Multi-Source Special Effect Processing for Customizable Image Effects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing special effect processing methods in video applications lack user customization and flexibility, resulting in monotonous display effects due to the use of preset templates that cannot be edited by users.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allows for image capture, uploading, and selection of multiple images, followed by special effect processing to create customizable special effect images, enhancing flexibility and richness of display effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If preset templates are used for special effect processing, then the processing flow is simple and efficient, but the display effect becomes monotonous and lacks user customization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoiduser customization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static preset template system into a dynamic customizable system. Users can dynamically select different image sources (captured images, uploaded images, or a combination) and adjust processing parameters to create unique special effect images, making the system adaptable to diverse user needs while maintaining efficient processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables parameter changes by allowing users to select different image sources and adjust processing parameters. The system can process captured images, uploaded images, or combinations thereof with varying parameters to generate diverse special effect displays, resolving the contradiction between fixed templates and user customization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If only captured images are used for special effect processing, then the workflow is simple, but the richness and diversity of video content is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkflow simplicityVSAvoidvideo content richness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple image sources (captured images and uploaded images) into a unified processing workflow. Users can combine captured images with uploaded images or use either source independently, enriching video content diversity while maintaining a simple and intuitive operation flow through the shooting interface

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal image processing system that accepts multiple image sources (captured images, uploaded images, or combinations). This multi-functional approach enriches content variety while keeping the workflow simple, as the same processing pipeline handles different image sources seamlessly

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250267235A1Special effect processing method and apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.21 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A special effect processing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes: performing, in response to a shooting trigger operation, image capture by using a target shooting apparatus, to obtain a first image, and displaying the first image in a shooting interface; obtaining an uploaded image as a second image in response to an uploading trigger operation, displaying the second image in the shooting interface, and determining at least one third image from the second image; and displaying, in response to a special effect trigger operation, a special effect image corresponding to the first image and the third image. In the method, an effect of customizing all images required during special effect processing is achieved, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the special effect processing and enriching a special effect display effect of the special effect image.