Camera Position Detection for Accurate Power Saving Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for transitioning a mirrorless camera to a power saving mode based on vibration and attitude may fail to accurately discern the user's intention to continue using the camera, leading to unnecessary power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The camera transitions to power saving mode based on a change in position detected after a predetermined operation, using position data computation to distinguish between user intentions to continue using the camera.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the camera transitions to power saving mode based on a fixed time period since the last operation, then power consumption is reduced during idle periods, but power is wasted when the user does not intend to continue using the camera
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the detection parameter from simple time-based idle detection to position-based detection using acceleration sensors. By monitoring changes in camera position and attitude angles, the system can more accurately detect when the user has finished using the camera, enabling more precise control of power saving mode transitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/time-based idle detection mechanism with a sensor-based detection system using acceleration sensors and gyro sensors. This substitution allows for more accurate and nuanced detection of user intent through position and attitude changes rather than relying solely on time intervals.
2Extent of automation
If the camera uses vibration and attitude detection to determine user intention, then power saving mode transitions can be triggered, but the system cannot distinguish between viewing the liquid crystal panel and having the camera hung around the neck
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds position detection as a new dimension to the existing attitude detection system. By combining attitude angles (pitch, yaw, roll) with position changes detected through acceleration sensors, the system can differentiate between similar attitudes in different contexts - such as holding the camera to view the panel versus having it hung around the neck.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the detection system multi-functional by using the same sensor suite (acceleration sensors and gyro sensors) for both attitude detection and position detection. This universal approach allows the system to handle multiple detection tasks simultaneously, improving both automation and discrimination accuracy.
3Reliability
If the camera waits for a certain period to transition to power saving mode, then false transitions are avoided, but unnecessary power consumption occurs when the user has no intention to continue use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback through continuous monitoring of position and attitude changes. The system constantly checks sensor data to determine whether the camera has been placed down or hung around the neck, providing real-time feedback that triggers power saving mode transitions immediately when appropriate, eliminating the need for fixed waiting periods.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided an information processing apparatus. A first detection unit detects that a predetermined operation has been performed with respect to the information processing apparatus. A second detection unit detects a change in a position of the information processing apparatus from when the predetermined operation was performed. A control unit performs control to cause the information processing apparatus to transition to a power saving mode when the change in the position has satisfied a predetermined positional criterion.