Selfie Image Mirroring Selection Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users find the displayed selfie images unsatisfactory due to inconsistent processing modes, leading to decreased efficiency as they often require additional operations using specialized image editing software.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for displaying selfie images that allow users to select mirroring or non-mirroring processing modes before or during image capture, processing the image accordingly, and displaying the processed image, thereby eliminating the need for external editing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the selfie image is processed in a fixed mode (mirroring or non-mirroring) by default, then the processing is simple and fast, but users whose preferences differ from the default find the displayed image unsatisfactory

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage processing efficiencyVSAvoiduser preference adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic processing mode selection that adapts to user preferences. The system provides a switching mechanism that allows users to change between mirroring and non-mirroring modes based on their individual needs, transforming a static fixed-mode system into a dynamic adaptable one without compromising processing efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the processing parameter (mirroring vs non-mirroring mode) based on user selection. By allowing users to switch between different processing modes, the system adapts to different user preferences while maintaining simple processing operations, thus resolving the contradiction between processing efficiency and user preference adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If users use specialized image editing software to process the selfie image, then the image can meet user preferences, but additional operations are required which decreases efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage processing flexibilityVSAvoidtime for additional operations

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the image processing function directly into the shooting device's display system. By integrating the mirroring/non-mirroring processing capability within the device itself rather than requiring external software, the system eliminates the need for additional operations while maintaining processing flexibility, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and time loss

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the shooting device to perform the processing itself based on user selection. The device automatically applies the selected processing mode (mirroring or non-mirroring) to the selfie image before display, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for users to seek external image editing software, thereby saving time while maintaining flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10009543B2Method and apparatus for displaying self-taken images

Publication Date: 2018.06.26 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD

AI summary

A method for displaying self-taken images. The method comprises: acquiring a self-taken image; receiving selection information relating to the processing method of the self-taken image, said processing method being mirror image processing or non-mirror image processing; and, on the basis of the selection information, carrying out the corresponding processing of the self-taken image and displaying the processed image. Also disclosed is an apparatus for displaying self-taken images. The embodiments may enhance the efficiency of displaying self-taken images.