Terminal Device Picture Display with Audio Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smartphones and similar devices can only display static images from photographs, failing to capture and retain audio information from the shooting scene, limiting user memory and experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that detect user instructions to output pictures, acquire generation time from EXIF information, and query for audio files with matching file names, allowing the output of associated audio files, along with displaying audio playback buttons for user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a smartphone photographing function is used to capture images, then the user can easily shoot pictures at will, but the user cannot obtain audio information around the shooting scene
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the photographing function and audio recording function into a unified system. When a user takes a photo, the system automatically captures audio information from the microphone at the same timestamp, linking both data types together. This combination allows the static image to be enriched with corresponding audio memories without requiring separate recording operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary audio recording preparation by keeping the audio recording function ready and active in the background. The audio recording module is pre-configured to capture sound at any moment, and when a photo is taken, the audio data at that exact timestamp is automatically captured and associated with the image, eliminating the need for separate audio recording actions.
2Loss of information
If only static images are stored from photographing operations, then storage space is conserved, but user memory and experience are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary audio recording preparation by keeping the audio recording function ready and active in the background. The audio recording module is pre-configured to capture sound at any moment, and when a photo is taken, the audio data at that exact timestamp is automatically captured and associated with the image, eliminating the need for separate audio recording actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a timestamp-based association mechanism as an intermediary between images and audio files. Each photo's EXIF data contains a timestamp that serves as a key to locate and link the corresponding audio segment. This intermediary approach allows efficient matching without requiring complex real-time synchronization or large additional storage overhead.
3Loss of information
If audio files are automatically linked to pictures, then audio information is preserved, but file management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service automation where the photographing and audio recording modules automatically synchronize their operations. When a photo is captured, the system automatically creates an audio file with a timestamp-based filename, retrieves the corresponding audio segment, and links it to the image without requiring user intervention. This self-automating approach reduces manual file management complexity while preserving audio information.
Data Source
AI summary
A picture displaying method and apparatus, and a terminal device are disclosed. The method includes detecting a view instruction, input by a user, on any picture; responding to the view instruction and outputting the picture; acquiring generation time of the picture from EXIF information of the picture; and querying whether an audio file with a file name including the generation time of the picture is stored, and if the audio file is stored, outputting the audio file. By implementing embodiments of the present invention, the user can not only obtain a static image directly from the picture, but also obtain audio information around a shooting scene in addition to the static image, thereby keeping more memories for the user and improving user experience.