Passive Camera Control Device for Augmented Reality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control devices for camera arrangements, particularly in augmented reality applications, face challenges in facilitating effective control during dynamic activities like shooting games, as they require precise interaction with the camera and touchscreen without the need for electronic equipment or power sources.
Innovation Solution
A control device with attachment, gripping, interaction, and actuator means that allows for passive control of camera arrangements using touch, magnetic, or wireless communication methods, enabling users to control camera functions without electronic equipment or power sources, with options for multiple input configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a control device uses electronic equipment or power sources to control camera arrangements, then control functionality and precision are improved, but device complexity and power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electronic control components from the control device itself and relocates them to the camera arrangement (smartphone). The control device becomes a passive mechanical interface that transmits user input through physical interactions (touchscreen contact, magnetic field generation) without containing electronic processors or power sources, thereby reducing its complexity while maintaining control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces passive intermediary mechanisms between the user and the camera arrangement's electronic systems. These include mechanical touch arrangements that physically contact the touchscreen, and magnetic arrangements that generate magnetic fields detected by sensors in the camera arrangement, serving as mediators that transfer control signals without requiring electronic components in the control device.
2Device complexity
If a control device is designed as a passive device without power sources, then device complexity is reduced, but control precision and reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces active electronic control systems with passive mechanical and magnetic fields systems. The touch arrangement uses direct physical contact mechanics to register input, while the magnetic arrangement uses magnetic field generation and detection instead of electronic signal transmission, achieving reliable control without power sources or complex electronics.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device leverages the inherent capabilities of the camera arrangement (touchscreen responsiveness, magnetic field sensors) to perform control functions. The passive control device simply initiates interactions (touch contact, magnetic field generation) that the camera arrangement's own sensors and processors handle, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for separate power sources in the control device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interaction methods are provided (touch, magnetic, wireless), then adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating multiple types of interaction means (touch arrangement, magnetic arrangement, and optional wireless communication unit) within a single device structure. This allows the same control device to interface with different camera arrangement types and control preferences without requiring separate devices for each control method, achieving universality across different interaction paradigms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables intuitive and efficient control of camera arrangements in augmented reality applications, such as shooting games, by providing a passive control solution that does not require power or electronic components, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The interaction means alternatively comprises a magnet arrangement arranged on a lens/front side of the attachment means, and being configured to magnetically control a camera arrangement when attached to the control device
Implementation Method 2
wide-angle lens means arranged to be positioned on the attachment means in front of a camera lens of a camera arrangement
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a control device for controlling a camera arrangement (1), said control device having a front end and a back end, said control device comprising: attachment means (2) configured to attach a camera arrangement (1) to said control device; gripping means (3) configured to facilitate for a user to hold said control device; interaction means (4; 7; 8; 9) configured for controlling a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device; wide-angle lens means (5) arranged to be positioned on said attachment means (2) in front of a camera lens of a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device; and actuator means (6) configured to control said interaction means (4; 7; 8; 9) and arranged at said gripping means (3) to facilitate use thereof for a user holding said control device by said gripping means (3), wherein said attachment means (2) is arranged on said control device to fix a camera lens of a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device towards the front end of said control device, and to fix a touchscreen of a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device towards the back end of said control device.