Bird Feeder Imaging Mechanism for Automatic Multi-Angle Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional bird feeders are inconvenient for observing and recording birds due to limitations in capturing images at the right time and angle, often affected by factors like time, weather, and venue.
Innovation Solution
A bird photographing method and device that includes a sensing mechanism to detect and identify birds, a drive mechanism to move the photographing mechanism along the feeder tray, and a lens adjustment system to ensure composition rules are followed, allowing continuous shooting and recording from multiple angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional bird feeder with only a feeding tray is used, then birds can be attracted to feed, but it is inconvenient for observing and recording birds due to inability to capture images at the right time and angle
Solution Approach 1:
The bird feeder system performs photographing operations automatically without human intervention. The sensing mechanism detects birds, the control mechanism activates the photographing mechanism, and the system captures images autonomously based on detection signals, eliminating the need for manual operation and timing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical observation and photographing with an automated electronic system. The sensing mechanism (optical/electronic), control mechanism (electronic control circuit), and photographing mechanism (camera system) work together to automatically capture bird images, substituting human mechanical operations with electronic automation
2Reliability
If manual photographing is used, then some bird images can be captured, but the images are affected by various objective factors such as time, weather, and venue
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing mechanism continuously monitors the environment and provides feedback signals to the control mechanism. When birds are detected or environmental conditions change, the system receives real-time feedback and automatically adjusts photographing operations, ensuring reliable image capture regardless of external conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system is pre-configured with the photographing mechanism, sensing mechanism, and control mechanism before bird observation begins. The automatic system is ready to capture images immediately upon detecting birds, eliminating delays associated with manual preparation and ensuring timely capture under various conditions
3Adaptability or versatility
If the photographing mechanism is fixed in one position, then the structure is simple, but it cannot capture birds from multiple angles
Solution Approach 1:
The photographing function is divided into multiple independent photographing mechanisms positioned at different locations around the feeding tray. Each mechanism captures images from its specific angle, and the control mechanism coordinates all segments to provide comprehensive multi-angle coverage without requiring a single complex movable system
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a bird photographing method, a readable storage medium, an electronic device and a bird feeder, wherein: a bird approaching and staying on the feeding tray is detected, and a photographing mechanism photographs the bird and judges the pre-composition; if the pre-composition is determined to conform to composition rules, the bird is determined as a subject, and the lens focal length is adjusted according to the position information, and video materials are obtained by continuously shooting from the first side to the second side of the subject; if the pre-composition is determined not to conform to composition rules, the photographing mechanism switches to standby or off mode. The present invention is simple in structure and intelligent, and ensures the subject properly positioned in the images, and the automatic, clear and complete photographing of birds facilitate the observation and recording of bird lovers and scientific researchers.