TWI229816B - Operation assistance method and system for image processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an operation assistance method and system for image processing device, wherein the central processing unit (CPU) drives an alert unit to notify the user immediately after receiving the message of abnormal operation for the image processing device by the user; next, the CPU displays the message of abnormal operation and notifies the user to select the message of guiding items on a display unit; then, an error definition module searches the reasons of the abnormal operation and the corresponding assistance items from a storage unit when the user selects the guiding items and displays them on the displaying unit; finally, the user can normally operate the image processing device by selecting the required function based on the assistance items.

Description

1229816 I ~ — V. Description of the invention (1) [Technical field to which the invention belongs] Auxiliary methods and systems, more detailed and erroneous information, and methods and systems for processing instructions. An operation supplement of an image processing device is related to a mechanism for assisting a user to operate the image through a display error mechanism. [Previous technology] I1 is the day when electronic information technology products are constantly being introduced. Among them, most are, for example, digital cameras. Digital shooting. With each passing day, many powerful electronics use the field of consumer electronics as a digital camera to capture and store digital images, such as a digital camera. For example, compared to the traditional method of f (f 丨 丨 m) light storage, Single-lens cameras, autofocus cameras, or other photographic systems that operate on the same principle, such as Advanced Photc System (APS) cameras. Digital cameras use electronic-sensitive elements such as Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) to convert light source signals into digital signals for storage. In addition, since the current digital cameras have a display unit such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) for providing users to view through the display unit or directly view the captured and stored image data through the display unit Work. All in all, digital cameras are not only comparable to traditional cameras in terms of photography functions, but also have a more humane and simpler photography and operation interface for users who are not photography professionals. The biggest difference is that the digital camera has the function of real-time display, that is, the user no longer needs to pass through the camera.

16980.ptd Page 5 1229816 '^ -------- V. Description of the invention (2) ~ --- Only the way of washing the film can display the image on the photo paper, and you can see it immediately, even through popular Image output devices such as photo quality printers print it out. Therefore, the current popularity of digital cameras has gradually increased. Although digital cameras have the above-mentioned advantages, on the other hand, because their functions are too complicated and most of them control hardware components through software, it is very easy for users to not understand Operation steps that cause errors in the functions or operating procedures provided by the digital camera. Conventional digital cameras usually do not respond to operation errors. For example, when the user wants to use the 2 close-range shooting function, set the digital camera's close-up distance to two centimeters. When the object being photographed is only one centimeter, it is known that the camera will not have a warning message to remind the user, then the user will only know that the shooting has failed when viewing the shooting result. Of course, if the person is not a dedicated person, the shooting failure is unknown. What is the reason. "Even if the digital camera is operated by a user, it will usually only be issued with a warning sound. If the user wants to adjust the optical focus, it is assumed that the digital camera only provides 2 · 5 times magnification ', , 'Brother 2 user through the function key to make the scene larger (zoom ln); long ^ until it can no longer be extended, the digital camera will warn the lens that the lens can not be extended any more. Same as the aforementioned lack of use If the person does not have professional photography knowledge or does not dim the digital camera, even if he hears the warning sound, it is not enough for him to judge = Lu Zuo wrong, or even how to operate the digital camera correctly. The user interface of Xi does indeed cause great user Inconvenience

1229816 V. Description of the invention (3) [Summary of the invention] In order to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings in the conventional technology, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide an operation assistance method and system for an image processing device, so that users can operate the image processing abnormally. When the device is installed, inform the user of its abnormal operation. Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation assisting method and system for an image processing device, through a guiding mechanism, allowing a user to inform the user of the function options that can be normally operated after knowing the cause of the abnormal operation. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an operation assisting method and system for an image processing device. By means of a help mechanism, the user is given further suggestions on its use after learning the cause of the abnormal operation for normal operation. Operation. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an operation assistance method and system for an image processing device, which can be lifted before increasing the volume of the image processing device through software program control to achieve the purpose of operation assistance. In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the operation assistance system of the image processing device of the present invention includes: a central processing unit for providing the operation assistance system of the image processing device to capture signals, decode and execute instruction functions; A monitoring module including a specification checking module for real-time monitoring of the normal operation of the user; a monitoring module including at least an input-output module, a storage module, and a camera module for abnormal operation according to the user The error definition module that determines what kind of error it belongs to; a message module for providing at least information including error content, error cause, and operation suggestions according to the error defined by the error definition module; Store

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V. Description of the invention (4) Image processing | The help method is issued by the monitor, and then the drive unit displays the guidance options based on the user's operation. At least includes the monitoring module, the storage unit that is related to the operation of the image display device by mistake; the group control is used to provide the central processing unit with a quick _memory list it; and-is controlled by the _display mode 'does not display related information Display unit. And the message module, etc. and a controlled by a temporary storage mode or writing temporary storage data to provide the image display device to the monitoring device, the order can be selected by mistake, and the search is made, Make the image pass through the shadow operation auxiliary control module message. The central processing module selected by the central processing module does not work properly to the user's processing device: first control to activate a warning that the incorrect message is in the selection bow. The option "Parallel and show help" makes the user not to display the unit, often operates a display guide option, and a message to be displayed in the center of the selection. The processing unit is the user of the film; and the reminder: the storage list is from the storage unit; the user can make the storage unit and the most common operation of the unit in the first unit compared with the conventional image system. The operation method of the image processing device of the present invention and the method of software program control can be obtained without adding 2 = and the system under the premise that the user does not operate the image normally: = 体: 的The user's abnormal operation content, when reinstalling the device, inform: so that the user can learn the function options of the abnormal operation and help the machine and further give Futiankou that it can operate normally. The purpose of operation assistance. Suggestions for it

1229816 V. Description of the invention (5) [Embodiment] In the following embodiments, the image processing method and system of the present invention are applied to a known digital? As an auxiliary function for users of the digital camera to operate auxiliary functions. ΐ: No? "Group" = software is stored in the storage unit, which is not allowed to exist in the form of firmware, etc. Please refer to FIG. 1, which shows the operation of the image processing device of the present invention is applied to a digital camera 100. The operation assistance system of the image processing device includes a central processing unit uf setting, Display and display unit 1 ~ ^ The central processing unit 110 is used to provide the functions of the 2 :: ί system of the image processing device to capture signals, decode, and execute instructions, and to pass through the two-material transmission path such as a bus, etc. 1 Pass and receive the sub-list A 120 from other resources to store the ^ -shell material captured by the user through the digital camera 100 ("not shown") image capture component; In addition, the data transmission unit (not shown) of different data transmission specifications of the user through the digital camera ^ 00 is obtained by Universal. The universal serial bus (Universal Seriai I㈣ dried bluetooth (Bluetooth) ) And other data transmission specifications, and the input image is stored in a poor state. And execution = 2 ί, stored early 120 yuan and stored software programs related to the operation of the digital camera 100 and the operation assistance system of the image processing device.

1229816 V. Description of the invention (6) In this embodiment, the storage unit 12 is a flash read-only memory unit (F1 ash ROM). The storage unit 1 30 is used to provide the image processing device. Operation assistance system and other modules or units of the digital camera 100 for quickly accessing the required data (Random Access Memory; RAM) 'such as dynamic random access memory (Dynamic Random Access Memory) DRAM) or Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). In this embodiment, the memory unit 130 is a memory unit in the form of synchronous dynamic random access memory, and is controlled by a temporary storage module 1 31, and the temporary storage module 1 31 is It is used to receive the signal transmitted by the central processing unit n0, and drive the memory unit 130 to perform the writing and reading of data according to the signal. The display unit 1 4 0 is controlled by a display module 1 4 丨, and the display module 1 41 is used by a signal transmitted by the central processing unit π 0, and drives the display unit according to the signal 1 4 0. In this embodiment, the display unit 140 is a liquid crystal display (LCD Monitor). The input unit 150 is used to provide a user with an instruction to operate the digital camera 100, and by transmitting the instruction to the central processing unit i 丨 〇, the central processing unit n〇 drives other Unit or module to achieve the purpose of the user operating the digital camera 100. The warning unit i 6 〇 is used to send a specific message according to the signal of the central processing unit i 丨 〇 to warn the user that its operation is not correct

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1229816 V. Description of Invention (7) Often. Yu Taixingyuan, that is, when the 'ϊ warning Cuiyuan 160 is a f / w transmitted by a sounding unit 11 0, he will receive the central processing sheet, which is now in the second, 4 rounds [to reach WARNING w ^ Only stop for state purpose. Equivalent structure; Γ: ί he: This digital camera 100 is in addition to the above units and modules of the present invention, but only the structure of the unit and module is shown here; the auxiliary method and system for inserting clothes Related list

Please refer to the 1T / V processing device except the above-mentioned modules and units. The image of the present invention: fixed = secondary and auxiliary system, including-monitoring module 1 e Uu and a message module 2 2 0. machine! = Soft-control phantom or group 2 0 0 is used to monitor the user's operation of the digital phase in real time. 2 0 includes two; In addition, the monitoring module is operated by the digital ★ 201, the check module 201 is used to use the software or hardware of the regular operation step machine 100 steps or modes and formal non-conformity: ί; If the user's operation steps or molds do not operate normally, they will send a second wave of calcium π through the central processing unit Π0 to the error definition module 210 for processing. After the number is entered, the shot = the right group 21 0 is used to receive the abnormal operation letter. The normal operation is the definition of the error content of the normal operation, that is, the abnormal 21 is confirmed. Include errors in this content. In addition, 'the error definition module shadow module 213, the input and output module 211, a storage module 2 2 and 2-the use of the same kind of basic principles include input and output, storage and photography, etc. abnormal operation steps Or mode defines its operation error

Page 11 1229816 V. Description of Invention (8). After confirming the error content, an abnormal operation signal is transmitted through the central processing unit 110 to the message module 220 for processing. The message module 2 2 0 is used to retrieve from the storage unit 1 20 the relevant information pre-stored in the storage unit 1 20 corresponding to the error content when receiving the signal of the error content. In this embodiment, the related information includes at least an indication of an error message, a reason for the error, and a suggestion to the user. After retrieving the error message, the error message is transmitted to the central processing unit 110 and the display unit 140 is driven to display the messages for reference. Please refer to FIG. 3, which shows the flow of the operation assistance method of the image display device of the present invention. In step S 301, after turning on the operation power of the digital camera 100, the user enters the shooting mode and presses the shutter button, and then proceeds to step S302. In step S 3 02, the central processing unit 110 is driven immediately after receiving the message that the monitoring module 2 01 sends out the real-time monitoring to the user that the digital camera 1 0 0 is not normally operated by the user. A warning unit 160 emits a beep sound and displays a message indicating that it cannot be operated for a long time on the display unit 140 to alert the user that the operation is abnormal. Please refer to FIG. 4 (A). In this embodiment, suppose the user wants to take a centimeter close-up photography, but the closest effective shooting distance of the digital camera is two centimeters, it is obvious that the user's operation has made an error. The monitoring module 2 0 of the monitoring module 2 0 will compare the error as a hardware operation error or a software operation error. If the distance of the close-up photography is more than this number

Page 12 16980.ptd 1229816 V. Description of the invention (9) The situation where the preset value of the camera 1 0 0 is defined as a hardware operation error, the verification module 2 0 1 will pass through the comparison operation error after the operation error occurs. The central processing unit 110 drives the warning unit 160 to emit a beep sound, and displays a message that the shutter button cannot be operated and whether an option for further operation guidance is required on the display unit 140, thereby reminding the user of the The operation is abnormal and decide whether to review the further operation instructions. In addition, the abnormal operation signal is transmitted through the central processing unit 110 to the message module 220 for processing. If the user wants to view further operation instructions, go to step S303; if not, end this step. In step S303, the central processing unit 110 is caused to display the abnormal operation message and a message prompting the user to select a boot option on a display unit 140. Please refer to FIG. 4 (B). In this embodiment, when the error definition module 2 1 0 receives the abnormal operation signal transmitted by the verification module 2 0 1 through the central processing unit 1 1 0 , The definition of the error content of the abnormal operation, that is, the error of confirming what kind of content the abnormal operation belongs to. According to the foregoing description, the error definition module 2 1 0 includes the input / output module 2 1 1, the storage module 2 1 2, and the photographing module 2 1 3, which are used to input, output, store, and photograph, etc. Different types of users' abnormal operation steps or modes define the content of their operation errors. Assume that the operation system for close-up photography is defined as a photography project, and the error content should be defined through the photography module 2 1 3. After confirming the error content, an abnormal operation signal is transmitted through the central processing unit 110 to the message module 220 for processing. After the comparison of the camera module 2 1 3, the reasons why the shutter button cannot be operated are:

16980. ptd Page 13 1229816 V. Explanation of the invention (ίο) “Flash cannot be activated” and “Will pass through the central processing unit 〖7 Too close to the subject” Two kinds of disposable groups 141 display these messages on the display Single 2 ^ 10 drives the display module 2 2 0 to return to the display and ask the user whether it is the master. In addition, the message module proceeds to step S3 04; if not, then 纴 太 奴 μ asks for help options. Step UcC. Rule 2 2 0 Upon receiving the user's selection request for help in H, 'make the message module 120 retrieve the corresponding cause of the error =, from the storage list and the display unit "0, please make J = The item is displayed on the No operation suggested operation option, if yes, then # 入 早 疋 150 select Yes to end this step. Then go to step S3 0 5; if not, please refer to Figure 4 (D), in step "" In 2 2 0, after receiving the user's selection of the recommended operation operation module 2 120, the corresponding recommended operation option is retrieved. The storage unit is displayed on the display unit 1 40 and is provided for the user. Y = The content and the normal operation are displayed. The user uses the input unit 150 to sum up the above. The image and system of the present invention are lifted before the volume of the square device controlled by the software program. The user's abnormal operation and help mechanism allows the user to inform him of the function options that can be normally operated for normal operation. The operation assistance method of the Trent processing device is obtained in the form of 'not adding the image processing'. Where the image is not handled normally After the content of the operation is known through a guide machine, the cause of abnormal operation is learned, and then the use advice is given to the purpose of operation assistance.

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Page 14 1229816 V. Description of the invention (11) The above is only a preferred embodiment of the operation assistance method and system of the image processing device of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the essential technical content of the present invention. Cameras are similar, such as digital cameras, and image display devices with display units and operating interfaces are applicable to the present invention. The operation assisting method and system of the image processing device of the present invention are broadly defined in the following patent application scope, and any technical entity or method completed by others is defined by the following patent application scope Identical or equivalent changes are considered to be covered by this patent.

16980.ptd Page 15 1229816 Brief description of the drawings [Simplified illustration of the drawings] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an application architecture, which is used to show the system architecture of the operation assistance system of the image processing device implementing the present invention applied to a digital camera; Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the relationship between units and modules in the operation assistance system of the image processing device of the present invention; Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the image processing device of the present invention. The process steps of the operation assistance method; and Figures 4 (A) to 4 (D) are application schematic diagrams for displaying the screen actually displayed on the digital camera when the operation assistance method of the image processing apparatus of the present invention is executed. 100 digital camera 110 central processing unit 120 storage unit 130 memory unit 131 temporary storage module 140 display unit 141 display module 150 input unit 160 display unit 200 monitoring module 201 verification module 210 error definition module 211 ¥ m into m Output module 212 Storage module 213 Photography module 220 Message module

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Claims (1)

1229816 VI. Application for Patent Scope 1. The user-assisted method of an image display device is used to drive an interest to use as soon as it is used. The boot option is selected. A storage unit module is selected from the display list. : Use: Correctly required ^ 2 · If you apply for a special; Can be a number 1 player, 3 · If you apply for a special 5 wrong definition of modulo i stored ^ After receiving a monitor the image processing equipment display unit prompt & After the monitoring information sent by the module, follow the + normal operation information to handle the operation assistance method of the device, use / make: when the device is not normally operated, * correctly operate the device, the image management; and guide Including: 1) The processing unit's operation of the central processing unit does not normally operate the warning unit and one; and the processing unit displays the information on the library in the display stem I _ u should not operate the message normally, for users to pass through- Enter a single set when the user selects the boot option.-See the deposit slip-Γ ^ The reason for normal operation, and make a message-70 retrieve the corresponding help option and display it in '俾 for use. Are selected through the operation input unit shellfish, and paternity, through the input unit according to the plate to help select the desired option =, 'the image processing apparatus to serve normal operation. The method of worshiping the first item, wherein the image processing device is any one of a camera, a digital video camera, a video player, and a digital video disc. The method of the first item of Capricorn, wherein the monitoring module, the error module and the message module can be any one of software and firmware and are stored in the storage unit. 16980.ptd Page 17 1229816 VI. Application for patent scope 4. If applying for a flash-only 5 · — operation of the user-assisted system of an image display device auxiliary to the use in a prison that is a wrong group, storage operation Xunyi's error suggestion, such as a storage, a record related to the wrong operation. For the central ^ 6 · If you apply for a special; the operation is auxiliary f a display i -----spear 丨 J range reading method to save ^ yuan, Among them, the storage unit can be a 3 &4; 2 刼 刼 as an auxiliary system, used to provide an image to show that when the device is not normally operated, prompt and bow the included 彳 作 to use the device, The central processing unit of the image processing device is opened separately to help the system capture the heart: to provide the image processing control module, 1 series ": code and execute command functions; monitor the user at all times; a specification check mode Set in the iron definition module, J: Injury $, Stop $ No, The module and the photography module are in the heart U :: Loss: The rotation mode determines whether it belongs to the module based on the user's abnormal interest, which is used In order to provide a minimum definition of Wi error, The fixed interest rate of the New Zealand; ,, the inner valley of the article, the cause of the error, and the operation storage unit, which uses the definition module and the information from ^ f, including the monitoring module; and W fruit, and so on with the image display Pei Zhi The Hidden Early Yuan 'basin will be a quick and easy way to know the people's Xia Li unit :: or; :: Group J controls the method to raise the 5th item in the M range, ..., temporarily stores the poor materials. Included for the system ... ， 中 ， The image processing device h unit, which is subject to,-1229816 VI. Patent application scope image display device displays related information; and an input unit, which is used to provide user input instructions to operate the image display device. 7 If the system of item 5 of the patent application is applied, the image processing device may be any one of a digital camera, a digital video camera, a video player, and a digital video disc player. 8. The system of item 5 of the patent application Among them, the monitoring module, specification checking module, error definition module, input / output module, storage module, camera module, message module, error definition module and temporary module can be a software and firmware Within The form of any one is stored in the storage unit. 9. If the system of the scope of patent application No. 6 is used, the display module can be stored in the storage unit in the form of any one of software and firmware. 10. The method according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the storage unit may be a flash read-only storage unit. 16980.ptd Page 19