Image Arrangement Reference Points for Flexible Collage Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image collage applications have limited freedom in arranging images, making the collage generation process time-consuming and difficult due to the use of pre-patterned templates.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that associate images with display region reference points, allowing for flexible image arrangement by setting image reference points within specific arrangement regions, using processors to implement these associations and arrangements, thereby enhancing the positioning freedom of images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If pre-patterned templates are used for image arrangement, then the collage generation process becomes simpler and faster, but the freedom for image arrangement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic image arrangement by allowing images to be positioned at flexible locations within the display region rather than fixed patterns. The system calculates appropriate positions for multiple images based on their sizes and the available display region, enabling adaptive arrangement that can accommodate different image sets and user preferences while maintaining efficient generation speed.
2Extent of automation
If pre-patterned templates are used for image arrangement, then the arrangement process becomes more automated, but the creativity and customization options are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary calculations to determine appropriate image positions and sizes before final arrangement. The system pre-calculates the display region boundaries and image placement coordinates based on the given images and display characteristics, enabling automated generation while allowing for creative customization through user-defined parameters and flexible positioning options.
3Adaptability or versatility
If images are arranged manually with high freedom, then the arrangement quality and creativity improve, but the time required for generation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service arrangement where the system automatically calculates and positions images based on their intrinsic properties (size, content) and the display region characteristics. The arrangement algorithm independently determines optimal positions without requiring manual intervention, maintaining high arrangement quality and flexibility while significantly reducing generation time through automated computation.
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AI summary
An apparatus includes an association unit, a setting unit, and an arrangement unit. The association unit associates an image with a display region reference point through an image reference point of the image. Here, a number of display region reference points disposed in a display region is equal to or more than the number of images to be arranged in the display region. The setting unit sets, in the display region and for each image, an image reference point arrangement region based on a size of the image associated with the display region reference point and based on a position of the display region reference point associated with the image. The arrangement unit arranges each image in the display region by positioning the image reference point of the image within the image reference point arrangement region associated with the image.