Adaptive Incline Guide Display for Portable Imaging Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional imaging apparatuses struggle to accurately detect and display the incline of the device, particularly in portable digital cameras, where miniaturization and weight reduction lead to unstable image capture, and existing solutions either lack precision in incline detection or do not provide intuitive and quantitative incline information to users.
Innovation Solution
An imaging apparatus comprising an imaging element, incline detection device, image processing unit, and display processing device that computes and displays incline information, allowing users to intuitively and quantitatively assess the incline through adaptive display formats and sampling adjustments based on the magnitude of the incline, enhancing usability and accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the imaging apparatus is miniaturized and reduced in weight for portable use, then portability and ease of carrying are improved, but image stability deteriorates and incline detection accuracy worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical level instruments with electronic inclination detection devices (acceleration sensors) that can be integrated into the miniaturized camera body. The sensor outputs electrical signals that are processed by the control unit to calculate and display inclination angles, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical components while maintaining detection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit dynamically adjusts the display parameters of the inclination guide image based on the detected inclination magnitude. When inclination exceeds a predetermined threshold, the system changes the display format (e.g., showing numerical values, changing color intensity, or modifying the visual guide) to provide more precise feedback to the user, thereby compensating for the reduced detection accuracy caused by miniaturization.
2Device complexity
If conventional incline detection methods are used, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to provide intuitive and quantitative incline information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the inclination angle through the acceleration sensor and provides real-time feedback to the user through the display unit. The control unit processes the sensor data and generates an inclination guide image that visually indicates the current inclination status, allowing users to adjust the camera orientation accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system ensures accurate and intuitive incline information is consistently provided.
Solution Approach 2:
The inclination guide image utilizes color variations to represent different inclination magnitudes. When the inclination exceeds predetermined thresholds, the display changes color (e.g., from green to yellow to red) or adjusts color intensity, providing intuitive visual cues about the severity of the incline without requiring complex numerical displays or additional hardware.
3Device complexity
If fixed display format is used for incline information, then device complexity is minimized, but adaptability to different incline magnitudes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display system dynamically adjusts its format and content based on the detected inclination magnitude. The control unit evaluates the inclination angle and automatically selects the appropriate display mode: for small inclinations, a subtle visual guide is shown; for moderate inclinations, numerical values and enhanced visual cues are displayed; for large inclinations, prominent warnings and corrective guidance are presented. This dynamic adaptation ensures optimal information delivery across all operating conditions.
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus including an incline detection device configured to detect an incline of the imaging apparatus, an image display device configured to display an image based on the image information, an incline computation device configured to compute an incline information that corresponds to a magnitude of the incline, an information storage device configured to store the incline information that is computed by the incline computation device, and a display processing device configured to display the image and an incline guide display corresponding to the incline information upon a screen of the image display device. The display processing device is configured to change a display format of the incline guide display in accordance with the magnitude of the incline.