Image Processing Device Non-Overlapping Job Layer Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multilayer printing, images are printed in an overlapping manner, which can result in different colors being mixed and fixed to the recording medium, leading to undesirable material bulging and overlapping image regions.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device and method that divide image data into multiple image regions for different processes, assign these regions to job layers in a non-overlapping manner, and generate print data by combining the job layers, ensuring that image regions subjected to different processes do not overlap during printing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If images are printed in an overlapping manner using multilayer printing, then decorative effects and 2.5 dimension images can be achieved, but different colors mix and fix to the recording medium causing material bulging
Solution Approach 1:
The image data is divided into multiple image regions corresponding to different job layers, with each layer processed separately. This segmentation prevents overlapping of different color inks while maintaining the ability to create decorative effects through strategic positioning of divided regions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different processing methods are applied to different image regions based on their intended function. Some regions are designated for decorative purposes while others maintain flatness, allowing local optimization of both aesthetic and structural qualities without compromising the entire image.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple job layers are combined to generate print data, then multilayer printing functionality is enabled, but image regions subjected to different processes may overlap
Solution Approach 1:
Image regions are assigned to specific job layers in advance during the data processing stage, before actual printing occurs. This preliminary assignment ensures that regions requiring different processes are spatially separated, preventing overlap while maintaining multilayer printing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediate processing layer that manages the assignment and coordination of multiple job layers. This intermediary structure controls how different image regions are distributed across layers, ensuring proper separation while enabling complex multilayer printing functions.
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AI summary
Provided are an image processing device and an image processing method capable of printing an image on a recording medium without overlapping image regions subjected to different processes. An information processing device is a device for performing printing based on image data on a recording medium using a printing device. In order to print an image of image data by a plurality of different processes, the information processing device divides the image data into a plurality of image regions for each of the different processes, assigns the image regions to a plurality of job layers for each of the different processes, and generates print data by combining the plurality of job layers. The information processing device can assign an image region to a job layer so as not to overlap with an image region of another job layer.