Displayed Image Transitions with Intermediary Scene Images

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Solution Overview

Problem

Sudden transitions between displayed images can be distracting and result in loss of information, making them undesirable for users.

Innovation Solution

The use of transportable multi-image containers to transition from an in-focus image of a first scene to an alternative image, then to another alternative image, and finally to an in-focus image of a second scene, where each image is defined by separate multi-image containers, allowing for non-destructive editing and controlled transitions using cost functions to select images based on similarity and blurriness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If sudden cuts are used to transition between images of different scenes, then the transition speed is fast, but the user experience deteriorates due to distraction and information loss

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransition speedVSAvoiduser distraction and information loss

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intermediary images that serve as transition bridges between the first scene image and second scene image. These intermediary images contain elements from both scenes, allowing for a gradual transition that maintains user attention and preserves information continuity while achieving scene changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If multiple images are used to create smooth transitions, then user experience improves, but the complexity of image management increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser distraction reductionVSAvoidimage management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates intermediary images that serve multiple functions simultaneously: they act as transition elements, contain embedded navigation information, and provide contextual bridges between scenes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate management systems for each image type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the transition process into discrete stages using multiple intermediary images, each containing specific elements from different scenes. This segmentation allows for systematic management of image transitions while maintaining smooth visual flow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12456232B2Displayed image transition

Publication Date: 2025.10.28 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY

AI summary

An apparatus including circuitry configured to: transition from displaying an in-focus image of a first scene to displaying a first alternative image; transition from displaying the first alternative image to displaying a second alternative image; transition from displaying the second alternative image to displaying an in-focus image of a second scene; wherein the in-focus image of the first scene and the first alternative image are defined by a first transportable multi-image container, and wherein the in-focus image of second scene and second alternative image are defined by a second transportable multi-image container separate to the first transportable multi-image container.