Group Recording Method for Multi-Device Synchronized Photography
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with cameras face challenges in capturing dynamic scenes of the same object from various viewpoints and sharing images effectively among multiple devices, leading to limited and monotonous photography experiences.
Innovation Solution
A group recording method and system where multiple electronic devices can be connected as a master and slave configuration, allowing synchronized photography and image sharing, with the master device controlling the slave devices to capture the same object from different angles and combining images into a single group recording file.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic devices photograph the same object independently, then each device can capture images, but the scene coverage is limited and the work becomes monotonous
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the photography task into master device and slave device roles, where each device captures images from its specific viewpoint. The master device coordinates the overall session while slave devices independently capture their perspectives, segmenting the complex multi-device coordination into manageable roles that expand scene coverage without overwhelming complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The master device acts as an intermediary that receives images from slave devices, manages the group recording session, and coordinates the synchronization. This intermediary role simplifies the complexity by centralizing coordination functions, allowing slave devices to focus on capturing their specific viewpoints while the master device handles the overall organization and image aggregation
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple users carry multiple electronic devices with cameras, then various viewpoints can be captured, but difficulties arise in sharing and synchronizing images
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges images captured by multiple slave devices with the master device image into a single group recording file. This combining process automatically integrates diverse viewpoints from multiple devices into one unified output, maintaining viewpoint diversity while simplifying the sharing process - users only need to share one consolidated file rather than coordinating multiple separate images
Solution Approach 2:
The master device serves as an intermediary that automatically receives, synchronizes, and consolidates images from slave devices. This intermediary function handles the complex coordination of image sharing in the background, allowing users to easily share the final group recording without manually managing multiple device files or synchronization protocols
3Productivity
If a group recording application is executed to enable synchronized photography, then dynamic scenes from various viewpoints can be captured, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The group recording application provides multi-functional capabilities that handle device coordination, image reception, synchronization, and file consolidation automatically. This universal application manages all aspects of collaborative photography in one integrated system, improving productivity by eliminating the need for multiple separate tools or manual coordination processes, while the automation reduces the perceived complexity for users
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AI summary
A group recording method for an electronic device is provided. The method includes establishing a connection between the electronic device and at least one other electronic device through wireless communication, acquiring a first image created by photographing a target subject, acquiring a second image created by photographing the target subject from the another electronic device, and concurrently recording by the electronic device the first image and the second image and displaying the first image and the second image together on a display screen, in which a second viewpoint corresponding to the second image is different from a first viewpoint corresponding to the first image.