Dual Imaging Unit Arrays for Mode-Specific Image Acquisition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices with single imaging unit arrays fail to meet the diverse requirements of various applications, leading to inefficient power consumption, increased calculation load, and delayed processing times due to the use of a single imaging unit array for multiple applications with different image quality demands.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a processor-controlled image acquisition equipment that switches between two distinct imaging unit arrays, each optimized for different modes, such as a first imaging unit array for image acquisition and a second imaging unit array for specific tasks like tracking a pointing object, allowing for customization of imaging unit types, numbers, distribution densities, and areas to suit different applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single imaging unit array is used for multiple applications, then the device complexity is reduced, but the image quality cannot meet the diverse requirements of different applications
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging unit array is segmented into multiple independent subarrays, each optimized for specific application scenarios. The processor can selectively activate appropriate subarrays based on the current application, enabling tailored image quality while managing complexity through modular organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically configures which imaging units are active based on the current application mode. The processor controls the switching between different imaging unit configurations, allowing the system to adapt its complexity to match the specific requirements of each application in real-time.
2Loss of energy
If a single imaging unit array is used for all applications, then the device structure is simplified, but the power consumption increases due to unnecessary imaging units being always active
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the imaging unit array into separable subarrays, the system can power down unused subarrays completely. This segmentation enables granular power management where only the necessary imaging units remain active, significantly reducing overall power consumption while maintaining simple control through processor-based switching.
3Productivity
If a single imaging unit array is used for multiple applications, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the calculation load increases due to processing unnecessary image data
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and activates only the specific subarrays needed for the current application, excluding all other imaging units from operation. This extraction approach ensures that no unnecessary image data is generated, eliminating the calculation load of processing irrelevant data while maintaining a simple processing system that handles only the required data stream.
4Manufacturing precision
If multiple imaging unit arrays with different configurations are used for different applications, then the image quality for each application is optimized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging system is divided into multiple specialized subarrays, each designed with specific characteristics optimized for particular applications. This segmentation allows each subarray to be manufactured with precise specifications tailored to its intended use, while the overall device complexity is managed through the processor's ability to selectively activate only the required subarray for each application.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device, image acquisition equipment, and image acquisition control method. The electronic device includes a main board, and an image acquisition equipment and a processor which are connected with the main board, wherein the image acquisition equipment has a first mode and a second mode, the image acquisition equipment including: a first imaging unit array for image acquisition in the first mode; and a second imaging unit array for image acquisition in the second mode; the first imaging unit array and the second imaging unit array are different; an image acquisition control module is set in the processor, and is used for controlling the image acquisition equipment to switch to the first mode or the second mode according to a mode switching instruction. The embodiments of the present invention can realize optimization of all applications, and provide optimal images for every application with a lower computational complexity, a lower power consumption caused by computation and a higher processing speed.