Automatic Image Capture Device for Depiction Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Camera users face difficulties in capturing interesting moments due to the manual operation of camera controls, which can distract from experiencing these moments.
Innovation Solution
An image capture device equipped with an image sensor, optical element, and processor that automatically identifies depictions of interest within the visual content and generates images or videos based on these depictions, allowing for automatic capture of significant moments without the need for manual operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual camera controls are used to capture interesting moments, then the user can control the capture process, but the user experience is degraded due to distraction from the moment
Solution Approach 1:
The image capture device performs self-service by automatically detecting depictions of interest and capturing images without requiring manual user intervention. The processor autonomously analyzes visual content, identifies interesting moments, and triggers capture operations, allowing the device to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user control.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring and analyzing visual content before capturing images. The processor pre-processes visual data to identify potential depictions of interest, prepares capture parameters in advance, and positions the imaging system ready for automatic capture when interesting moments occur.
2Reliability
If the device captures all visual content, then no interesting moments are missed, but storage space and processing resources are consumed inefficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the essential information by identifying and capturing only those visual content elements that qualify as depictions of interest. The processor filters out redundant or uninteresting content while preserving meaningful moments, thereby reducing the quantity of stored data while maintaining capture reliability for important events.
Solution Approach 2:
The device applies local quality by differentiating between various types of visual content and applying selective capture criteria. Not all visual content is treated equally - the system identifies specific local regions or moments that exhibit characteristics of interest (such as motion, color changes, or recognized patterns) and prioritizes capture for these specific areas while excluding uniform or repetitive content.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to focus on experiencing interesting moments while the device captures relevant images or videos, ensuring that important visual content is recorded without manual intervention, with the option to store high-quality images in a smart image capture mode.
Implementation Method 1
The optical element may be configured to guide light within a field of view to the image sensor
Implementation Method 2
The image sensor may be configured to generate an output signal. The output signal may convey visual information based on light that becomes incident on the image sensor
Data Source
AI summary
An image capture device may automatically capture images. An image sensor may generate visual content based on light that becomes incident thereon. A depiction of interest within the visual content may be identified, and one or more images may be generated to include one or more portions of the visual content including the depiction of interest.