Image Processing Apparatus Folding Position Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image processing apparatuses face difficulties in intuitively setting folding positions, especially for C-fold operations, and lack flexibility in handling non-standard envelope sizes and non-envelope applications, leading to user usability issues.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus with a processor-based system that accepts input for the length of a sheet to a first folding position and sets a second folding position differently, allowing for manual adjustment of fold widths and supporting various sheet sizes through a user-friendly interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the user opens a setting screen to adjust folding positions manually, then the folding position can be adjusted, but it becomes difficult for the user to intuitively figure out which part's value corresponds to the adjusted value
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays a visual image of the sheet with folding position markers overlaid on it, creating a visual copy or representation of the physical sheet. This allows users to see exactly where the fold will occur on the visual representation, making it intuitive to understand which part corresponds to the adjusted value while maintaining precise folding position control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses visual display with markers and indicators on the sheet image to show folding positions. By visually highlighting or marking specific positions on the displayed sheet image, users can easily identify which part corresponds to the adjusted value, improving operational intuitiveness while maintaining precision
2Ease of operation
If preset folding positions are used for standard envelopes, then the folding process is simple, but the system cannot support non-standard envelope sizes or non-envelope applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows users to dynamically adjust folding positions by inputting custom lengths from the end of the sheet to the first folding position. The system then dynamically calculates and sets the second folding position based on the sheet length and first folding position, enabling adaptation to any envelope size or application while maintaining simple operation through automated calculation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the folding position parameters from fixed preset values to user-defined custom values. Users can input any length value for the first folding position, and the system adjusts the second folding position parameter accordingly, allowing support for non-standard envelope sizes and non-envelope applications while keeping the interface simple
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple folding positions are provided for C-fold, then the folding options are comprehensive, but it becomes difficult for the user to intuitively figure out which part's value corresponds to the adjusted value
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays a visual image of the sheet with markers indicating both the first and second folding positions on the visual representation. This visual copy shows users exactly where each fold will occur and how they relate to each other, making it intuitive to understand which value corresponds to which folding position while maintaining comprehensive folding options
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a visual display image as an intermediary between the user and the folding position parameters. Instead of directly interacting with abstract numerical parameters, users interact with a visual representation that shows the relationship between the first and second folding positions, making the correspondence intuitive while preserving multiple folding position options
Data Source
AI summary
A control apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: one or more memories; and one or more processors functioning by executing instructions stored in the one or more memories as the following units: an acceptance unit configured to accept a length from an end of a sheet to a first folding position; and a first setting unit configured to set a second folding position different from the first folding position on the sheet based on a length of the sheet and the length accepted by the acceptance unit.