Camera View Transition via Object Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic apparatuses face challenges in seamlessly transitioning between display of camera information from multiple camera modules, particularly in navigating and exploring visual information associated with geographical locations, as users desire intuitive and easy access to diverse perspectives, which current technologies do not adequately address.
Innovation Solution
The electronic apparatus employs a processor-driven system that receives and processes camera information from multiple camera modules, allowing users to transition smoothly between different camera views by identifying objects and using gesture inputs to select and move between camera perspectives, with optional object emphasis and indicator features to enhance navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple camera modules are used to provide diverse perspectives, then the comprehensiveness of visual information is improved, but the complexity of transitioning between camera views increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an object (such as a landmark or point of interest) as an intermediary to facilitate smooth transitions between camera views. The selected object serves as a reference point that remains consistent across different camera perspectives, allowing the system to interpolate intermediate views and create seamless transitions without requiring complex direct mapping between multiple camera modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-selecting a target object and determining the desired camera viewpoint before executing the transition. The processor identifies the object of interest, calculates the optimal camera angle and position, and prepares the transition parameters in advance, which simplifies the actual transition process and reduces computational complexity during real-time operation.
2Ease of operation
If smooth transitions between camera views are implemented, then user experience is improved, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by generating only the necessary intermediate views required for smooth transitions rather than processing all possible camera angles. The system calculates and displays intermediate frames only along the specific path between the current and target camera views, reducing computational load while maintaining visual smoothness for the user.
3Ease of operation
If object emphasis and indicator features are added to enhance navigation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual indicators such as color changes, highlights, or graphical overlays to emphasize the selected object and indicate the target camera viewpoint. These graphical elements are superimposed on the existing camera views to provide intuitive navigation cues without requiring additional physical components or complex hardware modifications.
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AI summary
A method comprising receiving first camera information that is indicative of visual information from a first camera location, causing display of the first camera information, receiving second camera information that is indicative of visual information from a second camera location, identifying an object that is represented in the first camera information and represented in the second camera information, receiving an object selection input that designates a representation of the object from the first camera information, receiving an object movement input that is indicative of movement in relation to the object, determining that a direction of the object movement input is opposite to a direction from the first camera location to the second camera location, and causing transition from display of the first camera information to display of the second camera information is disclosed.