Editing Device Prohibited Area Preventing Tape Print Overlap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional editing devices for print data cannot consider the layout of objects on one tape in relation to the layout of objects on other tapes, leading to potential overlap issues when creating labels with multiple printed tapes.
Innovation Solution
An editing device with a controller and storage that executes processes to edit and display print data for each tape, allowing for the setting of prohibited areas to prevent overlap, ensuring objects on one tape do not overlap with those on other tapes by displaying layout considerations and performing nullification processes when necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual print data for each tape is edited using conventional editing device, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to potential overlap of objects between tapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the editing of individual tape print data with the consideration of overall label layout. The editing device integrates display and editing functions for multiple tapes simultaneously, allowing users to edit print data for each tape while viewing the complete label layout to prevent object overlaps between tapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by displaying the complete label layout including all tapes and their printed objects during the editing process. This visual feedback allows users to immediately see potential overlaps between objects on different tapes and adjust the layout accordingly before printing.
2Ease of operation
If layout of objects on one tape is not considered in relation to other tapes, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to object overlap issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the editing of individual tape data with the visualization of the complete multi-tape label layout. Users can edit each tape's print data independently while simultaneously viewing how objects on all tapes will appear when assembled, ensuring reliability by preventing overlaps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides visual feedback by displaying the complete label layout with all tapes and their printed objects. This allows users to verify that objects on different tapes will not overlap when the label is assembled, ensuring the reliability of the final product while maintaining ease of operation.
3Manufacturing precision
If prohibited area is set for specific object, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional settings and nullification processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by setting prohibited areas specifically around objects that require precise positioning. Instead of applying restrictions to the entire label, the system identifies specific objects (such as barcodes or critical elements) and creates localized prohibited zones around them to prevent overlaps, thereby achieving high precision without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback by displaying prohibited areas on the label layout during editing. When users attempt to place objects in prohibited zones, the system provides visual feedback indicating the conflict, allowing users to adjust their placement. This feedback mechanism simplifies the complexity by guiding users through the constraint application process.
Data Source
AI summary
In an editing device, a controller edits first print data based on first information. The first print data represents a first image in a printing area. The first image is to be printed on a first tape. The controller executes edits second print data based on second information. The second print data represents a second image in the printing area. The second image is to be printed on a second tape to be bonded to the first tape. The controller sets a prohibited area in the printing area in a case that a specific object is added to the first image. The prohibited area is for prohibiting an object different from the specific object from being arranged therein. The controller nullifies editing based on the second information in a case that that an object different from the specific object is arranged in the prohibiting area.