Information Processing Program for Image Display Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

When a larger image is displayed after selecting an image on a display unit, the underlying image becomes invisible, reducing user operability and making further operations difficult.

Innovation Solution

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing an information processing program that allows displaying an image larger than the selected image and automatically changes the display of the larger image when a different image is selected or when a predetermined operation is performed, ensuring the underlying image remains visible and operable.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a larger image is displayed after selecting an image on a display unit, then the selected image can be viewed in detail, but the underlying image becomes invisible and user operability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage viewing detailVSAvoiduser operability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display is segmented into multiple regions: a first display region showing the original image and a second display region showing the enlarged image. This segmentation allows both images to be visible simultaneously without overlapping, resolving the contradiction between viewing detail and operational accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The solution transitions from a single-dimensional display (one image occupying the entire screen) to a multi-dimensional display layout where the original and enlarged images are positioned in different spatial regions. This dimensional rearrangement enables both images to coexist visibly, maintaining both detail viewability and operational ease.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If a larger image is displayed to enable detailed viewing, then image clarity is improved, but the display behind the larger image becomes invisible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage clarityVSAvoidvisibility of underlying image
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The display area is divided into distinct first and second display regions. The first region preserves the original image visibility while the second region presents the enlarged image. This segmentation prevents information loss by ensuring both images remain accessible and visible simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

By arranging the original and enlarged images in different spatial dimensions/regions rather than layering them, the system maintains visibility of both images. The original image in the first region and the enlarged image in the second region both remain visible, eliminating the information loss problem.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If the display layout is changed to show a larger image, then image detail is enhanced, but further operations on other images become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage detailVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display is segmented into multiple functional regions: a first display region for the original image and a second display region for the enlarged image. This segmentation simplifies operations by providing distinct, non-overlapping areas where users can interact with either image without confusion or additional complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The solution uses spatial dimensionality to separate the original and enlarged images into different display regions. This dimensional separation simplifies the user interface and operation complexity by eliminating the need to navigate through overlapping or hidden images, making further operations straightforward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS20220300146A1Non-transitory computer readable medium storing information processing program
Publication Date: 2022.09.22 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing an information processing program causes a computer to execute a function of, in a case where a user selects an image displayed on a display unit, displaying an image larger than the selected image, which is the image selected by the user, on the display unit, and a function of, in a state where the user selects another image displayed on the display unit and different from the selected image, in a case where the user performs a predetermined operation, changing display of the larger image displayed on the display unit.