Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240098358). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nobushige Wakamatsu of Tokyo (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240098358 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that receives information from multiple image capturing devices, determines a main and sub image capturing apparatus, and transmits information between them.
- Reception unit receives information from image capturing devices
- Determination unit identifies main and sub image capturing devices
- Transmission unit sends information between main and sub devices
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Multi-camera setups for photography or videography
- Surveillance systems with multiple cameras
- Virtual reality or augmented reality applications
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Streamlining communication between multiple cameras
- Improving coordination in multi-camera setups
- Enhancing user experience in complex imaging systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Efficient data sharing between cameras
- Simplified operation for users
- Enhanced functionality in multi-camera environments
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Professional photography and videography equipment
- Security and surveillance systems
- Entertainment and gaming industries
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of multi-camera systems in smartphones for features like portrait mode or 3D imaging.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus prioritize information from different image capturing devices?
The patent application does not specify the criteria used to determine the main and sub image capturing devices.
What is the range of communication between the main and sub image capturing devices?
The patent application does not mention the limitations or distance over which the transmission of information can occur between the devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
an information processing apparatus includes a reception unit configured to receive, from a plurality of image capturing apparatuses, at least one of information about designation of a subject by a user, information about automatic subject detection, and information about a manual operation on an image capturing lens by the user, a determination unit configured to determine a main image capturing apparatus and a sub image capturing apparatus from among the plurality of image capturing apparatuses, based on the information received by the reception unit, and a transmission unit configured to transmit a result of the determination to the main image capturing apparatus and transmit subject information set in the main image capturing apparatus to the sub image capturing apparatus.
