Patent ID: 8890999
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling an external lens, applicable to a main device to control a first lens module externally connected thereto, wherein the main device provides power and storage medium for the first lens module, the method comprising: when the first lens module is externally connected to an external connecting interface of the main device, the first lens module detecting an operating system executed by the main device and providing a control program corresponding to the operating system, and the main device downloading the control program from a memory unit of the first lens module and installing the control program therein, wherein the external connecting interface is externally disposed on the main device, and the first lens module is detachable from the main device, wherein the control program downloaded from the memory unit enables the main device to control the first lens module; and using the control program to allow the main device to receive a control operation, and control the first lens module to execute a camera function according to the control operation, and display an execution result of the first lens module executing the camera function.