3D Print Layout Planning to Reduce Extra Recording Media
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing three-dimensional modeling systems face inefficiencies in reducing the generation of extra recording media when forming objects with varying heights or thicknesses, as they often require multiple recording media to match the height of the three-dimensional modeled object, leading to unnecessary material usage.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that acquires three-dimensional image data and determines optimal arrangements to minimize the difference in height between the recording media and the three-dimensional modeled object by dividing, rotating, or resizing the image data, allowing multiple types of image data to be printed on the same recording medium, thereby reducing the need for extra media.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple recording media are used to match the height of the three-dimensional modeled object, then the height accuracy is improved, but the quantity of recording media increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the three-dimensional image data into multiple sections along the height direction, allowing each section to be printed on a separate recording medium. This segmentation enables precise height matching while reducing the total quantity of recording media needed by only using the necessary number of media rather than stacking multiple full-height media.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a width dimension utilization by arranging multiple three-dimensional image data sets side-by-side on the same recording medium. This dimensional approach allows multiple objects to share a single recording medium, significantly reducing the total quantity of recording media required while maintaining height accuracy for each individual object.
2Productivity
If different image data are printed on the same recording medium, then the productivity is improved, but the arrangement complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary arrangement planning by calculating optimal positions for multiple three-dimensional image data sets on the recording medium before printing. This pre-arrangement process considers the height requirements and spatial constraints, automatically determining the best layout to maximize printing efficiency while managing arrangement complexity through systematic calculation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic arrangement adjustment by allowing flexible positioning and resizing of image data sets based on available space and height requirements. This dynamic approach enables the system to adaptively optimize the layout of multiple image data sets on each recording medium, improving productivity while keeping the arrangement process manageable through automated adjustment.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor, and the processor is configured to: acquire three-dimensional image data for printing processing for modeling a three-dimensional modeled object by forming respective images on recording media and stacking the recording media, and other image data for other printing processing, determine an arrangement to form at least one of the respective images and at least a part of the other image data on same one of the recording media so as to reduce a difference between a height corresponding to the number of recording media to which the other image data is to be recorded and a height of the three-dimensional modeled object, and output image forming information for forming the three-dimensional image data and the other image data on the recording media to an image forming apparatus based on the determined arrangement.