Image Data Examination Using Pre-Processing Quality Comparison

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems lack the ability to effectively check the quality of processed data before converting it into image data by an image forming apparatus, leading to potential generation of poor-quality images.

Innovation Solution

An examination system and method that converts processed data into image data while comparing it with pre-processing data to assess quality, allowing for the generation of good-quality images by stopping or reprocessing if poor quality is detected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If processed data is converted into image data without quality examination, then processing speed is improved, but image quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidimage quality

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by examining the processed data before converting it into image data. The examination unit checks the processed data against the pre-processing data to detect any deviations or errors. This pre-examination ensures that only high-quality data proceeds to conversion, thereby maintaining image quality without significantly impacting processing speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If processed data is examined before conversion, then image quality is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage qualityVSAvoidprocessing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical quality verification processes with an automated examination unit that performs digital data comparison. Instead of physical inspection methods, the system uses electronic examination of processed data against pre-processing data, significantly reducing the time required for quality checks while maintaining high image quality standards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If poor-quality processed data is converted, then productivity is improved, but product quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveproductivityVSAvoidproduct quality

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by having the examination unit continuously monitor the quality of processed data before conversion. When deviations or errors are detected in the processed data compared to the pre-processing data, the system provides feedback to stop or correct the conversion process. This ensures that only high-quality data is converted, maintaining product quality while preserving productivity through automated quality control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4607906B1Examination system, examination processing program, and examination processing method

Publication Date: 2026.02.18 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

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AI summary

An examination system includes a processor configured to convert processed data on which predetermined processing is performed into image data that is formable as an image by an image forming apparatus, in which the processor is configured to, in a case where the processed data is generated by performing the processing on pre-processing data before the processing is performed, examine the processed data with reference to the pre-processing data.