Image Processing Scheme Selection Based on User Movement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in obtaining desired image processing results as they must pre-select shooting modes, and existing technologies do not efficiently allow for mode changes after image capture.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device processes images based on user movement data to determine and apply appropriate image processing schemes, such as panorama or surround modes, post-capture, to align with user intent.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a user pre-selects a shooting mode before taking a photograph, then the image processing can be performed with a predetermined scheme, but the user cannot change the processing mode after capture and must retake the photograph if the wrong mode is selected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing operationVSAvoidshooting mode flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by enabling the image processing mode to change from static (pre-selected only) to dynamic (changeable after capture). The system allows users to switch between different processing modes (e.g., panorama, surround, wide selfie) after the photograph is taken, making the processing scheme adaptable to user needs without requiring retaking of photographs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by allowing modification of the image processing parameters (shooting modes) after the image is captured. The system stores multiple processing schemes and enables users to change the selected scheme based on post-capture requirements, effectively changing the processing parameters without re-acquiring the image data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Extent of automation

If the camera processes images automatically based on movement detection, then the processing can be applied without manual mode selection, but the system cannot adapt to specific user intent when movement is insufficient or ambiguous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic mode selectionVSAvoidprocessing accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by enabling users to review the detected movement and processing results, then provide feedback to confirm or correct the automatic mode selection. The system allows users to check the detected shooting mode and manually adjust it if the automatic detection was inaccurate or didn't match their intent, thereby improving processing reliability while maintaining automation benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3748952B1Image data processing method and device therefor
Publication Date: 2024.05.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is an electronic device including an image obtaining device configured to obtain at least one pieces of image data, at least one sensor to sense movement of a user, a display, at least one processor electrically connected to the image obtaining device, the at least one sensor, and the display, and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor to store instructions that when executed, cause the processor to obtain multiple pieces of first image data through the image obtaining device while obtaining data associated with a first movement of the user through the at least one sensor, obtain multiple pieces of second image data through the image obtaining device while obtaining data associated with a second movement of the user through the at least one sensor, process the multiple pieces of first image data through a first image processing scheme corresponding to the first movement and output a processing result through the display, and process the multiple pieces of second image data through a second image processing scheme corresponding to the second movement and different from the first image processing scheme, and output a processing result through the display. Moreover, various embodiment found through the present disclosure are possible.