Wearable Image Capture Device with Body Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image capturing apparatuses are large and inconvenient to carry, making them less portable and less user-friendly for everyday use.
Innovation Solution
A wearable electronic device equipped with a fixing apparatus, an image capturing apparatus, a data transmission apparatus, and an audio output apparatus, which allows for image capture without the need for additional devices, enhancing portability and user experience by integrating these features into a single, display-less device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If conventional image capturing apparatus are used, then image capturing function is provided, but device size is large and portability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the image capturing apparatus with a wearable electronic device (such as a smartwatch or headset), merging two separate devices into one integrated system. This allows the image capturing function to be accessible in a compact form factor that can be worn on the body, thereby improving portability while maintaining the image capturing capability.
2Ease of operation
If image capturing apparatus is integrated into wearable device, then portability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable electronic device is designed to perform multiple functions including image capturing, audio output, data transmission, and body position detection. By making the device universal and multi-functional, the patent reduces the need for separate dedicated devices, thereby managing complexity through consolidation rather than addition of separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses its own built-in components (such as the body detection apparatus and position relationship information) to automatically determine optimal image capturing parameters and timing. This self-service capability reduces the need for complex external controls and manual adjustments, simplifying the user interface while maintaining advanced functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple apparatus functions are integrated, then functionality is enhanced, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The image capturing operation is triggered periodically or event-driven based on body detection results rather than continuous operation. The device monitors body position and characteristics, and only activates the image capturing apparatus when appropriate conditions are met, thereby reducing overall power consumption while maintaining enhanced functionality when needed.
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AI summary
An electronic device and an image capturing apparatus are provided. The electronic device includes: a fixing apparatus, adapted to, in a case that a user wears the electronic device, maintain a position relationship between the electronic device and at least part of body of the user; an image capturing apparatus having an image capturing area, adapted to capture an image in the image capturing area; a data transmission apparatus, adapted to, in a case that a data connection is established between the electronic device and a second electronic device, perform data transmission with the second electronic device; an audio output apparatus having an audio output area, adapted to output sound to the audio output area; and a processing apparatus, adapted to control at least one of the image capturing apparatus, the data transmission apparatus and the audio output apparatus, wherein the electronic device comprises no image displaying apparatus.