Smart Camera Preview Mode Recommendation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing panoramic photo shooting modes in intelligent terminals are cumbersome for users to switch to, especially for unprofessional users, leading to a poor shooting effect due to the complexity in selecting the appropriate shooting mode.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that automatically detect input operations and human face information in the preview picture to prompt users to enter the panoramic photo shooting mode, simplifying the shooting procedure by displaying a shortcut for switching to this mode when necessary, thereby improving the shooting effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the user manually selects shooting mode through setting interface, then the terminal can switch to panoramic mode, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting mode switchingVSAvoidshooting procedure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of the preview picture content before the user needs to shoot, automatically identifying scenarios suitable for panoramic shooting and proactively providing recommendations, thus eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through setting interfaces to select modes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically analyzes the preview picture to detect human face information and determine shooting scenarios, then self-recommends the appropriate panoramic shooting mode without requiring user intervention in mode selection, making the system serve itself in intelligent mode recommendation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal provides multiple shooting modes, then the adaptability to different shooting requirements increases, but it becomes difficult for unprofessional users to select the appropriate mode

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting mode coverageVSAvoidmode selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides feedback by displaying the detected shooting scenario (e.g., 'multiple human faces detected') and recommending the appropriate mode based on this feedback, guiding unprofessional users to select the correct mode through clear, context-aware information rather than requiring them to understand multiple mode options

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary recommendation mechanism that translates complex multi-mode selection into simple scenario-based suggestions, acting as a mediator between the user's shooting intent and the appropriate mode selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11108953B2Panoramic photo shooting method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.08.31 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A panoramic photo shooting method and apparatus related to the field of communications technologies include detecting, by a terminal, an input operation used to turn on a camera, turning on, by the terminal, the camera in response to the input operation, displaying, by the terminal, a preview picture obtained by the camera, and displaying, by the terminal in the preview picture, a prompt for entering a panoramic photo shooting mode.