18633761. ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
Shinya Takeichi of Kanagawa (JP)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18633761 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an electronic device that can combine multiple images captured by different optical systems and detect changes in pixel values in the combined image.
- The electronic device includes a processor and memory storing a program.
- The program generates a combined image by connecting images from multiple optical systems.
- The device performs control to notify when there is a significant change in pixel values in the combined image.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Generation of a combined image from multiple images.
- Detection of changes in pixel values in the combined image.
- Notification when the change exceeds a threshold.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:
- Photography and image processing.
- Surveillance systems.
- Medical imaging.
Problems Solved:
- Efficiently combining images from different sources.
- Detecting significant changes in combined images.
Benefits:
- Improved image quality.
- Enhanced surveillance capabilities.
- Early detection of anomalies in medical imaging.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial uses include:
- Camera systems for security purposes.
- Medical imaging devices.
- Image editing software.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the electronic device determine the threshold for detecting changes in pixel values? 2. What are the limitations of combining images from different optical systems?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in image processing algorithms and optical system technologies for potential improvements in the electronic device's capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device according to the present invention includes: a processor, and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to generate a combined image by connecting a plurality of images captured using each of a plurality of imaging optical systems; and perform control to perform predetermined notification, in a case where a change amount of a pixel value of a joint area of the combined image between the plurality of images is larger than a threshold.
