Imaging Terminal Controller for Device State Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in providing users with efficient access to relevant information associated with the state of a device, such as error solutions or maintenance details, due to limitations in device storage capacity and user interaction complexity.
Innovation Solution
A controller for an imaging terminal that acquires shot image data of a device's display, analyzes it to identify specific information, and uses this information to retrieve and display relevant details, such as error solutions or maintenance information, by accessing a server or local storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If device storage capacity is increased to store more relevant information locally, then information availability is improved, but device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the imaging terminal and the relevant information. Instead of storing all information locally in the device, the server acts as a remote storage intermediary that the device can access when needed. This resolves the contradiction by providing large information capacity without increasing device storage capacity or size.
2Loss of information
If more detailed information is provided to users about device state, then information completeness is improved, but user interaction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically analyzing the captured image to identify device state information, automatically querying the server for relevant information, and automatically presenting the information to the user. This eliminates the need for users to manually navigate complex menus or search for information, thereby maintaining information completeness while reducing interaction complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by capturing the display screen showing device state, analyzing it to determine what information the user needs, and then automatically retrieving and presenting that specific information. This feedback loop ensures the right information is provided without requiring complex user input.
3Measurement precision
If image analysis is performed to identify specific information, then information accuracy is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by performing image analysis only on the display screen region that contains device state information, rather than analyzing the entire image or performing exhaustive analysis. This targeted approach maintains information accuracy while reducing processing time compared to comprehensive analysis methods.
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AI summary
A controller for an imaging terminal having an imaging device and a first displaying device includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions, when executed by the processor, causing the processor to perform: acquiring shot image data, the shot image data being obtained by shooting a second displaying device which is a part of an apparatus, the apparatus being a target device to be shot, the second displaying device being configured to display a specific state image indicative of a current state of the apparatus; acquiring, by analyzing the shot image data, specific identification information for identifying specific relevant information associated with the specific state image; acquiring the specific relevant information by using the specific identification information; and controlling the first displaying device to display the specific relevant information.