Image Processing Workflow for Automatic Measurement Record Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming apparatuses require manual input of measured values for test formats, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that automatically acquires format data, measurement data from external devices, generates measurement result data, and records it without user input, while also detecting biological information abnormalities and notifying relevant institutions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual input of measured values is used for test formats, then flexibility in data entry is maintained, but time consumption increases and input errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically acquires measurement data from external electronic apparatuses without requiring manual input. The measurement data acquisition unit retrieves data autonomously from connected devices, and the generation unit automatically creates measurement result data, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring user intervention for data entry.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/manual data entry process with an automated information acquisition system. Instead of manual typing or copying of measured values, the system uses communication interfaces to automatically extract data from electronic apparatuses, substituting the mechanical action of manual input with automated digital data transfer.
2Ease of operation
If automatic data acquisition from external devices is implemented, then time consumption is reduced and errors are minimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to handle both image processing and automatic measurement data acquisition. The communication unit and measurement data acquisition unit are integrated into the existing apparatus architecture, allowing one device to perform multiple functions without requiring entirely separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces communication units as intermediaries between the image processing apparatus and external electronic apparatuses. These communication interfaces facilitate automated data exchange without requiring direct physical connection or complex integration, acting as mediators that simplify the overall system architecture.
3Reliability
If automatic generation of measurement result data is implemented, then productivity is improved and reliability is enhanced, but measurement precision requirements from external devices increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates validation mechanisms where the generation unit creates measurement result data based on acquired measurement data, and this generated data can be feedback-checked against expected formats and ranges. The abnormality detection unit also provides feedback by identifying inconsistencies or abnormalities in the measurement data, ensuring reliability without requiring overly precise external devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows for parameter transformations and normalizations in the data processing stage. The generation unit can adjust and standardize measurement data from various external devices to consistent formats, changing parameters to ensure reliability while accommodating different precision levels from source devices.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an image processing apparatus includes a format data acquisition unit, a measurement data acquisition unit, a generation unit, and a record processing unit. The format data acquisition unit is configured to acquire format data including a measurement item. The measurement data acquisition unit is configured to acquire measurement data of a biological body relating to the measurement from an electronic apparatus relating to measurement of the measurement item based on communication with the electronic apparatus. The generation unit is configured to generate measurement result data including the measurement item and biological information based on the measurement data. The record processing unit is configured to record the measurement result data.