Dynamic Image Grouping for Album Layout Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for arranging images in albums often result in poorly organized layouts, especially when the number of images does not match the number of double page spreads, leading to inefficient use of space and visual appeal.
Innovation Solution
An information processing method that divides images into groups based on time information, adjusts the number of groups to match the number of double page spreads by either subdividing or merging groups, and lays out images in suitable templates to optimize layout and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If all images are divided into a plurality of image groups in a predetermined unit such as a period, then images can be organized by time information, but the number of divided periods may not match that of double page spreads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of image group divisions based on the number of available templates. The system can flexibly increase or decrease the number of divisions to match the template count, transforming a static division approach into a dynamic one that adapts to different layout requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of division unit (time period granularity) to resolve the mismatch between image groups and templates. By adjusting the time period unit (e.g., from month to week, or merging periods), the system can align the number of image groups with the number of templates while preserving chronological organization.
2Ease of manufacture
If images are simply arranged on the respective double page spreads in a shooting order, then the layout process is simple, but the images on each double page spread may not be well organized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments images into chronological groups before layout, creating organized units that can be systematically assigned to templates. This segmentation approach maintains simplicity while improving visual organization by grouping related images together based on time information.
3Manufacturing precision
If preferred images are selected from the assigned image group to be laid out on the double page spread, then layout quality improves, but the number of divided periods may not match that of double page spreads
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the number of image group divisions to match the template count, allowing high-quality selective layout while ensuring proper template utilization. The division strategy adapts based on template availability rather than being fixed by time periods alone.
Data Source
AI summary
Images are divided into image groups based on time information indicating a time corresponding to each of the images. If the number of the image groups obtained in the dividing is smaller than a predetermined number, the number of the image groups is matched with the predetermined number by increasing the number of the image groups. If the number of the image groups obtained in the dividing is larger than the predetermined number, the number of the image groups is matched with the predetermined number by decreasing the number of the image groups. At least one image included in each of the image groups obtained in the matching is laid out in a template.