Digital Camera Parameter Setting Interruption Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital cameras require users to set numerous parameters for processing images, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when interruption processing occurs during parameter setting, leading to incomplete settings and increased user burden.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus with an image sensing unit and processing unit that allows sequential execution of image sensing and processing, including a storage unit for parameters, a setting unit for parameter storage, and a control unit that enables image sensing before parameter setting completion, ensuring processing can continue with set parameters upon completion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the user sets multiple parameters in sequence, then the processing functions can be configured according to user preferences, but the setting time increases and user burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-sets default parameters for image processing functions before the user starts shooting. When the user enters the setting mode, the parameters that were being set at the time of interruption are restored, allowing the user to continue from where they left off rather than starting over. This preliminary preparation of parameter states resolves the contradiction by reducing the time required for parameter setting while maintaining full configuration capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the user about the current parameter setting state by displaying information about interrupted settings and allowing the user to resume from the interruption point. This feedback mechanism enables the user to understand what has been set and what remains, efficiently completing the configuration process without unnecessary repetition, thus reducing setting time while preserving adaptability.
2Productivity
If interruption processing occurs during parameter setting, then the user can perform shooting processing, but the parameter setting becomes incomplete and the user must restart setting from the beginning
Solution Approach 1:
The system saves the state of parameter setting at the moment of interruption and restores it when the user returns to the setting mode. This preliminary saving of the interrupted state allows the user to perform shooting processing without losing their place in the setting sequence, maintaining both shooting productivity and setting continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains the continuity of the parameter setting action by remembering the interrupted point and allowing the user to resume from there. Instead of breaking the setting process into disconnected segments that require restarting, the system ensures the useful action of parameter setting continues seamlessly, even when interrupted by shooting operations, thus improving both productivity and ease of operation.
3Reliability
If the user must restart parameter setting from the beginning after interruption, then all parameters can be reconfirmed, but the user burden increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the necessary information about the interrupted parameter setting state and saves it for later restoration. Instead of requiring the user to re-enter all parameters, the system takes out and preserves the specific setting state at the interruption point, allowing the user to resume without repeating previous settings. This reduces user burden while ensuring reliable and complete parameter configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system preliminarily saves the parameter setting state at the time of interruption, so when the user returns to setting mode, the system has already prepared the correct state for continuation. This preliminary action ensures that all necessary parameter information is preserved and readily available, reducing the user burden of re-setting while maintaining setting completeness and reliability.
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AI summary
The digital camera according to an embodiment executes image sensing processing first, if interruption processing occurs during transfer parameter setting processing. Thus, the user does not miss a photo opportunity.