Image Processing Apparatus Scanning Function Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing apparatuses require users to manually enable and disable functions for duplex document scanning, blank-page removal, and document orientation detection, leading to increased time and effort in obtaining desired scanned data, as these settings are not enabled by default.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a display control unit that displays a predetermined setting button for collectively enabling duplex document scanning, blank-page removal, and document orientation detection functions, reducing the need for manual settings and streamlining the scanning process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple scanning functions (duplex scanning, blank-page removal, orientation detection) are provided, then the functionality and versatility of the image processing apparatus is improved, but the complexity of settings and user operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple scanning functions (duplex scanning, blank-page removal, orientation detection) into a single integrated scanning operation. When the user initiates a scan, all these functions are automatically executed together without requiring separate settings for each function, thus merging multiple operations into one unified process that resolves the contradiction between versatility and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The image processing apparatus automatically detects and executes the appropriate scanning functions without requiring user configuration. The system self-determines whether to perform duplex scanning, remove blank pages, or detect orientation based on the scanned document, eliminating the need for users to manually set each parameter and thereby simplifying operation while maintaining advanced functionality
2Loss of time
If multiple scanning functions are enabled by default, then user effort and time are reduced, but the device complexity and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures the scanning system with multiple functions enabled by default, so that when a scanning operation is initiated, the apparatus is already prepared to execute duplex scanning, blank-page removal, and orientation detection without requiring additional setup time. This preliminary configuration reduces the time to obtain scanned data while the system manages the complexity through integrated processing
3Ease of operation
If automatic function execution is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but the extent of automation increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The scanning system automatically detects document characteristics and self-determines which processing functions to apply without user intervention. The apparatus performs self-service by autonomously executing duplex scanning, blank-page removal, and orientation detection based on real-time analysis of the scanned document, thereby simplifying operation while managing automation complexity through intelligent document-based decision-making
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus having a scanning function to scan image data of a document includes a display control unit configured to display a first setting in a predetermined setting area, the first setting being a setting for executing a first function to execute a function related to the scanning function, the function including at least a function to automatically scan both sides of the document, a function to delete blank data contained in the document, and a function to adjust orientation of the image data contained in the document, wherein, in response to the predetermined setting area being selected, the display control unit displays a setting screen including a setting different from the first setting, the setting being for executing a function related to the scanning function.