Camera UI Framework for Third-Party Modification via SDK

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing applications lack functionality for users to effectively distribute and modify content created or accessed within them, particularly in terms of social network integration and customization options.

Innovation Solution

A framework that allows developers of third-party applications to modify the camera user interface of client applications, enabling the addition or removal of user interface elements, integration of third-party content, and customization of the user experience through a software development kit (SDK) that includes tools, libraries, and APIs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If third-party applications can modify camera user interface, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidsystem architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The camera user interface is segmented into modular components that can be independently added, removed, or modified by third-party applications. The framework divides the UI into base elements and extensible elements, allowing selective customization without affecting the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A developer framework acts as an intermediary layer between third-party applications and the camera user interface. This mediator provides standardized APIs and tools that enable modifications while maintaining system stability and managing complexity centrally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If user interface elements are added or removed through third-party modifications, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interface customizationVSAvoidinterface management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service customization where users can directly add, remove, or modify user interface elements through the developer framework without requiring developer intervention. The framework provides user-friendly tools that empower end-users to personalize their camera experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The user interface is designed to be dynamic and adjustable, allowing elements to be added or removed based on user preferences and third-party modifications. The interface structure adapts in real-time to accommodate changes while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240334040A1Third-party modifications for a camera user interface
Publication Date: 2024.10.03 SNAP INC
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AI summary

In one or more implementations, a camera user interface of a client application may be accessed from a third-party application. The camera user interface may be modified based on input from a developer of the third-party application. Modifications to the camera user interface may be made according to a framework provided by a service provider related to the client application. The modifications to the camera user interface of the client application may be directed to modifying one or more user interface elements of an initial version of the camera user interface, modifying functionality available via the initial version of the camera user interface, or adding information related to the third-party application into the initial version of the camera user interface.