Image Collection Device Focal Length Trigger for Panoramic Mode

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Solution Overview

Problem

Switching from a normal shooting mode to a panoramic shooting mode on image collection devices is not convenient, as users often need to search for and operate specific trigger modules, disrupting their shooting habit and user experience.

Innovation Solution

Implementing an interaction method where a focal-length decreasing operation on an image collection device triggers the device to enter panoramic shooting mode when it reaches the shortest focal length, utilizing input information acquisition and panoramic shooting trigger modules to facilitate seamless mode switching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users operate physical or virtual trigger modules to switch to panoramic shooting mode, then the shooting mode can be changed, but the operation becomes complex and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemode switching operationVSAvoidtrigger module operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects when the focal length is at the shortest position and autonomously triggers panoramic shooting mode without requiring users to manually search for or operate trigger modules. The device serves itself by using the focal length state as an automatic trigger condition, eliminating complex user operations while maintaining functional integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-establishes the focal length position as a trigger condition for panoramic mode. By monitoring the focal length in advance and automatically activating panoramic shooting when the shortest focal length is detected, the system prepares the mode transition beforehand, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through menus or press trigger buttons during the shooting moment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If users search for trigger modules in menus to switch modes, then the mode can be changed, but the time consumption increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting efficiencyVSAvoidmode switching time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically monitors focal length position and self-triggers panoramic shooting mode when the shortest focal length is detected, eliminating the need for users to manually search menus or press buttons. This autonomous operation significantly reduces mode switching time and maintains shooting efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation of pressing trigger buttons or navigating menus with an automatic detection system that monitors focal length position and electronically triggers mode switching. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming manual search and button-pressing process, directly improving shooting efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10321048B2Interaction method, interaction apparatus, and user equipment
Publication Date: 2019.06.11 BEIJING ZHIGU RUI TUO TECH
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present application disclose an interaction method, an interaction apparatus, and user equipment. The method comprises: acquiring input information corresponding to a focal-length decreasing operation on an image collection device; and in response to that the image collection device is in a shortest focal-length state, triggering, at least according to the input information, the image collection device to enter a panoramic shooting mode. For technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, a focal-length decreasing operation on an image collection device when the image collection device is in a shortest focal-length state is used to implement switching of the image collection device from a normal shooting mode to a panoramic shooting mode, so that use of a user becomes convenient, and also a use habit of the user is met, thereby improving user experience.