Image Measurement Overlay Alignment for Intuitive Point Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image measuring apparatuses require complex and time-consuming user interactions for designating measurement points and setting reference axes, making them unsuitable for rough handling in environments where detailed operations are difficult.
Innovation Solution
An image measuring apparatus that overlays measurement support items (calipers or templates) on the image, allowing intuitive alignment and designation of measurement points through simple operations like dragging, swiping, and automatic alignment processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional image measuring apparatus requires detailed operations to designate measurement points and set reference axes, then measurement precision can be achieved, but operation complexity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement support item automatically aligns itself with the measurement object through automatic alignment processing when brought into a predetermined relationship, eliminating the need for users to manually perform complex alignment operations while maintaining measurement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary alignment processing automatically before the actual measurement is taken, preparing the measurement support item in advance so that users only need to perform simple placement operations rather than detailed alignment operations
2Measurement precision
If detailed operations are required for visual confirmation and alignment, then accurate measurement can be obtained, but the system becomes unsuitable for rough handling in environments where fine motor control is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement support item performs self-alignment with the measurement object through automatic alignment processing, requiring only rough placement operations from the user while the system handles the precise alignment automatically
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical alignment operations with automated image processing and coordinate transformation algorithms, substituting fine motor control requirements with automated computational alignment
3Productivity
If multiple commands and reference axis settings are required, then comprehensive measurement control is achieved, but the number of operations and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and separates the complex alignment and coordinate transformation operations from the user's task, performing them automatically through image processing to generate the measurement reference frame without requiring users to manually set multiple commands and reference axes
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement support item automatically establishes the measurement reference frame and performs coordinate transformations based on the alignment between the support item and the measurement object, eliminating the need for manual reference axis setting
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AI summary
An image measuring apparatus and program that enable easy designation of measurement points and intuitive, easy-to-understand operation is provided. The image measuring apparatus according to the present invention captures an image of a measurement object, and measures dimensions of measurement points of the measurement object by analyzing the image. The image measuring apparatus comprises: a display unit that displays the image of the measurement object; a measurement support item applying unit that causes the display unit to display a measurement support item superimposed on the image of the measurement object displayed on the display unit; an input unit that accepts input operations by a user for moving the measurement support item.