Wide-Angle Video Conference Interface With Unified Camera Controls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for managing live video communication sessions are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for managing live video communication sessions, including selectable graphical user interface objects for camera modes and field-of-view adjustments, which reduce cognitive burden and conserve power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used for managing live video communication sessions, then the interface can handle multiple camera modes and field-of-view adjustments, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines camera mode selection and field-of-view adjustment controls into a single integrated user interface overlay. This merging of previously separate controls into one unified interface reduces the number of interface elements users must navigate, thereby simplifying operation and reducing the time required to switch between camera modes during live video communication sessions.
2Use of energy by stationary object
If existing techniques are used for managing live video communication sessions, then comprehensive camera controls are available, but device energy is wasted due to complex interface operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring camera mode options and field-of-view settings in the integrated overlay interface before the user needs to switch modes. The system prepares multiple camera mode selections and corresponding field-of-view adjustments in advance, allowing users to quickly access and switch between modes with minimal interaction, thereby reducing the energy required for interface operations while maintaining full camera adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used for managing live video communication sessions, then multiple camera modes can be selected, but cognitive burden on the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the camera control interface into distinct, clearly labeled sections within the overlay, with each section representing a different camera mode or field-of-view option. This segmentation organizes multiple camera mode options into manageable, visually separated groups, making it easier for users to process and select from available options without being overwhelmed by the full range of camera capabilities at once.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to embodiments for video communication interfaces for automatically adjusting a displayed representation of a field-of-view of a camera in response to detecting a change in a scene.