Multi-Camera Control Through Associated Terminal Registration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control systems for multiple image capturing apparatuses require complex user operations to switch control targets, limiting the ability to control associated terminals effectively.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus and method that allows for the registration of associated terminals, enabling simultaneous control of multiple terminals through preset functions and interlock controls, reducing the need for manual switching and simplifying operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single controller controls multiple image capturing apparatuses by switching control targets, then the controller can manage multiple devices, but the user operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of multiple image capturing apparatuses into a unified control interface. Instead of requiring users to switch between different control modes for each device, the system combines all apparatuses under a single controller that can simultaneously manage multiple targets without requiring manual switching operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed with universal functionality to control any connected image capturing apparatus without requiring device-specific control modes. The single controller can adapt to control different types of apparatuses (cameras, microphones, display devices) through a unified interface, eliminating the need for users to learn multiple control procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If control target switching is implemented to manage multiple terminals, then device control capability is maintained, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables continuous control operations across multiple terminals without interruption. When a user issues a control command, the controller continuously manages multiple apparatuses simultaneously rather than pausing to switch control targets. This maintains the flow of useful action and eliminates time losses associated with manual switching.
3Measurement precision
If manual switching of control targets is required, then individual device control is precise, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs preliminary setup by automatically detecting and registering multiple image capturing apparatuses when they are connected to the network. This preliminary action eliminates the need for manual control target switching during operation, as the system has already prepared the control environment by identifying all available devices and their capabilities in advance.
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AI summary
A control apparatus for controlling a plurality of terminals includes an association unit configured to associate a controlled terminal serving as a control target and a terminal different from the controlled terminal as an associated terminal, the control information including information indicating the associated terminal associated by the association unit, a reception unit configured to receive an instruction on controlling a terminal from among the plurality of terminals, a determination unit configured to determine a terminal to be controlled, based on the association unit and the control information, and a control unit configured to control the plurality of terminals, based on the instruction on controlling the terminal received by the reception unit and the control information, wherein in a case where the reception unit receives a predetermined instruction, the determination unit determines to control both the controlled terminal and the associated terminal, based on the control information.