Camera Image-Capture Parameter Control for Easier Pull Focus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it challenging to manually adjust image capturing parameters effectively, especially in advanced techniques like pull focus, without being an expert.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing program and information processing device that assist users in manually operating image capturing parameters through a user interface, allowing for precise adjustments and advanced techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If users manually adjust image capturing parameters without automatic functions, then they can capture preferable and special images, but the operation becomes difficult and requires expert knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a slider as an intermediary control element between the user and the image capturing parameters. The slider provides visual feedback and gradual adjustment capability, making manual parameter adjustment accessible to non-experts while still enabling precise control for special image effects
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements real-time visual feedback through the slider interface, showing users how parameter changes affect the preview image. This feedback mechanism allows users to understand the impact of their adjustments without needing expert knowledge, bridging the gap between ease of operation and image quality
2Adaptability or versatility
If users perform advanced techniques like pull focus during image capturing, then they can achieve special effects, but it requires expert knowledge and is not easy to perform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic parameter adjustment during image capturing through the slider interface. Users can change focus and other parameters in real-time while the camera is running, making advanced techniques like pull focus accessible without requiring pre-planning or expert timing skills
Solution Approach 2:
The slider acts as a mediator that simplifies complex advanced techniques into intuitive drag-and-drop gestures. This intermediary interface transforms the complexity of pull focus and other advanced techniques into simple visual adjustments that non-experts can perform easily
3Ease of operation
If the camera provides automatic parameter adjustment, then operation is simple, but users cannot capture special images that require manual parameter control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal interface that serves both automatic and manual control needs. The slider can be used for simple adjustments by casual users while also enabling advanced manual control for special image effects, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to different user skill levels
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AI summary
A program causes an information processing device to execute: starting image capturing by using a camera communicably connected to the information processing device; changing a parameter for the image capturing by using the camera to a predetermined first value during the image capturing by using the camera; and changing the parameter to a predetermined second value. Therefore, it is possible to assist in manual operation of the image capturing parameter. This makes it possible to easily achieve a more detailed and accurate image capturing parameter operation, which in turn easily achieve an advanced image capturing technique.