Array Image Collecting Components for Efficient Front View Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices with integrated cameras struggle to capture the user's front view image efficiently, leading to power wastage and increased data traffic, as well as limiting video communication capabilities due to fixed camera directions and the need for manual adjustments.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with an array of image display and collecting components set perpendicular to the screen, where only the necessary components are activated based on the window being viewed, allowing for efficient power use and flexible image capture without manual adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If image collecting components are integrated in the upward direction or high side direction of the display, then the device structure is simplified, but the camera cannot capture the front view image of the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image collecting components into multiple segments arranged in an array across the display surface. Instead of using a single integrated camera, multiple image collecting components are distributed at different positions (front, side, rear directions) to capture images from various angles simultaneously, resolving the conflict between structural simplicity and capture capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-point camera integration to a two-dimensional array of image collecting components distributed across the display surface. This spatial distribution in multiple dimensions enables front view image capture while maintaining integration with the display structure.
2Reliability
If the entire array of image collecting components is activated, then complete image coverage is achieved, but power consumption increases and data traffic increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent activates only the local image collecting components that correspond to the current display window position rather than the entire array. The system dynamically determines which components are needed based on window location, enabling complete image coverage when necessary while reducing power consumption during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses partial action by activating only the necessary subset of image collecting components corresponding to the display window. Instead of continuously activating all components, the system activates only those needed for the current viewing area, reducing overall power consumption and data traffic while maintaining image quality.
3Ease of operation
If a single camera is occupied by one application, then the camera can be used exclusively, but other applications cannot use the same camera
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the camera resource into multiple independent image collecting components in an array. Different applications can be assigned to use different components or subsets of components simultaneously, enabling multiple applications to access camera functionality without conflict while maintaining exclusive control for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal camera system where the array of image collecting components can serve multiple applications simultaneously. The system can allocate different components to different applications or allow flexible sharing, making the camera resource adaptable to various application needs without exclusive occupation by a single application.
4Device complexity
If the camera direction is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the user needs to manually adjust position to ensure proper image capture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the camera system into multiple fixed-direction image collecting components arranged in an array. Each component has a fixed orientation, but collectively they cover multiple directions (front, side, rear). The system automatically selects and activates the appropriate components based on the display window position, eliminating the need for manual user adjustment while maintaining structural simplicity.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a control method and an electronic apparatus. The control method is applied to an electronic apparatus that includes an array of image display components and an array of image collecting components. The method includes displaying a first window by the array of image display components; obtaining the position of a first region in the first window; turning on the image collecting components corresponding to the first region in the first window in the array of image collecting components according to the position of the first region, wherein the number of the image collecting components corresponding to the first region is less than or equal to the number of the image collecting components in the array of image collecting components; and obtaining a first image by the image collecting components corresponding to the first region.