Smartphone Camera Interface Template Selection Workflow

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing photographing processes on smart terminals are complicated due to the need for separate settings and selections of various photographing parameters and materials, leading to a cumbersome user experience.

Innovation Solution

A photographing method that displays image processing templates corresponding to selected scene types, determines image processing information based on selected templates, displays material information items, and performs photographing based on the image processing information upon receiving a photographing instruction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users adjust photographing parameters and select various materials separately, then photographing functionality is comprehensive, but the operation process becomes complicated and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotographing functionalityVSAvoidoperation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate photographing parameters (exposure, focus, white balance, etc.) and materials (filters, stickers, beauty effects) into integrated presets. Each preset combines multiple parameters and materials that work together, allowing users to apply them with a single selection rather than adjusting each item separately. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining comprehensive functionality while dramatically simplifying the operation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent pre-configures combinations of photographing parameters and materials into ready-to-use presets before the user needs them. These presets are prepared in advance based on different photographing scenarios, so when users need to adjust settings, they can directly select from pre-optimized combinations rather than making multiple separate adjustments. This eliminates the complexity of step-by-step parameter tuning while preserving access to comprehensive photographing features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple photographing parameters and materials are adjusted separately, then customization options are extensive, but the time required for setup increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization optionsVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple customizable parameters and materials into unified presets that represent complete customization packages. Each preset encapsulates a specific combination of exposure settings, focus modes, filters, stickers, and beauty effects that work together harmoniously. Users gain access to extensive customization options through preset selection without needing to spend time adjusting each parameter individually, thus reducing setup time while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary configuration of parameter combinations and material selections into presets before the photographing moment. These pre-configured options are stored and readily available for quick selection. When users need customized settings, they can instantly apply a preset that has already been optimized for their needs, eliminating the time-consuming process of manual adjustment while preserving extensive customization capabilities across different photographing scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12301985B2Photographing method and apparatus, and device, storage medium and program product
Publication Date: 2025.05.13 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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  • US12301985B2 patent drawing
  • US12301985B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a photographing method and apparatus, and a device, a storage medium and a program product. The method includes: in response to the selection of a scene type, displaying one or more image processing templates corresponding to the selected scene type; in response to a selection operation for the image processing templates, determining image processing information corresponding to a selected image processing template; displaying one or more material information items corresponding to the image processing template; and in response to a received photographing instruction, performing photographing on the basis of the image processing information.