Unified Image Selection Interface for Scenario Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing systems require users to frequently switch between different processing scenarios, leading to cumbersome operations and reduced efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An image selection component and method that allows multiple image processing scenarios to be selected on the same interface using controls, enabling seamless switching without exiting and entering interfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users switch between different image processing scenarios by exiting and entering different interfaces, then different processing scenarios can be accessed, but the operation becomes cumbersome and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to different image processing scenariosVSAvoidswitching operations

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple image processing scenario interfaces into a single unified interface. Different processing scenarios (e.g., photo editing, collage making, beauty filters) are presented as selectable options within one interface, eliminating the need to exit and re-enter different interfaces. This combining approach maintains versatility while dramatically improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified interface is designed to handle multiple image processing scenarios through a single multi-functional platform. The interface includes a scenario selection control that allows users to switch between different processing types without leaving the current interface, making the system universal and eliminating the need for separate dedicated interfaces for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If users frequently switch between different image processing scenarios, then various processing needs can be met, but image processing efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing scenario varietyVSAvoidimage processing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

By combining multiple processing scenario access points into a single unified interface with a scenario selection control, the patent enables users to switch between different processing types (photo editing, collage, beauty effects, etc.) without the overhead of interface transitions. This maintains scenario variety while eliminating the time loss associated with frequent interface switching, thereby improving overall processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If a single interface presents multiple image processing scenarios, then switching becomes convenient, but interface complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescenario switchingVSAvoidinterface structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The unified interface is segmented into distinct functional areas: a scenario selection control for choosing processing types, an image directory selection control for choosing image sources, and a display area for showing image thumbnails. This segmentation organizes the multi-functional interface into manageable sections, making it easier to understand and operate despite handling multiple scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The scenario selection control acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the user and multiple processing scenarios. Instead of directly exposing complex scenario-specific interfaces, the control provides a simplified selection mechanism that translates user choices into appropriate processing modes, thereby managing interface complexity while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250370591A1Image selection component and method, device, medium and program product

Publication Date: 2025.12.04 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD

AI summary

Disclosed herein are an image selection component and method, a device, a storage medium and a program product. The image selection component capable of presenting at least the following controls in a display area, respectively: an image processing scenario selection control for selecting a corresponding image processing scenario in response to a first control instruction; an image directory selection control for selecting a corresponding image directory in response to a second control instruction; and a display control for displaying, based on the image processing scenario and the image directory, first image thumbnails in a first area of the display area; wherein the display control is further used for displaying a target image thumbnail in the first area in response to an operation instruction for the first image thumbnails.