Folding Deviation Detection in Information Processing Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for automatically detecting folding deviation amounts in folding devices are inefficient, particularly when the folding manner does not allow determination based on the external shape of the folded sheet, making it difficult to detect deviations without unfolding the sheet.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that acquires information on the folding manner and prompts the user to unfold the sheet if necessary, using a display to guide the user on how to read the image for accurate deviation detection, and includes a processor to calculate adjustment values for correcting the folding position.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the folding manner does not allow determining the folding position based on the external shape of the folded sheet, then the detection of folding deviation becomes difficult without unfolding the sheet, but unfolding the sheet increases the time and effort required for detection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefolding deviation detection accuracyVSAvoidtime and effort for detection

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the detection method based on the folding manner. When the folding manner allows external shape-based detection, the system uses the folded sheet directly. When it doesn't allow such detection, the system prompts the user to unfold the sheet. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by selecting the appropriate detection approach based on the specific folding scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides feedback to the user through display information that indicates whether the folded sheet can be used for detection or if it needs to be unfolded. This feedback mechanism guides the user's actions appropriately, reducing unnecessary unfolding operations while ensuring accurate detection when required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the system automatically detects folding deviation during sheet transportation, then the detection process is more efficient, but the system cannot determine whether to read the image with the folded medium open or remaining folded

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoidinformation on reading method

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The display information acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between the automatic detection system and the user. It provides the necessary guidance on whether to open or keep folded the medium, enabling the automatic detection process to proceed correctly without losing information about the appropriate reading method.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system determines the appropriate reading method automatically based on the folding manner information it has acquired. By using the folding manner data to decide whether the medium should be opened or kept folded for image reading, the system performs self-service, eliminating the need for user judgment while maintaining detection efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11297195B2Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium

Publication Date: 2022.04.05 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to: acquire information on a folding manner in which a folding device folds a medium; and when the folding manner does not allow reading of a folding position of the medium with the medium folded, cause a display to display information so as to prompt a user to unfold and read the medium.