Camera Color Temperature Scrolling List Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

The limited number of scenario adjusting modes restricts the adjustment of color temperature values, leading to suboptimal shooting effects due to fixed settings not accommodating all environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that display a scrolling list of color temperature values on a touch screen, allowing users to select the appropriate value by tapping and scrolling, with the final value being set based on scrolling direction and speed, enabling dynamic adjustment of shooting parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If preset scenario adjusting modes are used, then the operation is simple, but the adaptability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidcolor temperature adjustment range
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The color temperature adjustment interface is segmented into two parts: preset scenario modes for quick selection and a detailed scrolling list for precise digital adjustment. This segmentation allows users to choose the appropriate level of detail based on their needs, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and adjustment range.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to the interface by implementing a scrolling list that displays multiple color temperature values vertically. This dimensional expansion allows comprehensive color temperature adjustment while maintaining the original preset modes, thus increasing adaptability without complicating the basic operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a scrolling list with multiple color temperature values is displayed, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor temperature selection rangeVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The scrolling list is designed to be dynamic, responding to user scrolling actions and automatically adjusting the display. The list can be scrolled to reveal more color temperature values, and the active state changes dynamically based on user interaction. This dynamic design allows comprehensive adjustment options without permanently increasing interface complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The scrolling list acts as an intermediary between the user and the color temperature settings. Instead of directly exposing all adjustment parameters, the scrollable interface mediates the interaction, allowing users to access comprehensive color temperature values through a structured, manageable interface that doesn't overwhelm the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If digital color temperature values are displayed in a scrolling list, then the measurement precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor temperature value precisionVSAvoidparameter setting convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The interface provides visual feedback by highlighting the currently active color temperature value in the scrolling list. As users scroll through the values, the system responds by showing which value is currently selected, making it easier to operate despite the increased precision and number of options. This feedback mechanism maintains ease of operation while enabling precise measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The preset scenario modes perform preliminary action by providing commonly needed color temperature values upfront. Users can directly select from these pre-configured modes for typical scenarios, avoiding the need to manually scroll through the detailed list. This preliminary provision of common options maintains operational ease while the detailed list remains available for precision adjustments when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3091728B1Method and device for setting shooting parameter
Publication Date: 2022.05.11 XIAOMI INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for setting a shooting parameter. The method includes: receiving (101) a tapping signal triggered on a digital color temperature adjusting key displayed on a touch screen; displaying (102, 205) a scrolling list according to the tapping signal, wherein there are n color temperature values displayed in the scrolling list and one color temperature value in the n color temperature values is in an active state, and n is a positive integer; receiving (103, 206) a scrolling signal acting on the scrolling list; and activating (104, 207) each of the n color temperature values in sequence according to the scrolling signal, and selecting the final color temperature value in an active state to set the shooting parameter. In the present disclosure, the color temperature values of all the scenarios can be adjusted, and thereby shooting effects may be improved comprehensively.