Multi-Surface Imaging Controls with Dynamic Function Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging devices lack the ability to dynamically adjust the assignment of functions to operation units based on the device's use environment, leading to potential operability issues due to external connections or orientations.
Innovation Solution
The imaging device incorporates motion and orientation sensors, connection detection units, and a processor that determines the use environment and adjusts function assignments to operation units accordingly, using stored assignment information to optimize usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If external devices are connected to the imaging device, then additional functionality is provided, but the accessibility of operation units may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic function assignment where the mapping between operation units and functions changes based on detection results. When external devices are connected, the system detects this state and reassigns functions to operation units that remain accessible, ensuring that frequently used functions are always reachable regardless of external device connections.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the device orientation changes, then the imaging direction adapts to different shooting scenarios, but the position of operation units relative to the user may become less optimal
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts function assignments based on detected device orientation. When the orientation detection sensor detects a change in shooting orientation, the processor reassigns functions to operation units that are optimally positioned for that orientation, ensuring consistent ease of operation across horizontal, vertical, and other shooting scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
Different operation units on different surfaces of the device are assigned different functions based on their spatial locations. The system identifies which surfaces remain accessible in the current orientation and assigns frequently used functions to those locations, making each location's function appropriate for its spatial context.
3Device complexity
If fixed function assignments are used for operation units, then the device structure remains simple, but the operability decreases when external devices are connected or orientation changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the functional parameter of operation units based on detection results rather than maintaining fixed assignments. The processor stores multiple function assignment configurations and selects the appropriate configuration based on detected external device connections and device orientation, optimizing operability without requiring physical structural changes.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enhances operational efficiency by ensuring that frequently used functions are assigned to easily accessible operation units, even when external devices are connected or the device orientation changes, thereby maintaining high operability across various use scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
a motion detection sensor that detects motion of the imaging device is further provided, and the processor performs the use environment determination processing according to a detection result of the motion detection sensor
Implementation Method 2
an orientation detection sensor that detects an orientation of the imaging device is further provided, and the processor performs the use environment determination processing according to a detection result of the orientation detection sensor
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are an imaging device, an imaging method, and a program capable of changing assignment of functions to a plurality of operation units according to a use environment of the imaging device. An imaging device (1) includes: a plurality of operation units (265) provided on a plurality of surfaces of a device main body (101), respectively, and capable of being assigned functions; a memory (267) that stores assignment information indicating a relationship between a use environment and assignment of the functions to the plurality of operation units (265); and a processor (301), in which the processor (301) performs use environment determination processing of determining the use environment of the imaging device, and assignment setting processing of setting the assignment of the functions to the plurality of operation units on the basis of the assignment information of the memory, according to a result of the use environment determination processing.