Image Processing History Management Through Stateful Image Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems face complexity in managing and presenting processing history, especially when a wide variety of operations are performed, making it difficult for users to understand and replicate image processing operations effectively.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that inputs an image, generates an image object indicating the required processing, manages the state and transition of this object, and outputs this information as transition data to help users understand and edit or predict the output image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wide variety of image processing operations are performed to meet diverse user applications, then the adaptability and versatility of the system is improved, but the complexity of managing the processing history increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the processing history into hierarchical groups (e.g., grouping operations by type, source, or destination). Instead of managing all operations as a single flat list, the system divides them into manageable categories, making it easier to organize and retrieve specific processing operations while supporting diverse image processing applications.
2Measurement precision
If detailed processing history is stored to enable accurate repetition of operations, then the precision of operation replication is improved, but the difficulty of presenting this information in an understandable way increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts essential information from the detailed processing history and presents it in a simplified format to users. While the system stores complete operation details for accurate replication, it extracts and displays only the necessary elements (such as operation type, source, and destination) in an understandable manner, separating the detailed storage function from the presentation function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a hierarchical dimension to the presentation of processing history. Instead of showing operations in a single linear sequence, it organizes them in multiple dimensions (such as grouping by operation type, then by source image, then by specific parameters), allowing users to navigate and understand the complex processing history through layered organization.
3Reliability
If complete processing history is stored for all image operations, then the reliability of operation repetition is improved, but the loss of time for managing and retrieving history increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary organization of processing history data as operations are recorded. Instead of merely storing operations in the order they occur and organizing them later, the system pre-groups and structures the history data according to relevant criteria (such as operation type, source, destination) at the time of recording, reducing the time needed for later retrieval and management while maintaining complete information for reliable repetition.
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AI summary
An apparatus, method, system, computer program and product, each capable of inputting an input image; obtaining an image object indicating image processing to be applied to the input image; and managing a state of the image object and transition of the state.