Image Processing Apparatus Condition Modification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing systems do not allow users to conveniently change processing conditions after presets have been set on mobile terminals, requiring users to reset conditions on the terminal rather than on the image processing apparatus, which is inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

The image processing apparatus includes a communication unit for receiving processing conditions from mobile terminals, a display unit for showing and allowing users to input different processing conditions, and an input unit for users to change these conditions, enabling changes directly on the apparatus even after initial presetting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If processing conditions are preset on mobile terminals, then the initial setup is convenient, but users cannot easily change conditions after presetting and must reset on the terminal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of changing processing conditionsVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the conventional approach by allowing condition changes on the image processing apparatus side rather than requiring users to reset conditions on the mobile terminal. The apparatus receives preset conditions from the terminal but enables modification through its own display and input units, reversing the traditional flow of condition changes from terminal-to-apparatus to apparatus-side autonomy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the image processing apparatus acts as a mediator between the mobile terminal's preset conditions and the actual processing execution. The apparatus receives conditions from the terminal, displays them for user review, allows modification through its input unit, and then executes processing with the final conditions, serving as a flexible intermediary layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If users must reset processing conditions on the mobile terminal, then the apparatus structure remains simple, but user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidapparatus structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality to the image processing apparatus by equipping it with not only the core processing functions but also display and input units that enable condition modification. The apparatus universally handles both receiving preset conditions from terminals and accepting user modifications, consolidating multiple functions into a single device rather than requiring separate terminal operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service functionality where the image processing apparatus independently handles condition modification without requiring user intervention on the mobile terminal. The apparatus displays conditions, accepts user input directly on the apparatus, and autonomously applies changes, freeing users from the need to manually reset conditions on their terminals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If processing conditions cannot be changed on the apparatus, then the system remains simple, but productivity decreases due to frequent terminal resets

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by displaying preset conditions on the apparatus before processing execution, allowing users to review and modify conditions in advance. This preliminary display and modification step prevents the need for frequent terminal resets during actual processing operations, improving overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanism where the apparatus displays received processing conditions to the user, allowing verification and modification based on user needs. This feedback loop enables conditions to be adjusted directly on the apparatus, eliminating the inefficiency of terminal resets and improving operational productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10218860B2Image processing apparatus and image processing system
Publication Date: 2019.02.26 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An image processing apparatus includes a communication unit, a display unit, an input unit, and an image processing unit. The communication unit receives information related to at least one processing condition for image processing stored in and specified with a terminal device. The display unit displays a screen in which the at least one processing condition received by the communication unit is displayed. The input unit, when a user wishes to change the at least one processing condition displayed in the display unit, allows the user to input a different processing condition to which the user wishes to change the displayed processing condition. The image processing unit performs the image processing.