Image Capture Triggering via Motion Pattern Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image collecting methods in electronic devices require a significant amount of time to enable the image collecting function, leading to delayed snapshot capture.

Innovation Solution

The method employs a Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm to analyze historical data from specific device motions, enabling the image collecting unit when a first specific motion changes to a specific device posture and monitoring for a second specific motion within a set duration to automatically initiate image capture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the image collecting function is enabled only after the device motion stops, then the photographing function can be accurately triggered, but the time required to enable the image collecting function becomes relatively long

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of photographing function triggeringVSAvoidtime to enable image collecting function
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by enabling the image collecting function in advance when specific motion patterns are detected, rather than waiting for motion to completely stop. The SVM algorithm identifies characteristic motions (pickup, presentation to face, stabilization) and triggers image collection preparation ahead of time, reducing the delay while maintaining accurate triggering through motion pattern recognition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If the camera application is enabled by a general program, then the system can be operated simply, but the image collecting function cannot be quickly enabled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of system operationVSAvoidspeed of enabling image collecting function
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically detecting specific motion patterns through the SVM algorithm and autonomously enabling the image collecting function without requiring manual user input. The device monitors its own motion characteristics and triggers the camera function automatically when the characteristic motion sequence is recognized, achieving both simplicity and speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If the system waits for motion to stop before enabling image collection, then false triggers are reduced, but the response time for capturing snapshots is delayed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereduction of false triggersVSAvoidresponse time for snapshot capture
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables image collection in advance when the characteristic motion pattern is detected, performing the useful action before the traditional stopping condition is met. The SVM algorithm recognizes the motion sequence (pickup, presentation, stabilization) and triggers preparation for image collection during the motion itself, not after it stops, thus improving response time while maintaining reliability through pattern recognition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from motion sensors to continuously monitor device movement and feed this information to the SVM algorithm, which determines whether the characteristic motion pattern is complete. This feedback mechanism allows the system to accurately判断 when to enable image collection based on real-time motion data, reducing false triggers while improving response time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3013032B1Image acquisition method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.05.06 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an image collecting method and apparatus, where the image collecting method includes: enabling an image collecting unit in an electronic device, when it is identified that after a first specific motion, a gesture of the electronic device changes to a specific device gesture; monitoring whether the electronic device performs a second specific motion in the specific device gesture; and when it is detected that the electronic device performs the second specific motion in the specific device gesture, controlling the image collecting unit to obtain an at least first image by means of collection within motion time in which the electronic device performs the second specific motion.