18594062. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18594062 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that generates silhouette images from captured images obtained by multiple cameras, associates these silhouette images with objects, and creates virtual viewpoint images based on designated objects and viewpoints.
- The apparatus processes multiple captured images to create silhouette images representing different objects.
- It associates each silhouette image with a specific object to facilitate generating virtual viewpoint images.
- Virtual viewpoint images are generated based on designated objects and viewpoints specified by the user.
- This technology enables the creation of virtual viewpoint images for designated objects from a set of captured images.
- The innovation allows for a more immersive and interactive viewing experience of objects captured by multiple cameras.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in virtual reality applications, augmented reality experiences, and 3D modeling software. It can enhance virtual tours of real estate properties, museums, or historical sites. It may also find applications in gaming, product visualization, and digital art creation.
Problems Solved: Streamlines the process of generating virtual viewpoint images from multiple captured images. Improves the association of silhouette images with specific objects for more accurate virtual representations. Enhances the user experience by providing interactive and customizable virtual viewpoints.
Benefits: Enhanced visualization and interaction with objects from captured images. Improved accuracy in generating virtual viewpoint images. Efficient processing of multiple images for creating immersive virtual experiences.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Virtual Viewing Technology for Real Estate and Entertainment Industries This technology can be utilized by real estate agencies for virtual property tours, entertainment companies for interactive experiences, and software developers for creating engaging applications. It has the potential to revolutionize the way virtual content is created and consumed in various industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the generation of virtual viewpoint images compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the key advantages of associating silhouette images with specific objects in the virtual viewpoint image generation process?
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus generates, from a plurality of captured images obtained by a plurality of cameras, a plurality of silhouette images representing respective regions of a plurality of objects appearing in the plurality of captured images, obtains associating information representing a silhouette image associated with each object by associating the plurality of silhouette images with each object of the plurality of objects, and generates, based on the associating information corresponding to an object designated from the plurality of objects and a designated virtual viewpoint, a virtual viewpoint image of the designated object.
