Nec corporation (20240338845). IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FEATURE MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, LEARNING MODEL GENERATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FEATURE MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, LEARNING MODEL GENERATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FEATURE MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, LEARNING MODEL GENERATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338845 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FEATURE MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, LEARNING MODEL GENERATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM
The image processing apparatus described in the abstract includes a feature map generation unit and a grouping unit to locate and group individuals in an image.
- Feature map generation unit creates first and second feature maps to specify the horizontal and vertical location of a person in the image.
- Grouping unit utilizes joint locations, the feature maps, and detected joints to group each joint to the corresponding person.
Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems for tracking individuals in crowded areas. - Augmented reality applications for interactive experiences. - Medical imaging for analyzing human body movements.
Problems Solved: - Efficiently locating and grouping individuals in images. - Enhancing the accuracy of person detection in various applications.
Benefits: - Improved image processing capabilities. - Enhanced tracking and analysis of individuals in images. - Increased efficiency in identifying and monitoring people.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Person Detection and Tracking System This technology can be used in security systems, sports analytics, and virtual reality applications. It has the potential to revolutionize how individuals are tracked and analyzed in various industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve upon existing person detection systems? This technology enhances accuracy and efficiency by utilizing feature maps and joint locations to group individuals effectively.
2. What are the key benefits of using this image processing apparatus? The main benefits include improved tracking capabilities, enhanced analysis of individuals in images, and increased efficiency in identifying and monitoring people.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image processing apparatus includes a feature map generation unit and a grouping unit. the feature map generation unit generate a first feature map that specifies a horizontal location of the person in an image in a horizontal direction and a second feature map that specifies a vertical location of the person in the image in a vertical direction. the grouping unit uses locations of joints detected in the image in the horizontal direction and vertical direction, the first feature map, and the second feature map, to group each of the joints to a corresponding person.
