18505338. IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18505338 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an imaging device with a button that allows users to switch between different photographic settings each time it is pressed.
- The imaging device includes a first button with multiple photographic settings assigned to it based on user operation.
- A switching unit sequentially switches between different photographic settings each time the first button is pressed, including settings already set on the device and those assigned to the button.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in digital cameras, smartphones with advanced camera features, and other imaging devices where users may want to quickly switch between different photographic settings.
Problems Solved
1. Users can easily switch between different photographic settings without navigating through complex menus. 2. Allows for quick adjustments to capture different types of images without missing the moment.
Benefits
1. Improved user experience by providing a convenient way to change settings. 2. Enables users to experiment with different settings and enhance their photography skills.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Photography Experience with Innovative Imaging Device Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be similar technologies in digital cameras or smartphones that allow users to assign specific settings to buttons for quick access, but the sequential switching feature described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the switching unit determine the order in which photographic settings are switched?
The abstract does not provide details on how the switching unit decides the sequence of photographic settings when the button is pressed multiple times.
Can users customize the order of photographic settings in the sequence?
It is unclear from the abstract whether users have the ability to customize the order in which the photographic settings are switched by the button.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device includes a first button to which at least one photographic setting is assigned in accordance with a user operation. The imaging device further includes switching unit which sequentially switches, each time the first button is depressed, a photographic setting to be applied to the imaging device from among a plurality of photographic settings including a photographic setting set to the imaging device and a photographic setting assigned to the first button.
