Information Processing Apparatus for Image Mode Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it difficult to select suitable imaging modes or image processing modes for image reading apparatuses due to the vast number of options available, leading to usability challenges.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that stores sample images for various imaging and image processing modes, allowing users to compare and set modes by displaying side-by-side sample and comparative images, facilitating intuitive selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple imaging modes and image processing modes are provided to meet various imaging requirements, then the adaptability and versatility of the image reading apparatus is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because it becomes difficult for users to select suitable modes from among various options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-processes and stores sample images for multiple imaging modes and image processing modes before user selection. The system prepares comparative images in advance so that when a user views sample images, they can immediately compare different modes without needing to perform complex selection procedures or understand technical specifications beforehand.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates copy images (sample images and comparative images) that replicate the visual results of different imaging modes and processing modes. These copy images serve as visual representations that users can examine to understand the differences between modes, making the selection process more intuitive and easier to operate.
2Adaptability or versatility
If various imaging modes and image processing modes are provided to achieve different imaging purposes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases making it harder for users to understand and select appropriate settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex imaging and processing modes into distinct visual categories by displaying sample images for each mode separately. This segmentation allows users to examine individual mode characteristics without being overwhelmed by the entire complex system, breaking down the complexity into manageable, visually distinguishable units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes visual differences in sample images (including color, brightness, contrast, and other visual properties) to represent different imaging and processing modes. By encoding mode characteristics into visual properties of sample images, the system transforms complex technical settings into intuitive visual comparisons, reducing perceived complexity while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
Provided is an information processing apparatus to improve usability when a user sets an imaging mode or an image processing mode. An information processing apparatus includes a storage where, for each of a plurality of imaging modes or image processing modes, a comparative imaging mode different from the imaging mode or a comparative image processing mode different from the image processing mode, a sample image being an image of a sample medium imaged with the imaging mode or an image acquired by executing an image processing of the image processing of the image processing mode on an image of the sample medium, and a comparative sample image being an image of the sample medium imaged with the comparative imaging mode or an image acquired by executing an image processing of the image processing of the comparative image processing mode on the image of the sample medium are stored in advance, a communication device to communicate with an image reading apparatus, a display to display a sample image and a comparative sample image of an imaging mode or an image processing mode specified by a user side by side, and a setting module to set an imaging mode or an image processing mode set by the user to the image reading apparatus through the communication device.