Image Processing Control with Locked Correction-Trace Settings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems fail to maintain user awareness of setting changes for leaving a trace of correction during scanning, leading to potential loss of visibility of correction traces and deteriorated usability.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that notifies users of the setting values for leaving a trace of correction and locks certain settings to prevent unintended changes, ensuring the user executes scans with the intended settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the setting value is automatically changed to enable trace of correction after user performs scan processing execution operation, then the trace of correction is left in the original document data, but the user is unable to recognize the setting value with which the scan has been executed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism by displaying the setting value (e.g., 'leave a trace of correction') on the operation display unit after the user performs the scan processing execution operation. This allows the user to recognize and confirm the setting value that was automatically changed, thereby resolving the information loss while maintaining the reliability of trace of correction visibility.
2Reliability
If the setting value is automatically changed to enable trace of correction, then the scan executes with correct settings for legal compliance, but the device complexity increases due to automatic setting change mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by automatically changing the setting value to enable trace of correction before the user performs the scan processing execution operation. The setting is pre-configured based on detected conditions (such as detection of correction traces in the original document), which simplifies the overall mechanism while ensuring legal compliance.
3Productivity
If the setting value is automatically changed without user confirmation, then the scan processing is simplified and faster, but the ease of operation decreases because the user cannot control the setting value
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the setting value changeable and displayable based on user needs. The setting value is automatically changed for efficiency, but the user can view and confirm the setting value through the operation display unit, providing a balance between productivity and ease of operation.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a generation unit configured to generate original document data by reading an original document, a transmission unit configured to transmit the original document data generated by the generation unit, a first reception unit configured to receive an operation for providing an instruction to transmit the original document data by the transmission unit, a second reception unit configured to receive an operation for enabling a trace-of-correction setting being a setting to include, in the original document data generated by the generation unit, a trace of correction indicating that the original document has been corrected, and a first display unit configured to display a predetermined screen in a case where the first reception unit receives transmission of the original document data and the second reception unit receives the operation for enabling the trace-of-correction setting.