| abstract |
To detect a predetermined part more accurately. A special light image acquisition unit that acquires a special light image having information in a specific wavelength band, a generation unit that generates depth information of a predetermined position in a living body using the special light image, and depth information. And a detection unit for detecting a predetermined part. A normal light image acquisition unit that acquires a normal light image having information in the wavelength band of white light is further provided.For example, the specific wavelength band is infrared light, and the generation unit generates a special light image and a normal light image. By calculating the difference in the depth direction, depth information at a predetermined position is generated, and the detection unit detects a position where the depth information is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as a bleeding point. The present technology can be applied to an endoscope. [Selection] Figure 3 |