Imaging Apparatus Optical Filter Automatic Adjustment Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging apparatuses lack the flexibility to accurately control the insertion and removal of optical filters in imaging optical systems via external network settings, leading to unintended filter insertion or removal, resulting in abnormal image capture and potential operational failures.
Innovation Solution
An imaging apparatus that communicates with external devices over a network, featuring an optical filter that can be automatically controlled based on received adjustment commands, with an automatic determination unit to ensure proper filter insertion and removal, preventing unintended changes and ensuring consistent image capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the imaging apparatus allows external network settings for optical filter control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to unintended filter insertion or removal
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus monitors the actual state of the optical filter (inserted or removed) and compares it with the commanded state. When a discrepancy is detected (commanded insertion but actually removed, or vice versa), the system generates feedback signals to diagnose the cause and correct the error, thereby maintaining reliability while preserving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Before allowing external network control commands to take effect, the system performs preliminary checks on the current filter state and potential command conflicts. This preliminary action prevents unintended filter changes from occurring in the first place, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging apparatus provides high freedom in setting adjustment values, then the adaptability is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to potential abnormal operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the level of freedom in setting adjustment values based on the current operational context. When the optical filter is in a critical state or certain conditions are detected, the system automatically restricts the range of allowable adjustments to prevent abnormal operations, while maintaining high adaptability during safe operating conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback on the validity of adjustment commands based on current operational conditions. When settings are attempted that would lead to abnormal operations, the feedback mechanism identifies and corrects the problematic settings, allowing high adaptability while preventing reliability issues.
3Ease of operation
If the imaging apparatus automatically determines adjustment values, then the ease of operation is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates due to reduced user control
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic determination function operates partially by handling only specific adjustment values or specific operational modes automatically, while leaving other adjustments open for user input. This partial automation improves ease of operation for critical functions while preserving adaptability for user-specific requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically switches between automatic determination mode and manual setting mode based on user preferences and operational context. Users can enable or disable automatic determination for specific parameters, allowing the system to adapt between ease of operation and user control flexibility as needed.
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus that communicate with an external apparatus through a network includes an imaging optical system; an imaging unit that captures an image of an object by the imaging optical system; an optical filter; an inserting and removing unit that inserts and removes the optical filter into and from an optical path of the imaging optical system; a receiving unit that receives an adjustment command from the external apparatus through the network, the command including individual adjustment values respectively for insertion and removal of the optical filter into and form the optical path; an automatically determining unit that, based on one of the adjustment values, automatically determines the other adjustment value in the adjustment command; and a control unit that controls the inserting and removing unit based on the one adjustment value received by the receiving unit and the other adjustment value determined by the automatically determining unit.