Graphical User Interface for Imaging Parameter Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Camera-equipped multifunction devices, such as mobile phones and computers, often suffer from suboptimal image quality due to inadequate control over lighting, especially in low-light environments, and lack intuitive interfaces for adjusting imaging parameters.
Innovation Solution
An imaging system comprising an optical sensor system, a light source, and a processing system that generates graphical user interfaces for users to control brightness and aperture, allowing real-time adjustment of lighting levels and providing visual feedback on image capture effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If camera-equipped multifunction devices are designed with minimal size and combined functionalities, then device portability and cost are improved, but image quality control capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a graphical user interface that allows users to control multiple imaging parameters (brightness, aperture, shutter speed) within a single interface framework. This multi-functional control system enables quality adjustment capabilities without requiring separate physical controls for each parameter, thus maintaining compact device design while providing comprehensive image quality control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or automatic lighting control mechanisms with a software-based graphical user interface that enables user control. This substitution allows for flexible, intuitive control of imaging parameters through visual interaction rather than physical adjustments, maintaining device compactness while enhancing user control capability.
2Ease of operation
If automatic lighting control is implemented without user input, then operation simplicity is improved, but adaptability to user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic control system where the graphical user interface automatically adjusts lighting parameters based on detected ambient conditions, yet remains flexible to accept user modifications. The system can operate in automatic mode for simplicity while allowing users to override settings when specific adaptability is needed, thus balancing both operation simplicity and user needs adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system monitors ambient light levels and automatically adjusts lighting parameters accordingly. This feedback loop maintains operation simplicity by handling adjustments automatically, while the system can be configured to respect user preferences and adapt to different shooting scenarios, thus maintaining adaptability.
3Reliability
If photoflash functionality is automatically adjusted, then imaging quality in low light is improved, but user control flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic lighting control system that automatically adjusts photoflash intensity based on ambient light detection to ensure consistent imaging quality. Simultaneously, the graphical user interface provides users with the flexibility to manually override automatic settings, allowing them to control brightness levels according to specific shooting requirements, thus maintaining both reliability and user control flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables automatic adjustment of lighting parameters such as photoflash intensity and duration based on detected environmental conditions to ensure reliable image quality. The system also allows users to modify these parameters through the graphical user interface, providing flexibility in parameter changes according to different imaging scenarios and user preferences.
4Adaptability or versatility
If control interfaces are simplified for multifunction devices, then device compatibility is improved, but control precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical controls with a software-based graphical user interface that provides precise control over imaging parameters. This substitution maintains broad device compatibility through standard interface protocols while enabling fine-grained control precision through software adjustment capabilities, allowing users to precisely control brightness, aperture, and other parameters across different device platforms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances image quality and usability by providing intuitive control over imaging parameters, improving captured image quality and user experience in various lighting conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The optical sensor system generates optical data in response to light received from a field of view
Implementation Method 2
The light source produces output light with a variable brightness level and projects the output light toward the field of view
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods that provide graphical user interface based control of imaging parameters, including scene illumination parameters, are described. In one aspect, optical data is generated in response to light received from a field of view. Output light is produced. The output light is projected toward the field of view. At least a portion of the optical data is processed into image data that is presentable on a display. A brightness control interface that receives user input specifying a brightness level is generated on the display. An illumination control signal is produced in response to user input specifying a brightness level to the brightness control interface. The illumination control signal configures the output light to be produced with a brightness level corresponding to the brightness level specified to the brightness control interface.