18166203. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jaehan Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jiyeon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Woojin Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

Nari Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18166203 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a camera, display, and processor. The processor displays icons for different lenses based on the device's position. When a user selects an icon, the device switches to a different mode and displays a zoom control region with zoom levels corresponding to the selected lens.

  • The electronic device has a camera with multiple lenses.
  • The processor displays icons for each lens based on the device's position.
  • Users can select an icon using gestures to switch to a different photographing mode.
  • In the new mode, a zoom control region is displayed with zoom levels corresponding to the selected lens.
  • The icons are rearranged based on the zoom levels.

Potential Applications

  • Photography: This technology can enhance the user experience while taking photos by providing easy access to different lenses and zoom levels.
  • Videography: The ability to switch between lenses and adjust zoom levels can be beneficial for capturing high-quality videos.
  • Augmented Reality: The device's camera and lens selection feature can be utilized in augmented reality applications to enhance the user's visual experience.

Problems Solved

  • Simplified Lens Selection: Users can easily switch between different lenses by selecting the corresponding icon, eliminating the need for complex manual adjustments.
  • Convenient Zoom Control: The zoom control region with rearranged icons allows users to adjust zoom levels quickly and accurately.
  • Improved User Experience: This technology enhances the overall user experience by providing intuitive controls and options for capturing photos or videos.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Photography: Users can take better photos by utilizing different lenses and adjusting zoom levels according to their preferences.
  • User-Friendly Interface: The display of icons and zoom control region simplifies the device's operation, making it more accessible to users.
  • Time-Saving: The quick access to lens selection and zoom control saves time and effort for users, allowing them to capture the desired shots efficiently.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera including a plurality of lenses, a display, and a processor, in which the processor is configured to display a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of lenses, based on first position information in a first photographing mode, and upon selection of a first icon by a first gesture from the plurality of icons in the first photographing mode, switch to a second photographing mode and display a zoom control region including a plurality of zoom levels having a first zoom level of a first lens corresponding to the first icon as a reference zoom level and the plurality of icons rearranged based on second position information corresponding to the plurality of zoom levels.