Image Processing Method for Object Region to Table Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods fail to efficiently convert input images of objects into standardized table formats, making it difficult to present information in an intuitive and organized manner.

Innovation Solution

An image processing method that identifies object regions, establishes coordinate systems, maps and expands labeling frames to create table regions, allowing objects to be filled into these frames and presented in a structured table format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If object regions are directly converted to table format without coordinate mapping and expansion, then the process is simple, but the information cannot be presented in a standardized table format

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestandardization of table formatVSAvoidcomplexity of coordinate mapping and expansion processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediate coordinate system and labeling frame expansion mechanism as a mediator between the original object regions and the final table format. The coordinate mapping process uses reference values to transform object region coordinates into table structure coordinates, while the labeling frame expansion automatically adjusts region boundaries to fit table cell requirements, enabling standardized table output without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters including coordinate system reference values, labeling frame expansion ratios, and region mapping parameters to transform arbitrary object regions into standardized table cells. By dynamically adjusting these parameters based on the input image characteristics, the system achieves both standardization and adaptability in the table conversion process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If coordinate mapping with reference values is performed, then table region accuracy is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of table region positioningVSAvoidprocessing time for coordinate mapping
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing coordinate systems and pre-defining reference values for common object types before the actual table conversion. The labeling frames are pre-configured with expansion parameters that can be automatically applied during mapping, reducing the computational burden and processing time during the actual conversion while maintaining high positioning accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Quantity of substance

If labeling frames are expanded to accommodate all objects, then information completeness is improved, but region overlap and distortion occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of information coverageVSAvoidaccuracy of region boundaries
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic labeling frame expansion where the expansion parameters are adjusted based on the specific characteristics of each object region and its relationship with adjacent regions. The system dynamically determines the appropriate expansion ratio and direction for each labeling frame, preventing overlap with neighboring regions while ensuring complete coverage of all information elements within each region

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12039763B2Image processing method and device, electronic apparatus and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.07.16 HANGZHOU GLORITY SOFTWARE LTD
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AI summary

An image processing method includes obtaining an input image, the input image includes object regions, and each object region includes at least one object; identifying the object regions to obtain object region labeling frames; establishing a first coordinate system based on the input image, the object region labeling frames are located in the first coordinate system; mapping the object region labeling frames from the first coordinate system to a second coordinate system according to a reference value to obtain first region labeling frames corresponding to the object region labeling frames, the first region labeling frames are located in the second coordinate system; performing expansion processing on the first region labeling frames to obtain expanded second region labeling frames; and mapping the second region labeling frames from the second coordinate system to the first coordinate system according to the reference value to obtain table region labeling frames.