Foldable Camera Remote Control Triggered by Folding Angle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience in remotely controlling a camera of an electronic device due to complex configuration requirements and difficulty in initiating control when the device is not manipulatable at a distance.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device identifies its folding state and, upon meeting a predetermined condition, requests an external device to remotely control its camera, considering factors like stability, folding angle, and distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user configures the electronic device and external device for remote control, then remote control capability is enabled, but the configuration process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device automatically detects its folding state and initiates remote control requests without requiring manual configuration by the user. The system self-determines when remote control is needed based on the folded state detection, eliminating the need for complex setup procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device pre-configures the remote control functionality by having the external device (e.g., smartphone) already installed and paired. When the folding state is detected, the pre-configured system automatically activates remote control without requiring additional user setup actions.
2Length of moving object
If the user attempts to control the camera from a distance, then remote operation is possible, but the device becomes difficult to manipulate and initiate control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical interaction with automatic sensor-based detection. Instead of requiring the user to physically approach and manually operate the device, a folding state sensor automatically detects when the device is folded and triggers remote control activation, enabling operation from a distance without manual intervention.
3Extent of automation
If the electronic device automatically detects folding state and requests remote control, then remote control initiation is simplified, but the system requires additional sensors and detection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The folding state sensor serves multiple functions: it detects both the folded state for remote control activation and provides information for determining optimal camera shooting angles. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate detection systems, thereby minimizing additional hardware complexity while achieving automatic remote control initiation.
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AI summary
A method and electronic device for requesting remote control of a camera are provided. A method in which an electronic device requests an external electronic device to perform remote control for image capturing may include: executing a camera application for capturing by using at least one camera of the electronic device; upon the camera application being executed, identifying a folding state of the electronic device, the folding state including a folding angle when the electronic device is in a folded state; and upon the folding angle falling within a predetermined range, requesting the external electronic device to remotely control the camera of the electronic device.