Layered Imaging Parameter Interface for Faster Camera Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulty in setting shooting parameters as they need to select icons one by one to find the desired parameter, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus with a processor that controls the display of multiple parameter-setting display layers, allocating parameter-setting-widgets based on the selected imaging mode, allowing users to easily set shooting parameters through a user-friendly interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If users select icons one by one to find shooting parameters, then they can access the desired parameter, but it takes a lot of time and effort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime to set shooting parameterVSAvoidease of setting shooting parameter
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The user interface is segmented into multiple display layers, each containing different sets of parameter-setting-widgets. This allows users to access different parameters on different layers without having to search through all parameters sequentially, thereby reducing the time and effort required to set shooting parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a layered display structure that adds a vertical dimension to the parameter organization. Instead of a flat, single-layer interface where users must search horizontally through all icons, the parameters are organized across multiple layers, allowing users to navigate vertically between layers to access different parameter groups more efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple parameter-setting-widgets are arranged on a single display layer, then all parameters are accessible, but the interface becomes cluttered and difficult to navigate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of shooting parametersVSAvoidcomplexity of user interface
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interface is divided into multiple display layers, each containing a subset of parameter-setting-widgets. This segmentation prevents any single layer from becoming cluttered while ensuring all parameters remain accessible through layer navigation. Each layer can be optimized to contain only the most relevant parameters for that specific context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display layers can be dynamically switched based on user interaction, imaging mode selection, or other criteria. This dynamic reorganization allows the interface to adapt to different shooting scenarios, presenting only the most relevant parameters on the active layer while keeping other parameters accessible on other layers, thereby reducing perceived complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250244864A1Information processing apparatus, and information processing method
Publication Date: 2025.07.31 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An electronic apparatus and a non-transitory computer readable medium are disclosed. The electronic apparatus comprising, a processor and a memory having program code stored thereon, the program code being such that, when it is executed by the processor, it causes the processor to: control display of a plurality of parameter-setting display layers, each having arranged therein at least one parameter-setting-widget selected from a collection of parameter-setting-widgets that relate to values of imaging parameters, where at least one of the plurality of parameter-setting display layers has more than one of the parameter-setting-widgets arranged therein.