3D Model Photo Preview for Faster In-App Image Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

The process of selecting a photo from multiple photos taken in a scene is cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring users to exit the photographing application and search for images in an album for comparison and selection.

Innovation Solution

An image display method and apparatus that utilizes a three-dimensional model control with multiple display surfaces on a photographing preview interface to directly display and compare different images without switching applications, allowing users to view and select images efficiently.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users select photos by entering the album and searching for images, then photos can be selected from multiple captured images, but the selection process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephoto selection processVSAvoidselection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent displays multiple photographed images on different display surfaces of a three-dimensional model control before the user completes the photographing process. This preliminary display of images allows users to compare and select photos without exiting the photographing application, thereby eliminating the need to later search through the album and significantly reducing the time and steps required for photo selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The three-dimensional model control serves multiple functions: it acts as a control element for triggering photographing operations and simultaneously serves as a display interface for presenting multiple captured images. This multi-functionality integrates the photo selection capability directly into the photographing workflow, eliminating the need for separate album navigation and image search steps

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If users compare and select photos in the album, then they can choose the most satisfied photo, but the process requires exiting the photographing application and navigating through the album

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephoto comparison capabilityVSAvoidinterface switching
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the photo comparison function with the photographing interface by displaying multiple captured images on the three-dimensional model control within the same application context. This integration allows users to compare photos and make selections without switching between the photographing application and the album application, thereby simplifying the overall interface structure and eliminating the need for application navigation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12429998B2Image display method and apparatus, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.09.30 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

An image display method and apparatus, and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: displaying, by an electronic device, a first input performed by a user in a case that a first three-dimensional model control is displayed on a photographing preview interface, where the first three-dimensional model control includes N display surfaces, and N is a positive integer; and displaying, by the electronic device on a first display surface in the N display surfaces in response to the first input, a first image photographed by a camera, where each display surface in the N display surfaces is used to display one image, and different display surfaces are used to display different images.