Wide-Angle Video Interfaces with Scene-Responsive Camera Views
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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 user interfaces that allow for selecting camera modes and adjusting field-of-view based on scene changes, reducing the need for redundant inputs and conserving 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 provides comprehensive control options, but the interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates the camera mode selection functionality from the main video communication interface. A dedicated camera mode indicator and selection mechanism is provided that allows users to switch between first camera mode (adjusting field-of-view representation) and second camera mode (forgoing adjustment) without navigating through complex menus or multiple keystrokes. This extraction simplifies the main interface while providing comprehensive control options when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects scene changes in the field-of-view and autonomously adjusts the camera representation accordingly when in the first camera mode. This self-service capability eliminates the need for users to manually control every aspect of the video feed, reducing the number of required inputs while maintaining comprehensive control options through the camera mode selection mechanism.
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used for managing live video communication sessions, then the interface provides comprehensive control options, but user time and device energy are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by providing camera mode selection at the outset of the video communication session. Users can pre-select whether they want automatic scene change detection and adjustment (first camera mode) or a static camera view (second camera mode) before the session begins or during setup. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for repeated adjustments and inputs during the actual communication, thereby reducing operational time and improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
When in the first camera mode, the system performs self-service by automatically detecting and responding to scene changes without requiring user intervention. This autonomous operation significantly reduces the time users would otherwise spend manually adjusting camera settings during video conferences, thereby improving overall communication efficiency while maintaining the option for comprehensive control when users explicitly select the first camera mode.
3Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used for managing live video communication sessions, then the interface provides comprehensive control options, but device energy is consumed unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the computationally intensive scene change detection and field-of-view adjustment functionality into a separate camera mode that users can opt into or out of. By providing a dedicated second camera mode that forgoes these adjustments entirely, the system allows users to minimize energy consumption by selecting the simpler, less resource-intensive mode when comprehensive control is not needed, thereby reducing unnecessary device energy consumption while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its operational characteristics based on the selected camera mode. In the first camera mode, the system continuously monitors for scene changes and adjusts the field-of-view representation, which consumes more energy. In the second camera mode, these monitoring and adjustment operations are suspended, reducing energy consumption. This dynamic behavior allows the system to optimize between ease of operation and energy usage based on user preferences and session requirements.
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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.