Image Capture Synthesis for Multi-Clone Effects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional image processing methods for achieving multiple clones of a subject in an image are complex and often fail to meet user requirements for interesting shooting effects, as they require post-processing that is not very effective.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for shooting images that involve receiving user input to capture two images with the same framing range, and performing synthesis processing to generate a target image including multiple object images from the first and second images, allowing for personalized shooting effects without additional post-processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If post processing is performed through image processing software to achieve multiple clones of a subject, then the shooting effect can be achieved, but the process becomes complicated and the processing effect is relatively poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting effect qualityVSAvoidprocessing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by capturing multiple images with the same framing range before post-processing. The system pre-captures the first image and second image (or additional images) with consistent framing, ensuring that all necessary data is collected during the shooting phase. This allows the synthesis processing to simply combine pre-captured images rather than requiring complex post-processing operations, thereby simplifying the overall process while maintaining high shooting effect quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional image processing software is used to create multiple clones, then the effect can be achieved, but the shooting requirement of the user may not be met due to poor processing effect

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser shooting requirement satisfactionVSAvoidprocessing effect quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies copying by synthesizing multiple object images from the first image and second image (or additional images) to create a target image containing multiple clones of the subject. Instead of relying on conventional software that may produce poor processing effects, the system uses image synthesis processing to copy and composite the subject from pre-captured images with the same framing range, thereby achieving better processing effects and higher user satisfaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Ease of operation

If multiple images are captured and synthesized processing is performed, then multiple object images can be obtained in a single image file, but additional processing steps are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operation simplicityVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies merging by combining the first image and second image (or additional images) through synthesis processing to generate a single target image containing multiple object images. This merging approach consolidates multiple captured images into one final image file, providing users with a simplified operation where they only need to capture images with the same framing range, while the system automatically handles the combination process to improve overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11252341B2Method and device for shooting image, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2022.02.15 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for shooting image, applied to an electronic device in which an image capturing device is mounted, includes: receiving a first input from a user; responsive to the first input, acquiring a first image and a second image captured by the image capturing device for a target object, a framing range of the first image being same as a framing range of the second image; and performing synthesis processing on the first image and the second image to generate a target image, the target image including a first object image of the target object in the first image and a second object image of the target object in the second image.