Self-Portrait Capture via Screen Gesture and Timer

The patent introduces a self-camera mode as an intermediary solution that changes the interaction paradigm. Instead of directly touching the capture button with the thumb (which causes shaking), the user activates a timer-based automatic capture mechanism. The system then captures the image automatically after a predetermined time delay, eliminating the need for direct thumb contact on the button during the capture moment, thus resolving the hand stability issue while maintaining ease of operation.

The patent implements universality by making the self-camera mode accessible to all users regardless of hand preference. The timer-based automatic capture mechanism serves all users equally - whether left-handed or right-handed - by eliminating the need to press a physically located button. The functionality becomes universal as it relies on touchscreen interaction (tapping anywhere on the screen to start the timer) rather than a fixed physical key position, thus accommodating all users equally while maintaining rapid capture capability.

The patent applies self-service by enabling the camera system to automatically capture images without requiring a dedicated physical button. The timer-based mechanism allows the system to serve itself - once the user initiates the self-camera mode by tapping the screen, the system automatically waits for the predetermined time and then captures the image autonomously. This eliminates the need for additional hardware buttons or complex button configurations, maintaining reliability through automated operation while reducing device complexity.