Image Correction Tool with Automatic Parameter Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image editing applications on portable devices face challenges in user input due to smaller screens and complex interfaces, making it difficult for users to navigate and adjust digital images effectively, especially when requiring parameter input for modifications.

Innovation Solution

A system that automatically configures image modification functions based on detected characteristics of the digital image, allowing users to select regions and apply adjustments through intuitive interactions, such as touching or clicking on the image, with adaptive behavior and parameter input mechanisms displayed overlayed on the image.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional image editing applications require users to input parameter values through dialog boxes, then precise control over image modification is achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to complex interfaces and deep understanding requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter control precisionVSAvoidinterface usability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic image analysis and automatically selects appropriate modification parameters based on detected image characteristics, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex parameters while maintaining precise control over the modification process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts modification parameters based on automatically detected image characteristics such as color histograms, luminance distributions, and feature detection results, allowing precise parameter control adapted to each specific image without requiring user input

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If image editing applications are adapted for portable devices with smaller screens, then accessibility and portability are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to limited display area and input mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice portabilityVSAvoidparameter input difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes image characteristics and configures modification parameters without requiring user interaction with complex interfaces, making the application equally effective on portable devices with limited screens and input mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and utilizes automatic image analysis capabilities to replace manual parameter input processes, eliminating the need for complex dialog boxes and making the application suitable for portable devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of operation

If automatic configuration based on image characteristics is implemented, then ease of operation is improved by reducing parameter input requirements, but device complexity increases due to additional detection and configuration components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter input simplicityVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system integrates multiple functions including image analysis, characteristic detection, and automatic parameter configuration into a unified processing pipeline that can handle various image types and modification needs through a single coherent architecture

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs automatic image analysis and characteristic detection before the actual modification process, pre-configuring parameters based on detected features so that the subsequent modification step can proceed directly without requiring user input

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS7593603B1Multi-behavior image correction tool
Publication Date: 2009.09.22 ADOBE INC
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AI summary

A system to perform modifications, or adjustments, to a digital image includes an interface component to receive selection input to enable selection of the digital data to be modified. A detector then detects a characteristic of the digital data. A configurator automatically configures a function, supported by a data modification component, to modify the digital data. The automatic configuration of the function is performed using the detected characteristic of the digital data to be modified.