Imaging Apparatus Settings for Immediate Object Detection and AF Recall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging systems lack immediacy in setting changes, particularly in relation to object detection, despite advancements in automatic exposure and focus performance.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling an electronic apparatus that includes setting an object detection type, an AF area, performing object detection and focus detection processing, and storing these settings for immediate recall by user operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional imaging function calls are used, then exposure and AF settings can be changed, but object detection conditions cannot be modified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines object detection conditions with exposure and AF settings into a unified registered imaging condition. When a user registers imaging settings, the system stores not only exposure and AF parameters but also object determination conditions (object type, detection sensitivity, priority) as an integrated set. This merging allows all settings to be recalled together through a single function call, expanding adaptability without requiring separate complex systems for each setting type.
Solution Approach 2:
The registered imaging condition structure is designed to be universal, accommodating multiple types of settings (exposure, AF, object detection) within a single framework. The system can register different combinations of settings for different imaging scenarios, making the same registration mechanism applicable to various imaging needs. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle diverse imaging requirements without adding separate specialized systems.
2Productivity
If manual setting changes are made for each imaging parameter, then precise control is achieved, but immediacy and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows users to pre-register complete sets of imaging conditions for different scenarios before actual imaging. When imaging, users simply select from pre-registered conditions rather than adjusting each parameter manually. This preliminary registration action stores commonly used setting combinations, enabling immediate recall and application during imaging, thus dramatically improving efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through simple selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The registered imaging condition acts as a copyable template that can be quickly applied to different imaging situations. Once a set of settings is registered for a particular scenario (e.g., landscape photography with specific object detection), it can be copied and applied whenever similar imaging conditions are needed, eliminating repetitive manual adjustment and improving productivity.
3Extent of automation
If automatic mode is used, then most imaging is handled automatically, but individual setting customization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic control where users can switch between fully automatic operation and customized registered conditions. The registered imaging conditions store specific settings for different scenarios, allowing users to dynamically select the appropriate pre-configured set when individual customization is needed, while maintaining automatic operation for standard situations. This dynamic adaptability bridges the gap between automation and individual control.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus calls stored settings related to an automatic focus (AF) area and a type of object to be detected based on a user's specific operation, and performs object detection processing and focus detection processing based on the called settings.