Patent ID: 6678328
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
An apparatus comprising:memory means for storing relationship information generated by learning based on camera motion estimation information expressing motion of a video camera, which is detected by a desired image signal picked up by the video camera, and camera motion information expressing physical motion of the video camera, which was obtained by a sensor for detecting physical motion at the same time when the desired image signal was picked up by the video camera; camera motion estimation information detection means for detecting camera motion estimation information with respect to an inputted image signal, from the inputted image signal; and camera motion prediction information generation means for generating camera motion prediction information with respect to the inputted image signal, based on the camera motion estimation information detected by the camera motion estimation information detection means and the relationship information; wherein the motion center detection section includes an integration section for integrating the motion vector over a plurality of frames at each of a plurality of pixel positions, and a motion center determination section for deciding the motion center, based on an integration result from the integration section.