Locked Screen Camera Shortcut for Faster Photo Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing photography initiation methods for built-in cameras in portable data processing devices are complex, requiring multiple human-computer interaction operations, leading to slow photography speeds and missed photo opportunities, especially when the device is in a screen-locked state.
Innovation Solution
A photography initiation apparatus and method that creates a shortcut icon on the locked screen to directly start the camera, sets the focal length automatically, and uses a background process to store images quickly, reducing the number of interactions and simplifying the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the existing photography initiation method is used (multiple interactions through locked screen to photography interface), then the device security is maintained, but the photography speed is slow and photo opportunities may be missed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-creating a shortcut icon on the locked screen that directly launches the camera application. This eliminates the need for multiple navigation steps through the interface, allowing users to quickly access the camera by simply tapping the shortcut icon even when the device is locked, thereby significantly improving photography speed without compromising security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a shortcut icon as an intermediary element on the locked screen that serves as a direct gateway to the camera application. This intermediary bypasses the complex navigation through multiple interfaces and unlock procedures, providing a streamlined path from locked state to active photography mode
2Ease of operation
If the existing photography initiation method is used (multiple interactions and interface navigation), then all software functions are accessible, but the number of human-computer interactions is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential photography function from the complex software ecosystem and places it directly accessible on the locked screen via a shortcut icon. This extraction isolates the core photography capability from unnecessary navigation through other applications and interfaces, reducing the number of interactions required while minimizing time loss
Solution Approach 2:
By pre-configuring the shortcut icon on the locked screen during device setup or camera application installation, the system prepares the most frequently used photography access path in advance. This preliminary action ensures that when photography is needed, users can immediately access the camera without time-consuming navigation through multiple interfaces
3Reliability
If the screen is locked for security, then device security is improved, but photography initiation becomes complex and slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-creating a shortcut icon on the locked screen that directly launches the camera application. This eliminates the need for multiple navigation steps through the interface, allowing users to quickly access the camera by simply tapping the shortcut icon even when the device is locked, thereby significantly improving photography speed without compromising security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the camera access function from the general device unlock process. By creating a dedicated shortcut icon on the locked screen that directly launches the camera application, it separates the photography initiation path from the standard unlock and navigation流程, allowing quick camera access while maintaining overall device security
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AI summary
A photography initiation apparatus and method for a built-in camera of a portable data processing device includes creating a shortcut icon for starting a photography apparatus on a locked screen of a portable data processing device. The method includes starting a photography process after the photography initiation apparatus is started. The photographing process includes creating a window on a screen; opening a built-in camera; setting a focal length of the built-in camera to a preset focal length; associating a viewfinder of the built-in camera with the created window; starting the viewfinder of the built-in camera and displaying an image of the viewfinder; sending, after a photography instruction is detected, a photography signal to the built-in camera; and starting a background process or invoking a background process that is already started.