Capture Mode Determination Following Content Acquisition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face delays in capturing transient content due to the need to select a capture mode before initiating recording, which can result in missed moments, and the complexity of choosing the right mode can be overwhelming, especially with numerous options available.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that determine the capture mode after content has been captured, allowing for quicker initiation of recording and presenting users with relevant mode options based on the captured content's characteristics, such as face detection, movement, and metadata, to simplify the selection process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the capture mode is selected before capturing content, then the user can choose from all available capture modes, but the initiation of recording is delayed and transient content may be missed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional sequence by capturing content first and then determining the capture mode based on the captured content's characteristics. This allows the system to analyze the content (e.g., detect faces, movement, audio levels) and automatically select the most appropriate capture mode after the fact, eliminating the delay while preserving versatility through automated mode selection based on content analysis
2Adaptability or versatility
If the user is presented with all available capture modes, then the user has complete choice, but the selection process becomes overwhelming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the most relevant capture modes from the full set of available modes and presents them to the user based on the characteristics of the captured content. For example, if the content contains faces, only face-related capture modes are presented; if there's significant movement, action-oriented modes are shown. This reduces the number of options from potentially dozens to just a few highly relevant choices, making the selection process simple while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically analyzes the captured content and determines which capture modes are most appropriate, then presents these pre-selected options to the user. This self-service approach reduces the cognitive burden on users by doing the preliminary work of filtering and ranking modes based on content characteristics, while still allowing user override if desired
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AI summary
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to permit the capture mode to be determined following the capture of the content. In the context of a method, content may be initially captured, such as without an indication of the capture mode. Following capture of the content, the method includes determining one or more candidate capture modes from a plurality of capture modes based upon information associated with the content that has been captured. The method also includes causing the one or more candidates capture modes to be presented to a user for selection. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.