Terminal Image Processing via Dual Camera Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face complicated manual operations when processing image files, such as sharing or saving images, which can be time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A terminal with an image acquisition unit that automatically captures a characteristic image using a second camera when the first camera captures an image, processes this image to recognize individuals, and executes preset operations like sharing or saving based on recognized contact information, eliminating the need for manual selection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual operation is used to process image files, then the user has full control over each operation, but the operation process becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically performs image file processing operations by capturing photographer information through the second image acquisition device, recognizing contacts, and executing preset operations without requiring manual user intervention for each step

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-configures operation rules that define what actions to perform on image files based on recognized photographer information, so that when an image is captured, the corresponding operations are automatically executed based on these pre-established rules

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If automatic processing is implemented, then the operation process is simplified, but the device complexity increases due to multiple image acquisition devices and recognition functions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation levelVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal integrates multiple image acquisition devices (front-facing camera and rear camera) that can serve different functions: the second device captures photographer information for automatic processing, while the first device captures the actual image file, making each device multi-functional within the unified terminal system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple image acquisition devices are used, then automatic recognition and processing can be achieved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing capabilityVSAvoiddevice configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal divides the image acquisition function into two distinct devices with specialized roles: the second image acquisition device is dedicated to capturing photographer information (face images), while the first image acquisition device captures the main image file, allowing each device to be optimized for its specific function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9706034B2Terminal and image file processing method
Publication Date: 2017.07.11 NANCHANG COOLPAD INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a terminal which includes an image acquisition unit configured to start a second image acquisition device to acquire a characteristic image of at least one photographer when it is detected that the terminal uses a first image acquisition device to acquire an image, an information acquisition unit configured to recognize and process the characteristic image acquired by the second acquisition device so as to acquire a recognition information list, and a processing unit configured to execute a preset operation on the image file acquired by the first image acquisition device according to the recognition information list. Accordingly, the present invention further provides an image file processing method. By means of the technical solution of the present invention, automatic image processing can be realized to avoid complicated manual operation.