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Image processing device and image processing method

US11153484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2020
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30264
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing device used on a mobile body has: a determiner configured to determine one out of a plurality of combination patterns as to the presence or absence of an object in a plurality of predetermined regions around the mobile body; and a generator configured to generate a composite image by projecting onto a virtual projection surface a plurality of shot images acquired by a plurality of cameras taking images of the surroundings of the mobile body. The generator is configured to select, out of a plurality of projection surfaces prepared beforehand, the projection surface used in generating the composite image in accordance with the combination pattern determined by the determiner.

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