Camera Storyboard Control for Image Capture Sequences
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional digital photography solutions are limited in speed and complexity due to constraints in sending information to cameras, particularly in portable devices, which restricts the ability to capture multiple images efficiently.
Innovation Solution
The use of storyboards, which are sets of control frames that can be passed to a camera driver to initiate and control the capture of multiple images, allowing for dynamic modifications in image capture sequences, including loops and conditional delays, enabling advanced imaging controls such as burst mode and high dynamic range capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional digital photography solutions are used with shutter button control, then the device is simple to operate, but the speed and complexity of image capture operations are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The storyboard structure allows capture parameters, sequences, and control logic to be predefined and prepared in advance. The system pre-configures multiple image capture operations with their associated timing, parameters, and conditional logic before execution, enabling high-speed automated capture without real-time user intervention or complex runtime processing
Solution Approach 2:
The capture sequence is divided into discrete control frames within a storyboard structure, where each frame represents a specific capture operation or parameter setting. This segmentation allows the system to process and execute individual frames in sequence at high speed, while the overall storyboard provides the organizational framework
2Productivity
If traditional sequential image capture is used, then the control process is simple, but the ability to capture multiple images efficiently is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The storyboard structure allows capture parameters, sequences, and control logic to be predefined and prepared in advance. The system pre-configures multiple image capture operations with their associated timing, parameters, and conditional logic before execution, enabling high-speed automated capture without real-time user intervention or complex runtime processing
Solution Approach 2:
The storyboard execution system incorporates feedback mechanisms where capture results and system state information are monitored and used to dynamically adjust subsequent capture operations. This allows conditional branching, repeat operations based on success criteria, and adaptive parameter modification while maintaining automated execution
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex imaging controls are implemented, then the functionality is enhanced, but the speed requirements for sending information to the camera increase
Solution Approach 1:
The storyboard structure allows capture parameters, sequences, and control logic to be predefined and prepared in advance. The system pre-configures multiple image capture operations with their associated timing, parameters, and conditional logic before execution, enabling high-speed automated capture without real-time user intervention or complex runtime processing
Solution Approach 2:
The capture sequence is divided into discrete control frames within a storyboard structure, where each frame represents a specific capture operation or parameter setting. This segmentation allows the system to process and execute individual frames in sequence at high speed, while the overall storyboard provides the organizational framework
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of tools and techniques for using storyboards in controlling a camera for capturing images, photographs, or video. According to one exemplary technique, at least two storyboards (200) are stored. In addition, at least one storyboard identifier from a camera application is received. Also, using the storyboard identifier, a storyboard (200) of the stored at least two storyboards is retrieved. The retrieved storyboard includes a sequence of control frames (250) for controlling a camera. Additionally, a sequence of image frames is captured at least by controlling a camera using the retrieved storyboard.