Imaging Device Mode-Dependent Image Combination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional digital cameras with continuous combination processing in automatic scene determination mode often result in unintended continuous capture and prolonged processing times, making the imaging device less convenient for users.
Innovation Solution
The imaging device allows selection between automatic determination mode and selection mode, with specific numbers of image data combinations set for each mode, reducing processing time in automatic scene determination mode while allowing for higher quality combinations in user-selected modes, such as backlight mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If continuous combination processing is selected in automatic scene determination mode, then image quality is improved through combination processing, but it causes unintended continuous capture and prolonged processing time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of the number of combined images based on the operation mode. In automatic scene determination mode, it processes only 2 images to reduce processing time, while in manual selection mode, it processes 3 or more images for higher quality. This parameter adaptation resolves the contradiction between image quality and processing time.
2Manufacturing precision
If continuous combination processing is selected in automatic scene determination mode, then image quality is improved through combination processing, but it causes unintended continuous capture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the capture behavior by changing the number of images processed based on mode. In automatic mode, it limits processing to 2 images to prevent unintended continuous capture, while allowing full functionality in manual mode. This resolves the contradiction between maintaining image quality and ensuring ease of operation.
3Manufacturing precision
If more sets of image data are combined, then image quality is improved, but processing time is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the number of image sets to be combined based on the operation mode. In automatic scene determination mode, it processes fewer images (2 sets) to maintain processing speed, while in manual selection mode, it processes more images (3 or more sets) for superior quality. This parameter adaptation resolves the contradiction between image quality and processing speed.
4Manufacturing precision
If the number of combined images is increased for high quality output, then image quality is improved, but the device becomes less convenient for quick operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the processing parameters adaptively based on mode selection. In automatic scene determination mode, it processes fewer images to enable quick operations and improve convenience, while in manual selection mode, it processes more images for high quality when users have time. This resolves the contradiction between image quality and convenience.
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AI summary
An imaging device is configured so that the user can select either automatic determination mode or selection mode. In automatic determination mode, when a first combination imaging mode is selected for capturing and combining a plurality of sets of image data, the number of sets of image data to be combined is set to a specific first number of combinations. In selection mode, when a second combination imaging mode is selected for capturing a plurality of sets of image data, the number of sets of image data to be combined is set to a specific second number of combinations. The first number of combinations is set to be different from the second number of combinations.