Automated Inspection Exclusion Area Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inspectors for printed materials require manual registration of reference images and setting of inspection areas, which is time-consuming and prone to errors, and lack an efficient method for automatically setting inspection exclusion areas.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that connects printers and inspectors, capable of generating and transmitting image data with pixel information for inspection exclusion, allowing automatic assignment of inspection exclusion areas based on job settings and attribute flags.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual registration of reference images and setting of inspection areas is performed, then inspection accuracy can be maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating reference images and setting inspection areas based on print data analysis before the actual inspection process begins. The information processing apparatus extracts inspection areas from print data and automatically creates reference images, eliminating the need for manual registration and setup operations.
2Ease of operation
If manual setting of inspection areas is performed, then flexibility in defining inspection regions is achieved, but human error increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing print data to identify and define inspection areas without human intervention. The information processing apparatus extracts relevant information from print data, determines inspection regions, and sets parameters automatically, eliminating manual operations and associated errors.
3Productivity
If automatic assignment of inspection exclusion areas is implemented, then efficiency is enhanced, but complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus serves as an intermediary between the print data and the inspection system. It automatically analyzes print data, extracts inspection area information, generates reference images, and transmits this processed information to the inspection device, thereby automating the inspection setup process while managing system complexity through a dedicated intermediate component.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus is connectable to at least a printer and an inspector that performs inspection of a printed material printed with the printer. The information processing apparatus includes: a reception unit that receives a job setting for received print data; a generation unit that generates image data in which pixel information is added to the print data; and a transmitter unit that transmits the image data. In response to the reception unit receiving a predetermined job setting, the generation unit assigns pixel information indicating exclusion from the inspection by the inspector to a pixel in an image area provided in the job setting.