Panoramic Capture Guide for Electronic Shutter Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital photographing apparatuses face challenges in achieving high success rates for panoramic photography due to the lack of effective guides for capturing images during this process, particularly when using an electronic shutter, which can make it difficult for users to synchronize movement with image capture.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a method and apparatus that provides a capture guide, such as a capture sound, and a movement guide, displayed in a live-view image, to indicate the progress status of panoramic photography, ensuring users are aware of image capture timing and can adjust their movement accordingly, even when using an electronic shutter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If panoramic photography is performed using an electronic shutter, then the photographic function is enhanced, but the user cannot synchronize movement with image capture due to lack of audible feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces audible feedback (beep sounds) that play in synchronization with image capture during panoramic photography. This feedback mechanism allows users to know when images are being captured, enabling them to synchronize their movement with the capture timing even when using an electronic shutter that provides no mechanical sound.
2Device complexity
If no capture guide is provided during panoramic photography, then the device complexity is reduced, but the success rate of panoramic photography decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a capture guide system that provides real-time feedback to users during panoramic photography. This includes audible beep sounds and visual indicators that inform users when images are captured and guide their movement, significantly improving the success rate of panoramic photography without adding complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary guidance system that mediates between the electronic shutter and the user. This system includes sound output units and display elements that act as intermediaries to communicate capture status to the user, enabling successful panoramic photography operation.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple images are captured continuously during panoramic photography, then the panoramic image quality is improved, but the time required for completion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous capture of multiple images during panoramic photography with real-time feedback. The capture guide system allows users to maintain continuous, smooth movement while the system continuously captures images at appropriate intervals, ensuring high panoramic image quality without unnecessary delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic image capture during panoramic photography, where images are captured at regular intervals as the user moves the device. The feedback mechanism synchronizes with this periodic capture, informing users when to continue moving and when captures occur, optimizing both quality and efficiency.
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AI summary
Digital photographing apparatus, methods of controlling the same, and computer-readable storage medium to increase success rates in panoramic photography are disclosed. A method of controlling a digital photographing apparatus is provided that includes initiating panoramic photography, and providing a capture guide when an image is captured during the panoramic photography.