Dual-Camera Display Layout for Clear Video and Eye Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
The position mismatch between the display screen and camera in electronic devices hinders smooth communication, leading to blurred images and difficulty in making eye contact during remote meetings.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating multiple cameras positioned non-overlapping with the display portion, along with an image processing unit that utilizes neural networks for image enhancement and gaze detection, and optionally using infrared light for accurate gaze tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a camera is provided under the display screen, then eye contact can be made, but the captured image has noise and is blurred
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the camera system into two separate cameras: a first camera positioned in the display region for capturing images through the display screen (enabling eye contact), and a second camera positioned in a non-display region for capturing high-quality reference images. This segmentation allows each camera to serve its specific function while compensating for the limitations of the first camera through image processing that combines data from both cameras.
2Ease of operation
If the camera captures image through the display screen, then eye contact is enabled, but the image has lot of noise and small amount of detected light
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an image processing portion that acts as an intermediary between the two cameras. This processing unit receives images from both the first camera (through display screen) and the second camera (outside display screen), and combines them to produce a final high-quality image. The image processing portion mediates the harmful effects by using the clean reference image from the second camera to correct the noisy image from the first camera.
3Measurement precision
If multiple cameras are positioned differently, then clear image and gaze tracking are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the image processing portion multi-functional by designing it to perform multiple tasks: correcting image quality, tracking gaze direction, and creating avatars. This universal processing unit handles all image-related functions for both cameras, reducing overall system complexity despite having multiple cameras, as the processing portion serves multiple purposes rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device that enables smooth communication is provided. The electronic device includes a display portion including a first camera; a second camera; and an image processing portion. The second camera is positioned in a region not overlapping with the display portion. The first camera has a function of generating a first image of a subject, and the second camera has a function of generating a second image of the subject. The image processing portion includes a generator that performs learning using training data. The training data includes an image including a person's face. The image processing portion has a function of making the first image clear when the first image is input to the generator and a function of tracking the gaze of the subject on the basis of the second image.