Wireless Camera Viewfinder Resizing for Picture ID Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless communication devices face difficulties in capturing and resizing images for picture identification (Picture ID) entries, resulting in small subject sizes due to the need for image reformatting and resizing, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication device is configured to modify the camera viewfinder size to match the Picture ID area on the screen, allowing for optimal image capture and storage by discarding excess data, ensuring the captured image is optimally sized for the Picture ID field.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the camera captures an image using the full sensor area, then the captured image has sufficient resolution and detail, but the image must be resized and reformatted to fit the predetermined Picture ID size, resulting in a small subject size and cumbersome processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by configuring the camera viewfinder to display only the predetermined Picture ID sized area before capture. This pre-defines the capture region, so when the user takes the picture, the camera automatically captures only the required area without needing subsequent resizing operations. The viewfinder preview and capture area are set up in advance to match the final Picture ID dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the necessary Picture ID sized portion from the full camera sensor area by using a configured viewfinder that displays only the relevant region. This extraction is done automatically through the viewfinder configuration, eliminating the need for manual or automated resizing operations after capture. The excess data outside the viewfinder area is simply not captured in the first place.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera viewfinder is configured to show the full sensor area, then the user has complete viewing coverage, but the captured image requires resizing which makes the subject appear very small in the final Picture ID
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by configuring the viewfinder to display different information in different regions. The viewfinder shows the predetermined Picture ID sized area as the capture target, while the rest of the sensor area is not displayed or is displayed as non-capture zones. This local differentiation ensures that the user understands exactly which portion will be captured and stored as the Picture ID, maintaining proper subject size without requiring post-capture resizing.
3Ease of manufacture
If the system performs reformatting and resizing operations, then the image can be stored in the address book, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need for post-capture resizing by performing the size configuration in advance through the viewfinder setup. The viewfinder is pre-configured to display only the Picture ID sized area, so the camera captures the correct dimensions directly without requiring subsequent reformatting or resizing operations to store in the address book.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera system serves itself by automatically capturing the correct Picture ID sized image through the configured viewfinder without requiring external intervention for resizing or reformatting. The system's own viewfinder configuration directs the capture process to produce the exact dimensions needed for storage, eliminating the need for separate processing steps.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for capturing optimally sized Picture ID images are provided that allow a wireless communication device to modify the size of the camera viewfinder when capturing an image to be used as a Picture ID. During the capture of a Picture ID image, the camera viewfinder image area is optimally sized for the capture of an image to be stored as a Picture ID image. When a Picture ID image is captured, any excess image data that is outside of the optimally sized camera viewfinder is discarded and the remaining optimally sized image stored with the contact record.