Document Movement Detection for Automatic Reading Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

User operability is reduced when document reading operations require manual user input, as it increases the complexity and time needed for processing.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that detects document movement on a document stand using a camera and makes determinations about reading based on this movement, allowing for automatic handling of captured images, such as saving or discarding, without the need for explicit user operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual user operation is required for document reading determination, then reading accuracy can be ensured, but user operability is reduced and processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by allowing the document itself to provide operational signals through its movement on the document stand. The camera detects document movement, and the determination unit automatically makes reading decisions based on this movement, eliminating the need for manual user input while maintaining accurate control over the reading process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual user operation is required for document reading determination, then processing control is precise, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operabilityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system eliminates complex user operations by implementing self-service functionality where the document's physical movement automatically triggers appropriate reading actions. The camera and determination unit work together to interpret document movement and execute corresponding operations without requiring users to understand or interact with complex control interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical user operations with an automated optical detection system. The camera captures document movement, and the determination unit processes this visual information to control the reading operation, substituting the mechanical interaction of manual button pressing or interface navigation with an automated vision-based control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If automatic document movement detection is implemented, then user operability is improved, but measurement precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operabilityVSAvoidmovement detection precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual operation detection with optical measurement using a camera. The camera captures the document's position and movement on the document stand, converting physical movement into visual data that the determination unit can process to control reading operations with high precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240106947A1Information processing device, image reading apparatus, image forming apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium storing program, and information processing method
Publication Date: 2024.03.28 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device includes a processor configured to: detect movement of a document placed on a document stand included in a device that reads the document by capturing an image of the document stand; and make a determination related to reading of the document based on the movement of the document on the document stand.