Camera Application Launch Sequence Segmentation for Fast Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera application launch sequences on devices are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring multiple steps and operations that delay image or video capture, especially in critical moments.
Innovation Solution
The method involves determining the type of user input on a device's display, with a first input type being held for greater than a threshold time and a second input type being held for less than the threshold time, to execute different launch sequences of a camera application, thereby reducing the time required to capture images or videos.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a full camera application launch sequence is executed, then the camera application can be fully initialized with all features available, but the time required to capture images or videos increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the camera application launch sequence into two distinct sequences: a first launch sequence for quick capture operations and a second launch sequence for full application initialization. This segmentation allows the system to choose the appropriate sequence based on user input type, thereby resolving the contradiction between fast capture and complete initialization by providing two specialized pathways instead of one comprehensive sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The first launch sequence implements partial action by executing only the essential operations needed for immediate image or video capture, omitting non-critical initialization steps. This partial execution reduces the time to capture while still achieving the core function, resolving the contradiction by accepting that not all features need to be fully initialized for every capture operation.
2Loss of time
If a reduced set of operations is executed in the first launch sequence, then the time to capture images or videos is reduced, but the complexity of managing multiple launch sequences increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the launch sequence selection adaptive based on user input characteristics. The system dynamically determines which launch sequence to execute by analyzing the duration and type of user input, automatically adjusting the initialization behavior without requiring manual configuration. This dynamic approach manages the complexity of multiple sequences by introducing a simple decision rule based on input timing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes by varying the launch sequence execution based on the duration parameter of user input. By monitoring how long the user holds the camera icon, the system changes its operational parameters to select either the first or second launch sequence. This parameter-based differentiation provides a straightforward mechanism to manage multiple sequences without adding significant complexity to the overall system.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the camera application is launched quickly with minimal operations, then processing resources and power are conserved, but the availability of camera features and settings is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-initializing only the essential camera components needed for immediate capture in the first launch sequence. Critical functions such as sensor activation and basic capture logic are prepared in advance, while non-essential features remain dormant. This preliminary initialization of core components conserves power while still enabling functional capture operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing the first launch sequence to handle multiple capture scenarios (photos, videos, different resolutions) using a common set of core operations. The streamlined sequence is made multi-functional by using configurable parameters and default settings that can accommodate various capture needs without requiring full application initialization, thereby conserving power while maintaining feature availability for common use cases.
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AI summary
Aspects relate to a launch sequence for a camera application. An example method includes obtaining a first user input on a region of a display. The method also includes determining, by a processor, whether the first user input is a first input type or a second input type. The first input type includes the first user input on the region of the display for greater than a threshold amount of time. The second input type includes the first user input on the region of the display for less than the threshold amount of time. The method further includes executing, by the processor, a first launch sequence of a camera application based on the first user input being the first input type. The method may also include executing, by the processor, a second launch sequence of the camera application based on the first user input being the second input type.