Multi-Camera Control Interface for Simultaneous Object Focusing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-camera devices require complex switching operations and offer a less desirable focusing effect when changing cameras during a shooting procedure, as they can only select one type of camera per shooting mode, limiting focus on multiple objects at different distances.
Innovation Solution
A shooting method and apparatus that displays multiple camera controls on a shooting screen, allowing users to select and move a target control to focus on different objects by receiving an input, enabling simultaneous focus on multiple objects using corresponding cameras without frequent mode switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple camera controls are displayed and users can move target controls to focus on different objects, then focusing accuracy on multiple objects is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple camera selection controls into a single unified shooting interface, where users can simultaneously control multiple cameras through integrated controls rather than switching between separate modes. This merging approach maintains focusing accuracy while reducing the overall complexity of the system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control where the target control can be freely moved to different positions on the shooting screen to focus on different objects at various distances. This dynamic positioning capability allows the interface to adapt to different shooting scenarios without requiring multiple static shooting modes, thereby improving focusing accuracy while keeping the interface relatively simple.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users can select different cameras for different objects on the shooting screen, then versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex switching operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the shooting screen into multiple controllable regions, each associated with a specific camera. Users can independently control which camera focuses on which region by moving the target control to different positions. This segmentation allows versatile camera selection for different objects while simplifying operation compared to traditional mode switching, as users directly position controls rather than navigating through menus.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically associates the target control with the appropriate camera based on its position on the screen, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex camera settings. The interface serves itself by automatically determining which camera should focus on which object based on the control's position, thereby improving versatility while maintaining ease of operation.
3Device complexity
If only one type of camera can be selected per shooting mode, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability worsens when shooting multiple objects at different distances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal shooting interface that can handle multiple shooting scenarios simultaneously. A single shooting mode supports focusing on multiple objects at different distances by allowing the target control to be positioned in different regions, each associated with a different camera. This multi-functionality approach maintains device simplicity while significantly improving adaptability for shooting multiple objects.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to camera selection by mapping different positions on the shooting screen to different cameras. Instead of requiring separate shooting modes for different camera types, the system uses the two-dimensional screen space to encode camera selection information. This allows a single shooting mode to provide the adaptability of multiple modes while maintaining the simplicity of a unified interface.
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AI summary
This application discloses a shooting method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a readable storage medium, and pertains to the shooting field. The method includes: displaying multiple controls in a first region of a shooting screen, where multiple cameras are configured, each of the controls corresponds to one of the cameras, and the multiple controls include a first target control; receiving a first input, where the first input is used for controlling the first target control to move to a second region of the shooting screen; and in response to the first input, focusing on a first target object indicated by the second region of the shooting screen using a camera corresponding to the first target control.