Image Processing Device Region Display Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image monitoring systems struggle to simultaneously represent and manage multiple determination functions, making it difficult to grasp the operation states of these functions, especially in systems with multiple functions like constant detection, change detection, and abnormality detection.

Innovation Solution

An image processing device that includes a display device and a region display controller to superimpose display elements representing different determination regions on video data, allowing for the visualization of multiple determination functions and their operation states.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple determination functions are implemented in the image monitoring system, then the detection capability and versatility are improved, but the difficulty of grasping operation states and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the monitoring display into multiple distinct display regions, with each region dedicated to showing the operation state of a specific determination function. This segmentation allows each function's status to be visualized separately and clearly, making it easier to grasp the operation states of multiple functions simultaneously without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a spatial dimension to the display by creating multiple display regions arranged in a structured layout. Instead of presenting information in a single dimension or list format, the operation states of different determination functions are distributed across two-dimensional space, enabling intuitive visual comparison and monitoring of multiple functions at once.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple determination functions are implemented, then the detection capability is improved, but the ease of operation and monitoring deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidease of monitoring
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the display into multiple dedicated regions, each showing the operation state of a specific determination function, the patent makes it easier to monitor and understand the status of each function. Users can quickly locate and interpret the state of any determination function without being overwhelmed by a consolidated or complex display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If only a single determination result is displayed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the loss of information about multiple determination functions increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay complexityVSAvoidoperation state information
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses spatial arrangement of multiple display regions to present information from multiple determination functions simultaneously. By distributing function-specific information across different spatial zones rather than consolidating it into a single display element, the system preserves comprehensive operation state information while maintaining manageable display complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

Each display region is segmented to show information from a specific determination function, ensuring that no operation state information is lost. This segmented approach allows the display to comprehensively represent multiple functions' statuses without requiring a single complex display structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10873719B2Image processing device, image processing system, image processing method, and computer program product
Publication Date: 2020.12.22 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

An image processing device includes a display device, a video display controller configured to display video data imaged by an imaging device in a predetermined display region to be displayed by the display device, and a region display controller configured to display a plurality of display elements representing determination regions based on a plurality of types of determination functions with respect to the video data in the display region by superimposing the plurality of display elements on the video data in aspects different from each other.