Image Processing Apparatus Automatic Document Imaging Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In image processing apparatuses, unintended imaging can occur when a user leaves a document in the placement area, leading to repeated imaging of the same document without user intention.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a processor that controls the image capturer to avoid imaging if the document in the placement area is identical to the one imaged previously, using position or content change determination methods to identify identical documents and suspend imaging accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If automatic imaging is performed in response to document placement detection, then imaging convenience is improved, but unintended repeated imaging occurs when user leaves document
Solution Approach 1:
The system compares the current document image with the previously imaged document image to determine whether they are identical. This feedback mechanism prevents unintended repeated imaging by detecting when the same document is placed again, thereby resolving the contradiction between automatic imaging convenience and reliability.
2Measurement precision
If document comparison is performed to prevent repeated imaging, then imaging accuracy is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system stores a copy of the previously imaged document image and compares it with the current document image. This copying approach enables accurate document identification without requiring complex processing, as the comparison can be performed on stored image data rather than through complex analysis of the physical document.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, in a case of controlling an image capturer to image a document placed in a placement area without an instruction from a user in response to detection of placement of the document in the placement area, avoid imaging of the document placed in the placement area if the document placed in the placement area is identical to a document imaged last time.