Adaptive Image Template Layout to Avoid Obscuring Key Image Areas

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods often result in unsatisfactory visual effects when applying old template layouts to new designs, leading to obscured important image parts and subpar aesthetics.

Innovation Solution

An image processing method that allows users to select a template with customizable display modes, adjusting template elements to match the image content, enhancing visual harmony and user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a fixed template layout is applied to new image designs, then the template application process is simple and fast, but the visual effect becomes unsatisfactory and important image parts are obscured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemplate application speedVSAvoidvisual effect quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic template element adjustment where template elements automatically adapt their display modes based on the uploaded image content. The system detects image characteristics and dynamically modifies template element properties (position, size, opacity, etc.) to optimize visual effects, transforming the fixed template into a dynamic adaptation mechanism that maintains both speed and quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes multiple display parameters of template elements based on image analysis results. By adjusting parameters such as element position coordinates, scale factors, transparency levels, and other visual properties according to the detected image characteristics, the system achieves optimal visual effects while maintaining efficient automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If template elements are positioned according to default display mode, then the template application is straightforward, but the title and stickers obscure important parts of the image

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemplate application simplicityVSAvoidimage part obstruction
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system analyzes the uploaded image content and uses this information to adjust template element positions and display modes. The feedback loop detects important image regions and automatically repositions template elements to avoid obscuring these regions, maintaining operational simplicity while eliminating harmful obstructions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different display modes to different template elements based on local image characteristics. Instead of uniform treatment, the system identifies specific image regions of importance and applies localized adjustments to template elements that would interfere with these regions, while maintaining default display modes for non-interfering elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If an old template layout is used for new designs, then the template reusability is high, but the aesthetic outcome is subpar

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemplate reusabilityVSAvoidaesthetic quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances template universality by enabling a single template to adapt to multiple different image types and designs through automatic parameter adjustment. The template maintains its core identity and reusability while automatically adjusting display modes to suit various image characteristics, achieving both high reusability and superior aesthetic quality across different applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250378606A1Image processing method and apparatus, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.11 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed herein are an image processing method and apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining an image (S110); receiving a template triggering operation for the image and displaying at least one template each comprising at least one template element (S120); and receiving a template selection operation for the template, and displaying a target effect image by applying a selected template to the image, wherein a target display mode of at least part of template elements is different from a default display mode of the at least part of the template elements (S130).