Composite Image Generation via Dual Camera Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack the capability to simultaneously capture and display front and back scene images from both cameras, requiring users to manually switch between cameras and check outputs from multiple image sensors, making it difficult to capture natural images of concurrent events.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that generate a composite image by combining image elements from a first and second image sensor, using synchronization parameters like time stamps and motion detection to correlate and combine images from both cameras, allowing for simultaneous capture and display of front and back scene images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If fast switching between front camera and back camera is performed, then capturing of front-and-back 180-degree scenes is enabled, but simultaneous capture of front and back scene images is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines images captured by the front camera and back camera into a single composite image. The image processing unit merges the front scene image and back scene image, allowing simultaneous capture of both perspectives in one unified output, thereby achieving simultaneous image capture capability while maintaining fast switching performance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If front camera and back camera are simultaneously enabled, then front and back scenes can be captured, but it is difficult to obtain natural images and users need to manually check both outputs
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically merges the outputs from both front and back cameras into a single composite image through image processing. This eliminates the need for users to manually check separate outputs from each camera, as the processed composite image presents a unified natural view that integrates both camera perspectives.
Solution Approach 2:
The image processing unit automatically performs the merging and composite image generation without requiring user intervention. The system self-manages the complexity of processing dual camera inputs, selecting and combining appropriate image elements autonomously to produce the final composite image.
3Measurement precision
If manual switching between cameras is required, then users can check captured images, but extensive setup and manual switching are needed to capture concurrent events
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by simultaneously capturing images from both front and back cameras before any manual switching occurs. The image processing unit then merges these pre-captured images, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual switching and setup during the capture process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual switching operation with an automated image processing system. Instead of physically switching between cameras, the system uses software-based image merging to combine inputs from both cameras, substituting manual mechanical action with automated digital processing.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for generating a composite image in an electronic device are provided. The method includes identifying a first image element of a first event from first images successively captured by a first image sensor of the electronic device, and identifying a second image element of a second event from second images successively captured by a second image sensor of the electronic device, the first images and the second images being simultaneously captured. The method further includes combining the first image element with the second image element based on a synchronization parameter to generate the composite image.