External Camera Image Transfer via TCP/IP for HD Mobile Capture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile communication technologies face limitations in connecting wireless plug-in cameras to terminal devices due to restricted transmission bandwidth and compatibility issues, particularly with Bluetooth protocols, which hinder the transmission of high-definition images and limit user options for camera modules.

Innovation Solution

Establishing communication connections based on hardware specifications using TCP/IP protocols, determining transmission parameters from request information, and verifying configuration parameters to broaden compatibility and enhance data transmission quality, enabling the connection of various camera modules with terminal devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If Bluetooth protocol is used for connecting wireless plug-in cameras, then connection establishment is simple, but transmission bandwidth is restricted and high-definition image transmission is hindered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection establishment simplicityVSAvoiddata transmission bandwidth
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the communication protocol parameter from Bluetooth to TCP/IP based on hardware specifications, enabling high-definition image transmission with broader compatibility while maintaining simple connection establishment through automated protocol selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device supports multiple communication protocols (Bluetooth and TCP/IP) and automatically selects the appropriate one based on camera module hardware specifications, making the system universally compatible with different camera modules while optimizing transmission performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If Bluetooth protocol is used for camera connection, then compatibility issues are minimized, but high-definition image transmission capability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera module compatibilityVSAvoidimage data quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes the communication protocol parameter based on camera module capabilities, switching from Bluetooth to TCP/IP when high-definition image transmission is required, thus maintaining both compatibility and image quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device queries the camera module's hardware specifications and uses this feedback information to automatically select the most suitable communication protocol, ensuring optimal compatibility and transmission quality without manual configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If fixed communication protocol is used, then connection process is simple, but user choice for compatible camera modules is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection process complexityVSAvoidcamera module selection freedom
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The communication protocol is made dynamic rather than fixed, with the system automatically selecting between Bluetooth and TCP/IP based on camera module hardware specifications, giving users freedom to choose compatible cameras while keeping the connection process simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device autonomously queries camera module specifications and selects the appropriate communication protocol without user intervention, combining simplicity with versatility by having the system serve itself in the protocol selection process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4250691B1Image processing method and apparatus, device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of mobile communication, in particular to an image processing method and apparatus, a device and a storage medium. The method is performed by a terminal device into which an external module is connected. The method includes: receiving (S101) request information used for transmitting target data and sent by the external module based on a pre-established communication connection, in which the communication connection is established based on a hardware specification of the external module; determining (S102) a transmission parameter of the target data based on the request information; and receiving (S103) the target data transmitted by the external module based on the transmission parameter.