Document Image Arrangement Matching Repetition Cycle

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing systems fail to arrange document images in a way that respects a repetition cycle in document size, leading to suboptimal page arrangements, especially when a user intends to output a specific number of documents as a single unit, resulting in inefficient use of space and requiring multiple jobs.

Innovation Solution

An image processing apparatus that acquires a document image sequence and arranges the images to match the repetition cycle of the document size, allowing images from one cycle to be output on one page and continuing on subsequent pages if necessary, using a processor to detect repetition patterns and adjust image layout accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If document images are arranged in the order of scanning to maximize the number of images per page, then the quantity of images processed per page is improved, but the repetition cycle of document size is not respected causing suboptimal page arrangements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of images processed per pageVSAvoidarrangement precision according to repetition cycle

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the document image sequence into repetition cycles based on document size patterns. By detecting the repetition cycle of document sizes and dividing the sequence accordingly, the system ensures that images within one cycle are arranged together on pages, respecting the user's intended grouping while maximizing space utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts the arrangement strategy based on the detected repetition cycle. The system adapts the page layout and arrangement order according to the repetition cycle characteristics, allowing flexible optimization of both the number of images per page and the adherence to repetition cycle boundaries.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the maximum number of document images is arranged on one page, then the productivity is improved, but the page boundary does not align with the document repetition cycle requiring multiple jobs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimages per pageVSAvoidsingle job completion

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary detection of the repetition cycle in the document image sequence before arranging the images. By pre-identifying the repetition cycle boundaries and using this information to guide the arrangement process, the system ensures that complete repetition cycles can be processed in a single job without requiring multiple separate operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal arrangement method that simultaneously achieves high productivity (maximum images per page) and operational simplicity (single job completion). The system handles various document size patterns and repetition cycles through a unified approach, making the process adaptable to different scenarios without requiring multiple specialized jobs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Area of stationary object

If document images are arranged to fit the maximum number on one page, then the space utilization is improved, but the repetition cycle boundary is not respected causing incorrect grouping

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepage space utilizationVSAvoidrepetition cycle boundary alignment

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors the document image sequence for repetition cycle patterns. By detecting the repetition cycle and using this information to adjust the arrangement strategy, the system ensures that page boundaries align with repetition cycle boundaries while maximizing space utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the arrangement parameters based on the detected repetition cycle characteristics. The system adjusts the number of images per page, their arrangement order, and page boundary positioning according to the repetition cycle, ensuring both optimal space utilization and correct grouping of documents within each cycle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240094963A1Image processing apparatus, image processing system, non-transitory computer readable medium storing image processing program, and image processing method

Publication Date: 2024.03.21 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire a document image sequence including plural document images obtained by scanning plural documents; and arrange and output a document image on each page such that the document image is a boundary of pages matched to a repetition cycle of a document size in a case where there is the repetition cycle in the document image sequence.