Imaging Apparatus Simple Mode Scanning Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users, especially those unaccustomed to digital cameras, face difficulties in switching between normal and macro modes for automatic focus, leading to blurred images when shooting subjects at close distances, and existing solutions do not significantly improve operability for such users.
Innovation Solution
An imaging apparatus with receiving, discriminating, and scanning controlling means that allows users to select a simple imaging mode, enabling scanning across a maximum range from near to distant scenes, limiting display information, and restricting operable keys to minimize user input and prevent errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the digital camera provides multiple imaging modes (normal mode and macro mode) for different shooting distances, then the adaptability for various shooting scenarios is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase for unaccustomed users
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging apparatus automatically determines the appropriate scanning range (normal or macro mode) based on the detected distance to the subject, eliminating the need for users to manually switch between modes. The system serves itself by autonomously selecting the correct imaging mode according to the shooting scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The distance measuring function operates in advance to detect the subject distance before the imaging operation begins. This preliminary distance measurement enables the system to pre-determine the appropriate scanning range, so that when imaging is initiated, the correct mode is already selected without requiring user intervention.
2Ease of operation
If the digital camera requires manual switching between normal mode and macro mode, then the user has control over the scanning range, but the reliability of obtaining focused images decreases for unaccustomed users
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses distance measurement feedback to automatically select the appropriate scanning range. The distance information obtained from the distance measuring function feeds back to the control logic, which then automatically determines whether to use normal or macro scanning range, ensuring the correct mode is selected based on actual shooting conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging apparatus automatically determines and switches between normal and macro modes based on detected subject distance, eliminating reliance on user knowledge. The system serves itself by autonomously selecting the correct imaging mode according to the shooting scenario.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the digital camera provides detailed operation guidance and multiple selectable options, then the adaptability for different user preferences is improved, but the ease of operation decreases for unaccustomed users
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the appropriate scanning range based on detected subject distance, eliminating the need for users to navigate menus or make selections. The imaging apparatus serves itself by autonomously configuring the correct operating parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The distance measurement and mode determination are performed in advance before the user needs to take the picture. This preliminary action ensures that when the user simply presses the shutter button, the correct mode is already selected without requiring any additional user decisions or menu navigation.
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AI summary
An imaging apparatus includes: receiving means for receiving selection input for an imaging mode; discriminating means for discriminating, when the selection input is received through the receiving means, a selected imaging mode on the basis of the received selection input; and scanning controlling means for causing, when it is discriminated by the discriminating means that a simple imaging mode for limiting operation input and allowing a user to appropriately take an image of a subject is selected, the imaging apparatus to execute scanning processing for specifying a position of the subject, which is performed to set focus on the subject, in a maximum range from a near scene to a distant scene.