Canon had ten patents in gaming during Q4 2023. Canon Inc filed patents for an image processing system that generates virtual viewpoint images based on display times of virtual objects, an electronic apparatus that displays information based on user attention and reference information, and a providing apparatus that delivers three-dimensional geometric data for virtual viewpoint image generation based on data request and quality considerations. GlobalData’s report on Canon gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Canon grant share with gaming as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Image processing system, image processing method, and storage medium (Patent ID: US20230410416A1)
The patent filed by Canon Inc. describes an image processing system that involves acquiring a visual field of a virtual camera where two virtual objects are displayed interchangeably, determining display times for each object, and generating a virtual viewpoint image based on these times. The system can prioritize which object to display based on factors like display time and advertisement fees, and the objects can be images, three-dimensional objects, advertisements, characters, avatars, or digital content.
The system can operate in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces, with the virtual camera changing position relative to the displayed objects. The method involves acquiring display times for each object, determining priorities based on these times and advertisement fees, and generating a virtual viewpoint image accordingly. This technology could have applications in various fields where dynamic display of virtual objects is required, such as advertising, gaming, or virtual reality experiences.
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