Image Forming Apparatus Identification for Candidate Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in determining which printed images are correct for registration in image quality determination, as all candidate images are substantially identical, making visual checks cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An image forming apparatus is equipped with an attachment unit to add identification information to correct image candidates, an instruction unit to print these candidates, and a display control unit to show the identification information alongside a preview image, facilitating the registration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple printed images are printed as candidates for correct image registration, then the quantity of candidate images increases, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users find it difficult to determine which image to register
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the candidate images into distinguishable segments by attaching identification information (such as numbers or symbols) to each image. This segmentation allows users to easily differentiate between multiple identical-looking candidate images and select the correct one for registration, resolving the contradiction between having multiple candidates and ease of selection.
2Manufacturing precision
If printing and reading are repeated for multiple copies to create correct images, then the manufacturing precision improves, but the loss of time increases due to the cumbersome visual check process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by attaching identification information to the printed images before the user needs to select a correct image for registration. This pre-labeling eliminates the need for time-consuming visual inspection of multiple identical images, as users can immediately identify and select the correct candidate based on the attached identifiers, thus reducing time loss while maintaining image quality determination accuracy.
3Manufacturing precision
If all candidate printed images are made identical, then the manufacturing precision is maintained, but the ease of manufacture worsens because the registration process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making the identification information distinct for each candidate image while keeping the main image content identical. Each image has the same base content for manufacturing precision, but local differentiation through unique identifiers (such as position-specific marks or numbers) enables easy registration. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining image consistency while adding distinguishable local features.
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AI summary
A device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to: attach identification information to a correct image candidate, which is a candidate for a correct image to be used in image quality determination; instruct printing of the correct image candidate to which the identification information is attached; and display the identification information attached to the correct image candidate in association with a preview image of the correct image candidate.