Image Processing Apparatus for Automated Theme-Based Photo Book Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in selecting images and determining themes for photo books and other photo products from large collections, making it troublesome to create these products efficiently.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that acquires candidate images, analyzes them for theme determination, selects templates based on the theme, and lays out images to create recommended composite images, thereby automating the process of selecting and arranging images according to predefined themes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually select images and determine themes for photo books from large collections, then the quality and personalization of the photo product can be improved, but the time and effort required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic theme determination and image selection without requiring user intervention. The theme determination section analyzes image contents autonomously, and the image selecting section automatically chooses appropriate images based on determined themes, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user operation for each step
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs theme determination before image selection, preparing the foundation for subsequent automated processes. By determining themes in advance and storing them in the theme information storage section, the system prepares necessary information beforehand to facilitate rapid and accurate image selection and product creation
2Device complexity
If automatic layout function selects images based on photographing period, then the complexity of photo book creation is reduced, but the ability to capture specific themes and meanings is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual theme analysis with automated image recognition technology. The theme determination section uses computer vision and pattern recognition algorithms to automatically analyze image contents, identify objects, scenes, and events, and determine themes without requiring manual mechanical sorting or categorization by users
Solution Approach 2:
The theme information storage section acts as an intermediary between the theme determination section and the image selecting section. It stores and manages theme information, enabling seamless communication and data transfer between different functional sections, thereby maintaining theme information integrity while automating the selection process
3Reliability
If users organize large numbers of images into themed groups, then the relevance and coherence of photo products are improved, but the workload and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts theme information from image contents automatically using image recognition technology. By taking out and analyzing key visual elements, objects, and patterns from images, the system determines themes without requiring users to manually organize or categorize images, thereby maintaining theme coherence while reducing operational burden
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to users about determined themes and selected images, allowing users to review and confirm the automated results. This feedback mechanism ensures theme coherence by enabling users to verify that the automatically determined themes and selected images match their expectations, while still maintaining ease of operation through minimal user intervention
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AI summary
In an image processing apparatus, an image acquiring section acquires a group of candidate images for use in creating a recommended composite image to be proposed to a user; an image analysis information acquiring section acquires image analysis information on each image of the group of candidate images; a theme determining section determines a theme of the group of candidate images based on the image analysis information on each image of the group of candidate images; a template selecting section selects a template for use in creating a recommended composite image based on the theme of the group of candidate images; and a layout section creates a recommended composite image in which images of the group of candidate images are laid out in the template.