Megmilk Snow Brand has filed a patent for an information processing apparatus that computes differences between images to classify objects. The apparatus acquires image information, computes differences, and generates a third image indicating where the differences occur. GlobalData’s report on Megmilk Snow Brand gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Image processing apparatus for detecting differences between images
A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20230394666A1) describes an information processing apparatus that includes an acquisition unit, a computation unit, and a generator. The acquisition unit acquires first image information based on a first image, while the computation unit computes the difference between the first image and a second image based on the classification of an object. This classification is determined using masks that hide the first image. The generator then creates a third image that highlights the location of the differences identified through the classification process. The patent also details variations in the computation process, such as computing differences with multiple second images and masks of different sizes, as well as utilizing neural networks for object classification.
Furthermore, the patent outlines the generator's functions, including presuming positive or negative contributions based on the computed differences and indicating the location of differences in different modes depending on the numerical values. The apparatus is designed to determine the likelihood of an object corresponding to a specific classification based on the magnitude of the computed differences. Additionally, the patent includes an information processing method and a computer-readable medium storing an information processing program that executes steps for acquiring image information, computing differences, and generating images based on the classification of objects. Overall, the patent introduces a sophisticated information processing system that utilizes image differences and object classification to generate informative visual representations of data.
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