Imaging System Mode Control via Fixation Relationship Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face cumbersome operations when setting the mode on imaging apparatuses or connected information processing devices for imaging, requiring a more efficient method to easily set the desired mode.
Innovation Solution
An imaging system that includes a control unit to manage the imaging mode based on fixation relationship information between the imaging apparatus and the information processing apparatus, allowing them to switch between fixation and separation states, and determining the mode accordingly, such as switching to a self-capturing mode when the imaging apparatus is fixed on the display unit of the information processing apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the mode setting is performed manually at the imaging apparatus or connected information processing apparatus, then the imaging mode can be set according to user preference, but the operation becomes troublesome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus automatically determines its own imaging mode based on detected usage scenarios (such as holding position, movement state, or connection status with mobile devices) without requiring manual user input. The system serves itself by autonomously selecting appropriate modes (still image, moving image, video phone, etc.) based on environmental and operational context.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes imaging parameters (mode settings) based on detected state parameters such as device orientation, movement detection, connection status, or usage patterns. By monitoring these parameters and automatically adjusting the mode accordingly, the system adapts to different usage scenarios without complex manual operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging apparatus has multiple imaging modes (still image, moving image, video phone, etc.), then the adaptability to different usage scenarios is improved, but the device complexity and mode selection burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus autonomously selects from multiple available imaging modes by detecting usage scenarios such as device orientation, movement state, or connection with mobile devices. Instead of presenting users with complex mode selection interfaces, the system automatically determines the most appropriate mode (still image, moving image, video phone, etc.) based on contextual parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures multiple imaging modes and prepares them for automatic selection based on predicted usage scenarios. By having modes pre-defined and ready, the system can quickly switch between them based on detected conditions without requiring real-time user decision-making or complex processing during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A control unit 15 is provided at an imaging system 10. The control unit 15 controls a mode relating to imaging of an imaging apparatus according to fixation relationship information indicating fixation relationship between the imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus in a fixation state in which the imaging apparatus and the information processing apparatus are fixed to each other. For example, a fixation relationship determining unit 92 of the imaging apparatus 20 determines the fixation relationship between the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 based on the fixation relationship information, and a control unit 45 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 based on the determination result. Alternatively, a fixation relationship determining unit 92 of the information processing apparatus 60 determines the fixation relationship between the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 based on the fixation relationship information, and a control unit 85 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 based on the determination result. It is possible to easily set the mode relating to imaging.