Dual Camera Mode Switching via Gesture Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
The switching operation between dual cameras in electronic devices is complex, making it inconvenient for users to switch between camera modes efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that display a single application icon for different shooting modes, allowing users to switch between modes via hand gestures, such as clicking or double-clicking, to rapidly initiate corresponding camera functions like front/rear-facing or photo/camcorder modes, with the option to record and update the mode for next use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple camera switching options are provided through traditional interfaces, then comprehensive camera mode selection is achieved, but the switching operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple camera mode selection functions into a single application icon. By combining front/rear camera switching and photo/camcorder mode selection into one unified icon interface, the system reduces the number of separate controls while maintaining comprehensive functionality, thereby simplifying the user operation without sacrificing adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The application icon is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - it serves as both the camera application launcher and the camera mode selector. The single icon provides universal access to all camera modes (front camera, rear camera, photo, camcorder) through different interaction methods, eliminating the need for separate controls for each function
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional camera switching interfaces are used, then all camera modes can be accessed, but the switching time increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple camera modes within the single application icon. The icon is prepared in advance with all camera mode options embedded, so when the user interacts with it, the switching can occur immediately without requiring navigation through multiple menus or interfaces, thereby reducing switching time while maintaining full mode accessibility
3Ease of operation
If a single application icon is used for camera access, then operation simplicity is improved, but the ability to differentiate between different shooting modes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of gesture recognition and context-aware processing. The single application icon serves as a mediator that translates different user gestures (single click, double click, long press) into specific camera mode selections. This intermediary layer preserves the simplicity of the single-icon interface while encoding rich mode-differentiation information through the interaction pattern rather than visual complexity
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AI summary
Disclosed are a method and device for switching between double cameras, which belong to the technical field of electronic equipment. The method includes displaying an application icon corresponding to different shooting modes according to a preset operation mode, and detecting a gesture of a user corresponding to the application icon, and starting up a corresponding shooting mode according to the operation of the user. Different operation modes are provided to present an application icon capable of differentiating different shooting modes to a user and corresponding camcorder mode can be directly and rapidly started according to the application icon. Accordingly, fast switching between the cameras on a terminal equipped with double cameras is realized, and the efficiency is improved.