Mobile Terminal Screen Capture for Multi-Display Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile terminal technologies face difficulties in selecting and capturing image data from multiple display units when using application software, as they cannot easily determine which display unit's screen to capture when contents are displayed across multiple units.

Innovation Solution

A mobile terminal apparatus and method that includes multiple display units, a selection mechanism, and an image-data generation system, allowing users to select and capture screen data from specific display units using software, enabling easy generation of image data based on selection states.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If multiple display units are used to display contents, then the screen size and display capability are improved, but the complexity of selecting and capturing image data from specific display units increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen sizeVSAvoidcomplexity of selecting and capturing image data
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the image capture function into separate components for each display unit. The first image capture unit is dedicated to capturing images from the first display unit, while the second image capture unit captures images from the second display unit. This segmentation allows each capture unit to operate independently and simplifies the selection process, as users can directly choose which capture unit to use based on which display unit they want to capture, eliminating complex multi-step selection procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces display unit identification information as an intermediary element that links each display unit with its corresponding image capture unit. When a user selects a display unit for image capture, the system automatically identifies the corresponding capture unit through this identification information. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the selection process by providing a direct mapping between display units and capture units, reducing the complexity of managing multiple capture targets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple display units are used to display contents, then the display versatility is improved, but the ease of operation for capturing specific screen data deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay versatilityVSAvoidease of capturing specific screen data
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the image capture functionality by providing distinct image capture units for each display unit. This allows users to capture images from different display units independently without needing to navigate complex selection menus or perform multiple operations. Each capture unit is directly associated with its corresponding display unit, making the operation straightforward and intuitive.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service functionality where each image capture unit automatically identifies and captures images from its corresponding display unit based on pre-stored identification information. When a user initiates an image capture operation, the system automatically determines which display unit to capture based on the selected capture unit, eliminating the need for users to manually specify complex selection parameters or perform multiple steps to identify the target display unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP2966556B1Mobile terminal apparatus, image generation method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program
Publication Date: 2019.10.09 NEC CORP
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AI summary

A mobile terminal apparatus, an image generation method and a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program, which can easily generate data indicating a screen displayed on the display unit using software depending on selection states of the display unit, are provided. The first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4) display images. The display control means (6) causes at least one of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4) to display a content by using one or more software. The selection means (8) selects one or more of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4). The display-screen acquisition means (10) acquires screen data indicating a screen displayed on the display unit selected by the selection means (8). The image-data generation means (12) generates image data based on the screen data acquired by the display-screen acquisition means (10).