JP2016521473A - System and method for adjusting images for in-vehicle cameras - Google Patents

Abstract

The system and method adjust the image in response to at least one in-vehicle sensor.

Description

[Cross-reference of related applications]
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 567,323, filed on August 6, 2012, which is a provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 778,641 filed on March 13, 2013. No. 61 / 515,549 filed on Aug. 5, 2011 and U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 563,126 filed on Nov. 23, 2011. Claim priority, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

[Field of the Invention]
The present invention relates generally to in-vehicle cameras, and more particularly, exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for adjusting an image, such as an in-image horizon, for an in-vehicle camera.

  Cameras mounted on vehicles are used in a wide range of applications, from personal use such as recording roads, courses, and flight performance to specialized use in race cars.

  1 and 2 showing the prior art show conventional camera images in the Nascar race, generally indicated by reference numeral 10. 1 and 2 show a fixed horizontal line for the hood 14 of the race car (straight line 12 in the virtual image across the image to show a fixed reference of the image) in straight lines and curves. This imaginary line 12 indicates that the horizontal line in the image is shifted with respect to the sky 16 by changing the course angle.

  There is a need in the art for a system and method that can adjust the image from the in-vehicle camera as desired.

  The system and method according to the present invention for adjusting an image for an in-vehicle camera eliminates and suppresses the problems and disadvantages of the prior art by providing an image that can be adjusted according to at least one in-vehicle sensor.

  In an exemplary embodiment, vehicle telemetry from multiple sensors may be used to automatically adjust an image, eg, an in-image horizon, in a desired manner.

  In another exemplary embodiment, during vehicle tilt, data from at least one sensor is used to automatically adjust the horizon in the image to match the horizon of the skyline. For example, it is executed when a race car goes around a bank from a straight.

  In other exemplary embodiments, both the in-image horizon and zoom are automatically adjusted while the vehicle is tilting.

  In another exemplary embodiment, the above-described adjustment of the horizon in the image is realized by a digital video effect, thereby eliminating the need to adjust the camera angle while the vehicle is actually tilting.

  The exemplary embodiments described above and further forms are described in more detail in the detailed description of the invention below.

  Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. Further, like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates the prior art and shows a race car camera image that includes a fixed in-image horizon in a straight line of the race course.

FIG. 2 illustrates the prior art and shows a race car camera image including a fixed in-image horizontal line at a bank curve on the race course.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method of adjusting the in-image horizon of the in-vehicle camera.

FIG. 4 shows a race car camera image including a horizontal line within the adjustable image on a straight line of the race course.

FIG. 5 shows a race car camera image including an adjustable image horizontal line at the race course curve.

FIG. 6 shows a race car camera image including a horizontal line within the adjustable image on a straight line of the race course.

FIG. 7 shows a race car camera image including the adjusted horizontal line in the race course curve.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary system for adjusting an image for an in-vehicle camera.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the related art and comparing the relative pixel dimensions of HD and higher resolution images.

FIG. 10 shows an exemplary graphical user interface of a 4K captured image that includes a 720p selection extraction window.

FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary first system for taking a picture and transmitting a 4K image to a processor and graphical user interface outside the scene.

FIG. 12 shows an exemplary second system for taking a picture, processing a 4K image at the shooting site, and then transmitting the HD image outside the shooting site.

  In addition to the brief description above and a detailed description of each figure associated therewith, exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in further detail below. However, it will be understood that the exemplary embodiments are not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed or the particular details. The exemplary embodiments are intended to cover all variations, equivalents, and alternatives within the exemplary embodiments and claims. The same number represents the same member throughout the description based on the drawings.

  The terms such as first and second are used in various processes and calculations, but these processes and calculations are not limited by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one process or calculation from another. For example, within the scope of the present disclosure, the first calculation may be referred to as the second calculation, and similarly, the second calculation may be referred to as the first calculation. The term “and / or” as used herein includes one or more of the listed elements and all combinations thereof.

  As used herein, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used herein, the expressions “include” and “have” define the presence of the described feature, integer, process, action, element, and / or component, but one or more other It will be understood that this does not exclude the presence of features, integers, steps, actions, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

  In some other embodiments, the functions and operations described may be performed in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two drawings shown in succession or a plurality of steps shown in any of the drawings may actually be executed substantially simultaneously depending on the function or operation, or in some cases. May be performed in the reverse order.

  In the following, exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described in detail.

  As described above, the present invention relates to adjusting an image, for example, an in-image horizon, for an in-vehicle camera by providing an image that is adjusted according to at least one in-vehicle sensor.

  In an exemplary embodiment, vehicle telemetry from multiple sensors may automatically adjust the horizon in the image as desired. The sensor data may include any convenient data such as gyro data, vehicle angle, attitude, altitude, speed, acceleration, traction, and navigation data. The sensor data may further include data indicating the environmental state of the vehicle. Other data may also be included such as data indicating the vehicle's environmental conditions such as weather, detected course conditions, winds such as turbulence and headwinds, and any detection data that is advantageous for adjusting the temperature and image adjustment.

  As shown in the specific examples below, such image adjustment can be achieved by adjusting the horizontal line in the image, cropping, selecting a portion in the image, tracking the object of interest in the image, higher resolution than HD (high definition). Development of a selective HD image from the camera, selective photographing of an image interest point, image adjustment according to environmental conditions, and the like. An example of this is described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13 / 567,323, filed August 6, 2012, filed on August 6, 2012, and filed on August 5, 2011. No. 515,549 and US Patent Application No. 61 / 563,126, filed November 23, 2011, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The selective photographing and presentation of the part in the original image shown in No. 13 / 567,323 is as follows.

  Usually, both vertical resolution and horizontal resolution are standards for general image or video formats. FIG. 9 showing a conventional example shows an example of a relative pixel size with an aspect ratio of 2.39: 1, and 720p and 1080p formats are shown in letterbox.

  High vertical resolution criteria include 720p (1280 x 720 pixels), 1080i (by interlacing with two 1920 x 540 fields for a total resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels), 1080p (representing a 1920 x 1080 pixel progressive scan).

  Although more common in the field of digital cinema, examples of high horizontal resolution standards include 2K (width 2048 pixels) and 4K (width 4096 pixels). The overall resolution is determined by the image aspect ratio. For example, a 2K image with a standard or Academy ratio of 4: 3 has an overall ratio of 2048 × 1536 pixels. On the other hand, an image having a Panavision ratio of 2.39: 1 has an overall ratio of 2048 × 856 pixels. FIG. 9 showing the prior art shows a comparison of the relative pixel dimensions of the 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K captured images.

  Currently, there are technologies beyond HD shooting for digital cinema, such as 2K, 4K, and more. However, images shot with such a technique are also reduced to HD formats that can be used conventionally by consumers, such as 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, in broadcast studios for broadcast and other distribution schemes.

  Furthermore, high-resolution shooting is used in digital cinema, but is not used in conventional broadcast shooting. Such broadcast shooting is performed in accordance with a desired consumer display resolution such as 1080p. This is because both consumer display resolution and broadcaster bandwidth are limited. Therefore, for example, in a situation where a partial enlargement of the broadcast image is required so that the selected detailed portion in the image can be seen better, the display resolution is considerably lower than the original image actually taken on site.

  In an exemplary embodiment related to selective shooting, the first image or moving image is shot at a first resolution higher than HD or a predetermined broadcast display resolution. Then, a desired portion of the first image or moving image is displayed with a lower second resolution. The second resolution is close to the predetermined broadcast display resolution and is a lower resolution. Accordingly, the selected portion of the captured image is displayed at or near a predetermined broadcast display resolution (minimizing or eliminating loss of image details for the predetermined broadcast display resolution).

  An example of this is shown in FIG. FIG. 10 shows a screen shot of a full raster 4K moving image 1110. A part of the 4K image shown as the 720p moving image selection extraction window 1112 is selected for presentation. Therefore, the original image is taken at a resolution higher than the HD resolution, and a part of the original image taken at a resolution higher than the HD resolution is selected for presentation by the 720p extraction window. Although FIG. 10 specifically shows a 4K captured image and a 720p extraction window, at least one of the captured image and the extraction window may be provided or sized at a different resolution.

  Although only one extraction window is shown in FIG. 10, the present disclosure includes that a plurality of extraction windows are simultaneously applied to the same captured image.

  In a further exemplary embodiment, the selection extraction window (1112 in FIG. 10) is provided in a graphical user interface (GUI) (1114 in FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, the operator can search the acquired image and select a portion in the captured image for presentation. In an exemplary embodiment, the extraction window allows an operator to adjust the size and position of the extraction window. In another embodiment, the extraction window is configured to track or scan a moving image, for example to play or follow an object of interest during a sporting event. In another exemplary embodiment, multiple operators may extract from the same image using the same or multiple GUIs.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the processing of the photographed image may be performed outside the photographing site (FIG. 11) or the photographing site (FIG. 12). In the exemplary system shown in FIG. 11, a camera 1116 shoots 4K images at a shooting site, such as a sports arena (generally indicated at 1118). For example, a transmission mechanism 1120 such as a cable that can transmit the entire band of 4K moving images, for example, takes a photographed image on a work base (OB) such as a relay track away from the stadium 1118 (the whole is indicated by 1122). To transmit.

  The image recording unit 1124 records the acquired image on the server as a data stream, for example. As a result, the operator can go back the recording time and examine the selected portion of the captured image as described above. The operator can perform the above-described control through the GUI 1114, and this is performed via the processor 1126 serving as an interface between the GUI 1114 and the recording unit 1124. In an exemplary embodiment, the recording unit, processor, and GUI allow the operator to return immediately or almost immediately to the selected portion for presentation of the recorded image.

  For example, in FIG. 10, the operator on the track uses the GUI to navigate the full raster 4K image, and operates the selection 16: 9 extraction window like a cursor to select the region of interest. it can. In the GUI of the exemplary embodiment, the region of interest can be selected from at least one of the live broadcast image and the recorded image by the extraction window. Further, as described above, the present invention includes size adjustment and enlargement of the extraction window. In another embodiment system, keyframes can be marked to map a desired action, such as panning or zooming around the image.

  Referring back to FIG. 11, in an exemplary embodiment, the system output 1128 (eg, 720p / 59.94 output for 4K shooting) is sent to the router 1130. As a result, the output is sent live to the switching device 1132 or stored in the server 1134 (EVS) for later playout. Further, in the exemplary embodiment, the acquired image can be played back as a slow motion or still image on the server 1134 or operator side (via the processor 1126) as needed.

  In another exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the original image (4K image in this example) is acquired, transmitted, and recorded at a shooting site, such as a sports arena 1118. The on-site processor 1126 provides or connects a GUI 1114 to an operator within the work base 1122 (eg, a track, GUI is accessible from any convenient location), and provides a reference video 1138 of the image. The operator can give an image instruction using the extraction window. The output 1128 is sent from the stadium to the router 1130 at another point.

  In another embodiment, at least one GUI is accessed by a tablet controller as a pointing tool to the system. Such a tablet controller is wireless and portable and may be a flexible main or sub navigation tool.

  In another embodiment, a plurality of cameras may be arranged to acquire images from a plurality of viewpoints. The extraction window may be provided for a plurality of captured images of the system so that a part is selected and displayed from the original images of a plurality of viewpoints.

  In a further exemplary embodiment, real-time or near real-time tracking of an object of interest (eg, automatic tracking of a specific, selected, or pre-designated player during a match, or a ball during a match) is performed. In another embodiment, it is specified to be inserted into a full live broadcast, with virtual pointing and automatic tracking of the object of interest. This is done by using a back-end software and tracking technology to provide a virtual viewfinder that works just as a human camera operator does. In these processes, for example, a simple tracking of a single identified object, or an action performed by a human operator, such as panning, tilting, zooming, etc., of an extraction window. Artificial techniques may be used for more complex operations such as For those embodiments that use 4K (or similar) capture, a specially designed 4K camera may be utilized for camera capture. Also, a wider lens may be used to obtain a larger acquisition than the subject so that reconstruction and planarization in post-processing are possible. Furthermore, different lenses may be used exclusively for different applications.

  Such processing may use multiple cameras and / or multiple extraction windows as described above. Alternatively, it may be performed by one specific camera and / or extraction window. As a result, the artificial intelligence can automatically acquire, extract and display the broadcast material using the extraction window as a virtual finder.

  In other exemplary embodiments, virtual 3D extraction is also possible, for example with a single 4K or 8K camera with two windows output.

  In another exemplary embodiment, the acquisition frame rate is increased over the broadcast frame rate in addition to or instead of increasing the imaging resolution as described above.

  In such an embodiment, the first moving image is acquired at a first frame rate that is higher than a predetermined broadcast frame rate. A desired portion of the first video is displayed at a second lower frame rate that is close to a predetermined broadcast frame rate. A desired portion of the first moving image is acquired by an extraction window that extracts a frame in the original captured moving image. In this way, a smooth and clear video with no too strong edges or blurred frames is extracted. The first moving image shot in this way may have an arbitrary frame rate higher than a predetermined broadcast frame rate.

  In a further exemplary embodiment, the first video is filmed at a first frame rate of super motion or hyper motion. Considering a conventional moving image, this is a progressive frame rate of about 180 (super motion) or more per second ("hyper motion" or "ultra motion"). In an exemplary embodiment, hypermotion may be recorded discontinuously so that scenes triggered by camera motion can be played back. In another exemplary embodiment, the system performs full time recording in camera hypermotion. For example, it is assumed that a playback playback time longer than a period of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and a half, 2 hours, or the like is allowed.

  In another exemplary embodiment, raw data from at least one camera is manipulated (“editable”) to match image quality to broadcast standards. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include broadcast-side “operations” such that the raw data is affected to comply with broadcast color temperature, color, and γ variables.

  Thus, the present disclosure provides an advantageous system and method that allows a portion of an original image to be selected and presented for broadcast production and other uses. By providing an exemplary embodiment that uses a selective extraction window through a GUI, the operator has full control over the portion of the original image that the operator wishes to present. Further, by providing an exemplary embodiment that utilizes higher resolution shooting (eg, 4K) than HD, the desired portion selected by the operator can be displayed in an image quality that is relatively close to HD quality (ie, relative degradation of image quality). None). Furthermore, by providing an exemplary embodiment that utilizes a shooting frame rate that is higher than a predetermined broadcast frame rate, the video extracted therefrom is smooth and clear, with no frames that are too strong or blurred. It will be something. Finally, according to various exemplary embodiments utilizing advanced GUI features such as automatic tracking of objects of interest and the use of multiple GUIs or extraction windows for one or more captured images (from different viewpoints), Flexible image generation and convenience.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 generally indicates an exemplary method for adjusting an image for an in-vehicle camera. The method includes receiving image data from a vehicle-mounted camera (described in box 22), receiving data from at least one vehicle-mounted sensor (described in box 24), and data received from at least one vehicle-mounted sensor. And adjusting a horizontal line in the image (described in box 26).

  In an exemplary embodiment, the above-described adjustment of the horizon in the image may be performed as a digital video effect so that it is not necessary to actually operate the in-vehicle camera. In addition, any in-image horizontal line adjustment is included. Here, as a result of the adjustment, it does not matter whether the horizontal line in the image is aligned with the skyline.

  Furthermore, part or all of the image adjustment may be performed in the vehicle. For example, the in-vehicle (in-vehicle) processor may perform some or all image adjustments based on data from at least one sensor. For example, in a wireless transmission mode where it is advantageous to reduce the data package against bandwidth limitations, it is particularly significant to allocate processing power to the vehicle. Further, in an exemplary embodiment, one or more wireless transmission channels from the vehicle are dedicated to video output only, and an operator can communicate with the in-vehicle processor via other channels.

  Further, the exemplary embodiment includes adjusting an in-image horizon based on the received vehicle telemetry data.

  In another exemplary embodiment, when the vehicle is leaning, data from at least one sensor is used to automatically adjust the in-image horizon to match the skyline. This is executed, for example, when the race car runs on a bank curve from a straight line. Refer to FIGS. 4 and 5 for comparison with FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate exemplary adjustments to align the in-image horizontal line 12 with the skyline while the race car is tilting when moving from a straight line to a bank curve.

  In another exemplary embodiment, the in-image horizon and zoom are automatically adjusted while the vehicle is tilting. As a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 2 showing a conventional example, FIGS. FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate exemplary adjustments for matching the horizontal line 12 in the image to the skyline (shown as line 28) by increasing the amount of zoom in the curve when the race car tilts when entering the bank curve from a straight line. Show.

  FIG. 8 shows an exemplary system for adjusting the in-image horizon from the in-vehicle camera. The system 100 may include a server 101. The server 101 may have a plurality of information. Information includes, but is not limited to, on-board cameras, calculation and processing modules, vehicle telemetry information from other data storage units, stationary and continuous moving images, and the like. The server 101 can communicate with the network 106 via the communication channel 110.

  Further, the system 100 may access or interface with a third party data source or server 103. The third party data source can communicate with the network via the communication channel 111. The source 103 described as being independent in the figure may include substantially the same server as the server 101. Server 101 or source 103 may include a data service provider such as a mobile phone service provider, a business information provider, or any other suitable provider or repository. Server 101 or source 103 may further include an application server that provides applications and / or computer-executable code that implements any of the interfaces / processing described herein. Server 101 or source 103 may provide initial states, options, settings and / or structures for multiple applications. In response to this, the apparatus can receive and process the application. The server 101 or the source 103 may present an arbitrary application on the user interface or web browser of the device so that the user of the device can select it relatively easily.

  In addition, at least one of another server member or local computer device, eg, 104, 105, 106, may generate a user interface and control connectivity to the server 101 or source 103. Then, at least one of the server 101 or the local computing devices 104, 105, 106 may periodically access the source 103 to cache relevant data used in embodiments of the present invention.

  Network 106 may be any suitable network such as the Internet, WAN, and / or local network. Server 101 and source 103 may communicate with network 106 via communication channels 110, 111. The communication channels 110 and 111 may be any appropriate communication channel by wireless, satellite, wired, or the like.

  The exemplary system 100 further includes a computing device 105 that communicates over the network 106 via a communication channel 112. The computer device 105 may be any suitable computer device such as a personal computer (fixed position), a notebook computer or a portable computer, a PDA, a cellular phone, a portable tablet computer, a portable audio player, and the like. For example, the system 100 may include computer devices 104 and 106 that are mobile phones and tablets, respectively. Devices 104 and 106 may include display means 141, 161 and / or buttons / controls 142. The controller 142 may operate independently or in cooperation with any of the controls described above.

  Further, the devices 104, 105 and 106 can communicate with each other via communication channels 115, 116 (eg, wireless, wired, Bluetooth communication channels, etc.) and further communicate with the network 106 through communication channels 112, 113, and 114. Communication is possible.

  Thus, all devices 104, 105, and 106 need only be able to communicate with each other and with at least one of server 101 and source 103. Each device can communicate with each other via a network 106 as a server. Each device may communicate intermittently with the network 106. Thus, the devices 104, 105, and 106 can operate without being always connected to the network 106 (eg, utilizing data connection control of the interface). For example, if the data is not available or if the user instructs the device to operate offline, the data used for any of the devices 104, 105, and 106 is stored or cached information / parameters. It may be based on. Thereby, each of the devices 104, 105, and 106 can perform the processes described in the various exemplary embodiments.

  Further, using any of the illustrated communication media, devices 104, 105, and 106 may manipulate, share, send, and / or receive past or current data generated by any of the illustrated elements of system 100. Good. For example, data may be available at server 101 and / or source 103. For example, in order to individually determine the latest value of an instruction at a certain time, a user using any of the devices 104, 105, and 106 may individually operate or transmit data. Thus, any suitable device may be used to use vehicle telemetry data from at least one vehicle sensor for the purpose of adjusting the horizon in the image from the in-vehicle camera.

  The detailed description of the above-described embodiments of the present invention, and in particular specific examples, are merely illustrative of possible embodiments and are merely set forth for a clear understanding of the subject matter of the present invention. . Various changes and modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such variations and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure and the present invention and are protected by the following claims.

Claims (27)

A method for adjusting the horizontal line in the image of the in-vehicle camera,
Mounting the camera on the vehicle;
Mounting at least one sensor for detecting a change in the inclination of the vehicle on the vehicle;
Adjusting the horizontal line in the image in response to the detected change in the inclination of the vehicle.   The method of claim 1, wherein the in-image horizon is automatically adjusted in response to the detected tilt change of the vehicle.   The method of claim 2, wherein the in-image horizon is adjusted with a digital video effect.   The method of claim 1, wherein the detected tilt change is provided as vehicle telemetry data.   The method of claim 2, wherein during the vehicle tilt, the horizon in the image is adjusted to match or approximate the horizon of a skyline.   The method according to claim 2, wherein the horizontal line in the image is adjusted according to a zoom type of the image. Acquisition of a first image or a first video of a first resolution, wherein the first resolution is higher than a high definition and is equal to or higher than a set second resolution that is an image output resolution;
A first desired portion is selected from the photographed first original image or the first original moving image, and the first portion has a lower resolution than the photographed first image or the moving image. things and,
The method of claim 1, further comprising displaying the selected first portion at the second resolution, which is an output resolution.   The method according to claim 7, characterized in that the selection of a desired first part from the first image or first animation is performed via a graphical user interface having a selection extraction window.   9. The extraction window according to claim 8, wherein the extraction window allows an operator to search in the acquired image or moving image and select a portion of the acquired image or moving image for presentation. the method of. A system for adjusting the horizontal line in an image for a vehicle-mounted camera,
A camera mounted on the vehicle,
At least one sensor mounted on the vehicle for detecting a change in inclination of the vehicle;
A processor for accessing camera image data and data indicating the inclination of the vehicle;
A digital video effects component that adjusts an in-image horizon in response to the detected tilt of the vehicle.   The system of claim 10, wherein the digital video effects component is configured to automatically adjust an in-image horizon in response to the detected tilt of the vehicle.   The system of claim 11, wherein the detected tilt change is provided as vehicle telemetry data.   The system of claim 11, wherein the in-image horizon is adjusted to match or approximate a skyline horizon while the vehicle is tilting.   The system of claim 10, wherein the in-image horizon is adjusted by a zoom change of the image. The camera acquires a first image or a first moving image at a first resolution, and the first resolution is higher than a predetermined second resolution, which is high definition and output resolution. ,
The system further includes:
A processor in communication with a graphical user interface for selecting, from the unprocessed first original image or first moving image, a first desired portion having a lower resolution than the acquired first image or first moving image; ,
11. The system of claim 10, comprising an output mechanism that transmits the first portion to the router, switching device, or server at the second output resolution.   The system of claim 15, wherein the graphical user interface includes a selection extraction window.   The system according to claim 16, wherein the extraction window allows an operator to search the captured image or moving image and select a portion of the captured image or moving image for presentation. A method for adjusting an image for an in-vehicle camera,
Mounting the camera on the vehicle;
Mounting at least one sensor on the vehicle for detecting important matter data relating to the vehicle;
Adjusting the image in response to the detected data of the vehicle.   The method of claim 18, wherein the sensor data includes at least one of gyro data, vehicle angle, attitude, altitude, speed, acceleration, traction, and navigation data.   The method of claim 18, wherein the sensor data includes environmental conditions of the vehicle including at least one of weather, sensed course conditions, wind, and temperature. The image adjustment is
Adjusting the horizontal line in the image,
Adjust image trimming, select parts in the image,
Tracking interests in images,
Rendering from a camera with higher resolution than HD to selective HD images,
Selective acquisition of image points of interest, or image adjustment according to environmental conditions,
19. The method of claim 18, comprising at least one of:   The method of claim 21, wherein the image adjustment is performed as a digital video effect.   The method of claim 22, wherein at least a portion of the image adjustment is performed by an in-vehicle vehicle processor.   24. The method of claim 23, wherein the adjusted image is transmitted to an external computer device via a wireless protocol. Acquiring a first image or a moving image at a first resolution higher than a predetermined second resolution output display resolution which is HD and a display output resolution;
A step of selecting a first desired portion from the acquired first original image or moving image, wherein the first portion has a lower resolution than the acquired first image or moving image;
The method of claim 18, further comprising displaying the first portion at the second output resolution.   26. The method of claim 25, wherein selecting a desired first portion from the first image or movie is performed via a graphical user interface having a selection extraction window.   27. The method according to claim 26, wherein the extraction window allows an operator to search the captured image or the moving image and select the portion for presentation.