Automatic Camera Switching Based on Subject Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional image processing technologies on mobile terminals limit users to single-camera shooting effects, restricting creative possibilities and user experience in capturing and sharing content.

Innovation Solution

An image processing method and apparatus that utilize two photographing devices (e.g., front and rear cameras) to automatically switch between them based on preset conditions, allowing for dynamic display and capture of video images, enhancing creative options and user interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single camera is used for shooting, then the device structure is simple and easy to operate, but the photographing creativity and content variety are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotographing creativityVSAvoidcamera switching mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the subject in the video image and autonomously switches between cameras based on preset conditions, eliminating the need for manual camera switching operations. The terminal performs self-service by autonomously determining when to switch from the first camera to the second camera based on subject detection and condition evaluation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal is equipped with multiple photographing devices (first camera and second camera) that serve different shooting functions. The system can selectively use different cameras based on the shooting scenario, providing universal adaptability for various photographing needs such as front-facing selfies, rear-facing landscape shots, and creative switching effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual camera switching is implemented, then photographing flexibility is improved, but the operation complexity and user burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting scenariosVSAvoidcamera switching operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the subject in the video image and autonomously switches between cameras based on preset conditions, eliminating the need for manual camera switching operations. The terminal performs self-service by autonomously determining when to switch from the first camera to the second camera based on subject detection and condition evaluation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors the video image for subject detection and automatically adjusts camera switching based on detected conditions. The feedback mechanism evaluates whether preset switching conditions are met and triggers automatic camera switching accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to shooting scenarios in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If automatic camera switching is implemented, then photographing efficiency and creativity are improved, but the system complexity and detection requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotographing efficiencyVSAvoidsubject detection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the video image for subject detection and automatically switches cameras based on detected conditions. The feedback mechanism evaluates whether preset switching conditions are met and triggers automatic camera switching accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to shooting scenarios in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-sets switching conditions and detection parameters before actual shooting begins. By establishing detection thresholds and switching criteria in advance, the system prepares the detection framework beforehand, reducing the complexity of real-time decision-making and improving photographing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20230360184A1Image processing method and apparatus, and electronic device and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.11.09 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are an image processing method and apparatus, and an electronic device and a computer-readable storage medium, which relate to the technical field of image processing. The method is applied to a terminal, and the terminal comprises a first photographing apparatus and a second photographing apparatus. The method comprises: collecting a first video image by means of a first photographing apparatus, and displaying the first video image on a screen; and when it is detected that a display object in the first video image meets a pre-set switching condition, switching to collecting a second video image by means of a second photographing apparatus, and displaying the second video image on the screen. By means of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the automatic switching of a photographing apparatus can be realized on the basis of a display object in an image collected by the photographing apparatus.