Image processing apparatus and method of controlling the same

A method of controlling an image processing apparatus for processing a video obtained by an image capturing unit for capturing a physical space, the method comprising:

• based on the video, estimating a self-location of the image capturing unit in the physical space;
• recognizing a physical object existing within a certain distance from the self-location based on the video;
• deciding a predetermined area in the physical space in relation to the video;
• and
• determining whether or not a warning is given in accordance with whether or not the recognized physical object is included in the predetermined area.

A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing a program that causes a computer to function as an image processing apparatus comprising:

• a location estimation unit configured to, based on a video obtained by an image capturing unit for capturing a physical space, estimating a self-location of the image capturing unit in the physical space;
• a recognition unit configured to recognize a physical object existing within a certain distance from the self-location based on the video;
• an area decision unit configured to decide a predetermined area in the physical space in relation to the video;
• and
• a determination unit configured to determine whether or not a warning is given in accordance with whether or not a physical object recognized by the recognition unit is included in the predetermined area.