Image Acquisition Device with Multi-Document Accommodating Structures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing identity document acquisition devices are not compatible with multiple types of identity documents, leading to high costs and poor user experience due to the need for separate devices for different types of documents.

Innovation Solution

An image acquisition device with multiple accommodating structures allows for the acquisition of various identity documents, including identity cards and passports, by positioning these structures to be within the acquisition area of an image acquisition means, enabling the device to support multiple types of identity documents.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate acquisition devices are used for different identity documents, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall cost increases and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveacquisition accuracyVSAvoiddocument type compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single image acquisition device with multiple accommodating structures that can hold different types of identity documents (identity cards, passports, etc.). The image acquisition means is positioned to capture images from multiple document types simultaneously or sequentially, eliminating the need for separate dedicated devices for each document type while maintaining acquisition accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a single device supports multiple document types, then costs are reduced and versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedocument type compatibilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the device into distinct functional modules: multiple accommodating structures for different document types, an image acquisition means, and a control unit. Each accommodating structure is independently designed to hold specific document types, and the control unit manages the switching between different document types, thereby reducing overall device complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by making the accommodating structures adjustable or switchable. The device can dynamically adapt its configuration to accommodate different document types through movable or reconfigurable holding structures, allowing the device to transform its state based on the required document type without requiring multiple fixed dedicated devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple accommodating structures are added to support different document types, then document compatibility is improved, but the device size and manufacturing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentity document supportVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies merging by combining multiple document holding functions into a single integrated device structure. The multiple accommodating structures are merged with the image acquisition means and control unit to form a unified system, reducing the need for multiple separate devices and simplifying the overall manufacturing process through integration rather than assembly of separate units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3585043B1Image acquisition device
Publication Date: 2022.05.25 SHENZHEN SENSETIME TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is an image acquisition device, including: a main body structure, which is provided with an image acquisition means and at least two accommodating structures, the at least two accommodating structures including a first accommodating structure configured to place a first target object and a second accommodating structure configured to place a second target object, where the first accommodating structure is arranged at a first position of the main body structure, the first position satisfying the condition that the first target object placed on the first accommodating structure is located within acquisition area coverage of the image acquisition means; and the second accommodating structure is arranged at a second position of the main body structure, the second position satisfying the condition that the second target object placed on the second accommodating structure is located within the acquisition area coverage of the image acquisition means.