Rotatable Camera Module Orientation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Accidental camera flipping during live streaming or video communication can cause inconvenience and privacy leaks due to external forces, such as incoming calls, leading to poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a rotatable camera module and orientation sensing elements, connected to a processor that detects position changes and executes image processing programs to generate processed image data, preventing accidental camera flips and maintaining user privacy by controlling the display of image data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the camera module is made rotatable for front camera mode, then the functionality for live streaming and video communication is improved, but the camera may be flipped accidentally by external forces causing privacy leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of camera module position and orientation using orientation sensing elements before allowing front camera mode to activate. When abnormal positioning is detected, the system preemptively blocks the front camera function, preventing privacy leaks before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the camera module's position and orientation through orientation sensing elements and provides real-time feedback to the processor. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically controls whether front camera mode is enabled, creating a closed-loop control system that responds to user actions and external forces.
2Ease of operation
If the camera module is flipped to front camera mode for live streaming, then the user can communicate with others, but receiving an incoming call may cause the camera to flip accidentally
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses orientation sensing elements to continuously monitor camera position and provides feedback to the processor. When an incoming call is detected, the system analyzes the camera's orientation state and determines whether to block the front camera function based on the current position, preventing accidental flips during call handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies counter-action in advance by detecting incoming call signals and preemptively adjusting the camera module's position or blocking front camera mode before the camera can be accidentally flipped by the incoming call force.
3Measurement precision
If multiple orientation sensing elements are added to detect position changes, then the accuracy of camera position detection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines multiple orientation sensing elements into a unified detection system where all sensors work together to provide comprehensive position and orientation information. The processor integrates data from all sensing elements to determine the camera module's state, achieving high measurement precision through synergistic combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation sensing elements serve multiple functions: detecting camera position, determining orientation state, and triggering appropriate system responses. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated sensors for each function, managing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive detection capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents camera flips and maintains user privacy during video communication and live streaming by processing image data in real-time, ensuring a consistent and secure user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of orientation sensing elements disposed on the body or the camera module, respectively, the orientation sensing elements are configured to detect positions of the camera module or the body respectively to generate a plurality of position information
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided, which includes a body, a display screen, a camera module, orientation sensing elements, and a processor. The display screen is disposed on a first side of the body. The camera module is rotatably disposed on the body and captures image data. The orientation sensing elements are respectively disposed on the body or the camera module. The orientation sensing elements detect respective positions of the camera module or the body to generate a plurality of position information. The processor selectively performs image processing on the image data captured by the camera module based on whether the camera module is turned over by an external force or whether the electronic device receives an incoming call signal. The electronic device determines whether the camera lens of the mobile phone is flipped by the external force when using the mobile phone for work, live stream or video communication.