Microsoft had five patents in robotics during Q2 2024. Microsoft Corp filed a patent for automated frame skipping techniques to efficiently generate stitched maps of geographical areas surveilled by aerial vehicles like UAVs. This approach helps in creating accurate image mosaics using a reduced set of frames. GlobalData’s report on Microsoft gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Microsoft had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Location-based frame skipping (Patent ID: US20240214509A1)
The patent filed by Microsoft describes a system and method for implementing an automated frame skipping approach to efficiently generate a stitched map of a geographical area surveilled by an aerial vehicle, such as a UAV. The system involves receiving a sequence of frames from video captured by a camera, designating distinct frames for processing based on location deltas, and generating a reduced set of frames for creating the stitched map. The system also includes operations for determining location delta thresholds, generating stitched maps in two or three-dimensional formats, and associating GPS coordinates with frames.
The system and method outlined in the patent claims involve processing frames captured by a camera surveilling a scene to create a stitched map efficiently. By designating distinct frames and skipping duplicate frames based on location deltas, the system reduces the number of frames needed for processing, resulting in a more accurate depiction of the geographical area. Additionally, the operations include determining location delta thresholds, utilizing GPS coordinates, and analyzing content overlap to optimize the generation of stitched maps in various formats.
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