Imaging Device Mode Control via Posture Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face cumbersome operations when setting the mode on imaging apparatuses, especially when connected to information processing devices via communication, as current methods require manual adjustments and are not intuitive.
Innovation Solution
An imaging system that utilizes posture determination information to automatically control the imaging mode based on the posture of the imaging apparatus, switching between fixation and separation states, allowing for mode selection without manual intervention, such as transitioning to night sky, miniature, or self-capturing modes based on detected posture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual mode setting operation is performed on the imaging apparatus or information processing apparatus, then the imaging mode can be set, but the operation becomes troublesome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus automatically determines its own posture using posture determination information and switches imaging modes based on this determination, eliminating the need for manual user input. The system serves itself by autonomously selecting appropriate imaging modes (e.g., night sky mode when held upward, miniature mode when held downward) without requiring user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operation (user physically setting modes on the device) with an automated electronic system that uses posture sensors and control logic to automatically switch between imaging modes based on detected posture, thereby simplifying user interaction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging apparatus communicates with the information processing apparatus in separation state, then the apparatus can be used independently, but the mode setting becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
In the separation state where the imaging apparatus is detached from the information processing apparatus, the imaging apparatus autonomously determines posture and switches imaging modes without requiring connection or manual settings, enabling independent operation with simplified user interaction.
3Ease of operation
If automatic mode switching based on posture is implemented, then mode setting becomes easy, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual mode selection interfaces with a simpler automated system using posture sensors and control logic that automatically switches between predefined imaging modes based on detected posture, reducing user burden while managing system complexity through automation.
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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 posture determination information indicating at least posture of the imaging apparatus in a separation state between a fixation state in which the imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus are fixed to each other and the separation state in which the imaging apparatus is separated from the information processing apparatus. For example, when a fixation/separation determining unit 91 of the imaging apparatus 20 determines that the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 are in the separation state, a control unit 45 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 according to the posture determination information indicating the posture of the imaging apparatus 20. When the fixation/separation determining unit 91 of the information processing apparatus 60 determines that the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 are in the separation state, a control unit 85 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 according to the posture determination information indicating the posture of the imaging apparatus 20. It is possible to easily set the mode relating to imaging.