Image Processing Device Automatic Set Value Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face the burden of repeatedly entering and confirming image processing settings for an image forming apparatus, such as a multifunction peripheral (MFP), to achieve satisfactory print results, which can be time-consuming and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with an image obtaining unit, a multiple-set-value selection unit, and a set-value calculation unit that allows users to select and calculate optimal set values for image processing parameters like resolution, shading, and sharpness, enabling automatic generation of new set values based on user selections to improve image quality without additional manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If users manually adjust image processing settings repeatedly to achieve satisfactory print results, then image quality can be improved, but the time required for operation increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines optimal image processing settings by analyzing the document type and content, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust parameters. The apparatus serves itself by autonomously selecting appropriate processing conditions based on pre-stored classification information and calculated characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes processing parameters automatically based on detected document characteristics. By calculating characteristics such as text density, image quality metrics, and document type classification, the apparatus dynamically adjusts resolution, shading, and other processing parameters to optimize output quality without manual intervention.
2Manufacturing precision
If users manually enter and confirm image processing settings multiple times, then processing accuracy can be improved, but the operation becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus performs self-determination of optimal processing settings by automatically analyzing document characteristics and selecting appropriate parameters. This eliminates the cumbersome manual entry and confirmation process while maintaining high processing accuracy through algorithm-based optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis of document characteristics, classification, and characteristic calculation before actual image processing begins. By pre-determining the optimal settings based on stored classification information and calculated characteristics, the apparatus eliminates the need for repeated manual adjustments during the processing workflow.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides multiple set values for image processing parameters, then processing flexibility is improved, but the complexity of setting and selection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects and determines optimal set values from multiple available options based on analyzed document characteristics. Rather than presenting users with complex selection interfaces for multiple parameters, the apparatus self-determines the appropriate settings, maintaining processing flexibility while eliminating setting complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus dynamically changes processing parameters based on calculated document characteristics and pre-stored classification information. By automatically selecting from multiple possible set values and adjusting parameters in real-time based on the specific document being processed, the system maintains versatility without increasing user-facing complexity.
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AI summary
An information processing device includes an image obtaining unit, a multiple-set-value selection unit, a set-value calculation unit, and an image-processing control unit. The image obtaining unit obtains data of an image. The multiple-set-value selection unit selects a plurality of set values relative to an item for which stepwisely variable set values are available. The item is applied to processing of the image. The set-value calculation unit calculates one set value relative to the item, based on the plurality of selected set values. The image-processing control unit applies the calculated set value to the item to control the processing of the image.