Imaging Control Apparatus White Balance Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for setting white balance in imaging devices are not efficient, as they require users to navigate through multiple options, making it difficult to quickly change settings, especially when switching between auto and other modes, which can result in missed shutter opportunities due to slow adjustments.
Innovation Solution
An imaging control apparatus with a touch bar and processor configuration that allows for quick white balance changes by allocating specific operations to tap and slide actions, enabling direct switching between auto modes and other settings without the need for extensive menu navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple white balance options are displayed in the same row including auto settings, then comprehensive white balance settings are available, but the number of options increases and quick changing is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The white balance options are segmented into two distinct groups: a first group displayed in a first row (including auto, daylight, fluorescent) and a second group displayed in a second row (including auto type options). This segmentation allows users to access different levels of white balance settings without all options being visible simultaneously, reducing the number of options that need to be navigated while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical dimension to the white balance settings by displaying options in multiple rows rather than a single horizontal row. The first row provides primary white balance modes, while the second row provides detailed auto type selections. This dimensional arrangement allows quick access to primary settings while maintaining the ability to access detailed options when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a detailed setting screen is displayed for selecting white balance type, then complete control is available, but quick type changing operation is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays the most commonly needed white balance options (auto type settings) in advance in the second row of the display, so that when users need to change white balance types, the options are already visible and accessible without requiring navigation through additional menus or screens. This preliminary arrangement of options eliminates the time loss associated with navigating to detailed settings screens.
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AI summary
An imaging control apparatus includes: a first operating member to select any of a plurality of options respectively corresponding to a plurality of settings including at least auto, daylight, and fluorescent, which relate to white balance; a second operating member; and a control unit to perform control (1) to change white balance to a setting corresponding to a predetermined option in response to operation of the second operating member in a case where the setting of white balance is not a setting corresponding to the predetermined option among the plurality of options, and (2) to change white balance to another type of setting among a plurality of types of settings corresponding to the predetermined option in response to operation of the second operating member in a case where the setting of white balance is a setting corresponding to the predetermined option.