Automated Composite Label Generation via Color Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional technologies require users to manually select colors and designs for each tape segment and manually edit individual print labels before combining them, leading to complex operations for creating composite images.
Innovation Solution
A computer-readable storage medium and information processing device that acquire an appearance image, identify colors, specify printing medium types, and generate print datasets for each medium type, facilitating the creation of composite labels by automatically generating and combining print labels with different colors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually select colors and designs for each tape segment and manually edit individual print labels, then the composite label can be created with desired appearance, but the operation complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the composite label creation process by automatically dividing the appearance image into multiple color regions, where each region corresponds to a separate print label. This segmentation eliminates the need for users to manually edit each tape segment while preserving the ability to create complex multi-color composite labels.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing the appearance image, identifying color regions, and generating the appropriate print datasets for each layer. This automation replaces manual user operations with intelligent algorithms that autonomously complete the label creation process.
2Productivity
If users manually edit content for each label before creating print labels, then the desired composite label appearance can be achieved, but the time required for label creation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-processing the appearance image to identify all color regions and generate print datasets before the actual printing process. This advance preparation eliminates time-consuming manual editing steps during label creation while ensuring the desired appearance is achieved.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automates the entire label creation process by self-analyzing the appearance image and self-generating the print datasets for each layer, eliminating the need for manual user intervention and significantly reducing the time required to create composite labels.
3Reliability
If the composite image is displayed only after creating all tape print images, then the printing process can be completed, but the user cannot preview or adjust the composite appearance during creation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary analysis of the appearance image to generate a preview of the composite label structure before actual printing. This allows users to verify the automatic segmentation and color region identification, providing control and accuracy checks before committing to the final print output.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes a controller. The controller acquires an appearance image configured of a plurality of colors, identifies the plurality of colors configuring the acquired appearance image, and specifying a plurality of printing medium types based on the plurality of identified colors. The plurality of printing medium types includes a first printing medium type and a second printing medium type. The controller generates a first print dataset and a second print dataset by using the appearance image. The first print dataset corresponds to the specified first printing medium type. The second print dataset corresponds to the specified second printing medium type.