Common Operator for Camera Control Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera control devices require different operation means for selecting a target camera and varying shooting direction/magnification, leading to complex and cumbersome operations when switching between map and camera modes.
Innovation Solution
A camera control device with a common operator that uses the same operation means for both map and camera operations, utilizing a console with an operation lever and buttons to control camera direction and magnification, and automatically switching modes based on scale and magnification thresholds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different operation means are used for map operation and camera operation, then each operation can be performed with dedicated controls, but the overall operation complexity increases and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the console to perform both map operation and camera operation functions. The console is designed to recognize and respond to the same operation inputs regardless of whether the system is in map operation mode or camera operation mode, eliminating the need for separate operation interfaces and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility across different operational contexts.
2Ease of operation
If a common operation interface is used for both map and camera operations, then operation simplicity improves, but the ability to provide optimized controls for each mode may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing automatic mode switching based on real-time system state. The operation manager dynamically determines whether to execute map operation or camera operation based on current mode flags and operational context, allowing the same physical console to adapt its function dynamically without requiring manual mode selection or complex interface changes from the user.
3Ease of operation
If manual switching between map and camera modes is required, then user control precision improves, but operation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing automatic mode switching functionality that eliminates the need for manual mode selection by the user. The operation manager automatically determines the appropriate operation mode based on system state and executes the corresponding operations, allowing the system to serve itself in mode management and freeing the user from time-consuming manual switching tasks while maintaining precise operational control.
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AI summary
A camera control device capable of easily performing control even if more than one camera is provided. A common operation section performs a map operation and a camera operation with the same operation device. An operation management section switches between the map operation and the camera operation depending on the scale (display magnification) of a map and the imaging magnification of a camera to be operated. To perform the map operation, the operation management section sends an operation signal to a map control section, and to perform the camera operation, it sends an operation signal to a camera control section.