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AssigneeCanon Kabushiki Kaisha
InventorsKatsuhiko Mori, Masakazu Matsugu, Masami Kato, Yusuke Mitarai, Yuji Kaneda, Hiroshi Sato
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At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an imaging processing method where a plurality of images are picked up while an imaging direction of a camera is being changed. The images are combined into a composite image. A target region is specified within the composite image. An imaging direction and an imaging magnification for imaging an object included in the target region in a predetermined size are calculated based on a position and a size of the target region in the composite image and an imaging parameter set for the camera when the plurality of images are picked up. Accordingly, the imaging direction and the imaging magnification for imaging the object to be imaged can be set easily.
An image processing method comprising:
An image processing apparatus comprising:
A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to perform an image processing method comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Details of cameras or camera bodies
The desired condition being maintained automatically: t.V. type tracking systems
Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image: scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras: using feature-based methods
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a technology for imaging with an appropriate imaging direction and an appropriate imaging magnification adopted in an imaging apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a system according to a first exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting a region according to the first exemplary embodiment.
The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
Processes, techniques, apparatus, and materials as known by one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the enabling description where appropriate, for example projector lens assemblies, and reflected light detection devices.
Notice that similar reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, it may not be discussed for following figures. Exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.