and image processing may provide further advancements in object detection systems utilizing multiple optical systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve object detection compared to traditional single-camera systems? 2. What are the potential limitations of using multiple optical systems for image capturing and processing?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus detects a specific object from a first image generated based on an image formed on the image sensor via a first optical system, generates, upon detection of the specific object from the first image, a plurality of first images based on images formed on the image sensor via the plurality of optical systems, and stores the plurality of first images. The image capturing apparatus detects, after detection of the specific object from the first image, the specific object from a second image generated based on an image formed on the image sensor via the second optical system, and generates, upon detection of the specific object from the second image, a plurality of second images based on images formed on the image sensor via the plurality of optical systems, and store the plurality of second images.
