Screen Brightness Adjustment via Camera AEC Illumination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile phone designs that adjust screen brightness based on ambient light can hinder camera functionality, particularly in low-light conditions, making it difficult for users to clearly see image details.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that adjust screen brightness by obtaining ambient light and camera illumination values, comparing them to set the optimal display brightness, using an optical sensor and Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system to prioritize image clarity during camera use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the screen brightness is adjusted based on ambient light using an optical sensor, then the screen adapts to ambient light conditions, but the camera function is hindered in low-light conditions making it difficult to see image details

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen adaptation to ambient lightVSAvoidimage detail visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces the camera's AEC system as an intermediary to measure illumination value independently from the optical sensor. This intermediary measurement system allows the screen brightness adjustment to be decoupled from the ambient light detection, enabling the screen to be brightened based on camera illumination needs without affecting the camera's image capture capability in low-light conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic screen brightness adjustment by continuously monitoring the camera's working state and AEC illumination value. When the camera is active, the screen brightness dynamically changes based on the AEC-measured illumination, allowing real-time adaptation that prioritizes image detail visibility while maintaining screen adaptability to ambient light conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If the screen brightness is reduced in dark ambient light to save energy, then energy consumption decreases, but users cannot clearly see image details when the camera is used in low-light conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidimage detail clarity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements conditional dynamic brightness adjustment where the screen brightness behavior changes based on camera state. When the camera is inactive, the screen follows energy-saving dimming in dark ambient light. When the camera is active, the screen dynamically brightens based on AEC illumination measurement, ensuring image detail clarity is prioritized during camera use while maintaining energy efficiency during normal operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by proactively brightening the screen before the user needs to view image details. The system monitors camera activation and preemptively adjusts screen brightness based on AEC illumination values, preventing the problem of insufficient visibility from occurring in the first place during camera operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances image displaying detail in low-light conditions, improving user experience by dynamically adjusting screen brightness to match camera requirements, ensuring clearer image visibility.

Implementation Method 1

monitoring, by an optical sensor, the brightness value B of the ambient light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

calculating, by the AEC system, the illumination value E in real-time according to brightness of target ambiance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIllumination measurement: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS10438562B2Method and system for adjusting screen brightness of terminal, and terminal comprising the system
Publication Date: 2019.10.08 JRD COMMUNICATION INC
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AI summary

A method, a system, and a terminal for adjusting screen brightness of the terminal includes the steps of obtaining a first screen display brightness value corresponding to ambient light brightness value, and obtaining illumination value of a camera and looking up a second screen display brightness value. When the second screen display brightness value is greater than the first screen display brightness value, the second screen display brightness value is set as the screen display brightness value. Namely, the display brightness is controlled by an Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system, which increases displaying detail of image on the display.