Image Processing Device Selecting Arrangement Method Based on Pixel Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users may struggle to select an appropriate method for arranging images to show a single object when generating image data, especially if they lack knowledge about the available methods.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device that acquires image data of a first and second image, determines the number of continuously arranged pixels, and selects an arrangement method based on a specific condition to correctly position the images, ensuring the target object is accurately represented.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user selects an arrangement method in advance, then the arrangement process can be executed, but the user may not select an appropriate method due to lack of knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically analyzes the image data characteristics (number of continuous pixels) and selects the appropriate arrangement method without requiring user knowledge or manual selection. The device serves itself by making the selection based on objective criteria derived from the image data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the selection criterion from user preference to an objective parameter (number of continuously arranged pixels). By measuring this parameter against a threshold, the system automatically determines whether to apply the first or second arrangement method, ensuring appropriateness without user intervention.
2Measurement precision
If pattern matching method is used, then images can be combined at determined positions, but the method may end in failure
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two arrangement methods based on the measured parameter. When pattern matching succeeds (sufficient continuous pixels), it is used for high precision. When it fails (insufficient continuous pixels), the system transitions to the simple arrangement method, ensuring the process always completes successfully.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs a preliminary check of the image data characteristics before executing the arrangement process. By evaluating the number of continuous pixels in advance, the system determines the feasibility of pattern matching and prepares the appropriate method, preventing failure before it occurs.
3Reliability
If simple arrangement method is used, then images can be combined at arranged positions, but position accuracy is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects the arrangement method based on image characteristics. The simple arrangement method is used only when necessary (insufficient continuous pixels), accepting reduced precision in cases where pattern matching cannot succeed, while reserving high-precision pattern matching for suitable cases.
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing device acquires first and second image data respectively representing first and second images. The first image includes an object image showing a part of an object. The second image shows another part of the object. The first image and the object image respectively include an edge and an object-image edge with respect to a direction. The first image includes first pixels that is located between the edge and the object-image edge and not included in the first object image. The device selects one of arrangement methods according to a condition that the number of first pixels continuously arranged in the direction is larger than a prescribed level. The device determines a relative position between the first and second images using the selected method. The device generates arranged image data representing an arranged image in which the first and second images are arranged according to the relative position.