Image Processing Apparatus for Vertical Content Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
When a vertically long image is directly output onto a recording medium using existing image processing apparatuses, parts of the image may have lower visibility compared to other parts.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that positions a content image in a first area of the recording medium and a target image contained within it in a second area, improving visibility by splitting the image across multiple areas or enlarging text elements in the second area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a vertically long content image is output as it is onto a recording medium, then the original layout and proportions are maintained, but the visibility of parts of the content image becomes lower compared to other parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the vertically long content image into multiple sections and selectively extracts important partial images (such as thumbnails, key content elements, or representative frames) from different portions of the original image. These extracted partial images are then arranged in a grid layout on the recording medium, ensuring that multiple important regions are visible simultaneously rather than requiring vertical scrolling or zooming.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the vertical arrangement of image content into a two-dimensional grid layout. Instead of displaying the vertically long image in a single column that requires scrolling, the extracted partial images are arranged in multiple rows and columns, utilizing both horizontal and vertical space on the recording medium. This dimensional transformation allows viewers to access multiple important regions of the original image without losing visibility of any single region.
2Ease of operation
If the content image is displayed on a mobile device screen, then the image fits the display area, but parts of the vertically long image are not visible without scrolling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary extraction and selection of important partial images from the vertically long content image before output to the recording medium. By pre-identifying and extracting key content elements (such as thumbnails, important frames, or representative sections) from the original image, the system prepares a condensed version that contains multiple important regions in a single viewable area, eliminating the need for scrolling or multiple viewing actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified copy or representation of the vertically long content image by extracting and arranging partial images in a grid format. This copied representation maintains the essential visual information from multiple regions of the original image while fitting within the constraints of the recording medium, providing a comprehensive overview without requiring the viewer to navigate through the entire vertical length of the original image.
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to position a content image based on content data in a first area of a recording medium, and position a partial target image contained in the content image in a second area of the recording medium different from the first area.