Electronic Device Scene Mode Determination via Geo-Location and Object Type

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic devices struggle to capture ideal images of user-selected scenes due to limitations in auto-scene detection modes, which fail to accurately reproduce the scene's characteristics, necessitating enhanced capabilities for professional photography experiences.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that determines a scene mode based on the geo-location and object type within the electronic device, allowing for user-defined photography settings to be applied, with metadata tagging and server-based updates for creating new scene modes based on user preferences and captured images.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If in-built auto-scene detection mode is used, then the electronic device can automatically capture images, but the captured scene is not an exact or ideal reproduction of the picturesque scene

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic scene captureVSAvoidscene reproduction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system captures a first image, analyzes it to determine object types and geo-location, then uses this feedback to automatically select appropriate scene modes and photography settings for capturing optimal images, creating a closed-loop control system that improves scene reproduction accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary analysis of the first image to determine object types and geo-location before capturing the actual scene images, allowing the electronic device to pre-configure the optimal scene mode and photography settings based on the analyzed data

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If professional photography capabilities are added, then image capture quality improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage capture qualityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that analyzes the first image to determine object types and geo-location, then uses this intermediate information to automatically select scene modes and settings, bridging the gap between simple auto-mode and professional photography without requiring complex manual controls

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The photography process is segmented into distinct stages: capturing a first image for analysis, determining object types and geo-location, selecting scene modes, and capturing final images. This segmentation allows complex professional photography capabilities to be delivered through a simplified user workflow

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3320397B1System and method for controlling capture of images
Publication Date: 2022.12.14 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

Various aspects of a system and method to control capture of images are disclosed herein. In accordance with an embodiment, the method includes capture of a first image of a user-selected scene by an electronic device. The user-selected scene comprises one or more objects. A scene mode from a pre-stored set of scene modes is determined by the electronic device to capture a plurality of images of the user-selected scene. The determination of the scene mode is based on an object type of the one or more objects and a geo-location of the electronic device. The scene mode is determined when the first image is captured or when image data corresponding to the user-selected scene is received.