Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes an input unit to read out data of a first area of image data from an external memory, sequentially interpret commands included in a command list, and transmit the data of the first area to an image processing unit according to the command, and an output unit to receive data obtained by performing a image processing on the data of the first area and write the received data in the external memory, whereon, based on a control signal, the input unit controls readout of a following command to a command indicating suspension from the external memory and continuation, etc., of transmission of the data of a second area, and based on a control signal, the output unit controls, in a case that the command indicating suspension is received, continuation, etc., of writing of the data of the second area to the external memory.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus that performs filtering by reading out an image from an external storage unit, the image being divided into a plurality of banks by a first interleave method according to a transfer length when the image is read out from the external storage unit is provided. The apparatus including: a plurality of local memories; and a control unit configured to divide, into a plurality of pixel fragments, a pixel of a bank which includes at least one of a plurality of pixels needed for the filtering by a second interleave method according to the transfer length and store each of the pixel fragments obtained as a result of division in one of the plurality of local memories in accordance with the transfer length.

Abstract: To efficiently and effectively display a plurality of pieces of information that can be acquired from measurement data.

Abstract: A technique enables intuitive understanding of a directional relationship between a photographed image and a wide area image, such as an electronic map. An image processing device includes a display controlling unit that displays a quadrangular-shaped photographic image, which is photographed from an aerial vehicle, displays a mark indicating a photographing position of the quadrangular-shaped photographic image, on a wide area image, and performs highlight display in accordance with a corresponding relationship between a direction of the quadrangular-shaped photographic image and a direction of the mark.

Abstract: A navigation signal processing device includes circuitry configured to perform positioning of an antenna based on navigation signals received by the antenna from navigation satellites, set an elevation angle mask that causes inhibition of utilization of the navigation signals that are received from a specific angle range as viewed from the antenna in the positioning of the antenna, and obtain three-dimensional point cloud position data that includes data of multiple points of the surroundings as viewed from the antenna. The multiple points are obtained by a laser scanner or a stereoscopic camera and have determined three-dimensional coordinates. The circuitry is further configured to set the elevation angle mask that causes inhibition of utilization of the navigation signals that are received from a straight line direction connecting the antenna and each of the multiple points of the three-dimensional point cloud position data as viewed from the antenna.

Abstract: Problems occurring due to a difference in point of view between cameras in compositing a panoramic image by using multiple images taken by the cameras are solved. An image processing device includes an image data receiving unit 101, a panoramic image generating unit 102, a designation receiving unit 103, and a single photographic image selecting unit 105. The image data receiving unit 101 receives data of a first still image and a second still image. The panoramic image generating unit 102 projects the first still image and the second still image on a projection sphere to generate a composited image. The designation receiving unit 103 receives designation of a specific position in the panoramic image. The single photographic image selecting unit 105 selects one of the first still image and the second still image, which contains the designated position received by the designation receiving unit 103.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: a filter unit configured to execute a filter process on each block area in the input image and output the filter processing result of each pixel in the input image; a supply unit configured to read out attribute information from the attribute map and supply attribute information for each pixel; and an image processing unit configured to perform the predetermined image processing for the filter processing result output by the filter unit based on the attribute information for each pixel supplied by the supply unit, wherein the pixel order in which the pixel value in the input image is received by the filter processing unit and the pixel order in which the filter processing unit outputs the filter processing result are different, and wherein the supply unit supplies the attribute information for each pixel according to the pixel order of the filter processing result.

Abstract: A method for calibrating unevenness of a plurally of measuring elements in an apparatus for evaluating road surface property having a plurality of measuring elements repeats steps of computing separation quantities from a calibration reference plane on a reference area regarding all measuring elements: determining a measuring element where the separation quantity is maximum from among all the measuring element to calibrate the measuring element such that a difference between point cloud data produced from a measurement value of the measuring element where the separation quantity is maximum and the calibration reference plane becomes equal or less than a predetermined value, producing a new calibration reference plane from the measurement values of the measuring elements including the calibrated measuring element, until RMS of point cloud data does not change.

Abstract: A transfer device is one of a plurality of transfer devices each configured to transfer data between a storage device and a processing device. The storage device and the transfer devices are connected via a bus. The transfer device comprise: an issuing unit configured to issue a request for transferring data via the bus; an analysis unit configured to analyze data to be transferred; and a switching unit configured to switch a state of a series of requests issued by the issuing unit between a first state and a second state in which a request from another transfer device interrupts more easily than in the first state, according to a data attribute obtained as a result of analysis.

Abstract: In order to allow efficient data communication, an interface device that includes N ports, comprises: a cache memory that is shared by the N ports and includes a plurality of cache tags each of which is allocated to one of the N ports; and N cache determination units corresponding to the N ports. Each of the N cache determination units comprises: a determiner configured to determine, based on all of the values of the plurality of cache tags, whether a cache miss has occurred in the cache memory, and an update unit configured to update, when the determiner determines that a cache miss has occurred, cache tag values allocated to a self-port.

Abstract: Problems occurring due to a difference in point of view between cameras in compositing a panoramic image by using multiple images taken by the cameras are solved. An image processing device includes an image data receiving unit 101, a panoramic image generating unit 102, a designation receiving unit 103, and a single photographic image selecting unit 105. The image data receiving unit 101 receives data of a first still image and a second still image. The panoramic image generating unit 102 projects the first still image and the second still image on a projection sphere to generate a composited image. The designation receiving unit 103 receives designation of a specific position in the panoramic image. The single photographic image selecting unit 105 selects one of the first still image and the second still image, which contains the designated position received by the designation receiving unit 103.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus that performs filtering by reading out an image from an external storage unit, the image being divided into a plurality of banks by a first interleave method according to a transfer length when the image is read out from the external storage unit is provided. The apparatus comprising: a plurality of local memories; and a control unit configured to divide, into a plurality of pixel fragments, a pixel of a bank which includes at least one of a plurality of pixels needed for the filtering by a second interleave method according to the transfer length and store each of the pixel fragments obtained as a result of division in one of the plurality of local memories in accordance with the transfer length.

Abstract: The invention provides a laser scanner system, which comprises a laser scanner which includes a distance measuring unit for receiving a reflection light of a distance measuring light from an object to be measured and performing a distance measurement, a scanning unit for rotatably irradiating the distance measuring light, a directional angle detecting unit for detecting an irradiating direction of the distance measuring light, a GNSS device, and a control arithmetic unit, wherein the laser scanner is installed at two points, and wherein the control arithmetic unit obtains global coordinates of installation positions of the laser scanner from the GNSS device respectively, scans the distance measuring light over a total circumference at each of the installation positions, acquires point cloud data of the total circumference, performs a shape matching of the two point cloud data and combines the two point cloud data.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is provided to display an image on a screen, the image facilitating visual ascertainment of relationships between each of a plurality of items of point cloud data and point cloud data arising from combining the plurality of items of point cloud data. The image processing apparatus includes a display controlling section configured to 3D display combination point cloud data combining a plurality of items of point cloud data obtained from a plurality of viewpoints and allow 3D display of one item out of the plurality of items of point cloud data obtained from the plurality of viewpoints.

Abstract: A technique for facilitating understanding of a stereoscopic structure of an object in a 3-D image of point cloud data is provided. An image processing device includes a point cloud data display controlling unit, a marker display controlling unit, and a specified point cloud display controlling unit. The point cloud data display controlling unit displays a 3-D image of point cloud data on a screen. The marker display controlling unit displays a marker to specify a cut section of the 3-D image of the point cloud data. The specified point cloud display controlling unit displays a point cloud that constitutes the cut section among the point cloud data, as another image.

Abstract: Exterior orientation parameters of a camera are easily determined by, for example, a reference image being obtained by photographing a building 131 with a camera 112, in which exterior orientation parameters are determined, while a vehicle 100 travels, and a comparative image being simultaneously obtained by photographing the building 131 with a camera 113, in which exterior orientation parameters are undetermined. Then, points that match between the reference image and the comparative image are selected, and relative orientation and scale adjustment using a predetermined scale are performed, whereby the exterior orientation parameters of the camera 113 are calculated.

Abstract: A three dimensional display of point cloud data on a screen is rotated at improved working efficiency. An image processing device includes a point cloud data display controlling unit and a marker display controlling unit. The point cloud data display controlling unit controls rotation of a three dimensional display of point cloud data on a screen. The marker display controlling unit controls display of a rotational marker that indicates the direction of the rotation. The rotational marker is displayed on the screen at a position specified by an operator. The three dimensional display of the point cloud data is rotatable around the position of the rotational marker.

Abstract: A technique enables intuitive understanding of a directional relationship between a photographed image and a wide area image, such as an electronic map. An image processing device includes a display controlling unit that displays a quadrangular-shaped photographic image, which is photographed from an aerial vehicle, displays a mark indicating a photographing position of the quadrangular-shaped photographic image, on a wide area image, and performs highlight display in accordance with a corresponding relationship between a direction of the quadrangular-shaped photographic image and a direction of the mark.

Abstract: The invention provides a laser scanner system, which comprises a laser scanner which includes a distance measuring unit for emitting a distance measuring light, receiving a reflected light, and performing a distance measurement, a scanning unit for rotatably irradiating the distance measuring light, a directional angle detecting unit for detecting an irradiating direction of the distance measuring light, a GNSS device and a control arithmetic unit, and a target which sets a back sight point, wherein the control arithmetic unit has a target scanning mode and a point cloud data measurement mode, and is configured to calculate point cloud data with a global coordinate value and a global coordinate value of the target based on the global coordinate value obtained by the GNSS device, a measurement result obtained by executing the point cloud data measurement mode and a measurement result obtained by executing the target scanning mode.

Abstract: An omnidirectional image measuring instrument includes a horizontal rotary table, a horizontal rotary driving unit capable of rotating the horizontal rotary table, an electronic distance meter (EDM) device and an image pickup device provided on the horizontal rotary table, and a control device for synchronously controlling a distance measurement by the EDM device and an image pickup by the image pickup device.