Real-Time Image Effect Application on Handheld Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current handheld devices require users to manually transfer captured images to a computer for adding image effects, which is inconvenient and time-consuming due to the need for operational knowledge and multiple manual steps.
Innovation Solution
An image processing system for handheld devices that continuously captures preview images, applies determined image effects in real-time, and displays them on a touch-sensitive display unit, allowing users to adjust effect parameters through intuitive interfaces like circular regions or slide bars, enabling immediate application and storage of edited images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually transfer captured images to a computer for adding image effects, then image effects can be added to the image, but the process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the image capture unit, processing unit, and display unit into a single handheld device. The processing unit applies image effects directly to preview images captured by the image capture unit, eliminating the need to transfer images to a separate computer. This integration allows users to capture and edit images within the same device, significantly improving convenience and reducing time required.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld device performs image processing operations independently without requiring external computer assistance. The processing unit automatically applies selected image effects to captured preview images and displays the results on the display unit, enabling the device to serve itself for complete image processing operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If image editing software is operated on a computer to process images, then image effects can be added, but operational knowledge and manual operations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit provides real-time visual feedback by displaying the preview image with applied image effects immediately after the processing unit processes the captured image. This allows users to see the effect of their selections instantly and make adjustments if needed, simplifying the operation compared to traditional software that requires separate processing steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system determines and applies image effects to preview images before final capture or storage. By processing the preview image first and displaying the result, users can evaluate effects and make decisions about final image processing without committing to complex operations beforehand.
3Ease of manufacture
If multiple manual operations are performed to add image effects, then image processing can be completed, but the process becomes inconvenient for users
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously captures preview images and continuously applies image effects to these preview images. The display unit continuously displays the processed preview images, creating a seamless workflow where capture, processing, and display occur without interruption or manual intervention between steps.
Data Source
AI summary
Image processing methods and systems for handheld devices are provided. First, an image effect is determined. Then, a plurality of preview images is continuously captured by an image capture unit of an electronic device. After the respective preview image is captured, the image effect is applied to the preview image, and the preview image applied with the image effect is displayed in a display unit of the electronic device.