Image Composition Mode Selection via Scene Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users without professional photography skills struggle to take high-ornamental value photos due to improper composition or camera settings on smart mobile terminals.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for processing images that acquire a preview image, identify scene information using a neural network, determine a composition mode based on this information, and compose the image accordingly, enhancing its ornamental value.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If automatic scene identification and composition mode determination are implemented, then the ornamental value of images is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveornamental value of imageVSAvoidcomplexity of image processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic scene identification and composition mode determination without requiring professional photography skills from the user. The mobile terminal itself analyzes the preview image to identify scene information and automatically determines the appropriate composition mode, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for external professional intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of composition mode based on the identified scene information. By dynamically adjusting composition parameters according to different scene types (portrait, landscape, food, etc.), the system improves image ornamental value while managing complexity through parameter-based adaptation rather than structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If scene information identification and automatic composition determination are added, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of image compositionVSAvoidcomplexity of processing apparatus
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile terminal automatically performs scene identification and composition mode determination without requiring user expertise. The system serves itself by analyzing the preview image and making composition decisions autonomously, greatly simplifying operation for users while containing the complexity within the automated processing system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual composition adjustment with an automated image processing system. Instead of requiring users to manually adjust composition parameters based on photography knowledge, the system uses automatic scene identification and algorithmic determination of composition modes to substitute human expertise with automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3598736B1Method and apparatus for processing image
Publication Date: 2023.09.13 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

It is provided a method for processing an image, which belongs to the field of computer applications. The method includes that: a preview image to be processed is acquired (102); scene information is identified (104) from the preview image; a composition mode corresponding to the scene information is determined (106); and the preview image is composed (108) according to the composition mode. An apparatus for processing an image is also provided.