Multi-Camera Mobile Terminal Image Synthesis Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile terminals with multiple cameras lack an effective user interface for inputting camera control commands and are unable to generate new images from photographs taken by multiple cameras.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal system that includes a controller to set and apply distinct photographing conditions for each camera, synthesize images captured by multiple cameras, and display the resulting combined image, enabling effective camera control and image generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile terminal is equipped with multiple cameras to capture images from different directions or angles, then the image capturing capability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and control interface difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface is segmented into separate control regions, with each region corresponding to a specific camera. When a user interacts with a particular region, only the associated camera is activated or controlled, simplifying the user's decision-making process and reducing the perceived complexity despite having multiple cameras.
Solution Approach 2:
A controller serves as an intermediary between the user interface and multiple cameras. The controller receives user inputs, determines which camera should be activated based on the input region or pattern, and transmits appropriate control signals to the selected camera, thereby managing the complexity of multi-camera coordination.
2Productivity
If multiple cameras are used to photograph images simultaneously or sequentially, then the productivity and image synthesis capability are improved, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring photographing conditions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback to the user about the current photographing conditions and camera selection status. This may include visual indicators showing which camera is active, preview images from selected cameras, or status information about synthesis progress, making it easier for users to understand and control the multi-camera photographing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller automatically manages the complexity of coordinating multiple cameras by implementing self-service functionality. It autonomously selects which cameras to activate based on predefined rules or user preferences, automatically adjusts photographing conditions, and handles the image synthesis process without requiring users to manually configure each parameter.
3Manufacturing precision
If distinct photographing conditions are set for each camera, then the manufacturing precision and image quality are improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The photographing conditions are made dynamic rather than static. The controller automatically adjusts parameters such as exposure, focus, and shutter speed for each camera based on real-time conditions detected by sensors or previously captured images, eliminating the need for users to manually set and adjust each parameter while maintaining high image quality.
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AI summary
A mobile terminal and method of controlling an image photographing therein are disclosed, by which a user interface for effectively receiving an input of a control command for each of a plurality of cameras provided to a mobile terminal can be provided. The present invention includes receiving an input of a first image and an input of a second image using a first camera and a second camera, respectively, setting a first photographing condition for the first camera and a second photographing condition for the second camera, photographing the first image and the second image using the first camera and the second camera according to the set first photographing condition and the set second photographing condition, respectively, generating a third image by synthesizing the photographed first and second images together, and displaying the generated third image as a photographed image.