Image Capturing Apparatus Dynamic Display Layer Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In simultaneous shooting mode, the positional relationship between images captured by main and sub cameras is fixed, leading to potential hiding of images or information displays, such as the photographer's image being obscured by the object or vice versa.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus with a control unit that adjusts the vertical positional relationship between images and information displays, allowing the first image to be superimposed on or displayed behind the second image based on shooting states, ensuring that neither image is hidden by the other.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the positional relationship between images is fixed, then the display structure is simple, but images or information may be hidden by each other
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display layer arrangement changeable rather than fixed. The control unit dynamically adjusts the vertical positional relationship between the first image layer, second image layer, and information display layer based on shooting states. This allows the system to adapt to different scenarios (such as when the photographer's image might be hidden by the object or when information might be obscured), resolving the contradiction between simple structure and display clarity.
2Ease of operation
If the first image is always superimposed on the second image, then the display method is simple, but the photographer's image may be hidden by the object or vice versa
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the vertical position parameter of display layers based on shooting states. The control unit changes the z-order parameter of the first image layer, second image layer, and information display layer according to different shooting conditions. This allows flexible adjustment of which layer is displayed on top, ensuring both images remain visible when needed while managing display state complexity through automated control.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus comprises a first image capturing unit, a second image capturing unit that is different from the first image capturing unit, and a control unit configured to perform control such that a second live image captured by the second image capturing unit is superimposed and displayed on a first live image captured by the first image capturing unit, wherein if first information is to be displayed on a display unit along with the first live image and the second live image, the control unit controls to switch a display state in which the first information is superimposed on the second live image or a display state in which the first information is displayed behind the second live image, according to a state of a predetermined function for shooting.