Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240163391). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

KUNIHIRO Shirai of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240163391 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that acquires a person image captured at a remote location and displays it in a real space where a user is present.

  • The apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor.
  • The acquisition unit captures a person image at a remote location.
  • The control unit displays the person image at the position of an imaging device in the user's real space.
  • The imaging device captures an image of the user and transmits it to the remote location.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various applications such as virtual meetings, remote assistance, virtual tours, and interactive advertising.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of enabling real-time interaction between individuals in different locations by displaying their images in each other's physical spaces.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced communication, improved collaboration, increased engagement, and personalized experiences.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include virtual event platforms, remote healthcare services, virtual shopping experiences, and interactive marketing campaigns.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be video conferencing systems that allow users to see each other in real-time, but not in their physical spaces.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus ensure the security and privacy of the captured images?

The patent application does not provide details on the security measures implemented to protect the privacy of the captured images.

What are the technical requirements for the imaging device to transmit images to the remote location?

The patent application does not specify the technical specifications or capabilities needed for the imaging device to transmit images to the remote location.


Original Abstract Submitted

an information processing apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor that function as an acquisition unit configured to acquire a person image that is an image acquired by capturing a person at a remote location, and a control unit configured to control a display to display the person image at a position of an imaging device in a real space where a user is present, the imaging device transmitting an image acquired by capturing the user to the remote location.