KR102158293B1 - Method for capturing image and electronic device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen, a process of displaying an image received through a camera device, and detecting a first touch event for a first area of the image A process, a process of displaying an automatic focusing screen for the first area and a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device, a process of detecting a second touch event for the user interface object, and the second It is possible to provide a method including a process of adjusting a focusing level of a lens of the camera device with respect to the first region in response to a position of the user interface object according to a touch event.
Also, other embodiments are possible.

Description

Image capturing method and its electronic device TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an image capturing method and an electronic device thereof.

Recently, with the development of multimedia technology, electronic devices having various functions have appeared. These electronic devices generally have a convergence function that performs one or more functions in combination.

Moreover, mobile terminals, which are broadly classified as so-called'smart phones', are becoming mainstream as electronic devices. In particular, such a mobile terminal is equipped with a display module of a large-screen touch type, and is equipped with a high-pixel camera module in addition to the basic function of communication with a counterpart, so that still images and moving pictures can be captured. In addition, multimedia contents such as music and video can be played, and web surfing can be performed by accessing a network.

These electronic devices are gradually advanced to perform various convergence functions more quickly by having a high-performance processor, and the main function of communication with the counterpart is rather remarkably developed to the extent that it is regarded as an additional function.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image capturing method and an electronic device that operate in response to a specific situation may be provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an image capturing method and an electronic device thereof capable of obtaining a high-level or low-level result may be provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an image capturing method and an electronic device thereof capable of intuitively operating a focusing level may be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen, a process of displaying an image received through a camera device, and detecting a first touch event for a first area of the image A process, a process of displaying an automatic focusing screen for the first area and a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device, a process of detecting a second touch event for the user interface object, and the second It is possible to provide a method including a process of adjusting a focusing level of a lens of the camera device with respect to the first region in response to a position of the user interface object according to a touch event.

According to the present embodiment, a process of storing the focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device in step by step may be further included.

According to the present embodiment, the focusing level may move to a pre-stored step or to a pre-stored specific step in response to the position of the user interface object.

According to the present embodiment, the automatic focusing screen may be smaller than the display screen of the image, and the user interface object may be displayed on the image display screen.

According to the present embodiment, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multiplex operation on the touch screen. It may include at least one of a multi tab operation.

According to the present embodiment, the automatic focusing screen for the first region may apply an optimal focusing of the lens of the camera device to the first region.

According to the present embodiment, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, and a tab and hold operation for the user interface object. , May include at least one of a multi-tab operation.

According to this embodiment, the camera device may move the lens of the camera device or change physical properties due to electrical characteristics by using at least one of a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) method, a piezo method, and a liquid lens method. Accordingly, the focusing level can be adjusted.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a touch screen, a camera device that adjusts at least one focusing level, a memory, and at least one processor, wherein the processor is received through the camera device. Display an image, detect a first touch event for a first region of the image, display an automatic focusing screen for the first region and a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device, and the user Provide an electronic device that detects a second touch event on an interface object and adjusts the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the first region in response to the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event. I can.

According to the present embodiment, the processor may store the focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device in stepwise correspondence.

According to the present embodiment, the processor may move the focusing level to a pre-stored step or to a pre-stored specific step in response to the position of the user interface object.

According to the present embodiment, the processor may control the automatic focusing screen to be smaller than the display screen of the image and to display the user interface object on the image display screen.

According to the present embodiment, the processor includes a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen. At least one of tab) operations may be detected as the first touch event.

According to the present embodiment, the processor may apply the optimum focusing of the lens of the camera device to the first region to the automatic focusing screen for the first region.

According to the present embodiment, the processor includes a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap on the user interface object. At least one of the (multi tab) operations may be detected as the second touch event.

According to this embodiment, the camera device may move the lens of the camera device or change physical properties due to electrical characteristics by using at least one of a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) method, a piezo method, and a liquid lens method. Accordingly, the focusing level can be adjusted.

According to the various embodiments described above, a user interface for an image capturing method capable of obtaining a desired level of a result may be provided in response to a focusable step of a lens of a camera device in response to a specific situation.

1A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
1B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2A is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2B is a block diagram of a processor according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3A to 3C are diagrams for explaining a method of adjusting a focusing level in general photographing;
4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining a method of adjusting a focusing level in night photography;
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; And
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the embodiments of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present embodiment and may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the overall contents of the embodiments of the present invention.

In describing an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device including one or more camera modules will be described. The electronic device may include a display unit capable of displaying image information captured by the camera module.

In describing embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device including a touch screen as a display unit and to which one or more camera modules can be applied is illustrated and described, but is not limited thereto. For example, electronic devices include various devices including a touch screen and a camera module, that is, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, and a netbook. ), TV (Television), Mobile Internet Device (MID), Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), Tablet Personal Computer (Tablet Personal Computer), wristwatch, camera device, navigation, MP3, and wearable ) Applicable to various devices such as devices.

1A is a front perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1A and 1B, the electronic device 100 may have a touch screen 190 installed on the front side 101. The touch screen 190 may display an electrical signal transmitted from the electronic device 100 as an image such as text, graphic, or video. In addition, the touch screen 190 may simultaneously perform data input/output by applying a touch panel. The touch screen 190 may receive data by an input means such as a finger or a stylus.

According to an embodiment, the touch screen 190 may apply any multi-touch sensing technology including capacitive, resistive, infrared and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximity sensor arrays or other elements. The touch screen 190 recognizes a touch through a change in physical quantity (eg, capacitance, resistance, etc.) according to a contact with a finger or a stylus, and taps, flicking, and touch and drag. drag), tab and hold, and multi-tab actions can be detected. In addition, the touch screen 190 may recognize a hovering input (also referred to as a non-contact or proximity touch) for sensing that an input means such as a finger or a stylus is close to the touch screen 190 within a predetermined distance.

An ear piece 102 for receiving a voice may be installed on the upper side of the touch screen 190, and an electronic device 100 such as a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor may be used around the ear piece 102 A plurality of sensors 103 may be installed for convenience.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first camera module C1 and a second camera module C2 for photographing a subject. The first camera module C1 may be disposed on the front side 101 of the electronic device 100 to perform a self-camera function or may be used for a video call. The second camera module C2 may be disposed on the rear surface 106 of the electronic device 100 to easily capture a subject.

According to an embodiment, the above-described camera modules C1 and C2 may capture a still image or a video, and may output image information received through an image sensor through the touch screen 190. These camera modules C1 and C2 may perform an auto focusing (AF) function on a subject.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may perform a continuous auto focus (CAF) function to enable a user to take a picture at a desired time point by continuously focusing a subject.

According to another embodiment, when the electronic device 100 detects a touch on a certain area of a captured image displayed on the touch screen 190, the electronic device 100 performs an optimal focusing on an image of the touched certain area. Auto Focus) function can also be performed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 includes two camera modules, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 may include one or more camera modules, and various photographing techniques may be applied in addition to the camera functions described above.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a microphone device 104 positioned under the touch screen 190 and receiving sound input, and a keypad device 105 on which key buttons are disposed. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the electronic device 100 may further include various additional devices for implementing other known additional functions.

2A is a block diagram of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A, the electronic device 100 includes a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a netbook, and a handheld computer. Computer), Mobile Internet Device (MID), Media Player, Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), Tablet Personal Computer (Tablet Personal Computer), Note PC, Wristwatch, Navigation, MP3, It may be a device such as a camera device. Further, the electronic device 100 may be any device including a device combining two or more functions of these devices.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a memory 110, a processor unit 120, a camera device 130, a sensor device 140, a wireless communication device 150, and an audio device 160. ), an external port device 170, an input/output controller 180, a touch screen 190, and an input device 200. The memory 110 and the external port device 170 may be configured in plural.

Each component is as follows.

The processor unit 120 may include a memory interface 121, at least one processor 122, and a peripheral device interface 123. Here, the memory interface 121, at least one processor 122, and the peripheral device interface 123 included in the processor unit 120 may be integrated into at least one integrated circuit or implemented as separate components.

The memory interface 121 may control access to the memory 110 by a component such as the processor 122 or the peripheral device interface 123.

The peripheral device interface 123 may control connection of the input/output peripheral device of the electronic device 100 to the processor 122 and the memory interface 121.

The processor 122 may control the electronic device 100 to provide various multimedia services by using at least one software program. The processor 122 may execute at least one program stored in the memory 110 and provide a service corresponding to the corresponding program.

The processor 122 executes various software programs to perform various functions for the electronic device 100 and performs processing and control for voice communication, video communication, and data communication. In addition, the processor 122 may perform the methods of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with software modules stored in the memory 110.

The processor 122 may include one or more data processors, image processors, or codecs. Furthermore, the electronic device 100 may separately configure a data processor, an image processor, or a codec.

Various components of the electronic device 100 may be connected through one or more communication buses (reference numbers not shown) or electrical connection means (reference numbers not shown).

The camera device 130 may perform a camera function such as a photo, a video clip, or recording. The camera device 130 may include a Charged Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS). In addition, the camera device 130 may adjust a hardware configuration change, for example, a lens movement, the number of apertures, and the like according to a camera program executed by the processor 122. The camera device 130 may be implemented in a closed loop method to which a feedback principle is applied.

According to an embodiment, the camera device 130 may provide a collected image acquired through photographing of a subject to the processor unit 120. The camera device 130 includes an image sensor that converts an optical signal into an electrical signal, an image signal processor that converts an analog image signal into a digital image signal, and an image signal output from the image processing device on a touch screen 190. It may include a signal processing device (Digital Signal Processor) for image processing so that it can be displayed on the screen. Although not shown, the camera device 130 may include an actuator that moves a lens, a driver IC that drives the actuator, or the like. The camera device 130 moves the lens of the camera device 130 by using at least one of a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) method, a piezo method, and a liquid lens method, or focuses through changes in physical properties due to electrical characteristics. You can adjust the distance.

The sensor device 140 may include a proximity sensor, a Hall sensor, an illuminance sensor, a motion sensor, and the like. For example, the proximity sensor may detect an object that is close to the electronic device 100, and the Hall sensor may sense the magnetic force of the metal body. In addition, the illuminance sensor detects light around the electronic device 100, and the motion sensor may include an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor that detects movement of the electronic device 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensor device 140 may further include various sensors for implementing other known additional functions. According to an embodiment, the sensor device 140 may be included in the camera device 130. In this case, the camera device 130 may measure a distance to the subject and ambient brightness through the sensor device 140.

The wireless communication device 150 enables wireless communication, and may include a radio frequency transmitter/receiver or an optical (eg, infrared) transmitter/receiver. Although not shown, the wireless communication device 150 may include an RF IC unit (Radio Frequency IC unit) and a baseband processor. The RF IC unit can transmit and receive electromagnetic waves, convert the baseband signals from the baseband processing unit into electromagnetic waves, and transmit them through an antenna.

The RF IC unit consists of an RF transceiver, an amplifier, a tuner, an oscillator, a digital signal processor, a CODEC chip set, and a subscriber identification module (SIM, Subscriber Identity Module) card, etc.

Depending on the communication network, the wireless communication device 150 is a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) network, an Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE) network, a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network, and a Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) network. , Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) network, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) network, WiMax network, Near Field Communication (NFC) network, Infra Red Communication (Infra Red Communication) network, Bluetooth network It may be implemented to operate through at least one of. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the wireless communication device 150 may employ various communication methods using a protocol for email, instant messaging, or short message service (SMS).

The audio device 160 may be connected to the speaker 161 and the microphone 162 to perform audio input and output functions such as voice recognition, voice duplication, digital recording, or call function. The audio device 160 may provide an audio interface between the user and the electronic device 100, convert the data signal received from the processor 122 into an electrical signal, and output the converted electrical signal through the speaker 161 I can make it.

The speaker 161 may convert the electrical signal into an audible frequency band and output it, and may be disposed in front or rear of the electronic device 100. The speaker 161 may include a flexible film speaker in which at least one piezoelectric material is attached to one vibration film.

The microphone 162 may convert sound waves transmitted from people or other sound sources into electrical signals. The audio device 160 may receive an electrical signal from the microphone 162, convert the received electrical signal into an audio data signal, and transmit the converted audio data signal to the processor 122. The audio device 160 may include an earphone, an earset, a headphone, or a headset detachable from the electronic device 100.

The external port device 170 may directly connect the electronic device 100 to the counterpart electronic device or indirectly connect the electronic device 100 to the counterpart electronic device through a network (eg, Internet, intranet, wireless LAN, etc.). The external port device 170 may include a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or a FIREWIRE port.

The input/output controller 180 may provide an interface between an input/output device such as the touch screen 190 and the input device 200 and the peripheral device interface 123. The input/output controller 180 may include a touch screen controller and other input device controllers.

The touch screen 190 may provide an input and output interface between the electronic device 100 and a user. The touch screen 190 may transmit user's touch information to the processor 122 by applying a touch sensing technology, and may display visual information, text, graphic, or video provided from the processor 122 to the user.

The touch screen 190 may display state information of the electronic device 100, a character input by a user, a moving picture, and a still picture. In addition, the touch screen 190 may display application-related information driven by the processor 122.

The touch screen 190 may apply any multi-touch sensing technology including capacitive, resistive, infrared and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximity sensor arrangements or other elements. The touch screen 190 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active mode organic light emitting diode (AMOLED), and a thin film transistor-liquid crystal. At least one of a display, a TFT-LCD), a flexible display, and a 3D display may be applied.

The touch screen 190 recognizes a touch through a change in physical quantities (eg, capacitance, resistance, etc.) according to a contact with a finger or a stylus, and includes taps, flicking, touch and drag, tap and hold, and multiple taps. You can detect motion. In addition, the touch screen 190 may be implemented to recognize a hovering input (also referred to as a non-contact or proximity touch) that detects that an input means such as a finger or a stylus is close to the touch screen 190 within a predetermined distance.

The input device 200 may provide input data generated by a user's selection to the processor 122 through the input/output controller 180. The input device 200 may include a keypad including at least one hardware button and a touch pad for sensing touch information.

The input device 200 may include up/down buttons for volume control, and in addition, the input device 200 includes a push button, a rocker button, and a locker to which a corresponding function is assigned. ) It may include at least one of a pointer device such as a switch, a thumb-wheel, a dial, a stick, a mouse, a track-ball, or a stylus.

The memory 110 may include high-speed random access memory or nonvolatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, one or more optical storage devices, or flash memory (eg, NAND, NOR).

The memory 110 stores software, which includes an operating system module 111, a communication module 112, a graphic module 113, a user interface module 114, a camera program 115, and an application module 116. , A touch recognition operation program 117 and a focusing operation program 118. The term module is also expressed as a set of instructions, an instruction set, or a program.

The operating system module 111 may include a built-in operating system such as WINDOWS, LINUX, Darwin, RTXC, UNIX, OS X, Android, or VxWorks, and controls general system operation. It can contain several software components. Control of such general system operation may include memory control and management, storage hardware (device) control and management, power control and management, and the like. In addition, the operating system module 111 may perform a function of facilitating communication between various hardware (devices) and software components (modules).

The communication module 112 may enable communication with counterpart electronic devices such as computers, servers, and electronic devices through the wireless communication device 150 or the external port device 170.

The graphic module 113 may include various software components for providing and displaying graphics on the touch screen 190. The term graphics may mean text, web page, icon, digital image, video, animation, and the like.

The user interface module 114 may include various software components related to a user interface. The user interface module 114 may control to display application-related information driven by the processor 122 on the touch screen 190. In addition, the user interface module 114 may include information on how the state of the user interface is changed or under what conditions the change of the user interface state is made.

The camera program 115 may include various software components for performing a camera function.

The application module 116 may include a software component for at least one application installed in the electronic device 100. These applications include browser, e-mail, phone book, game, short message service, multimedia messaging service, and social networking service (SNS). , Instant message, morning call, MP3 (MPEG Layer 3), scheduler, paint, camera, word processing, keyboard emulation, music player (music player), address book, touch list, widget (wideget), digital rights management (DRM), voice recognition, voice duplication, position determining function), location based service, and the like. The term application is also expressed as an application program.

The touch recognition operation program 117 may include a software component for recognizing touch information (eg, touch and drag) sensed by the touch screen 190.

The focusing operation program 118 may include related processes and instructions for controlling auto focusing or manual focusing. The focusing operation program 118 may store a moving distance of the lens of the camera device 130 or a focusing level corresponding to various methods in stages.

The processor unit 120 may further include additional modules (commands) in addition to the above-described modules.

Various functions of the electronic device 100 may be executed by hardware or software including one or more processing or application specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may include a power system that supplies power to various components included in the electronic device 100. The power system may include a power source (AC power or battery), a power error detection circuit, a power converter, a power inverter, a charging device, or a power status display device (light-emitting diode). In addition, the electronic device 100 may include a power management and control device that generates, manages, and distributes power.

In the present exemplary embodiment, components of the electronic device 100 have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 may have a larger number of components or a smaller number of components than those illustrated in this drawing.

2B is a block diagram of a processor 122 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the processor 122 may include an application driver 210, a touch recognition controller 220, a focusing controller 230, and a display controller 240.

According to an embodiment, the components of the processor 122 may be made of separate modules, but in another embodiment, they may be included as components of software within one module.

The application driver 210 may provide a service corresponding to a corresponding application by executing at least one application module 116 stored in the memory 110.

According to an embodiment, the application driver 210 may control to display a user interface for manipulating camera functions on the touch screen 190 in a graphic form by loading the camera program 115.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera photographing mode according to a camera photographing mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 300 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190 as illustrated in FIG. 3A. In addition, a photographing button 310 for photographing the background image 300 output on the touch screen 190 may be displayed. When the photographing button 310 is selected by an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen, the currently output background image 300 may be photographed. In addition, it is possible to capture a still image or a video of a subject, and in addition, various camera functions may be performed.

The touch recognition controller 220 may detect a touch event input to the touch screen 190 by executing the touch recognition operation program 117 stored in the memory 110. Here, the touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab on the touch screen 190. It may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

The focusing control unit 230 may perform a focusing function on a subject by executing the focusing operation program 118 stored in the memory 110.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 may perform a TAF function or an MF function based on touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches a certain area of the background image 300 displayed on the touch screen 190 in the state shown in FIG. 3A, it performs a TAF function to display the focusing screen 320 for a certain area. It can be displayed, and can display a focusing level object 330 indicating a focusing level of the camera device 130 for a certain area by performing an MF function (see FIG. 3B ). The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to a moving distance or a focal length of the lens of the camera device 130 in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 330 includes a moving distance display bar 333 indicating a moving distance of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position indicator indicating a lens position of the current camera device 130 ( 331). For example, the user may adjust the focusing level for the focusing screen 320 by touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 3C). The lens position indicator 331 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 333, and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of a certain area of the background image 300.

According to another embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 may adjust the focusing level even in night shooting or video shooting mode.

4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining a method of adjusting a focusing level in night photography.

As shown in FIG. 4A, after entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output a background image 400 to the touch screen 190 through the camera device 130. Likewise, when detecting a touch on a certain area of the background image 400, the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function to display the focusing screen 410 for the certain area. However, in the case of nighttime when there is insufficient light, the electronic device 100 cannot perform optimal focusing on a certain area. In this case, the focusing level may be adjusted using the focusing level object 420.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the user may adjust the focusing level for the corresponding region by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 421 of the focusing level object 420. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level by using approximate information on the focal length that matches the lens position of the camera device 130. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and by adjusting the focusing level in the video recording mode in various environments other than a general environment and a low-light environment, it will be possible to solve a phenomenon in which the screen flickers according to the distance of an object or the phenomenon that you cannot catch when trying to hold the focus. . In addition, even in a general environment, it is possible to capture a video including the focusing blurring to a desired level or instantaneously changing to a desired level.

The display control unit 230 may display a user interface graphically on the touch screen 190 by executing the user interface module 114 stored in the memory 110. The display controller 230 may control application information and a focusing screen driven by the application driver 210 to be displayed on the touch screen 190.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 100 may display an image received through the camera device 130 in step 500.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera photographing mode according to a camera photographing mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 300 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190 as illustrated in FIG. 3A.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a first touch event for the first area of the displayed image in step 510.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition controller 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a first touch event input to a first schedule area of the touch screen 190. Here, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

When detecting the first touch event for the first area of the displayed image, the electronic device 100 displays an automatic focusing screen for the first area and an object indicating the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 in step 520. Can be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 of the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function or an MF function in response to touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches the first predetermined area of the background image 300 displayed on the touch screen 190 in the state shown in FIG. 3A, the focusing screen for the first predetermined area is performed by performing a TAF function. 320 may be displayed, and a focusing level object 330 indicating a focusing level of the camera apparatus 130 for the first predetermined region may be displayed by performing an MF function (see FIG. 3B ). The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device 130 in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 330 includes a moving distance display bar 333 indicating a moving distance of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position indicator indicating a lens position of the current camera device 130 ( 331).

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a second touch event for the displayed object in step 530.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a second touch event for the focusing level object 330 displayed on the touch screen 190. Here, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the user may move the lens position indicator 331 by touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen.

When detecting the second touch event for the displayed object, the electronic device 100 corresponds to the position of the object according to the second touch event in step 540, and the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 with respect to the first area Can be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may adjust the focusing level according to the movement of the lens position indicator 331. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level for the focusing screen 320 by touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 3C). The lens position indicator 331 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 333, and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of the first predetermined area of the background image 300.

The instruction set for each of these processes may be stored as one or more modules in the above-described memory 110. In this case, the modules stored in the memory 110 may be executed by one or more processors 122.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the electronic device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device 100 may display an image received through the camera device 130 in step 600.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera photographing mode according to a camera photographing mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 400 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190 as illustrated in FIG. 4A.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a first touch event for the first area of the displayed image in step 610.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition controller 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a first touch event input to a first schedule area of the touch screen 190. Here, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

When detecting the first touch event for the first area of the displayed image, the electronic device 100 may determine whether the ambient brightness is less than a predetermined brightness in step 620.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may measure the ambient brightness of the electronic device 100 through the sensor device 140 of the camera device 130 such as an illuminance sensor.

When the ambient brightness is greater than or equal to a predetermined brightness, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region in step 630.

According to an embodiment, when the surrounding brightness is greater than or equal to a predetermined brightness, the focusing control unit 220 may perform a TAF function for the first region to display a focusing screen for the first region.

When the ambient brightness is less than a certain brightness, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region and an object indicating a focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 in step 640.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 of the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function or an MF function in response to touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches the first predetermined area of the background image 400 displayed on the touch screen 190 in the state shown in FIG. 4A, the focusing screen for the first predetermined area is performed by performing a TAF function. 410 may be displayed, and a focusing level object 420 indicating a focusing level of the camera apparatus 130 for the first predetermined region may be displayed by performing an MF function. The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to the position of the lens of the camera device 130 or the focusing distance in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 420 includes a moving distance display bar 423 indicating a moving distance or a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position or a focusing level of the current camera device 130. It may be composed of the indicated lens position indicator 421.

Next, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a second touch event for the displayed object in step 650.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a second touch event for the focusing level object 420 displayed on the touch screen 190. Here, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the user may move the lens position indicator 421 by touching and dragging the lens position indicator 421 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen.

When detecting the second touch event for the displayed object, the electronic device 100 corresponds to the position of the object according to the second touch event in step 660, and the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 with respect to the first area Can be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may adjust the focusing level according to the movement of the lens position indicator 421. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level of the focusing screen 410 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 421 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 4B ). The lens position indicator 421 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 423 and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of the first predetermined area of the background image 400.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may check the brightness of the surroundings in the above-described manner and activate a manual focus function in a state in which optimal focusing cannot be performed.

The instruction set for each of these processes may be stored as one or more modules in the above-described memory 110. In this case, the modules stored in the memory 110 may be executed by one or more processors 122.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the electronic device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device 100 may display an image received through the camera device 130 in step 700.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera shooting mode according to a camera shooting mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 300 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a first touch event for the first area of the displayed image in step 710.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition controller 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a first touch event input to a first schedule area of the touch screen 190. Here, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

When detecting the first touch event for the first region of the displayed image, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to be in the video capture mode in step 720.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may check whether the current camera photographing mode is a general photographing mode or a video photographing mode.

When not in the video capturing mode, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region in step 730.

According to an embodiment, in the general photographing mode, the focusing control unit 220 may perform a TAF function for the first region to display a focusing screen for the first region.

In the video capturing mode, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region and an object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 in step 740.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 of the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function or an MF function in response to touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches the first predetermined area of the background image 300 displayed on the touch screen 190 as shown in FIG. 3B, the focusing screen 320 for the first predetermined area is performed by performing a TAF function. ) May be displayed, and the focusing level object 330 indicating the focusing level of the camera apparatus 130 for the first predetermined area may be displayed by performing the MF function. The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device 130 in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 330 includes a moving distance display bar 333 representing a moving distance or a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position or a focusing level of the current camera device 130. It may be composed of an indicated lens position indicator 331.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a second touch event for the displayed object in step 750.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a second touch event for the focusing level object 330 displayed on the touch screen 190. Here, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the user may move the lens position indicator 331 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen.

When detecting a second touch event for the displayed object, the electronic device 100 corresponds to the position of the object according to the second touch event in step 760, and the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 with respect to the first area Can be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may adjust the focusing level according to the movement of the lens position indicator 331. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level for the focusing screen 320 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 3C ). The lens position indicator 331 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 333, and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of the first predetermined area of the background image 300.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the moving picture photographing mode in the above-described manner, the electronic device 100 may prevent a phenomenon in which the screen flickers according to the distance between objects in advance. In addition, in a state in which optimal focusing cannot be performed, the manual focus function may be activated. In addition, it is possible to shoot a video in which the focusing is instantaneously changed to a desired level.

The instruction set for each of these processes may be stored as one or more modules in the above-described memory 110. In this case, the modules stored in the memory 110 may be executed by one or more processors 122.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device 100 may display an image received through the camera device 130 in step 800.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera photographing mode according to a camera photographing mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 300 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a first touch event for the first area of the displayed image in step 810.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition controller 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a first touch event input to a first schedule area of the touch screen 190. Here, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

When detecting the first touch event for the first region of the displayed image, the electronic device 100 may determine whether the ambient brightness is less than a certain brightness or in a moving picture recording mode in step 820.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may measure the ambient brightness of the electronic device 100 through the sensor device 140 of the camera device 130 such as an illuminance sensor. Also, the electronic device 100 may check whether the current camera photographing mode is a general photographing mode or a video photographing mode.

When the ambient brightness is equal to or greater than a certain brightness and is not in the video recording mode, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first area in step 830.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 may display a focusing screen for the first region by performing a TAF function on the first region.

When the ambient brightness is less than a certain brightness or in the video recording mode, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first area and an object indicating the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 in step 840. .

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 of the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function or an MF function in response to touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches the first predetermined area of the background image 300 displayed on the touch screen 190 as shown in FIG. 3B, the focusing screen 320 for the first predetermined area is performed by performing a TAF function. ) May be displayed, and the focusing level object 330 indicating the focusing level of the camera apparatus 130 for the first predetermined area may be displayed by performing the MF function. The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device 130 in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 330 includes a moving distance display bar 333 representing a moving distance or a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position or a focusing level of the current camera device 130. It may be composed of an indicated lens position indicator 331.

Next, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a second touch event for the displayed object in step 850.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a second touch event for the focusing level object 330 displayed on the touch screen 190. Here, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the user may move the lens position indicator 331 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen.

When detecting the second touch event for the displayed object, the electronic device 100 corresponds to the position of the object according to the second touch event in step 860, and the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 with respect to the first area Can be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may adjust the focusing level according to the movement of the lens position indicator 331. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level for the focusing screen 320 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 3C ). The lens position indicator 331 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 333, and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of the first predetermined area of the background image 300.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 has been described as activating a manual focusing function by detecting a case in which the surroundings are dark or in a video recording mode, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 may perform a manual focusing function by setting various specific situations.

The instruction set for each of these processes may be stored as one or more modules in the above-described memory 110. In this case, the modules stored in the memory 110 may be executed by one or more processors 122.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device 100 may display an image received through the camera device 130 in step 900.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may enter the camera photographing mode according to a camera photographing mode entry event such as executing a specific application or inputting a specific key. When entering the camera photographing mode, the electronic device 100 may output the background image 300 received through the camera device 130 on the touch screen 190.

Then, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a first touch event for the first area of the displayed image in step 910.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition controller 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a first touch event input to a first schedule area of the touch screen 190. Here, the first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 may provide touch information of the touch screen 190 to the focusing control unit 230 in the camera photographing mode. The touch recognition controller 220 may collect touch information for a touch auto focus (TAF) function or a manual focus (MF) function.

When detecting the first touch event for the first area of the displayed image, the electronic device 100 may determine whether the manual focusing function is activated in step 920.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may selectively activate a manual focusing function. For example, in the case of a video recording mode or a night recording mode, a manual focusing function may be activated.

When the manual focusing function is not activated, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region in step 930.

According to an embodiment, in the general photographing mode, the focusing control unit 220 may perform a TAF function for the first region to display a focusing screen for the first region.

When the manual focusing function is activated, the electronic device 100 may display an automatic focusing screen for the first region and an object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 in step 940.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 230 of the electronic device 100 may perform a TAF function or an MF function in response to touch information provided from the touch recognition control unit 220. For example, when the focusing control unit 230 touches the first predetermined area of the background image 300 displayed on the touch screen 190 as shown in FIG. 3B, the focusing screen 320 for the first predetermined area is performed by performing a TAF function. ) May be displayed, and the focusing level object 330 indicating the focusing level of the camera apparatus 130 for the first predetermined area may be displayed by performing the MF function. The focusing control unit 230 may correspond and store a focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device 130 in stages.

According to an embodiment, the focusing level object 330 includes a moving distance display bar 333 representing a moving distance or a focusing level of a lens of the camera device 130 and a lens position or a focusing level of the current camera device 130. It may be composed of an indicated lens position indicator 331.

Then, in step 950, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to detect a second touch event for the displayed object.

According to an embodiment, the touch recognition control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may detect a second touch event for the focusing level object 330 displayed on the touch screen 190. Here, the second touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi-tap operation on the touch screen 190. tab) may include at least one of the operations.

According to an embodiment, the user may move the lens position indicator 331 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen.

When detecting the second touch event for the displayed object, the electronic device 100 corresponds to the position of the object according to the second touch event in step 960, and the focusing level of the lens of the camera device 130 with respect to the first area Can be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the focusing control unit 220 of the electronic device 100 may adjust the focusing level according to the movement of the lens position indicator 331. For example, the user may adjust the focusing level for the focusing screen 320 by touching or touching and dragging the lens position indicator 331 with an input means such as a finger F or a touch pen (see FIG. 3C ). The lens position indicator 331 may move within the area of the moving distance display bar 333, and may be moved step by step or a specific step. In this way, the user can arbitrarily adjust the focusing level of the first predetermined area of the background image 300.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may manually adjust a focusing function by activating or deactivating a specific function in the manner described above.

The instruction set for each of these processes may be stored as one or more modules in the above-described memory 110. In this case, the modules stored in the memory 110 may be executed by one or more processors 122.
According to an embodiment, a method of operating the electronic device 100 including a touch screen may include displaying a first video received through a camera device; Displaying a second video received through the camera device; Detecting an input that a distance between a first object of the first video and a second object of the second video is greater than or equal to a reference distance from the camera device; Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video; In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of the lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture; Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And moving to a predetermined step in which the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is stored in correspondence with the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, and , The second touch event may include at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
According to an embodiment, a method of operating the electronic device 100 including a touch screen may include displaying a first video received through a camera device; Displaying a second video received through the camera device, wherein a distance between the first object of the first video and the second object of the second video is greater than or equal to a reference distance from the camera device; Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video; In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture; Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And moving to a predetermined step in which the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is stored in correspondence with the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, and , The second touch event may include at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
According to an embodiment, a method of operating the electronic device 100 including a touch screen may include displaying a first video received through a camera device; A process of displaying a second video received through the camera device, wherein the first object of the first video is different from the second object of the second video; Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video; In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of the lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture; Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And moving to a predetermined step in which the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is stored in correspondence with the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, and , The second touch event may include at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the modules may be composed of software, firmware, hardware, or a combination thereof. Some or all of the modules are configured in one entity, and each module may perform the same function. According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the processes may be executed sequentially, repeatedly, or in parallel. Some processes can be omitted or other processes can be added and executed. For example, each process may be executed by a corresponding module described in the embodiment of the present invention.

When implemented in software, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium may be executed by one or more processors in the electronic device. One or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to execute methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

These programs (software modules, software) include random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, ROM (Read Only Memory), and electrically erasable programmable ROM. (EEPROM, Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), magnetic disc storage device, Compact Disc-ROM (CD-ROM), Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs), or other types of It may be stored in an optical storage device or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of some or all combinations thereof. In addition, a plurality of configuration memories may be included.

Electronic devices can be accessed through a communication network such as the Internet, Intranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide LAN (WLAN), or Storage Area Network (SAN), or a combination of these. It may be stored in an attachable storage device. Such a storage device can access the electronic device through an external port device.

In addition, a separate storage device on the communication network may access the electronic device.

Obviously, there are various ways in which these embodiments can be modified while remaining within the scope of the claims. In other words, there will be various ways in which the present invention can be practiced without departing from the scope of the following claims.

100: electronic device 190: touch screen
300, 400: background image 320, 410: focusing screen
330, 420: focusing level object

Claims (20)

In the method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen,
Displaying an image received through a camera device;
Detecting a first touch event for a first area of the image;
In response to detecting the first touch event, displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the first region;
Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And
And moving to a predetermined step in which the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the first region is stored in correspondence with the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event,
The second touch event includes at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
The method of claim 1,
And storing the focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device in stages.
delete The method of claim 1,
Wherein the automatic focusing screen is smaller than the display screen of the image, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the image.
The method of claim 1,
The first touch event is a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the touch screen. A method comprising at least one of the actions.
The method of claim 1,
The automatic focusing screen for the first area comprises applying an optimal focusing of a lens of the camera device to the first area.
delete The method of claim 1,
The camera device moves the lens of the camera device using at least one of a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) method, a piezo method, and a liquid lens method, or adjusts the focusing level according to a change in physical properties due to electrical characteristics. A method that involves doing.
In the electronic device,
touch screen;
At least one camera device;
Memory; And
Including at least one processor,
The processor,
Display the image received through the camera device,
Detecting a first touch event for the first area of the image,
In response to detection of the first touch event, a user interface object indicating a focusing level of the lens of the camera device is displayed together with an automatic focusing screen for the first region,
Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object,
Moving the focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the first region to a predetermined step stored in correspondence with the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event,
The second touch event includes at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
The method of claim 9,
The processor is an electronic device configured to correspond to and store the focusing level corresponding to the moving distance of the lens of the camera device step by step.
delete The method of claim 9,
The processor controls the automatic focusing screen to be smaller than the display screen of the image and to display the user interface object on the display screen of the image.
The method of claim 9,
The processor is at least one of a tab operation, a flicking operation, a touch and drag operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the touch screen. An electronic device that detects an operation of the first touch event.
The method of claim 9,
The processor applies the optimal focusing of the lens of the camera device to the first area on the automatic focusing screen on the first area.
delete The method of claim 9,
The camera device moves the lens of the camera device using at least one of a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) method, a piezo method, and a liquid lens method, or adjusts the focusing level according to a change in physical properties due to electrical characteristics. Electronic device.
In the method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen,
Displaying the first video received through the camera device;
Displaying a second video received through the camera device;
Detecting an input that a distance between a first object of the first video and a second object of the second video is greater than or equal to a reference distance from the camera device;
Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video;
In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture;
Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And
In response to the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, a focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is moved to a pre-stored specific step,
The second touch event includes at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
In the method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen,
Displaying the first video received through the camera device;
Displaying a second video received through the camera device, wherein a distance between the first object of the first video and the second object of the second video is greater than or equal to a reference distance from the camera device;
Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video;
In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of a lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture;
Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And
In response to the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, a focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is moved to a pre-stored specific step,
The second touch event includes at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
In the method of operating an electronic device including a touch screen,
Displaying the first video received through the camera device;
A process of displaying a second video received through the camera device, wherein the first object of the first video is different from the second object of the second video;
Detecting a first touch event for the second object of the second video;
In response to detection of the first touch event, a process of displaying a user interface object indicating a focusing level of the lens of the camera device together with an automatic focusing screen for the second object, wherein the automatic focusing screen is the second Smaller than the display screen of the moving picture, and the user interface object is displayed on the display screen of the second moving picture;
Detecting a second touch event for the displayed user interface object; And
In response to the position of the user interface object according to the second touch event, a focusing level of the lens of the camera device with respect to the second object of the second video is moved to a pre-stored specific step,
The second touch event includes at least one of a tab operation, a tab and hold operation, and a multi tab operation on the user interface object.
A non-transient computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs including instructions for causing the electronic device to perform the method of claim 1 when executed by an electronic device.

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