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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2004
Makoto Murata, Kawasaki, JP;
Tomoaki Kawai, Yokohama, JP;
Kazuko Tsujimura, Kawasaki, JP;
Takashi Oya, Yokohama, JP;
Makoto Murata, Kawasaki, JP;
Tomoaki Kawai, Yokohama, JP;
Kazuko Tsujimura, Kawasaki, JP;
Takashi Oya, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
This invention provides an image input system capable of setting an arbitrary imaging inhibited area. This system displays a map showing the positions of cameras arranged in an office and the directions in which these cameras can be aimed, or displays the view angles of the cameras. An operator designates an imaging inhibited area on the map. In accordance with the designated imaging inhibited area, a limiting direction is calculated for each camera, and each camera is so controlled as not to point in that direction. Even when cameras are fixed, the system controls display so that an imaging inhibited area is not displayed.