Image Forming Inspection Screens With Linked Normal And Abnormal Views
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming systems fail to instantaneously determine the extent of print quality abnormalities, leading to prolonged usability issues as users need to manually assess the degree of abnormality in printed materials.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that displays an inspection result screen with distinct regions for the entire image and abnormal portions, including normal and abnormal enlarged images corresponding to the reference and read data, respectively, enabling quick identification of print quality issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the inspection result screen displays only the entire image with abnormal portions, then the abnormal location can be identified, but the extent of abnormality cannot be determined instantaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection result screen is segmented into multiple display regions: a first region showing the entire image with abnormal portions marked, and a second region displaying enlarged images of specific abnormal portions. This segmentation allows users to simultaneously view both the overall abnormal location and the detailed extent of abnormality without time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-view display (entire image only) to a multi-dimensional display structure by adding enlarged view regions. This dimensional change enables simultaneous presentation of global inspection results and local abnormality details, resolving the contradiction between comprehensive view and detailed assessment.
2Measurement precision
If the user manually checks the degree of abnormality in printed material, then accurate assessment can be made, but usability suffers due to time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary enlargement of abnormal portions and prepares multiple display regions in advance. When inspection results are generated, the enlarged views are already ready for immediate display, eliminating the need for manual intervention and providing instant access to detailed abnormality information, thus improving usability without sacrificing assessment accuracy.
3Loss of information
If only the entire image is displayed showing abnormal portions, then the abnormal location is identified, but detailed abnormality characteristics are not visible
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen is divided into functionally distinct regions: the first region presents the complete image with abnormal portion indicators, while the second region provides enlarged detailed views. This segmentation organizes information hierarchically, preserving all necessary details without creating a cluttered or complex interface, as each region serves a specific purpose.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus obtains reference image data used for printing of a printed material, and obtains an image quality inspection result obtained by comparing read image data obtained by reading the printed material and the reference image data. The information processing apparatus also displays, on a display unit, an inspection result screen in accordance with the inspection result. A first region for displaying an entire image corresponding to read image data for a predetermined page among pages read from printed material is included in the inspection result screen. Furthermore, the inspection result screen includes a second region in which a normal enlarged image obtained by enlarging a normal image based on reference image data and an abnormal enlarged image obtained by enlarging an abnormal image based on the read image data are displayed in association for each abnormal portion included in the entire image.