Image Processing Device Section-Specific Measurement Sequences
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing devices face challenges in performing detailed measurements on complex objects, as they often require uniform processes that are not adaptable to the specific characteristics of different sections of an object, making it difficult for general users to set up suitable process sequences for two-dimensional or three-dimensional measurements.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device with process item registering, sequence storing, and sequence executing means that allows users to set and execute customized process sequences for each section of an object based on its shape and measurement purpose, using section-specific process designating items and model data to enhance measurement accuracy and user interface operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a uniform process is applied throughout the object, then the process setup is simple, but the measurement accuracy for complex objects with different sections is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the object into multiple sections (e.g., head, body, limbs) and applies different process sequences to each section based on its specific characteristics. The process sequence setting interface allows users to select different process items for different sections, enabling section-specific measurement approaches that improve overall measurement accuracy while managing complexity through structured organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic process sequence selection mechanism where the measurement process adapts to the object's structure. The system can switch between different process sequences based on the selected object type and the specific sections being measured, allowing the process to be flexible and adaptable rather than fixed and uniform.
2Measurement precision
If section-specific processes are applied to each section, then the measurement accuracy for complex objects is improved, but the ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal process sequence setting interface that can handle multiple object types and sections through a single unified system. The interface provides standardized templates and pre-configured process sequences that work across different objects, reducing the learning curve for users while still allowing section-specific customization when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-configures process sequences and measurement parameters for common object types and sections before actual measurement. Users can select from pre-defined templates (e.g., human body, animal, plant) that automatically set up appropriate process sequences, eliminating the need for users to configure everything from scratch and significantly improving ease of operation.
3Measurement precision
If the entire object shape is used for recognition, then the overall recognition is simplified, but the recognition accuracy for specific sections is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the recognition process into object-level and section-level components. First, the system identifies the overall object type using simplified recognition. Then, it divides the object into relevant sections and applies section-specific recognition algorithms to each part, achieving high accuracy for specific sections without requiring the entire complex object to be processed at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional image processing to three-dimensional section-specific processing. By extracting and analyzing specific three-dimensional sections of objects (e.g., hand, foot, body parts), the system achieves high recognition accuracy for individual sections while maintaining manageable computational complexity through focused processing rather than full-object processing.
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AI summary
An image processing device is provided with a designating operation accepting unit which displays a setting screen on which an image indicating the entire shape of an object appears. The designating operation accepting unit accepts first, second, and third designating operations on the setting screen, and which allows selection of a process item. The first designating operation sets a common process sequence. The second designating operation sets a section-specific process sequence. The third designating operation designates a target section of a section-specific process. The common process sequence includes a process item by which the section-specific process is performed, and through this process item the common process sequence and each section-specific process sequence are associated with each other. Information indicating data in model data, and corresponding to the designated target section is associated with the section-specific process, and is then entered as section specifying information.