Image Forming Device Automatic Paper Setting via Wrapping Image Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming devices require manual adjustment and increased costs due to the need for barcodes or contactless IC tags on wrapping paper to set conveyance and process conditions, which is cumbersome and not universally applicable.
Innovation Solution
An image forming device with a reader that scans the wrapping paper and compares the images to stored data to automatically set suitable conveyance and process conditions, eliminating the need for additional markings on the paper.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a bar code or contactless IC tag is provided on wrapping paper to enable automatic paper setting, then conveyance and process conditions can be automatically determined, but the cost increases and the wrapping paper must be modified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the paper identification function from the wrapping paper itself and relocates it to the image forming device. The device uses its existing image reader to capture and recognize images of wrapping paper, eliminating the need for barcodes or IC tags on the paper. This transfers the complexity from the paper to the device, maintaining automation while avoiding paper modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The image forming device uses its own built-in image reader to automatically identify wrapping paper types without external assistance. The device self-services the paper identification function by comparing captured images against stored reference images, eliminating the need for additional hardware components on the paper and reducing overall system complexity.
2Measurement precision
If a bar code is provided on wrapping paper to enable automatic paper setting, then paper handling accuracy improves, but the wrapping paper design is restricted and manual operation is required when bar codes are not present
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the image forming device universal by enabling it to recognize multiple wrapping paper types through image comparison. The device stores reference images of various wrapping paper patterns and automatically matches captured images against this database, allowing it to handle diverse wrapping paper designs without requiring standardized barcodes or marks. This maintains high identification accuracy while preserving wrapping paper design freedom.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual setting of conveyance and process conditions is performed for each paper type, then paper handling can be optimized, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-storing reference images of various wrapping paper types in the image forming device. When paper is loaded, the device automatically captures an image, compares it against the pre-stored references, and immediately determines the appropriate conveyance and process conditions without requiring manual user input. This eliminates setup time while maintaining optimized paper handling for each paper type.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic setting of conveyance and process conditions without modifying the wrapping paper, reducing manual effort and costs, and ensuring accurate paper handling regardless of the paper bundle orientation.
Implementation Method 1
a reader that reads an image on the wrapping paper
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an image forming device in which a wrapped body that is a paper bundle wrapped in wrapping paper is set into a paper housing, the wrapping paper is subsequently removed and the paper bundle is exposed, and paper is conveyed by one sheet in image forming, the image forming device including: a reader that reads an image on the wrapping paper; and a hardware processor that: compares the image on the wrapping paper, the image being read by the reader, and an image on each of various kinds of wrapping paper, the image being stored in a storage; reads, from the storage, paper setting associated to wrapping paper corresponding to the image on the wrapping paper, the image being read by the reader; and sets a conveyance condition and a process condition based on the paper setting.