Image Repeat Layout Scaling for Consistent Output Size
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in accurately designating a scaling factor for image repeat printing, leading to inconsistent output sizes, as existing technologies automatically adjust the scaling factor based on the number of repeats, making it challenging to achieve the desired print output size without user calculation and manual adjustment.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that acquires an inclination-corrected document image, allows users to designate an output size, sets a repeat target area, scales the image accordingly, and arranges it within a designated sheet size for precise repeat layout processing and printing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a scaling factor is automatically changed based on the number of repeats designated by the user, then the repeat images are fitted within the sheet size, but the user cannot accurately designate the print output size needed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically calculating and setting the scaling factor based on the user-designated number of repeats and sheet size constraints before the actual printing process, ensuring the repeat images are pre-fitted to the available space while maintaining user control over the number of repeats
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the scaling factor parameter automatically based on the relationship between the number of repeats and sheet size, allowing the repeat images to be scaled appropriately to fit within the designated sheet boundaries while preserving the user's intended repeat count
2Adaptability or versatility
If the user manually designates a numeric value for the scaling factor, then the scaling can be adjusted, but the user has difficulty knowing which value to use to achieve the desired output size
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically calculating the appropriate scaling factor based on the user-designated number of repeats and sheet size, eliminating the need for the user to manually calculate or guess the scaling value while still providing flexibility in choosing the number of repeats
Solution Approach 2:
The system acts as an intermediary by translating the user's high-level requirements (number of repeats, sheet size) into the specific technical parameter (scaling factor) needed for execution, bridging the gap between user intent and system execution
3Ease of operation
If the repeat target image area is manually designated from a scanned image displayed on screen, then the user can select the target area, but the repeat target image size varies with different scan target documents
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the scaling factor based on the actual size of the repeat target image extracted from different scan target documents, allowing the repeat count to remain consistent while the image size adapts to the source document characteristics
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing apparatus perform operations. An inclination-corrected document image is acquired by executing detection of a document area from a scanned image, extraction of a document image corresponding to the detected document area from the scanned image and correction of an extracted document image inclination. An output size is designated to be used when an image of a repeat target area is printed out. The output size is designated based on a user instruction. A repeat target area is set based on the acquired inclination-corrected document image and the designated output size. An image inside the set repeat target area is scaled up/down such that the image has the output size, and the image is repeatedly laid out within a designated sheet size to create an output image subsequent to repeat layout processing. Print processing is executed by using the output image subsequent to the repeat layout processing.