Camera View Switching and Visitor Classification Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for managing camera views and visitors using electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring complex user interfaces, multiple key presses, and failing to provide timely notifications or distinguish between known and unknown visitors, which wastes user time and device energy.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of faster and more efficient methods and interfaces that allow users to switch between camera views while controlling accessories, provide notifications based on event media streams, and classify visitors as known or unknown, using a system that overlays camera views on content and includes intuitive user interface objects for managing camera settings and visitor information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to manage camera views and visitors, then camera monitoring function is provided, but user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines camera view management and visitor control functions into a single integrated user interface. The display shows camera feeds from multiple entry points simultaneously, and users can control accessories like door locks through the same interface without switching applications or performing multiple separate operations. This merging reduces the number of key presses and simplifies the overall interaction flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The user interface is designed to handle multiple functions universally: monitoring camera feeds, identifying visitors (known/unknown), controlling accessories (door locks, gates), and receiving notifications all through one unified system. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate interfaces for each task, reducing operational complexity and time.
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used for camera view management, then camera monitoring is provided, but device energy is wasted due to redundant operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-identifying visitors using image recognition technology before user interaction. When a visitor approaches, the system automatically recognizes them as known or unknown and prepares appropriate responses. This preliminary processing reduces redundant operations and energy-wasting cycles during actual user interaction, as the system is already prepared with visitor information and suggested actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality through automatic visitor identification and notification generation. The camera system autonomously captures images, identifies visitors, generates notifications with visitor information, and presents suggested actions without requiring users to manually check each camera feed or perform repetitive operations. This automation eliminates energy-wasting redundant user inputs and device operations.
3Extent of automation
If existing techniques are used for visitor notification, then visitor information is provided, but notification system lacks intelligence and requires manual intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system incorporates feedback loops where the system continuously monitors camera feeds, identifies visitors, and adjusts notifications based on visitor type (known/unknown). The system provides feedback to users through intelligent notifications that include visitor identification status and suggested actions. This automated feedback mechanism reduces manual intervention while preserving comprehensive visitor information differentiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary visitor identification and classification before generating notifications. Image recognition technology automatically determines whether visitors are known or unknown, and the system prepares differentiated notifications in advance. This preliminary action ensures that when notifications are delivered, they already contain differentiated visitor information and context-appropriate suggested actions, eliminating information loss while automating the process.
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to camera and visitor user interfaces. In some examples, the present disclosure relates to techniques for switching between configurations of a camera view. In some examples, the present disclosure relates to displaying indications of visitors detected by an accessory device of the home automation system. In some examples, the present disclosure relates to displaying a multi-view camera user interface.