Dynamic Page Layout Tile Generation for Remote Proofing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for remote and collaborative viewing of page layouts in the printing industry face challenges with resource consumption and latency, making it inefficient and inconvenient for remote approval of printed matter.
Innovation Solution
A client-server software architecture system that dynamically generates and displays page layouts on a computer system, allowing users to view pages arranged according to their intent, using a network to facilitate communication between modules, and enabling partial page layout images to be generated and displayed efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the soft proof is delivered to each reviewer at multiple resolutions, then the viewing quality is improved, but the computing and communication resources consumed increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the page layout into multiple tiles that are generated and transmitted separately to reviewers. Each tile represents a portion of the overall layout, allowing selective transmission of only the necessary portions at high resolution rather than transmitting entire layouts at multiple resolutions to all reviewers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables different reviewers to receive different resolutions of different tiles based on their specific viewing needs and device capabilities. This local quality approach ensures that each reviewer receives appropriate quality levels for specific portions of the layout rather than uniformly high resolution across all content.
2Measurement precision
If the soft proof is delivered to each reviewer at multiple resolutions, then the viewing quality is improved, but the latency in delivering the proof increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the layout into tiles, the system can transmit smaller portions separately and independently, reducing the overall transmission time and latency compared to sending complete high-resolution proofs to all reviewers simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements partial action by delivering only the necessary portions of the layout at high resolution to each reviewer based on their specific viewing requirements, rather than delivering complete high-resolution proofs to all reviewers, thus reducing latency.
3Device complexity
If the server delivers the same view of the page to each reviewer, then the system simplicity is maintained, but the adaptability to different user intents is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic tile generation that adapts to different user intents and viewing requirements. The server can dynamically determine which tiles to generate and at what resolutions based on reviewer-specific needs, while maintaining a relatively simple underlying architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes parameters such as resolution and tile selection based on user intent and device capabilities, allowing the same base system to deliver customized views to different reviewers without requiring complex customization logic.
4Reliability
If printed proofs are produced to verify content and printing processes, then the confidence in final printed matter is improved, but the cost of ink and paper consumables increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses soft proofs (digital copies) instead of physical printed proofs to verify content and printing processes. These digital tiles serve as virtual copies that eliminate the need for consuming physical ink and paper while maintaining the ability to review and approve printed matter.
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AI summary
A system and methods for remotely viewing a dynamically generated page layout is described. The page layout can represent a reader ordering of pages defined as part of a print production job. Alternatively, the page layout can represent an arrangement of pages based on information defined as part of a print production job.