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This is a technical appeal from a company specializing in image processing. We introduce a technology that allows for the simultaneous reading of multiple QR codes and two-dimensional codes in a single shot. We have implemented processing that can read two-dimensional codes that are tilted or slanted, achieving high-speed simultaneous reading of multiple codes. Detecting QR codes can be challenging when they are printed in color, as it becomes difficult to distinguish between the QR code and the background color. Additionally, QR codes that are tilted may become distorted in the captured image, making them undetectable. Our unique preprocessing corrects these issues, enabling reading in various environments. If there is no distortion in the details of the QR codes in the captured image, we can read all QR codes within the camera's field of view at once. Even with preprocessing for exploring and correcting the entire image, our system is optimized for PC operation, ensuring high speed and stability for simultaneous reading. Moreover, we can also support other two-dimensional codes, such as DataMatrix, in addition to QR codes. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

This is a technical appeal from a company specializing in image processing development. In the scratch correction demo, we first capture an image of Mount Fuji from a camera video on the left side of the screen. Next, we composite a scratch image onto the captured image to generate a damaged image with some data missing. On the left side of the screen, you can see how the system automatically identifies the missing areas from this damaged image and gradually repairs the scratches through repeated correction processes. While the human eye can easily distinguish the missing areas, detecting scratches (missing areas) from image data is quite challenging. Therefore, we focus on the unnatural changes in the missing areas and repeatedly perform corrections to infer from the surrounding pixels, making the image restoration more natural.

This is a technical appeal from a company specializing in image processing. We connect a camera mounted on LEGO via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and perform both 'white line recognition' and 'signal recognition' simultaneously using just one PC, controlling the LEGO car via Bluetooth. The challenge in image processing is to solve how to achieve performance without compromising simplicity, thereby expanding the range of applications for the solutions. ■ Driving Control Considering the limited amount of information transmitted via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth, as well as potential time lags, the key point is how simply we can achieve directional control. The system operates by making gradual corrections, similar to how a human driver would: if it veers too far to the right, it corrects to the left, and if it veers too far to the left, it corrects to the right. ■ Signal Recognition We took on the surprisingly challenging task of recognizing 'color' with a computer. The perception of 'color' changes based on the color components in the light source and the reflectivity of the object, both for human eyes and cameras. Additionally, we addressed the issue of not being able to know the characteristics of the light source in various environments, such as offices or exhibition venues, by incorporating a feature that allows the system to learn 'color' on-site.

This is a technical appeal from a company specializing in image processing. Tracking is a pattern matching technique that corrects the rotation and positional deviation of the input image, aligning it to the same position consistently. The feature of this demo is its ability to detect rotational deviations quickly and accurately compared to other pattern matching methods. By switching the tracking ON/OFF at regular intervals, it demonstrates how a rotating target comes to a complete stop. The object placed at the center of the image input from a USB camera is the target, and it maintains its position and angle even with movement and rotation. By processing only the logo, it detects rotation and positional deviation, displaying the adjustments by rotating or moving it in the opposite direction, creating the illusion that "the background is rotating" or that "only the logo is being cut out."

This is a technical appeal from a company specializing in image processing. Using matching and image synthesis technology, we stitch together multiple images taken in succession. The result is a smooth composite image where the seams are indistinguishable. To showcase the "stitching (synthesis) performance" of our image stitching system, we intentionally captured images using a poor (highly variable) mechanical system. Each time, the three-dimensional map of the subject shakes significantly, but after capturing and synthesizing the images, we automatically correct for both the "position of the seams" and the "smoothness of the brightness at the seams," making it appear as a single image. This high-quality composite image is obtained quickly, allowing for real-time display during synthesis. There are many application products that utilize the "image stitching" technology. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*