18582063. 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

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

MINAKO Kamiyama of Tokyo (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 18582063 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that acquires data about the optical system, zoom magnification, and distance to an object to apply specific characteristics to image data.

  • Acquires optical characteristic data of an optical system
  • Gathers information about zoom magnification and distance to an object
  • Determines a characteristic to be applied to image data based on the change amount and optical characteristic data
  • Generates second image data by applying the determined characteristic to the first image data

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Utilizes optical characteristic data to enhance image processing
  • Considers zoom magnification and distance to optimize image characteristics
  • Automatically adjusts image data based on acquired information

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various industries such as photography, surveillance, medical imaging, and autonomous vehicles for image enhancement and optimization.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for automatic adjustment of image characteristics based on optical system data, zoom magnification, and object distance.

Benefits:

  • Improved image quality and clarity
  • Enhanced image processing efficiency
  • Automated adjustment based on environmental factors

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in digital cameras, security systems, medical imaging devices, and self-driving cars for improved image processing and analysis.

Questions about Image Processing Apparatus: 1. How does the image processing apparatus acquire optical characteristic data? 2. What are the potential implications of applying specific characteristics to image data based on zoom magnification and object distance?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in image processing algorithms and machine learning techniques can further enhance the capabilities of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image processing apparatus includes a memory storing instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instructions to acquire optical characteristic data of an optical system, acquire information about zoom magnification, acquire information about a distance to an object, acquire a change amount of at least one of the zoom magnification and the distance based on at least one of the information about the zoom magnification and the information about the distance, determine a characteristic to be applied to first image data based on the change amount and the optical characteristic data, and generate second image data by applying the characteristic to the first image data.